Acne Scars (Warning: Graphic Content!)

[Goblinsa]

Good evening everyone!

I have pretty severe acne scarring as you can see (my sincere apologies for the pictures, though I must say it looks even worse in fluorescent light, and angled sunlight).

Did 4 sessions of fractional laser treatment by this reputable dermatologist that was recommended to me by my GP, and I guess what I have now is considered an improvement to what it was before.

I have come to accept it and am basically comfortable in my own skin (for the most part). I also work mainly with computers so never really felt the need to wear makeup on a daily basis.

I dress well (am slightly addicted to clothes ), exercise daily, and am generally pretty well groomed when it comes to nails, hair etc so I wouldn't call myself a slob.

Last week however, I got into a massive argument with my (now ex) DP who thinks it's repulsive when I leave the house like that! Would you really be disgusted if you see something like that whilst out? I am a grown arse woman and just spent the entire week staring at my face and feeling like I should now do something with it.

Does anyone have any primer/foundation to recommend? The ones I used to try just made it look worse, especially in angled lighting. 🙁

P.S. Sorry about the length of this post!

Your skin is in no way disgusting. Seriously, ex is an arse.

He's a dick. I might notice, wouldn't be repulsed. Loads of people have acne scars

If you wanted you could try a retinol, and maybe a smoothing/pore filling primer. I have a Korean one off eBay that's like a blur one, I like it for if I'm not wearing makeup

Your skin is fine without makeup. True beauty comes from within. I think he was just trying to hurt you.

It is entirely your decision whether to cover the scars at all. I have a skin problem on my face and contacted the Changing skin camouflage service. It is a free nation wide service. They will colour match you with special camouflage make up and setting powder. It lasts and covers amazingly. You can then get the make up prescribed by your GP. They will see people with acne scarring.

He's clearly ex for a good reason.

Loads of people have similar scars. It's nothing to be ashamed of. We don't all have flawless skin.

Actually, I do. I have flawless skin - but I have no eyebrows. I used to have beautiful thick brows. I hated it when I had my illness and lost masses of hair all over my body. My face was the worst. I felt like a freak, like a naked mole-rat. Ugly. It took me ten years to get used to it and stop feeling ugly. To put my hair back and let the bald patches show.

Do you know what? Nobody notices. People I've got to know since my illness, who never knew the hairy me, are oblivious. They accept me as I am. They don't care and they don't judge. Occasionally someone notices, and they might be quite curious, and I generally tell them what happened.

Please put it right out of your mind. He's a tosser. Toss him right out of your head. Hold your head up high and step out in your own skin, in beautiful confidence.

This is a review of the one I got off eBay
https://beautifulbuns.wordpress.com/2015/03/31/review-etude-house-beauty-shot-face-blur/

Sorry should have said it's called changing faces skin camouflage service

God how awful don't let anyone define you 💐

I don't meant to trivialise but it's really not that noticeable. I wouldn't notice that's for sure.

Tor ex DP is an arsehole

Your exdp is an idiot. I wouldn't even notice the acne scarring unless I looked very, very carefully or you pointed it out.

Honestly, I might notice it in the same way I would notice someone's eye colour or if they wore glasses or had a scar or wore braces etc. I wouldn't be repulsed, more to store away what someone looks like and help me recognise that person when I meet them again, I think most of it is subconscious to be honest.

Very few people have perfect flawless skin. We all have our own issues and I think we notice them more than other people do. I personally notice people's teeth as I hate my own so much. I doubt very much people with nice teeth take much notice of other people's teeth. (I hope that makes sense).

Your ex sounds like a right prat who was saying something mean just to hurt you. Honestly there is nothing wrong with your skin - yes you have some old, faded acne scars but your skin looks great. You have a nice even completion (I have a lot of redness so am jealous!).

I've no idea what would help the marks and yes I can see that you have some scarring but honestly I would not focus at all on it. Your skin looks glowing actually. I don't want to undermine how you feel but truly you really don't need to worry.
I can't help but think your ex knew your weak point and deliberately tried to hurt you as it simply isn't the case that your skin is disgusting.

I've had very very bad skin so i notice everyone's. I don't think it looks bad at all. Prob would notice because of my history but would only think positive things. I don't have that type of scaring so can't help on that front. Only cover if it bothers you!

OP you have genuinely really lovely skin, it looks in excellent condition to me! Yes, you have acne scarring but it wouldn't register with me as your skin generally is great, that's the overriding description I would give. I actually don't see acne scarring as a negative thing generally though.

Your ex is a proper wanker BTW. Congrats on ditching him.

Your skin is lovely and glowy. I wouldn't notice the scars. I would probably notice more if you were caked in make-up.

To be honest I would see your cheeks and think you've dealt with acne very well and that is only because I come from a family obsessed with skin, my mum had a skin condition and I have pigmentation.

Don't let your ex get in your head, your skin looks lovely and fresh

It really is not repulsive at all.

I don't think anybody would give two hoots about your skin.

Agree with others - your skin actually looks really healthy.

Oh and you don't need a warning for the thread!

Don't you dare let that bellend get into your head.

Yes you have some scarring but it's not bad at all and your skin looks really healthy.

Looks absolutely fine to me!

You've got dewy, well toned skin. And you are far more than your skin. I suspect if you're as well turned out as you say then people take in your eyes, hair, physique and overall look. You honestly have nothing to worry about, especially if you've got rid of ugly from your life.

Well done for getting rid of the dick

Your skin is in no way 'repulsive'.
Good colour and tone and it is clear that you look after it.
The scars would not be something that I notice.

Wear as much or as little make-up as you want, no more, no less

Speak of the devil! Ex just texted me a "list of your flaws" so guess whose number is going on the blocked list!

It's interesting reading your replies because come to think of it, I see people with scars fairly frequently too and don't feel at all disgusted by it (that's provided I even register them as scars in the first place instead of just skin). But it's hard when it comes to ourselves because everything we perceive to be flawed sometimes tend to be the only things we obsess about.

Ah well, going to brew a nice cuppa chamomile tea and get myself to bed. Thank you again for all your replies. Have a lovely night everyone.

You could entertain yourself by making a list of his but really it just needs one word - DICK