Friday, 26 June 2015

Things I have been using while on Accutane

1) Face wash: 

I've been using the CETAPHIL cleanser for a month now. I use it 2x every day- every morning after I wake up and before I go to sleep.
Good points:                                                                
-gentle and non-irritable                                            
-leaves my skin feeling pretty clean                          
-no smell                                                                    
-does not strip my skin dry  
Bad points:
-does not remove my makeup properly even after double cleansing
-it does not really do anything for my spots (I don't think it has a big role in the improvement of my skin :/ )

Rating: 3/5 

2) Moisturiser:


Been using this AVEENO skin relief moisturising lotion with methanol for a month. I use it every time immediately after washing my face so moisture is locked in right away.
Good points:                                                                   
-does what it says :) keeps my skin                            
 moistourised throughout the day!                                
-not sticky                                                                    
-not oily at all
-cooling effect on my face
-reduces itchiness
-good to use as a base for makeup
-good amount of product
Bad points:
 -the smell is not that strong but not everyone's preference I guess (faint wheat+mint smell)

Rating: 5/5 !!

3) Spot treatment:

I have been using the EPIDUO GEL for more than 2 months. I put it on active spots or places where I feel like a spot is gonna come, every night after washing my face and moisturising.
Good points:                                                               
-dries active white head spots                                  
-decreases the size of cystic spots                            
-reduces redness                                                        
-quick results (~day after applying)                        
-contains both adapalene and benzoly peroxide      
 which are both very effective ingredients for          
 spot treatment                                                          
Bad points: 
-dryness causes flakiness
-PRESCRIPTION required (in the UK, unless you order online)
-pretty small container+product
-says you only need a pea size at a time -_- but I need more than that
-doesn't work well under makeup  
                                    
Rating: 4/5

4) Lip care (Dry lips!):

I have always loved using CARMEX lip balm for my dry lips. I have been using it for a very long time (on and off). At the moment I use it everyday before going to bed and in the morning after I wash and moisturise my face. If my lips feel dry during the day I put some more on.
Good points:                                                                      
-small size, so easy to travel with                                
-cheap to buy                                                                  
-works very well for long periods of time                    
-variety of flavours                                                        
-variety of packaging (sticks, pots or squeezies)
-has SPF 15 which is great
-good amount of product
Bad points:
-squeezy type melts in hot weather, so I recommend the sticks if you live in a hot country
-tingling sensation at first (may be painful to some, so try a small amount first)

Rating: 4.5/5

5) Sun protection:

I have been using TheFaceShop clean face oil free sun cream for about 6 months. The best sun cream I've used so far! It is a korean branded product so it is less available here in the UK :(( but you can order it online or if you live in Asia or a country where there are korean shops you can buy them there :)
Good points:                                                                      
-non sticky and non oily                                                  
-comes out white but after you put it on your face          
 it warms up and does not look white at all                    
-good to wear under makeup
-feels light
-nice clean smell
-contains tea tree oil and aloe vera gel
 (good for spots)
Bad points:
-kinda shows off my back heads more when I'm not wearing makeup with it
-kinda small sized

Rating: 4.5/5 

I am soon going to be trying out products to remove my acne scars so I am excited for that! I hope I helped, ask any questions if you want!!

Thanks for reading~ xxx

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