No offence taken, Dulci, very much agree on my internet random status and was going to say much the same in response to fledgling and her attributing me a certain 'expertise'. I'm not by any means an expert, at best you can call me an experienced user but even that's a stretch. I tend to translate what I've read on all this through my own journey with skincare and try as much as I can to describe what I would do in your place with those problems. I tend to err on the overly cautious side, it isn't 100% foolproof and never will be and it's about as much as I can do and should never be taken as anything akin to expert advice or a replacement as such.
In these threads, I try to very much move away from a product focus that's overwhelming and purposefully confusing, instead, hopefully, educating somewhat in the ingredients that make a product and how those would aid or halt progress with your own skin. The internet and especially the blogosphere and forum boards like these very much work on this template of what works for Person A (with glowing fantastical magical overnight results which one must rave about in capital letters) must work for Person B on the assumption it's all down to discovering 'miracle products or ingredients' without truly looking into the mechanics of why something is working for Person A beyond some very broad industry defined common characteristics that really don't tell us all that much (eg. skin type, skin problem, etc.) I'm more interested in finding a synergy that works and that usually involves several things to take in consideration that will be unique to everyone and a lot of alterations and callibration in between.
mint/jo, I've said before that in your position, taking in consideration the issue, your struggle with it, the psychological tendencies and obsessions that go with it, and the specific dysmorphia that a specialised psychotherapist and a dermatologist seems the most sensible answer. I honestly don't think this is solvable with OTC products on your own to a level of satisfaction taking in consideration all of the above. I'm happy to look at an ingredient list and point out any flagged ingredients but that's about as much as I can do. Wrt the lists of things you'd like my opinion on/suggestions for, I don't think it's wise for me to rec anything right now and that will remain my stance in general. You have an issue with your moisturiser, focus on that if you want to change that, it seems very counterproductive to start trialling even more new products when the basics aren't right to begin with. The Facetheory supergel probably isn't the best fit for you as shea butter in an 'oil-free' product will still make it quite heavy and clogging and you've mentioned that doesn't work well for you. It also contains HA which is another gamble ingredient for you.
I'm not reading mint/jo, as cross with me btw, or anything directed at me. Just read it as someone very exasperated with the cycle where nothing seems to be improving/helping and feeling quite helpless as a result, which isn't a fun place to be. I'd love to be able to help but I am in no way capable of tackling the various issues, nor the isolated parts.
Hollin designated makeup person, selfish question for me since I hardly ever pose those I think 
speaking of, has anyone sniffed the White Company Stuff yet? I just finished my Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Icon which I quite liked but bought when it was one of the only liquid lipsticks in town, I'd like something similar to replace it with but am thinking the technology on that must be much improved now so was wondering where to look for a nice liquid lipstick that's not completely dead flat. I know you've mentioned buying some on here so figured you were the best to ask.
user, yeah that is an odd comment. I panic about all the Sisley concealer blind purchases but if I was responsible for someone spending $400 on Sulwhasoo (most likely young and a bit naive going by the average YouTube demographic and by the used language), I'd feel terrible.
On the LED lamp masks, the Neutrogena is promising in the fact that it works and is affordable to buy, however, it's a bit of a ripoff scheme as you have to buy an activator for it that limits the amount of uses each time (so basically a fake cartridge as LED lamps last forever). The top comment on A mazon explains it all pretty well with a rather clutching at straws company response as to why you continually need to buy this 'activator'.
Further research on it revealed that in derm offices they use a special gel that heightens the effect so I'm wondering if there is an OTC version of that available and e b a y seems to be full of alternatives in the £30-120 mark. I'll need to investigate a bit more on those, some look identical to a very expensive $1500 model and there are some that are identical to the Neutrogena one (I'm assuming it's much the same). Don't think you'll get a longevity on any of those but still cheaper and easier to use than the Tria system.
ChiChiRaRa and miffy2, glad to hear things are working out well for both of you and the additional feedback on the facetheory lineup. Very helpful!
Interesting on the NIOD cleanser, JDSTER, I want to like it in theory but I've remained sceptical about it regardless. That recent raving review (there aren't many out there) was making me want to like it again, especially since it would be useful as an alternative to micellar/wipes,etc. but by your experience it isn't much of a standalone product then?
Wrt Acids in skincare and which ones are exfoliating. I understand that it can sometimes be confusing but a lot of acids exist in skincareland since our skin tends to be slightly acidic so we use lots of acids but for exfoliating purposes it's a select few, but they'll be AHA, BHA or a PHA, though there are others out there too but when speaking of acid toners and the like it's usually referred to those.
eversions, I said I wouldn't be discussing acids with you until you've got your sunscreen well and fully embedded in your routine, and I mean it 
. Not a fan of Bravura in general and I'll have to look into a good prepping toner for you as it's not something I usually advise as it's rare that they're of use to anyone, thinking I'll find it with Paula's Choice or an Asian one.
Amazon generally ok to buy from but very slow for things to arrive. e b a y is usually the quickest, and there are some Korean online etailers too that generally deliver within 2-3 weeks, sometimes quicker. Fastest I've received anything is 5-7 days.
FelixFelix, those that struggle with silicones in skincare can often be fine with it in their makeup. The grade of silicones used (impossible to tell from the INCI) but also how it's used makes the difference. In skincare it can often be used as a replacement for carrier oils and how it then sits on the skin and allows for other ingredients to pass through or not is usually what causes the irritation whereas in makeup it usually just works like a layer of film. The Hourglass serum primer is a makeup product that goes over your final layer of skincare (and a very siliconey one at that). Many makeup companies do this confusing hybrid to charge more for a makeup product but I wouldn't ever rely on it for skincare purposes. By the sound of it you are tolerating silicones fine in makeup formulations so you can try the Body Shop SPF and see how that works for you but if you find it drying over time or irritating we'll have to reassess. I would probably exchange the Aloe cleanser for the Toleriane Dermo if you still can.
Pupsie, was that a recent rec from Dr. Sam? The INCI is not one she's usually fond of, SLS, Fragrance, etc. I recced the CosRx low pH Good Morning Cleansing Gel because it also has the Salycilic in it (albeit the gentler cousin) but mostly because it also has some hydrating ingredients so is less stripping and altogether more gentle (also without fragrance).
If City block works for you (I think it's an SPF40 right?) then carry on using it Gay, for summertime you may want something a little higher in SPF. Which HA are you looking at as the Ha + B5 hasn't been getting the best results on here, Buffet or Matrixyl is usually the one I rec for HA purposes from TO. Asos also has the Retinoid 2% in stock I believe (or did when I checked yesterday).