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

[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 )