Beauty items you can't live without/daily beauty routine

[HotDamnImAPhiMu]

Originally Posted by cali_gossip

I'm in love with AVON products and their liquid eyeliner is my favorite.

I am in awe. My mom uses liquid eyeliner, too, and I have NO IDEA how y'all do it. Half the time I skip wearing regular eyeliner because I have so much trouble putting it on!

[PhoenixAzul]

-Cetaphil face cleanser
-Panoxyl (a 2.5% benzoly peroxide cream)
-cetaphil moisturizer.

And that, my friends, is the trick to getting rid of super stubborn acne. I tried Proactive, I tried the AcneFree, none of it worked. Turned out, all I needed was a gentle cleanser, the 2.5% cream and the moisturizer. Total cost? about 8 bucks. Proactive? $50.

I also use the Benefit EyeCon undereye cream which works like a dream. I finally broke down and bought a bunch of cosmetics in grad school because I was having to go to conferences and job interviews so often. I got all benefit, and it really hasn't let me down yet.

[whiteandblack]

Originally Posted by PhoenixAzul

-Cetaphil face cleanser
-Panoxyl (a 2.5% benzoly peroxide cream)
-cetaphil moisturizer.

And that, my friends, is the trick to getting rid of super stubborn acne. I tried Proactive, I tried the AcneFree, none of it worked. Turned out, all I needed was a gentle cleanser, the 2.5% cream and the moisturizer. Total cost? about 8 bucks. Proactive? $50.

I also use the Benefit EyeCon undereye cream which works like a dream. I finally broke down and bought a bunch of cosmetics in grad school because I was having to go to conferences and job interviews so often. I got all benefit, and it really hasn't let me down yet.

I'm interested in this cetaphil moisturizer... what consistency is it?

[PhoenixAzul]

Originally Posted by whiteandblack

I'm interested in this cetaphil moisturizer... what consistency is it?

It's thin, not "creamy" or heavy. But what's great is that it doesn't get greasy and just absorbs right in. You don't need a whole lot, just a small dab. If you've got super dry skin, it probably won't do it for you, but otherwise it's pretty great (and has an SPF built in).

RE: Panoxyl...unfortunately, it is one of my things from Britain, where it is available over the counter. I've yet to find an OTC equivalent in the US, however I admit that I've not been looking very hard as I've got 8 tubes stashed in my bathroom. HOWEVER! the brand isn't particularly important. If you find a cream that's 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide (or however you spell it), it will do the same. Neutrogena makes a small tube cream that's 2.5 percent. It's supposed to be for "spot treating" but I use it all over.

Going to www.acne.org and following their washing/treating regimen is what tipped me off to the cetaphil/panoxyl/moisturizer method.

[whiteandblack]

Originally Posted by PhoenixAzul

It's thin, not "creamy" or heavy. But what's great is that it doesn't get greasy and just absorbs right in. You don't need a whole lot, just a small dab. If you've got super dry skin, it probably won't do it for you, but otherwise it's pretty great (and has an SPF built in).

RE: Panoxyl...unfortunately, it is one of my things from Britain, where it is available over the counter. I've yet to find an OTC equivalent in the US, however I admit that I've not been looking very hard as I've got 8 tubes stashed in my bathroom. HOWEVER! the brand isn't particularly important. If you find a cream that's 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide (or however you spell it), it will do the same. Neutrogena makes a small tube cream that's 2.5 percent. It's supposed to be for "spot treating" but I use it all over.

Going to www.acne.org and following their washing/treating regimen is what tipped me off to the cetaphil/panoxyl/moisturizer method.

cooool. thanks phoenix.

[SWTXBelle]

I've been using Boots eyeliner and I love it - the brush makes it very easy to get the liner right along the top of my lashes.

I'm currently using DHC Olive oil soap, Bigelow Dry skin toner, CVS Olay-knock-off night cream, L'Oreal daily moisturizer, and the Neutrogena Exfoiliating thingee - not sure of the name. It has a handle and you put disposable blue discs on it.

[ThetaDancer]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

Neutrogena Exfoiliating thingee - not sure of the name. It has a handle and you put disposable blue discs on it.

Do you like that thing? I've been curious about it for a while but haven't gotten around to trying it yet.

[EagleChick19]

Originally Posted by PhoenixAzul

RE: Panoxyl...unfortunately, it is one of my things from Britain, where it is available over the counter. I've yet to find an OTC equivalent in the US, however I admit that I've not been looking very hard as I've got 8 tubes stashed in my bathroom. HOWEVER! the brand isn't particularly important. If you find a cream that's 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide (or however you spell it), it will do the same. Neutrogena makes a small tube cream that's 2.5 percent. It's supposed to be for "spot treating" but I use it all over.

I've used PanOxyl in the past, and liked it. The only problem is that here in the US, it's only available through a prescription from a dermatologist.

The Neutrogena cream would work well for "spot treating," since that brand tends to be not as harsh on your skin.

[HotDamnImAPhiMu]

Originally Posted by EagleChick19

I've used PanOxyl in the past, and liked it. The only problem is that here in the US, it's only available through a prescription from a dermatologist.

The Neutrogena cream would well for "spot treating," since that brand tends to be not as harsh on your skin.

Thanks! I did go and pick up the Neutrogena On The Spot cream. It has 2.5% benzoyl peroxide - I had been using Biore Triple Action Astringent, which has salicylic acid.

I read on that acne.org site that you're supposed to smear the Neutrogena On The Spot all over your face, then apply moisturizer on top. I did that for two nights and OMG does my face ITCH. It's also really red. But my skin is more clear! Yay!

[PhoenixAzul]

Originally Posted by HotDamnImAPhiMu

Thanks! I did go and pick up the Neutrogena On The Spot cream. It has 2.5% benzoyl peroxide - I had been using Biore Triple Action Astringent, which has salicylic acid.

I read on that acne.org site that you're supposed to smear the Neutrogena On The Spot all over your face, then apply moisturizer on top. I did that for two nights and OMG does my face ITCH. It's also really red. But my skin is more clear! Yay!

It was hard for me at first too, especially if it is particularly cold and windy/sunny where you live. It does make you a bit more sensitive to it. I was also trying 2x a day, and that was too much so I backed off and went for just 1. Moisturizer is always needed, I never thought I'd buy it because of the oil, but it apparently is the secret key ingredient. Who knew?

A word of caution: be careful with your clothes. The BP can dye your clothes so be sure to wash your hands really well and watch when you take your shirt over your head (i've gotten some rings on Tshirts that way )

[Honeykiss1974]

Originally Posted by HotDamnImAPhiMu

I am in awe. My mom uses liquid eyeliner, too, and I have NO IDEA how y'all do it. Half the time I skip wearing regular eyeliner because I have so much trouble putting it on!

lol I LOVE liquid eyeliner! For me, it is 10 times easier to use than a pencil...and a lot less tugging on the eye lid too.

[cali_gossip]

Originally Posted by HotDamnImAPhiMu

I am in awe. My mom uses liquid eyeliner, too, and I have NO IDEA how y'all do it. Half the time I skip wearing regular eyeliner because I have so much trouble putting it on!

Really? I've never had trouble with it! I never liked the pencil because it made such thick lines and always smudged. I have the cat eyes down pat with the liquid and always get compliments on it. :]