Doing the giant catch up (will save SS for the next one).
for you and your friend Tsmummy08. Are we talking a proper surgical scar or skin that's lost volume?
Thanks for the flowers everyone. Yes, JDSTER, it's all unfortunately not unfamiliar but that kind of helps too. Was just a bit much in a short time span. I saw that Ordinary review too, I've yet to read it though. Was somewhat puzzled by the nature of the blogger-company relationship in that instance and I still struggle to see how one can test so many products since October(?). I'm sure it's a helpful guide though.
Speaking of Ordinary products and using them together, Olli, you've probably already purchased but in theory, when we're talking prescriptions, AZ is usually used instead of Retinoids, acting in a similar way but with certain other benefits (and lacking the anti-ageing action). So, in theory, you'd use one or the other but since TO stuff is relatively lower in strength it may be the case that using the two together is giving you results in synergy?
Cinderella, glad to hear the SC SPF is working out for you so far. Just make sure that when you do buy it at a discounted price that it's from a certified reseller as it is a popular product that I wouldn't be surprised to see 'faked'.
Enid, I use the Verso Eye Serum. I can't really say the absence of wrinkles means it works but it definitely did thicken up the skin in that area and unlike all the other Verso products (which did work well for me) this one has a noticeable tingle (not unpleasant or irritation). The LRP Redermic for eye is a good alternative, I think a few PP's DHs have had success with this (funny to know this is such a concern with men these days, I kind of like those smile lines on people except on me when they arrive, most likely )
Pupsie, have you contacted Deciem yet? IIRC the NIOD CAIS has some very specific interaction instructions with Vit C (though they only mentioned the Deciem Vit C). I think it does have to be CAIS that's first on the skin. Also, much like the AZ and Retinoid above, CAIS acts 'in place of' a retinoid so in that sense to see if it's really something worth spending on I personally wouldn't be trialling it along a new retinoid until you've established what each product does for you individually over at least 2 months.
yongnian, my best guess would be oxidation? I've had some weird oxidation happen with acids too, never really sussed it out. Technically Serozinc shouldn't work as there's no evidence that topical use of zinc helps the skin but many people are helped by it so it's kind of an odd product. I use it post workout after tissuing off any excess sweat to soothe and calm down my skin but you can pretty much use it wherever in your routine from post cleansing to over makeup.
cad186, can't remember exactly who (Lego possibly?) was looking into SPF hand creams but most contained avobenzone which can stain clothing. Personally, I'm of the 'get a highly water resistant thicker type sunscreen' school of thought and either use that as hand cream or over it.
wilting I always struggle with the mineral vs. chemical debate. If I were in the US, no doubt about it, I wouldn't even bother with chemical sunscreens. The 'best' (and most used) broad spectrum filter they have available is Avobenzone and that has so many issues (watering eyes, irritation, stability issues, etc.) it wouldn't be worth it to me. However, if you can tolerate chemical filters well (especially the more superior ones we have in the EU and Japan- sadly they also come at a higher price) then that still has my preference, or a chemical/physical mix. Chemical filters tend to provide a more even protection and are less likely to be moved off your face as easily. Most of the year I don't reapply during the day (just in summer when I'm either outdoors a lot or if the UV index is crazy high like it has been these past few days).
However, if you have rosacea the nature of how chemical filters work -by disabling the impact UV rays and carrying it off in the form of heat- can work against you so for certain skin conditions it makes more sense to stick with the less cosmetically elegant mineral filters.
Enid - for the CB list: I think at some point we all talked about the Merumaya as one of interest for you. The Muji Sensitive may work for you too, the Edenens I think had something (rosemary?) and I keep meaning to get the CB from the White Company but always forget, can't remember how safe that INCI was for you though. Erborian also had a new one with charcoal in it. The Avene Xeracalm is probably only of interest to very dry and eczema prone skin, I'm not sure how it would work for combo skin tbh.
victoria, I'd looked into that cleanser as it promised to have a surfactant that I anecdotally find to be really good for keeping pores clear (decyl glucoside) but I could never find a reliable INCI for the Avene (sometimes it was decyl, other time coco glucoside). If you've bought one recently can you let me know which surfactant they're using now?
The PK Elasticiser talk has left me wondering if it's of any use to me. I've always dismissed it, despite being a sucker for any longstanding cult beauty product, as I always assumed it was for chemically fried hair. I am a bit prone to hair breakage at a certain length (which I think is down to hormones or age, or something 
), would it be helpful with that?
Bali I'm quite amused by your feral side especially since I vaguely recall your previous name being something goat related that refuses to relent any semblance of a routine 
. The Koh Gen Do (can't remember which department store sells this brand in the UK, Debenhams?) Cleansing Wipes are supposed to be really outstanding. I'd take a thermal water spray too, to use post cleansing and then tissue it off. An acid toner also doubles up well as a morning cleanse or second cleanse (but remember your sunscreen 
).
Yes, Murad has some interesting products but I find their price point a bit inflated in the EU market. They have some interesting Vit C things too IIRC. Speaking of Vit C, I saw EPP is now selling a 15ml version of the SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic for half the price.