You are the first person who actually said that they get red acne marks even if they don’t pop pimples! I have the same issue. It doesn’t matter if I pop a pimple or let it go away on its own, it’s gonna leave a red mark that will take months or years to go away. It’s so annoying hearing everywhere that “don’t pop pimples and you’ll be fine”, “you have pigmentation because you pop pimples just stop it already”. Like no man my skin doesn’t work that way.
Omg I have so much acne. I’m 32 and it just started 6 months ago. I don’t know what’s going on. It’s so depressing. The more I stress about it the more acne I get.
I'm a teen and I've struggled with acne for the past 4 years. I have so many scars on my face that pop up when my pimples go away even tho I don't even touch them. The second I get clear skin and I'm openly happy about it, my skin decides to hate me again and my acne comes back:/It's like a never-ending cycle😢But, I totally understand the feeling when the zits are gone; it's so freeing
I'm really glad you mentioned this because no one talks about the huge impact out mental states have on our bodies and inflammation. I had very mild acne through my teen years. My dad passed away at the start of this year and I've been having the worst hormonal acne of my life. I was really struggling with repressed emotions and anger at all the people who abandoned me. I'm on birth control, and managing stress through the gym and meditation ❤️ after 6 months its starting to clear up.
@@sophilia8565also thankyou for sharing this. I resonated with you. I broke up with my bf a year ago and my acne started to worsen, my acne was never that bad, and life changing events, made me stressed angry and burned out. So i feel now relieved reading this.
Early 20s suffering from acne and omg it makes me so depressed. I have meltdowns and don’t want anyone to see me. Anyone else feel like they are unworthy with facial blemishes? I know it’s not true, but I can’t help but feel this way a lot
Me too I'm 13 and I have a bunch of scars from acne. Indents, red scars, white scars, grey scars, dark scars. You name the scar and I have it. I HATE my face and I know it doesn't fix anything and only makes me break out more but i cry everyday because of it
I turned 21. But going college everyday coming face to face with people with ✨clear ans smooth skin✨ would make me feel so inferior and emotional outbursts. Its a struggle
It’s nice how she tries the skincare to his husband. Meanwhile my bf doesn’t apply anything other than water and soap to his face and he’s got the most glowing skin and zero acne scars.
It has been a journey! And I'm still on my way but I want to share because I've never felt better and I hope something you hear in this video will help you too (if you're looking for help). Thanks for the support on my previous video about how to cover acne and for mentioning your interest in my new skincare routine. Here it is! ALSO, **All products shown in this video aren't sponsored** (I forgot to mention that in the video) ***Note: there is a mistake-> isopropanol is the same thing as isopropyl alcohol and ‘isopropanol’ was not meant to be on the ‘good list’. It’s also known as rubbing alcohol and can be irritating. Also I circled 'cetearyl alcohol' on the clarifying mask ingredients but it shouldn't be because it's a fatty alcohol (I was editing until really late at night and my brain stopped working 😅)
This video was supa informative! My skins kinda sensitive so I lean more towards lha/pha which are the gentler versions of aha/bha and this really helped soothe my skin 😊
Hey Taylor can you edit the description box in your spa day at home video where you showed a lot of products that now in this video you are saying that are not as good as you previously claimed? just so everyone is clear and everyone knows what's your current opinion on those products is and if they're really good or not
Thanks for making this video! I didn't know that there are some that you can't apply at the same time (AHA & Benzoyl Peroxide), can you apply them on the same day just at different times? Could you do a video where you show the steps/order of application?
It has made me so happy that skincare community has grown so positively over the last couple of years. All of the people just motivating and cheering. You guys have my heart! ❤️🥺
Skin care products EXPIRE! This is a great point Taylor, one in which most people don't realize. Like Drunk Elephant Vitamin C Serum is only 6 months of usage so don't buy the big bottle if you won't use that much within 6 months.
This!!! Drunk Elephant sell the travel size Vit C and it is 1) a much easier pill to swallow in terms of cost 2) fresh product. One pump goes a looooong way!
rather than expire, it'd be more accurate to say that their effects become greatly reduced. for vit c, it'd be easy to see. one shouldn't use vit c if it had turned into a brownish colour, as it had alr been oxidised.
I'll be 25 this year and I have gone through phases since I turned 18 where I have clear skin for nearly a year and boom the hormonal acne is back. Currently at my worst in a long time and my chin/jawline are causing me so much pain. I'm glad masks are more normal now solely because I can hide my biggest insecurity.
I'm 37 now, and I've had acne throughout my life. Fortunately I learned to see my acne as a blessing since most people think I'm in my late teens or early twenty's, because of my oily skin ❤️
I'm about to hit 25 and I'm starting to notice I'm getting more acne. I've been looking more into how to take care of acne and take care of your skin. Until this last year I never really had acne, even during my period, so I never took much care in my skin. So I really appreciate this video Taylor🤗
The amount of efforts you’ve taken to just study and jot down all the ingredients ,products , their uses ,concentration, sources of information everything is just commendable. This video was so so so helpful, Thanks taylor. Much love.
Yay Taylor! So happy for you. Birth control, Dapzone and Skinceuticals finally cleaned up my nasty hormonal acne after 5 years of trial and error. Sending my best to anyone working through acne and I'd just like to say you also don't have to actively fight the acne either if you don't want to. Nobody should feel pressured to "fix" anything, you're wonderful just the way you are!
I'm in my 30s and have shocking hormone related acnes + stress induced acnes, lots of deep blackheads and whiteheads. I'm lucky I have a friend who is helping me with my skin, cost me a fortune but my skin has improved sooo much.
Hey Taylor! Hello from another fellow “angry+tired” woman who’s been frustrated with her hormonal acne for more than 10 years! 😂 thank you for making this video!! It’s very comforting to know there’s someone out there who suffers from the same issues like me too. I’ve also been on Accutane, tried almost every miracle skincare product out there and most of the time it just won’t produce enough results. Sometimes I just feel so sad and upset at myself for having horrible breakouts while everyone around me is having clear and perfect skin. Thank you for making me feel that Im not alone ❤️ I’ve also tried out Paula’s choice earlier this year and their 2% BHA is honestly a lifesaver for me too ❤️ I’m glad it worked for you and I hope this would be a start of a great skincare journey for you too ☺️
Thank you so much for this! I also have hormonal acne, I never had when I was a teen but now after I turned 25 it is WILD, its been 2 years of hating my skin.
Could you fine a solution for your skin? I have same problem, I never had acne in my whole life now am 28 and getting red acne on my face which is so annoying 😔
Last month I found out my acne has been caused by PCOS--it's a major relief to find out. But knowing that you're on this acne journey too and keeping it real with us is amazing! Thanks Tay 💕
Hi! I just happened to stumble upon your comment and I, too have the same issue. I'm curious to know how you're going about treating your acne - I went on birth control for awhile and my face cleared up but as soon as I stopped it my acne came back 😔
Rimbinotan_ I haven't stopped anything but I'm taking 100mg a day of spironolactone and I'm taking a new birth control. As for topical products I use, I'm prescribed to put on Retin-A that I apply at night. I always use spf50+ for my face during the day and I'm only using a very gentle cleanser! It's only been a couple of months but my skin is so different!
@@alexischavez6188 Awh, it's great to hear your skin has been improving quickly! I will look into getting some sort of prescription Retin-a as well, since the retinol I'm currently using is over-the-counter. Your skincare routine sounds great! Thank you for replying and good luck!
I started having acne breakouts at 20..and i'm now 28..and all i can say is, diet is the real key. Avoid consuming too much of sugary and dairy products, junk foods. Drink more water and take vit c. Then thats the time you deal with scars. Which is complicated.
This! Hormone balance and healthy living is what worked for me. Been suffering from 13-25. Now on continuous combination oral contraceptives which regulates my hormones great and just cutting out excessive sugars from candy, soda, coffees etc and drinking 2l+ of water every day. Now I can focus properly on scar improvement🤞
I've spent a lot, a lot of money trying to become acne free. I am 31 now, my hormones are finally normalised but my skin - not. This video literally gave me much more information than hundreds of medical and scince articles about acne. After watching the video I ran to check all my tones of cosmetic and only a few bottles left, so bad they are!!! You buy things for acne and they make it worse. The best thing is that I realized why my almost okay skin recantly became so bad again - alcohol, bad alcohol, especialy my drying lotion from Walgreens, damn I'm mad... My diet is pretty strict, no lactose (if yes - with lactase pill), very limited glucose and no gluten - still bad skin. Now I see why. I can say on all girls' behalf: thank you for your help, Taylor! You're amazing! I'll make an update in a few months. I hope to look better without makeup soon.
Taylor you don't have idea of how great this video, these tips and overall information is for me. I've been battling with acne since I was 13 years old and I'm 34 now, so basically for my hole live. I had so many treatments, like roacutan and very aggressive crems, but it always comes back. It is very stressful and it can really damage your self esteem. Thank you, thank you!!! Thank you for your time, for your research and your honesty. I will see this again but with a notepad because I want to take good notes to make smart purchases! 🤗 Saludos desde Costa Rica! 😘❤️
Also important note: Reactions to fragrance slowly increase the more you use it. I was using an oil cleanser for years that was packed with fragrance and one time i used it for a deeper cleanse. The reaction I had was awful. My skin was completely red, itchy and covered in bumps. My whole skincare is now fragrance free
It’s so nice to hear tips from someone who actually struggled with adult acne (like myself, 25) and had amazing improvements...thank you Taylor this helps a lot.❤️
Taylor, can you please do a morning and nighttime skincare routine video? I’d love to see how you incorporate all the products you mentioned into your routines!! I know some products that you mentioned cant be used together so I’d like to see how you use them!
There’s a lot of misinformation about “fungal acne” - it’s actually a form of folliculitis. It’s an acneiform condition (i.e. it looks like acne) but it’s not *actually* a type of acne. Look up Pityrosporum/Malassezia folliculitis. Also that study you mentioned comparing Bakuchiol to Retinol: The test group of bakuchiol users were applying it twice a day, whereas the retinol group were only applying once per day. So you’d really need to use double the amount of bakuchiol to see results close to a retinol product (which you can do as bakuchiol is less irritating).
Thank god, this girl is just a good reader, no science TO Back her up. Bakuchiol is still being study and its promising but not really any scientific prove/ studied enough. Plus many of the ingredients she talks about are very specific TO her problem and her problem Only, not TO mention she doesnt take into attention people with more than one skin condition.
During Quarantine I have literally dropped my skin routine, ran out of all my products, have been so lazy about it, and it shows. This was the video I need to get back on track... this is such great information. The zoom "smooth appearance" option has been enabling me!!! If i saw any of my classmates/professors in real life they'd be concerned!!!
I was just prescribed this! I’m at my wits end with the worst hormonal acne I’ve ever had in my mid twenties. How long did u take it and are u still taking it? Curious to know if it’s a temp solution!
Most practical skincare advice routine I have ever seen. Thank you Taylor!!! Can you do a follow up/ companion video to this where you talk about your weekly skincare routine? Curious to see if you use other cleansers and what you use for moisturizers, etc.
I’ve tried a portion of this recommended routine for three months - only some products since some of the ingredients you used are not supposed to be used together. This routine really flurred up my acne. Notice that all these products have active exfoliating ingredients, a skincare specialist informed me it was way too much, exfoliants should be used once or twice a week to let the skin breath in between. Also, salicylic acid should be used only on acne and not the entire face. Im glad it worked for you but viewers should be wary if this is right for their skin. I stopped with the routine a few days ago and my skin is already doing so much better. Anyways thanks for the information, as someone who suffers from acne it’s always appreciated when more info and attempts to helped are presented!
hey Taylor, just FYI (i work in skincare industry) Certaryl alcohol is not like alcohol and alcohol denat, it serves a different purpose and is actually ok for your skin. it's usually found in toners. It’s used as an emollient, texture enhancer, foam stabilizer, and carrying agent for other ingredients.
I literally only made a TH-cam account so I could comment on this post. You are a life saver! I’ve always had acne but recently during the lockdown months my skin has been horrendous. I took your advice and my skin has cleared up and my confidence has come back. Thank you x100000 for your help!
So happy to hear that ypur fight against your acne is finally getting good results. I had pretty bad acne when I was a teenager up to my early twenties. I'm in my early thirties now and I still get spots and angry marks after them, but it's a relief not to have the never ending spots, especially the cystic ones. It feels great when the skin actually has time to heal. Something I would like to say though about bakuchiol, that is rather new on the market, is that we might need to be critical to the claims that companies make about "natural" skin care products - there are interesting discussions of what "natural" actually means, and "natural" vs. synthetic - that doesn't have much scientific research, yet. Bakuchiol is one of them. There are several skincare scientists (e.g Michelle Wong who has PhD in Chemistry and also Skinchemy) that make attempts at educating people by debunking "myths" that we have grown up with or that companies try to convince us about. That's not to say that bakuchiol doesn't work, but the lack of scientific research means that we can't be 100% certain of the effects of the ingredient. That also says something about companies marketing tactics. Just want to put it out there.
To the person that's reading this: You're Super intelligent and adorable human Your Loved by me and Stay healthy during quarantine My Dream is to have 40k. I been struggling to get there
I noticed that if I eat a lot of sweets and/or dairy products my skin will react badly within 1-3 days. For example if I eat pizza with dairy cheese there's a 90% chance that the next day I will get at least one pimple. Similarly with sweets - if I overeat sugary stuff for more than 2 days, my skin will go red and produce lots of pimples. When I do get pimples my fave thing to use is tamanu oil to reduce inflammatiion and heal the scar (it takes some consistency, but tamanu oil helped me 100% heal very red and raised scars - it just takes a couple of months, or about a year of consistent use) :)
The products from the Ordinary have been a lifesaver to me! Ever since I moved to Canada last winter, the weather had completely destroyed my skin! Their hydrating products have really saved my skin!
Im not canadian but i come from the north of sweden (so similar climate-ish), and ill give you some unsolicited advice: aply your skincare, foundation etc atleast 30 min before you leave the house. In summer it lets spf adhere better to the skin for better protection, and for us ice-dwellers, in winter it lets the water evaporate, the product to sink in, and reduces the risk of micro frostbites (that will show up as dry, sensitive, red, flaky skin).
I had my adult acne last year when I was 24 but now it’s all gone because I am pregnant! I am pregnant and that’s when my acne faded away without even putting any skincare or whatever
I've struggled with acne for ten years and nothing works :( and I've spent a little fortune on dermatologists.. It's so frustrating but I'm glad to hear you are getting better and also thanks for making this video
I've been also living with acne most my life (33 now). Diet has helped a lot. My acne is hormonal. My body produces high testosterone. So I really have to watch my sugar intake. If I really try hard on my diet, I can get my acne to a negligible amount to almost none. It's hard to eliminate added sugar completely. Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic acid has never worked for me. Only strong anti inflammatories and antibiotics have ever cleared my skin completely. The only thing externally that had worked to some degree for me was vitamin C serums. Oh and the glam glow mud mask, I really like that mask.
Ahh I just started researching how I'd change my skincare routine because quarantine has been giving me dry skin!!! I'm looking to just have a glowly, smooth and hydrated look without all the texture. Needed this!
Omg Taylor, I could’ve sworn I recommended Paula’s Choice products to you a few months or so ago when you asked for Recs on Instagram and I am SO HAPPY it’s working for you! My mind was BLOWN when I discovered chemical exfoliants and the differences and benefits of bha and aha’s!! I feel like I had the same exact struggles. The hormonal acne was REAL and nothing helped until I educated myself on skincare and made it a hobby. Just a year later and my skin is transformed completely from what it used to be. I still get a pimple here and there and I do scar just bc my skin is sensitive like that but it’s worlds different vs. before. SO happy to see others taking the time to learn about their skin, it’s definitely a form of self-love and self-care and it’s so underrated!! I ALSO would HIGHLY recommend (if you haven’t already) to double cleanse! Using an oil based cleanser first then following with a gentle face wash made such a huge difference in how my skin would retain moisture. Anyone struggling with acne please remove your makeup before bed and NEVER USE FACE WIPES 🤢😂😂
I can relate to this so much, acne is a completely normal phenomenon. Some people get it, some don’t. Only with trail and error can we find the root cause behind it, but for those who are still struggling (including myself) need to let go, life is too short for worries and stress, it’s too short for taking people’s remarks to the heart. Live your life, with or without acne.
Taylor, I cannot thank you enough for this video! I’ve been following your skin journey & myself have suffered with acne for 10 years, visiting dermatologist after dermatologist trying everything under the sun. I immediately ordered these products and after only a week I’m already seeing HUGE improvements in my skin! I finally feel hopeful that I can gain control over something that’s made me so insecure for so long and it wouldn’t have been possible without your insight
So, so much better! Paula’s choice products are seriously amazing. & I haven’t changed diet or anything. Mostly just struggle with stubborn blackheads now.
@@jocelyn9421 I have the Paula's Choice BHA solution. It sorta breaks me out when I apply too much on my face other than my nose. Also, did you catch the brand of the bakuchiol serum in the video Taylor's using?
I wish Taylor would do a video on her morning and nighttime skincare routine, like what she uses daily verses weekly (or however many times a week) what she mixes together vs what can't be mixed together (like i heard vitamin c and niacinamide shouldn't be used together since it minimises the effects of vitamin c but it isn't bad for you etc..)
I only had the occasional one pimple throughout my teenage years. When I turned 25 I end up trying so hard to combat acne all over my face. It's so horrible it's left so much indents over my face, and I'm still struggling with new breakouts now and then.
Yes i feel u, adult acne is a bitch! Mine started at 27 and since i never had much acne issues during my teens i was sooo not prepared for it. Had zero idea on what to do. Thank god for youtube(being a dude,i only discovered beauty advise channels recently😅😅) now my acne issues are cleared, focusing on clearing my acne scar and hyperpigmentation.
Taylor you have no idea how happy I am to watch this video. I have the same exact problem! As soon as I turned 23 suddenly my skin around my jaw and mouth ended up getting break out and they are cystic and itchy! I’m hoping this info will help me out 🙂
This is juste her face features whoz considered « young » like kinda round/oval face and little face with round eyes, kinda thin lips and a little nose, but everyone who has same features looks « young », I’m 25 and ppl thinks I’m 18-20 years cuz I have kinda same face features.
김송이 Not just her face features. She doesn’t have wrinkles. I have an oval face and small eyes and other features. I’m 31 and still get told I look like a teenage mom.
@@saraH-yu1mx At 31 its quite normal to not have wrinkles yet. Unless you smoke and tan a lot maybe. From 30 to 40 the first fine lines will start to form, mostly around the eyes at first. But it happens slowly. Best time to prevent it.
Please tell me....what's the difference between ordinary aha bha peeling solution and the Paula's choice bha?? I mean I have ordinary one, should I still get Paula's????
hey taylor! Just wanna say, it feels like u were describing my situation with your acne situation, and I recently used salicylic acid into my routine too and finally said goodbye to good-bad-good-bad skin from my irregular visits to the dermatologist. the dermatologist did help me get my skin well before (during sensitive reaction due to use of sunscreen/sunblock) but unfortunately is too expensive for me to continue at a regular basis so salicylic acid helped get me out of that situation. Really happy that it works for u too!
So excited for you! Thank you for shedding light on your acne story. I know this helps a lot of people to not feel alone. Thank you Taylor for always being you! 🎉
I’m back to say this really works. If you have hormonal acne like tay (under the cheekbones down to the jaw/around the mouth) this literally will change your life. I bought the bHA 2% toner, and the nicinamide and my skin has never looked better. 😭❤️
@@Rachelmariewoods the products in the video!! The main difference makers for me were paulas choice bha 2% exfoliant and the ordinary nicinamide. I use the exfoliant twice a day and the nicinamide before bed daily 🤗
@@YoMamaMF You’re supposed to wait 30 minutes after bha to apply the nicinamide! So just do the nicinamide like right before you go to bed (you can skip the bha in the evening if you want!)
Okay so I watched your video back at the end of 2022 and THANK YOU SO SO SO SO MUCH! Lord you saved my 6 years of damaged skins! I was able to understand the stuff for the first time and investigated potential product options properly. I tried to buy as many 1:1 products as were mentioned in the video but otherwise I made sure to check the ingredient list thoroughly. And really, everything I bought on that day has tuned down my acne to almost non existent now. It's really a miracle to not have more zits for like 4 months straight! Usually whenever I tried stuff, I would have some massive breakout or just slow encroachment of pimples again but nothing of that sort since this last product overall. Once again, thank you very much for saving my skin! You did what a practiced dermatologist couldn't do with medication! Products that i used: 1. Paula (dun remember the full name but it's mentioned in the video) 2. Minimalist 3% PHA Alcohol free Toner 3. The Ordinary 10% Niacinamide and 1% zinc 4. Minimalist 10% Vitamin B5 gel Sadly salicylic acid seems to be counterproductive on my face. Tea tree is also no good. The face i use is called Bioderma Sebium Gel Moussant. Maybe if someone else who hasn't had luck with salicylic acid based face washes can give this one a shot too.
I used to have baddddd scars but what I did to remove them was get Rosehip Oil, Castor Oil, and Primrose evening Oil, i mixed them 1/3 each into a tube and I put it under my makeup and it removed my scars in like 2-3 months. I didn't know they'd remove my scars, I had used it since my face was so dry. My face is extremely clear now it really helps. I hope this info helps someone out too :)
Out of all the skin care videos I’ve watched (and I’ve watch allot) this has got to be the most helpful. I literally watched it twice and took notes!! Thank you so much Tay ❤️
The ordinary niacinamide 10% + zinc 1% serum has changed my skin so much. I went back on birth control because my acne was getting worse. Which worked, but I still had scars. I stumbled upon this product and it has decreased the appearance of my scars for like 70% in 2 months of use. I'm thinking of going off of birth control again now, because I don't like having it in my system and it's a lot harder to keep my weight balanced.
Before u do that u have to keep all ur shits together. Start eating healthy(plant based diet) Have a regular exercise routine Have a simple skin routine that works for u Trust me it will take as early as 1 month or as late as 1yr for the post birth control acne to appear (mine after 8months) u have to prepare ur body
I also want to get off of the pill but I am just so scared of the acne. I am making a lot of research to prepare myself and my body and hopefully deal with it in the best way and solve the issue for good. I wish you the best!!
Tip for making sure you don’t use expired products, write the date you opened it in permanent marker on it somewhere or make a little list and keep it in your vanity/bathroom or maybe in Notes on your phone and set reminders to check your list and go through your products. It’s also helpful to see if you really use enough of a product before it expires and if it’s cost effective for your budget.
dermablend cover cream with a tiny end of a brush can fill in ice pic scars; cover cream great in general; pricey buts lasts at least a year; organic barley flour makes a great daily exfoliator. love how you take care of your skin
Taylor, you always do such an amazing job with your research, fact checking, and product testing before you share anything with us! I got into skincare hardcore a couple of years ago, but I go through ups and downs with my acne every year. But everything that I’ve learned over that time is exactly what you shared with us today, and that’s so awesome that you’ve seen great results already!
I have acne since my very early teens and it never went away. I went from teen acne directly to hormonal adult acne. I have no idea how healthy, beautiful skin in my face looks like. I used to be on a mission and tried everything out there, including expensive treatments, medication, creams, eating strictly vegan diet for two years. Right now I'm doing oil clensing and it is helping a lot, but I doubt it's the solution to all my problems. I can live with my skin condition and no one has ever pointed out my acne, but I still feel self conscious about it sometimes. It's a pity I can't heal it properly. We are still beautiful Tay, with or without skin issues. You are one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen, inside and out and I hope you are successful in your mission.
Ouu if he sees it, make sure someone remind him to read the description thing cuz I think she made some editing mistakes. Don’t want him thinking she’s talking about the wrong ingredients
You are a W. I feel like every other acne preventative videos I’ve watched are just trying to get views and make it seems like they don’t get acne anymore and they can fix all your problems; for once I feel like someone is willing to admit they have a piece to the puzzle and want to help but also admit they don’t have all the answers. Thanks for being genuine.
Thanks for sharing this 😄 I started getting fungal AND hormonal acne when quarantine started 6 months ago and didn't really know how to deal with it since I've never had to deal with this before... this is inspirational and good to know I'm not alone!
Lilya It took about two months for me to see lasting results! However i did pretty much immediately notice a small change that got better and better over time :) Hopefully this is helpful !
Hey Zelie, if you are looking for key tips on how to clear acne, i have shared on my page. I had severe acne for over 10 years and now it is gone. I truly hope it helps and don't give up hope, you will get clear skin!
For adult skin a retinol can be better as it will also prevent wrinkles, and benzoyl peroxide can be very drying. (Just got to the bakuchiol part, I might have to try that one!) Glycolic acid can also work for exfoliating so can also help fading marks :) Also ceramides (found naturally in the skin too) are really nice and gentle for moisturising
I heard that the clinigue spot treatment thingy is amazing, and i tried it and it didn’t work. Now checked the ingredients and the FIRST ONE was denatured alcohol!! Thank you so much for this video it helped really❤️
Could you do a video of your full routine? Day/night skincare routine 🙂 this was really helpful, I've been struggling with acne.. going to try some of these products!
Salicylic acid alone has done wonders for my skin all my life. I notice when I use a face wash that doesn’t include it that I start breaking out mostly around my chin.
A helpful note for anyone with very dry or sensitive skin (like me!) who can't use benzoyl or salicylic because they cause rashes and irritation: tranexamic acid may be a game-changer for you. It was for me. It's still new, but you can get it in NIACID, which is a clear serum with a bunch of niacinamide in it (but you can't get shipment to a lot of locations right now due to Covid - it's manufactured in Korea) or The Inkey List's Tranexamic Mask, which you can buy from Cult Beauty. Although that last one calls itself a mask, I just use it as a serum too, once a day, and apply moisturiser over it. This stuff has reduced the frequency and severity of my breakouts by about 80% but without horrible skin reactions (it's not a peeling acid). If it has tranexamic acid in it, I buy it. I look forward to when it's become a little more common and easier to get my hands on.
I started having my acne around 20-21 yrs old I didn't know why I started having it. I thought is was hormones but blood tests said they are all ok and working well. Only lately I figured out from another video of yours (talking about acupuncture I think. You showed a picture of a face showing each area has different reason) it was due to my allergy because most of them are on the cheeks. So I'm working on it but I can't make my allergy goes since it is related to weather and air. Thank you so much for informing us about such things and for sharing.🥰
Thank you so much for this video! I bought Paula's choice leave on bha, the retinol and bakuchiol treatment, leave on aha and benzoyl peroxide and it seriously changed my life! I had horrible cystic acne for years. Its been about 2 years since i started using the products you mentioned and my face is so smooth and acne free. This video helped me so much, thank you!
Omg I've been using the Paula's choice for 3 months and it's made such a difference. Thanks for sharing your excitement of skincare but also your skin journey. We can try to be perfect and have the best of intentions but it's all about ingredients! Thanks for sharing your journey its aspiring for anyone of the road to recovery from acne and other skin issues
Back after doing benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid (I didn’t buy the exact products she recommended just found similar ingredients) back to try more products :) Whhhhhaaaattt?? My skin feels completely different! I’m still on a mission to clear things up, but I’m doing much better thanks to you tay! I think we also need to normalize real skin too. Everyone gets spots now and then. Thanks so much for making this video. it has helped me so much! It’s so difficult to know what actually works when everyone is shoving their products in your face on social media. Thanks for being honest and genuinely trying to help ❤️ you’re a skin hero!
I’ve been struggling with acne for 11 years now and I have a good skincare routine but these were some really great advice/tips! I’m going to research more about the different ingredients and stop using fragranced detergent and softener 😊 thank you for sharing with us and I know you’ll help so many people with this video including me!👏👏👏
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Paulas choice has changed my life!! its so good nearly all my acne is gone! i use the clear cleanser and toner and i love it! also moisturizing is still very important ;)
Hey, I feel like you might be a bit misinformed about a couple of things. For example, if a product is working for you, you shouldn’t stop using it just because it has ‘bad ingredients’. Just because it contains alcohol doesn’t mean it’s inherently bad because the specialists who formulate it know how to balance it with other products (James Welsh has a video on this issue along with the fragrance thing). Labmuffinbeauty (PhD in chemistry) and a couple other dermatologists here on youtube say that you can’t determine if a product is good or bad just by the ingredients list. Also ‘Fungal acne’ does not really exist. With all that said, I’m glad you found things that work for you, your skin is absolutely glowing ❤️
What do you mean fungal acne doesn’t “really exist”? It’s not really a form of acne, people just call it that because the correct term is a bit length: Malassezia folliculitis. I treated my own “fungal acne” with a topical cream. So yes, it does exist.
@@rosar.4293 Yes, that’s what I meant, just poor wording on my part. The term was being thrown around way too much on TH-cam and everyone started self-diagnosing with it and all the dermatologists I follow were really frustrated by it lol
Isopropyl Alcohol is also known as rubbing alcohol that is used in skincare and cosmetic products to help improve the application and absorption of the other ingredients in your product. Alcohols in skincare have been given a bad reputation, mostly due to the association between alcohol-containing toners and dryness. The Mario Bedescu Drying Lotion does wonders. The other ingredients in it actually soothe and treat the active breakouts. The Isopropyl Alcohol helps them absorb better.
I don't know if you know this or not ... the ordinary niacinamide and vitamin c together should be avoided...as far as i know the original site of the ordinary has also awarn their users to use niacinamide with any products that contains vitamin c ...so if you wanna use those two healing ingredients at least use them in separate ways ...like one in ur morning routine and one at ur night routine ... i really liked this video ...all what ahe said is right and really helps to deal with skin problems...i can guarantee that ...i just wanted to point out this information so that the full right info will be delivered without bad causes to anybody
thank you! i experience the same exact acne problems as you, and I had always gotten so many compliments on my "perfect" skin up until I turned 28 and got hormonal acne due to autoimmune issues. I'm super into skincare but have had issues regarding my acne despite diet changes, medication changes, etc. so i really appreciate these recommendations! our skin is very similar so i am hopeful. I was using the Inky List products, and while they are FANTASTIC and super affordable (but super small), I think I need to branch out for certain products.
One of my favorite products for hyperpigmentation and acne scars is Goodal Green Tangerine Vita C dark spot serum, it has a lot of the ingredients you just mention (vit c and Niacinamide) plus is fragrance free. Totally recommend it! Love this video, I will definitely add bakuchiol to my rutine, it was an amazing suggestion
Even though it's her skin..seeing it finally clear up makes me feel good as well....dunno if it's because I've been watching Taylor's videos for a very long time....it did upset me everytime she pointed out her skin is not getting any better....because I used to have severe acne as well...i still get it from time to time but gratefully I don't have really bad acne anymore. Seeing her skin finally clear up gives of a GREAT relief feeling...if that made sense. I'm so happy your skin is finally getting much better and is making you feel happier Taylor. Really am happy for you ^^ ❤️
You are the first person who actually said that they get red acne marks even if they don’t pop pimples! I have the same issue. It doesn’t matter if I pop a pimple or let it go away on its own, it’s gonna leave a red mark that will take months or years to go away. It’s so annoying hearing everywhere that “don’t pop pimples and you’ll be fine”, “you have pigmentation because you pop pimples just stop it already”. Like no man my skin doesn’t work that way.
Same! Even if I don’t pop my pimples it will still leave a dark marks 😭
You’re not alone! :(
I get that too, also pigmentation at the tops of my arms from minor Keratosis Pilaris that I don't touch, everything pigments.
azalaic acid will fade and cure the marks.
@@leenadhiman1488 what brand are you using?
Just seeing her be so happy because her pimples are gone is so revitalizing. Only ppl with adult onset acne would understand the happiness
I had clear skin throughout my teens and early twenties and now after turning 25 i am facing with so many skin problems. I am just done.
Omg I have so much acne. I’m 32 and it just started 6 months ago. I don’t know what’s going on. It’s so depressing. The more I stress about it the more acne I get.
That's trueee 😢
I'm a teen and I've struggled with acne for the past 4 years. I have so many scars on my face that pop up when my pimples go away even tho I don't even touch them. The second I get clear skin and I'm openly happy about it, my skin decides to hate me again and my acne comes back:/It's like a never-ending cycle😢But, I totally understand the feeling when the zits are gone; it's so freeing
@@meaganslife8167 same. So horrid. What do we do
I just can't wait for the day where I would be so proud of my face
right :/
me too 😭😭😭😭😭😭
@@gulsenemtoylymyradova517 lets face it together🥲
OMG same
Soon hopefully
Wishing everyone well with their journeys! It’s so bloody hard
Stress and unexpressed feelings (especially anger) can contribute to acne too. Many approches to this subject.
!!! A few weeks ago i had like 3 massive breakdowns cause life. And instanly had 9 new cysts. I was so suprised
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I'm really glad you mentioned this because no one talks about the huge impact out mental states have on our bodies and inflammation. I had very mild acne through my teen years. My dad passed away at the start of this year and I've been having the worst hormonal acne of my life. I was really struggling with repressed emotions and anger at all the people who abandoned me. I'm on birth control, and managing stress through the gym and meditation ❤️ after 6 months its starting to clear up.
@@sophilia8565also thankyou for sharing this. I resonated with you. I broke up with my bf a year ago and my acne started to worsen, my acne was never that bad, and life changing events, made me stressed angry and burned out. So i feel now relieved reading this.
Early 20s suffering from acne and omg it makes me so depressed. I have meltdowns and don’t want anyone to see me. Anyone else feel like they are unworthy with facial blemishes? I know it’s not true, but I can’t help but feel this way a lot
Me too I'm 13 and I have a bunch of scars from acne. Indents, red scars, white scars, grey scars, dark scars. You name the scar and I have it. I HATE my face and I know it doesn't fix anything and only makes me break out more but i cry everyday because of it
@@SaM-bf1hx you are only 13 it will get better I promise!
I feel ya. I thought I will turn 20s and my acne will disappear... And no... Acne still following me
Yes! But there’s a light at the end of the tunnel!
I turned 21. But going college everyday coming face to face with people with ✨clear ans smooth skin✨ would make me feel so inferior and emotional outbursts. Its a struggle
It’s nice how she tries the skincare to his husband. Meanwhile my bf doesn’t apply anything other than water and soap to his face and he’s got the most glowing skin and zero acne scars.
Sana all
Same girl same 🤦🏻♀️
My boyfriend is the same :( We eat the same food and have similar activities but yeah my skin just needs a lot of effort and products lol.
Same here...he use soap for his face, body and hair....can you believe it??! I m so jealous
ugh, same, so unfair😭😂
It has been a journey! And I'm still on my way but I want to share because I've never felt better and I hope something you hear in this video will help you too (if you're looking for help). Thanks for the support on my previous video about how to cover acne and for mentioning your interest in my new skincare routine. Here it is!
ALSO, **All products shown in this video aren't sponsored** (I forgot to mention that in the video)
***Note: there is a mistake-> isopropanol is the same thing as isopropyl alcohol and ‘isopropanol’ was not meant to be on the ‘good list’. It’s also known as rubbing alcohol and can be irritating. Also I circled 'cetearyl alcohol' on the clarifying mask ingredients but it shouldn't be because it's a fatty alcohol (I was editing until really late at night and my brain stopped working 😅)
This video was supa informative! My skins kinda sensitive so I lean more towards lha/pha which are the gentler versions of aha/bha and this really helped soothe my skin 😊
I know your feeling. I also fight for it many years.
Hey Taylor can you edit the description box in your spa day at home video where you showed a lot of products that now in this video you are saying that are not as good as you previously claimed? just so everyone is clear and everyone knows what's your current opinion on those products is and if they're really good or not
Thanks for making this video! I didn't know that there are some that you can't apply at the same time (AHA & Benzoyl Peroxide), can you apply them on the same day just at different times? Could you do a video where you show the steps/order of application?
moonshiro yup I added it! Thanks for reminding me to do that ❤️
It has made me so happy that skincare community has grown so positively over the last couple of years. All of the people just motivating and cheering. You guys have my heart! ❤️🥺
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Skin care products EXPIRE! This is a great point Taylor, one in which most people don't realize. Like Drunk Elephant Vitamin C Serum is only 6 months of usage so don't buy the big bottle if you won't use that much within 6 months.
This!!! Drunk Elephant sell the travel size Vit C and it is 1) a much easier pill to swallow in terms of cost 2) fresh product. One pump goes a looooong way!
@@inespedroza6085 I totally agree with you Ines! I buy the travel size bundle from Sephora 👌💗
rather than expire, it'd be more accurate to say that their effects become greatly reduced.
for vit c, it'd be easy to see. one shouldn't use vit c if it had turned into a brownish colour, as it had alr been oxidised.
@@hoppythea Very true, thanks for sharing!
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when she said "just because a product is expensive doesnt mean its good" was like an assurance for me that she is honest and legit
"I am a very tired, very disappointed, very angry woman that is on a mission" there is NO more powerful force!
Allah is Greater! Trust in Him alone to get you through it ❤
I'll be 25 this year and I have gone through phases since I turned 18 where I have clear skin for nearly a year and boom the hormonal acne is back. Currently at my worst in a long time and my chin/jawline are causing me so much pain. I'm glad masks are more normal now solely because I can hide my biggest insecurity.
Feel u sis, I'm struggling too
Wish u a glowy clear skin as soon as possible 😘
Maybe look up spearmint tee, evening primrose oil , inositol, vitex and maca, they all help with hormonal acne. I wish you the best.
I'm 37 now, and I've had acne throughout my life. Fortunately I learned to see my acne as a blessing since most people think I'm in my late teens or early twenty's, because of my oily skin ❤️
*So true* 🙌
I feel u girl. I am 30 still fighting with my hormonal acne!!! Causing me stress and frustration!!
I'm about to hit 25 and I'm starting to notice I'm getting more acne. I've been looking more into how to take care of acne and take care of your skin. Until this last year I never really had acne, even during my period, so I never took much care in my skin. So I really appreciate this video Taylor🤗
The amount of efforts you’ve taken to just study and jot down all the ingredients ,products , their uses ,concentration, sources of information everything is just commendable. This video was so so so helpful, Thanks taylor. Much love.
omg your excitement in regards to skincare is so relatable! thanks for sharing!
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Yay Taylor! So happy for you. Birth control, Dapzone and Skinceuticals finally cleaned up my nasty hormonal acne after 5 years of trial and error. Sending my best to anyone working through acne and I'd just like to say you also don't have to actively fight the acne either if you don't want to. Nobody should feel pressured to "fix" anything, you're wonderful just the way you are!
Can you please share the products and routine for acne
TIA
I'm in my 30s and have shocking hormone related acnes + stress induced acnes, lots of deep blackheads and whiteheads. I'm lucky I have a friend who is helping me with my skin, cost me a fortune but my skin has improved sooo much.
Hang in there 🙂
Great! What have you been using? I have similar skin :/
Hey Taylor! Hello from another fellow “angry+tired” woman who’s been frustrated with her hormonal acne for more than 10 years! 😂 thank you for making this video!! It’s very comforting to know there’s someone out there who suffers from the same issues like me too. I’ve also been on Accutane, tried almost every miracle skincare product out there and most of the time it just won’t produce enough results. Sometimes I just feel so sad and upset at myself for having horrible breakouts while everyone around me is having clear and perfect skin. Thank you for making me feel that Im not alone ❤️ I’ve also tried out Paula’s choice earlier this year and their 2% BHA is honestly a lifesaver for me too ❤️ I’m glad it worked for you and I hope this would be a start of a great skincare journey for you too ☺️
I have acne for 24years!!!! Very tiring... If I got paid for amount of time spent researching and testing I would be a billionaire
"I am a very tired, very dissapointed, very angry woman that is on a mission" such a sagittarius
That is so true lol >
Wow she’s a sag? 💖
I read your comment the moment she said it and it was so cool 😂
Saaame
Truth
Feeling like a pro because I already know about this products
Thank you so much for this! I also have hormonal acne, I never had when I was a teen but now after I turned 25 it is WILD, its been 2 years of hating my skin.
Could you fine a solution for your skin? I have same problem, I never had acne in my whole life now am 28 and getting red acne on my face which is so annoying 😔
I turned 25 last October then I started having acne!!!! It's the worst I've ever had. Like i dont even get more than 3 pimples before. 🙁
Last month I found out my acne has been caused by PCOS--it's a major relief to find out. But knowing that you're on this acne journey too and keeping it real with us is amazing! Thanks Tay 💕
Hi! I just happened to stumble upon your comment and I, too have the same issue. I'm curious to know how you're going about treating your acne - I went on birth control for awhile and my face cleared up but as soon as I stopped it my acne came back 😔
Rimbinotan_ I haven't stopped anything but I'm taking 100mg a day of spironolactone and I'm taking a new birth control. As for topical products I use, I'm prescribed to put on Retin-A that I apply at night. I always use spf50+ for my face during the day and I'm only using a very gentle cleanser! It's only been a couple of months but my skin is so different!
@@alexischavez6188 Awh, it's great to hear your skin has been improving quickly! I will look into getting some sort of prescription Retin-a as well, since the retinol I'm currently using is over-the-counter. Your skincare routine sounds great! Thank you for replying and good luck!
Rimbinotan_ of course!
Both Acne and Pcos are caused by the wrong diet
I’m struggling with acne scars as well. Hope my skin glows again
I started having acne breakouts at 20..and i'm now 28..and all i can say is, diet is the real key. Avoid consuming too much of sugary and dairy products, junk foods. Drink more water and take vit c. Then thats the time you deal with scars. Which is complicated.
This!
Hormone balance and healthy living is what worked for me. Been suffering from 13-25. Now on continuous combination oral contraceptives which regulates my hormones great and just cutting out excessive sugars from candy, soda, coffees etc and drinking 2l+ of water every day. Now I can focus properly on scar improvement🤞
I've spent a lot, a lot of money trying to become acne free. I am 31 now, my hormones are finally normalised but my skin - not. This video literally gave me much more information than hundreds of medical and scince articles about acne. After watching the video I ran to check all my tones of cosmetic and only a few bottles left, so bad they are!!! You buy things for acne and they make it worse. The best thing is that I realized why my almost okay skin recantly became so bad again - alcohol, bad alcohol, especialy my drying lotion from Walgreens, damn I'm mad... My diet is pretty strict, no lactose (if yes - with lactase pill), very limited glucose and no gluten - still bad skin. Now I see why. I can say on all girls' behalf: thank you for your help, Taylor! You're amazing! I'll make an update in a few months. I hope to look better without makeup soon.
And getting good hours of sleep makes a lot of difference as well. Thank you for this video 💖
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Taylor you don't have idea of how great this video, these tips and overall information is for me. I've been battling with acne since I was 13 years old and I'm 34 now, so basically for my hole live. I had so many treatments, like roacutan and very aggressive crems, but it always comes back. It is very stressful and it can really damage your self esteem. Thank you, thank you!!! Thank you for your time, for your research and your honesty. I will see this again but with a notepad because I want to take good notes to make smart purchases! 🤗 Saludos desde Costa Rica! 😘❤️
Also important note:
Reactions to fragrance slowly increase the more you use it. I was using an oil cleanser for years that was packed with fragrance and one time i used it for a deeper cleanse. The reaction I had was awful. My skin was completely red, itchy and covered in bumps.
My whole skincare is now fragrance free
It’s so nice to hear tips from someone who actually struggled with adult acne (like myself, 25) and had amazing improvements...thank you Taylor this helps a lot.❤️
Taylor, can you please do a morning and nighttime skincare routine video? I’d love to see how you incorporate all the products you mentioned into your routines!! I know some products that you mentioned cant be used together so I’d like to see how you use them!
right now I am suffering from adult acne and it makes me super self conscious!!!
I understand how you feel 😞💖
Girl try salicylic acid i'm sure you'll like it :)
@@lilya553 yes
Same.
@@jansellpunsalan me too. try benzol peroxide, niacinamide
There’s a lot of misinformation about “fungal acne” - it’s actually a form of folliculitis.
It’s an acneiform condition (i.e. it looks like acne) but it’s not *actually* a type of acne.
Look up Pityrosporum/Malassezia folliculitis.
Also that study you mentioned comparing Bakuchiol to Retinol:
The test group of bakuchiol users were applying it twice a day, whereas the retinol group were only applying once per day.
So you’d really need to use double the amount of bakuchiol to see results close to a retinol product (which you can do as bakuchiol is less irritating).
This! Lab Muffin has a video on this.
That's why it's important to go to a dermatologist first before starting a treatment!
Thank god, this girl is just a good reader, no science TO Back her up. Bakuchiol is still being study and its promising but not really any scientific prove/ studied enough. Plus many of the ingredients she talks about are very specific TO her problem and her problem Only, not TO mention she doesnt take into attention people with more than one skin condition.
During Quarantine I have literally dropped my skin routine, ran out of all my products, have been so lazy about it, and it shows. This was the video I need to get back on track... this is such great information. The zoom "smooth appearance" option has been enabling me!!! If i saw any of my classmates/professors in real life they'd be concerned!!!
No one warned me how bad the mid 20’s hormonal acne surprise would be. I know it’s not for everyone but spiro has helped me a lot
I was just prescribed this! I’m at my wits end with the worst hormonal acne I’ve ever had in my mid twenties. How long did u take it and are u still taking it? Curious to know if it’s a temp solution!
Most practical skincare advice routine I have ever seen. Thank you Taylor!!! Can you do a follow up/ companion video to this where you talk about your weekly skincare routine? Curious to see if you use other cleansers and what you use for moisturizers, etc.
I agree!
Sure! ❤️
I’ve tried a portion of this recommended routine for three months - only some products since some of the ingredients you used are not supposed to be used together.
This routine really flurred up my acne. Notice that all these products have active exfoliating ingredients, a skincare specialist informed me it was way too much, exfoliants should be used once or twice a week to let the skin breath in between.
Also, salicylic acid should be used only on acne and not the entire face.
Im glad it worked for you but viewers should be wary if this is right for their skin. I stopped with the routine a few days ago and my skin is already doing so much better.
Anyways thanks for the information, as someone who suffers from acne it’s always appreciated when more info and attempts to helped are presented!
Do you mind telling me exactly which products shouldn’t be used with each other? Were any of the products she used particularly helpful/harmful ?
hey Taylor, just FYI (i work in skincare industry) Certaryl alcohol is not like alcohol and alcohol denat, it serves a different purpose and is actually ok for your skin. it's usually found in toners. It’s used as an emollient, texture enhancer, foam stabilizer, and carrying agent for other ingredients.
It’s great when you get on top of acne, it’s so painful and miserable isn’t it. You are looking so good and content lately x
I literally only made a TH-cam account so I could comment on this post. You are a life saver! I’ve always had acne but recently during the lockdown months my skin has been horrendous. I took your advice and my skin has cleared up and my confidence has come back. Thank you x100000 for your help!
So happy to hear that ypur fight against your acne is finally getting good results. I had pretty bad acne when I was a teenager up to my early twenties. I'm in my early thirties now and I still get spots and angry marks after them, but it's a relief not to have the never ending spots, especially the cystic ones. It feels great when the skin actually has time to heal.
Something I would like to say though about bakuchiol, that is rather new on the market, is that we might need to be critical to the claims that companies make about "natural" skin care products - there are interesting discussions of what "natural" actually means, and "natural" vs. synthetic - that doesn't have much scientific research, yet. Bakuchiol is one of them.
There are several skincare scientists (e.g Michelle Wong who has PhD in Chemistry and also Skinchemy) that make attempts at educating people by debunking "myths" that we have grown up with or that companies try to convince us about. That's not to say that bakuchiol doesn't work, but the lack of scientific research means that we can't be 100% certain of the effects of the ingredient. That also says something about companies marketing tactics.
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I noticed that if I eat a lot of sweets and/or dairy products my skin will react badly within 1-3 days. For example if I eat pizza with dairy cheese there's a 90% chance that the next day I will get at least one pimple. Similarly with sweets - if I overeat sugary stuff for more than 2 days, my skin will go red and produce lots of pimples. When I do get pimples my fave thing to use is tamanu oil to reduce inflammatiion and heal the scar (it takes some consistency, but tamanu oil helped me 100% heal very red and raised scars - it just takes a couple of months, or about a year of consistent use) :)
The products from the Ordinary have been a lifesaver to me! Ever since I moved to Canada last winter, the weather had completely destroyed my skin! Their hydrating products have really saved my skin!
Yea they are so good and well priced! ☺️
Im not canadian but i come from the north of sweden (so similar climate-ish), and ill give you some unsolicited advice: aply your skincare, foundation etc atleast 30 min before you leave the house.
In summer it lets spf adhere better to the skin for better protection, and for us ice-dwellers, in winter it lets the water evaporate, the product to sink in, and reduces the risk of micro frostbites (that will show up as dry, sensitive, red, flaky skin).
The Ordinary products are affordable yet effective. Good stuffs
I had my adult acne last year when I was 24 but now it’s all gone because I am pregnant! I am pregnant and that’s when my acne faded away without even putting any skincare or whatever
I've struggled with acne for ten years and nothing works :( and I've spent a little fortune on dermatologists.. It's so frustrating but I'm glad to hear you are getting better and also thanks for making this video
Don’t give up all you need to do is cut out gluten and follow the blood type diet by d’Adamo
I've been also living with acne most my life (33 now). Diet has helped a lot. My acne is hormonal. My body produces high testosterone. So I really have to watch my sugar intake. If I really try hard on my diet, I can get my acne to a negligible amount to almost none. It's hard to eliminate added sugar completely. Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic acid has never worked for me. Only strong anti inflammatories and antibiotics have ever cleared my skin completely. The only thing externally that had worked to some degree for me was vitamin C serums. Oh and the glam glow mud mask, I really like that mask.
Ahh I just started researching how I'd change my skincare routine because quarantine has been giving me dry skin!!! I'm looking to just have a glowly, smooth and hydrated look without all the texture. Needed this!
Omg Taylor, I could’ve sworn I recommended Paula’s Choice products to you a few months or so ago when you asked for Recs on Instagram and I am SO HAPPY it’s working for you! My mind was BLOWN when I discovered chemical exfoliants and the differences and benefits of bha and aha’s!! I feel like I had the same exact struggles. The hormonal acne was REAL and nothing helped until I educated myself on skincare and made it a hobby. Just a year later and my skin is transformed completely from what it used to be. I still get a pimple here and there and I do scar just bc my skin is sensitive like that but it’s worlds different vs. before. SO happy to see others taking the time to learn about their skin, it’s definitely a form of self-love and self-care and it’s so underrated!!
I ALSO would HIGHLY recommend (if you haven’t already) to double cleanse! Using an oil based cleanser first then following with a gentle face wash made such a huge difference in how my skin would retain moisture.
Anyone struggling with acne please remove your makeup before bed and NEVER USE FACE WIPES 🤢😂😂
I can relate to this so much, acne is a completely normal phenomenon. Some people get it, some don’t. Only with trail and error can we find the root cause behind it, but for those who are still struggling (including myself) need to let go, life is too short for worries and stress, it’s too short for taking people’s remarks to the heart. Live your life, with or without acne.
I got my worse acne after high school all through my 20s
I desperately needed this video
I struggle with the scar issue as well
Taylor, I cannot thank you enough for this video! I’ve been following your skin journey & myself have suffered with acne for 10 years, visiting dermatologist after dermatologist trying everything under the sun. I immediately ordered these products and after only a week I’m already seeing HUGE improvements in my skin! I finally feel hopeful that I can gain control over something that’s made me so insecure for so long and it wouldn’t have been possible without your insight
I’m so so so happy to hear this! Just the feeling of regained loss hope is incredible ❤️🥰 good luck on your journey!
How is it now ??
So, so much better! Paula’s choice products are seriously amazing. & I haven’t changed diet or anything. Mostly just struggle with stubborn blackheads now.
@@jocelyn9421 I have the Paula's Choice BHA solution. It sorta breaks me out when I apply too much on my face other than my nose. Also, did you catch the brand of the bakuchiol serum in the video Taylor's using?
I wish Taylor would do a video on her morning and nighttime skincare routine, like what she uses daily verses weekly (or however many times a week) what she mixes together vs what can't be mixed together (like i heard vitamin c and niacinamide shouldn't be used together since it minimises the effects of vitamin c but it isn't bad for you etc..)
I only had the occasional one pimple throughout my teenage years. When I turned 25 I end up trying so hard to combat acne all over my face. It's so horrible it's left so much indents over my face, and I'm still struggling with new breakouts now and then.
Yes i feel u, adult acne is a bitch! Mine started at 27 and since i never had much acne issues during my teens i was sooo not prepared for it. Had zero idea on what to do. Thank god for youtube(being a dude,i only discovered beauty advise channels recently😅😅) now my acne issues are cleared, focusing on clearing my acne scar and hyperpigmentation.
Same girl just that the horror started at 26 for me and I'm still stuck
Taylor you have no idea how happy I am to watch this video. I have the same exact problem! As soon as I turned 23 suddenly my skin around my jaw and mouth ended up getting break out and they are cystic and itchy! I’m hoping this info will help me out 🙂
She looks younger than most people in their twenties lol
She looks younger than me 😂😂
This is juste her face features whoz considered « young » like kinda round/oval face and little face with round eyes, kinda thin lips and a little nose, but everyone who has same features looks « young », I’m 25 and ppl thinks I’m 18-20 years cuz I have kinda same face features.
I'm pretty sure she's in her 30s as well, great genes
김송이 Not just her face features. She doesn’t have wrinkles. I have an oval face and small eyes and other features. I’m 31 and still get told I look like a teenage mom.
@@saraH-yu1mx At 31 its quite normal to not have wrinkles yet. Unless you smoke and tan a lot maybe. From 30 to 40 the first fine lines will start to form, mostly around the eyes at first. But it happens slowly. Best time to prevent it.
Fianlly a youtuber who really talks about the ingredients. Its a very informative video.
That paulas choice 2% bha “lotion” ... CHANGED MY LIFE!
Please tell me....what's the difference between ordinary aha bha peeling solution and the Paula's choice bha??
I mean I have ordinary one, should I still get Paula's????
hey taylor! Just wanna say, it feels like u were describing my situation with your acne situation, and I recently used salicylic acid into my routine too and finally said goodbye to good-bad-good-bad skin from my irregular visits to the dermatologist. the dermatologist did help me get my skin well before (during sensitive reaction due to use of sunscreen/sunblock) but unfortunately is too expensive for me to continue at a regular basis so salicylic acid helped get me out of that situation. Really happy that it works for u too!
So excited for you! Thank you for shedding light on your acne story. I know this helps a lot of people to not feel alone. Thank you Taylor for always being you! 🎉
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you're so beautiful. my jaw literally dropped when your face appeared on the screen. you look like belle from beauty and the beast 🥺
I’m back to say this really works. If you have hormonal acne like tay (under the cheekbones down to the jaw/around the mouth) this literally will change your life. I bought the bHA 2% toner, and the nicinamide and my skin has never looked better. 😭❤️
How did you use and what? Please share!?😭
@@Rachelmariewoods the products in the video!! The main difference makers for me were paulas choice bha 2% exfoliant and the ordinary nicinamide. I use the exfoliant twice a day and the nicinamide before bed daily 🤗
I read that you shouldn't use Niacinamide with AHA's/BHA'S, how should i use them?
@@YoMamaMF You’re supposed to wait 30 minutes after bha to apply the nicinamide! So just do the nicinamide like right before you go to bed (you can skip the bha in the evening if you want!)
Okay so I watched your video back at the end of 2022 and THANK YOU SO SO SO SO MUCH!
Lord you saved my 6 years of damaged skins! I was able to understand the stuff for the first time and investigated potential product options properly. I tried to buy as many 1:1 products as were mentioned in the video but otherwise I made sure to check the ingredient list thoroughly. And really, everything I bought on that day has tuned down my acne to almost non existent now. It's really a miracle to not have more zits for like 4 months straight! Usually whenever I tried stuff, I would have some massive breakout or just slow encroachment of pimples again but nothing of that sort since this last product overall.
Once again, thank you very much for saving my skin! You did what a practiced dermatologist couldn't do with medication!
Products that i used:
1. Paula (dun remember the full name but it's mentioned in the video)
2. Minimalist 3% PHA Alcohol free Toner
3. The Ordinary 10% Niacinamide and 1% zinc
4. Minimalist 10% Vitamin B5 gel
Sadly salicylic acid seems to be counterproductive on my face. Tea tree is also no good. The face i use is called Bioderma Sebium Gel Moussant. Maybe if someone else who hasn't had luck with salicylic acid based face washes can give this one a shot too.
I used to have baddddd scars but what I did to remove them was get Rosehip Oil, Castor Oil, and Primrose evening Oil, i mixed them 1/3 each into a tube and I put it under my makeup and it removed my scars in like 2-3 months. I didn't know they'd remove my scars, I had used it since my face was so dry. My face is extremely clear now it really helps. I hope this info helps someone out too :)
What's your skin type ,mine is oily and acne prone I can follow this?
Out of all the skin care videos I’ve watched (and I’ve watch allot) this has got to be the most helpful. I literally watched it twice and took notes!! Thank you so much Tay ❤️
The ordinary niacinamide 10% + zinc 1% serum has changed my skin so much. I went back on birth control because my acne was getting worse. Which worked, but I still had scars. I stumbled upon this product and it has decreased the appearance of my scars for like 70% in 2 months of use. I'm thinking of going off of birth control again now, because I don't like having it in my system and it's a lot harder to keep my weight balanced.
Before u do that u have to keep all ur shits together.
Start eating healthy(plant based diet)
Have a regular exercise routine
Have a simple skin routine that works for u
Trust me it will take as early as 1 month or as late as 1yr for the post birth control acne to appear (mine after 8months) u have to prepare ur body
I also want to get off of the pill but I am just so scared of the acne. I am making a lot of research to prepare myself and my body and hopefully deal with it in the best way and solve the issue for good. I wish you the best!!
i broke out because of the niacinamide one, but i couldnt figure out if it was Indeed a breakout, or my skin purging.
Tip for making sure you don’t use expired products, write the date you opened it in permanent marker on it somewhere or make a little list and keep it in your vanity/bathroom or maybe in Notes on your phone and set reminders to check your list and go through your products. It’s also helpful to see if you really use enough of a product before it expires and if it’s cost effective for your budget.
So glad you’re feeling and looking better girl🙏💖
dermablend cover cream with a tiny end of a brush can fill in ice pic scars; cover cream great in general; pricey buts lasts at least a year; organic barley flour makes a great daily exfoliator. love
how you take care of your skin
Taylor, you always do such an amazing job with your research, fact checking, and product testing before you share anything with us! I got into skincare hardcore a couple of years ago, but I go through ups and downs with my acne every year. But everything that I’ve learned over that time is exactly what you shared with us today, and that’s so awesome that you’ve seen great results already!
Finally someone who talks about fungal acne!!! Great video
I started using paula’s choice’s exfoliant and acne cream and I finally!! Stopped having breakouts all the time 😱 Thank you Taylor!!
I have acne since my very early teens and it never went away. I went from teen acne directly to hormonal adult acne. I have no idea how healthy, beautiful skin in my face looks like. I used to be on a mission and tried everything out there, including expensive treatments, medication, creams, eating strictly vegan diet for two years. Right now I'm doing oil clensing and it is helping a lot, but I doubt it's the solution to all my problems. I can live with my skin condition and no one has ever pointed out my acne, but I still feel self conscious about it sometimes. It's a pity I can't heal it properly. We are still beautiful Tay, with or without skin issues. You are one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen, inside and out and I hope you are successful in your mission.
Yesss! Hyram needs to see this 🙌
Yeess! Please 😍😍
Love him! ❤️
@@carolinaalmeida6956 Let's send this to Hyram!
he would def approve of everything in the video
Ouu if he sees it, make sure someone remind him to read the description thing cuz I think she made some editing mistakes. Don’t want him thinking she’s talking about the wrong ingredients
You are a W. I feel like every other acne preventative videos I’ve watched are just trying to get views and make it seems like they don’t get acne anymore and they can fix all your problems; for once I feel like someone is willing to admit they have a piece to the puzzle and want to help but also admit they don’t have all the answers. Thanks for being genuine.
Thanks for sharing this 😄 I started getting fungal AND hormonal acne when quarantine started 6 months ago and didn't really know how to deal with it since I've never had to deal with this before... this is inspirational and good to know I'm not alone!
giiiiirl thank you for video!!!!!! I was visiting 4 cosmetologists and you are the first one who explained my problem!!!!
The niacinamide from the ordinary saved my skin !! Its also so reasonably priced i suggest anyone with acne give it a try !
When did you see results? Cause i have been using it since june and i don't see a big different. ( I use it every morning and sometimes at night too)
Lilya It took about two months for me to see lasting results! However i did pretty much immediately notice a small change that got better and better over time :) Hopefully this is helpful !
@@lilya553 after two weeks, my big cystic acne started to dried out.
you have no idea how hepful this was
Hey Zelie, if you are looking for key tips on how to clear acne, i have shared on my page. I had severe acne for over 10 years and now it is gone. I truly hope it helps and don't give up hope, you will get clear skin!
essential oils are the bane of my existence! They are in so many products marketed as 'clean' but they irritate the heck out my skin :(
For adult skin a retinol can be better as it will also prevent wrinkles, and benzoyl peroxide can be very drying. (Just got to the bakuchiol part, I might have to try that one!)
Glycolic acid can also work for exfoliating so can also help fading marks :)
Also ceramides (found naturally in the skin too) are really nice and gentle for moisturising
Ahh I’m so happy for you! My skin is pretty crazy, but clears up more in the summer so it’s okay rn.
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I heard that the clinigue spot treatment thingy is amazing, and i tried it and it didn’t work. Now checked the ingredients and the FIRST ONE was denatured alcohol!! Thank you so much for this video it helped really❤️
Could you do a video of your full routine? Day/night skincare routine 🙂 this was really helpful, I've been struggling with acne.. going to try some of these products!
feeling a wave of happiness after seeing your positive energy💗
Salicylic acid alone has done wonders for my skin all my life. I notice when I use a face wash that doesn’t include it that I start breaking out mostly around my chin.
A helpful note for anyone with very dry or sensitive skin (like me!) who can't use benzoyl or salicylic because they cause rashes and irritation: tranexamic acid may be a game-changer for you. It was for me. It's still new, but you can get it in NIACID, which is a clear serum with a bunch of niacinamide in it (but you can't get shipment to a lot of locations right now due to Covid - it's manufactured in Korea) or The Inkey List's Tranexamic Mask, which you can buy from Cult Beauty. Although that last one calls itself a mask, I just use it as a serum too, once a day, and apply moisturiser over it. This stuff has reduced the frequency and severity of my breakouts by about 80% but without horrible skin reactions (it's not a peeling acid). If it has tranexamic acid in it, I buy it. I look forward to when it's become a little more common and easier to get my hands on.
I started having my acne around 20-21 yrs old I didn't know why I started having it. I thought is was hormones but blood tests said they are all ok and working well. Only lately I figured out from another video of yours (talking about acupuncture I think. You showed a picture of a face showing each area has different reason) it was due to my allergy because most of them are on the cheeks. So I'm working on it but I can't make my allergy goes since it is related to weather and air. Thank you so much for informing us about such things and for sharing.🥰
Thank you so much for this video! I bought Paula's choice leave on bha, the retinol and bakuchiol treatment, leave on aha and benzoyl peroxide and it seriously changed my life! I had horrible cystic acne for years. Its been about 2 years since i started using the products you mentioned and my face is so smooth and acne free. This video helped me so much, thank you!
Omg I've been using the Paula's choice for 3 months and it's made such a difference. Thanks for sharing your excitement of skincare but also your skin journey. We can try to be perfect and have the best of intentions but it's all about ingredients! Thanks for sharing your journey its aspiring for anyone of the road to recovery from acne and other skin issues
Back after doing benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid (I didn’t buy the exact products she recommended just found similar ingredients) back to try more products :) Whhhhhaaaattt?? My skin feels completely different! I’m still on a mission to clear things up, but I’m doing much better thanks to you tay! I think we also need to normalize real skin too. Everyone gets spots now and then. Thanks so much for making this video. it has helped me so much! It’s so difficult to know what actually works when everyone is shoving their products in your face on social media. Thanks for being honest and genuinely trying to help ❤️ you’re a skin hero!
I’ve been struggling with acne for 11 years now and I have a good skincare routine but these were some really great advice/tips! I’m going to research more about the different ingredients and stop using fragranced detergent and softener 😊 thank you for sharing with us and I know you’ll help so many people with this video including me!👏👏👏
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Paulas choice has changed my life!! its so good nearly all my acne is gone! i use the clear cleanser and toner and i love it! also moisturizing is still very important ;)
Hey, I feel like you might be a bit misinformed about a couple of things. For example, if a product is working for you, you shouldn’t stop using it just because it has ‘bad ingredients’. Just because it contains alcohol doesn’t mean it’s inherently bad because the specialists who formulate it know how to balance it with other products (James Welsh has a video on this issue along with the fragrance thing). Labmuffinbeauty (PhD in chemistry) and a couple other dermatologists here on youtube say that you can’t determine if a product is good or bad just by the ingredients list.
Also ‘Fungal acne’ does not really exist.
With all that said, I’m glad you found things that work for you, your skin is absolutely glowing ❤️
What do you mean fungal acne doesn’t “really exist”? It’s not really a form of acne, people just call it that because the correct term is a bit length: Malassezia folliculitis. I treated my own “fungal acne” with a topical cream. So yes, it does exist.
@@rosar.4293 Yes, that’s what I meant, just poor wording on my part. The term was being thrown around way too much on TH-cam and everyone started self-diagnosing with it and all the dermatologists I follow were really frustrated by it lol
Isopropyl Alcohol is also known as rubbing alcohol that is used in skincare and cosmetic products to help improve the application and absorption of the other ingredients in your product. Alcohols in skincare have been given a bad reputation, mostly due to the association between alcohol-containing toners and dryness.
The Mario Bedescu Drying Lotion does wonders. The other ingredients in it actually soothe and treat the active breakouts. The Isopropyl Alcohol helps them absorb better.
I don't know if you know this or not ... the ordinary niacinamide and vitamin c together should be avoided...as far as i know the original site of the ordinary has also awarn their users to use niacinamide with any products that contains vitamin c ...so if you wanna use those two healing ingredients at least use them in separate ways ...like one in ur morning routine and one at ur night routine ... i really liked this video ...all what ahe said is right and really helps to deal with skin problems...i can guarantee that ...i just wanted to point out this information so that the full right info will be delivered without bad causes to anybody
thank you! i experience the same exact acne problems as you, and I had always gotten so many compliments on my "perfect" skin up until I turned 28 and got hormonal acne due to autoimmune issues. I'm super into skincare but have had issues regarding my acne despite diet changes, medication changes, etc. so i really appreciate these recommendations! our skin is very similar so i am hopeful. I was using the Inky List products, and while they are FANTASTIC and super affordable (but super small), I think I need to branch out for certain products.
The expiry icon is one of the greatest gifts you can take away from this video, I'm always looking for expiry dates!!
One of my favorite products for hyperpigmentation and acne scars is Goodal Green Tangerine Vita C dark spot serum, it has a lot of the ingredients you just mention (vit c and Niacinamide) plus is fragrance free. Totally recommend it! Love this video, I will definitely add bakuchiol to my rutine, it was an amazing suggestion
Yes, Adapalene also helps. It is a good retinoid.
"You glow, boy!" 😊 You're very sweet!
Even though it's her skin..seeing it finally clear up makes me feel good as well....dunno if it's because I've been watching Taylor's videos for a very long time....it did upset me everytime she pointed out her skin is not getting any better....because I used to have severe acne as well...i still get it from time to time but gratefully I don't have really bad acne anymore. Seeing her skin finally clear up gives of a GREAT relief feeling...if that made sense. I'm so happy your skin is finally getting much better and is making you feel happier Taylor. Really am happy for you ^^ ❤️
That lip color and eye shadow looks so good on you 👍🏻