Help a woman out

[poorfanjo]

I'm shit at makeup, I'm 30 next month and really need a skin care routine before I turn into my mother.

I have the most ridiculous skin type, it's dry as the Sahara whilst being the perfect home to cystic acne. I've been on roaccutane 3 x and my skin is now really dry.

I tried;
The ordinary (thanks TikTok) but it just sits on my skin.

Liz Earle and I did like that skin care regime but the moisturiser didn't sit right my skin and I felt I needed more

Number 7, the night cream was about the amount of moisture I need during the day, but the smell is a bit much and makes my eyes water.

Please help me with a skin care routine!! I don't have a budget, I'll make it work. My dermatologist recommended Bobbi brown makeup and skin care but I don't know what to think anymore

I love Trinny London CC cream

Sorry hit post by mistake!
I like Trinny London CC cream in the day as a cover. I use aldi moisturiser and serum. It's cheap so you can use plenty

I work in skincare OP. As a starter try some pharmaceutical/gentle brands while you get used to having a regime, and read up on the subject so you get used to which products do what. CeraVe are good - I'd recommend their moisturizing face wash followed by their cream (not the light version as this wouldn't be enough for you). Introduce acids to your skin slowly (Pixi a couple of times a week at night), and use a hyaluronic-based day serum (Vichy Mineral89 is good). Use spf every day (again, I recommend Vichy). Keep reading and introducing the odd product from recommendations - I.e night creams, I love neals yard rose balm for this - and enjoy the process! It takes time to find what works for you

Thank you

I've tried loads of different mouisturisers over the years. In the last year and a bit I've been using face theory they have a sale on at the moment.

My forehead wrinkles are much less and I used to have dry patches but don't now. It doesn't seem to irritate my rosacea either.

If you aren't used to putting on make up why not start simple a bit of tinted moisturiser or I have used bare minerals powder foundation for years it's really easy to put on and doesn't look like your wearing anything.

Then a touch of mascara and a lipstick or lipgloss.

You sound like me but add in also probe to milia type things on eyes lol. From my somewhat extensive trial and error l... This is my current routine and it has done wonders on my skin!!

Morning:
LA Roche posay effaclar wash (blue one or milder white one depending on how skin feels)
Kiehls powerful strength line reducing concentrate
Cera ve eye cream
LA Roche posay effaclar duo spf30
LA Roche posay bb blur

Evening
LA roche posay toleraine makeup remover
La roche posay micro peel wash
LA eo he posay effaclar serum
Estee lauder advanced night repair
LA Roche posay redermic eye cream
LA Roche posay redermic face
LA Roche posay effaclar duo
LA Roche posay effaclar h moisturiser

My skin loves this routine and the improvements have been huge.

I absolutely love everything dermologica
Have a facial maybe every 6-8 weeks
Why not go for a consultation and facial with someone who could thoroughly assess your skin and maybe let you try some samples to see what suits you
I used to love Decleor but the prices became ridiculous
I like some Ordinary stuff too .. especially the prices and ethos ( Deciem)
It's so hit and miss trying to find a regime that works
Don't forget to drink gallons of water ... makes such a massive difference to my skin too

Skin + Me
Vichy normaderm range
Megashade sun serum from Zitsticka
Bobbi Brown oil free foundation

I swear by la roache posay. My skin is very sensitive and it’s one of the only things I can use without having a bad reaction of some sort.

*roche

I use a Vichy dermablend compact foundation, which is also very gentle

@Miseryisabutterfly I'm the same - it's completely changed my skin!

Mine too @Nobranothanks! It’s fantastic stuff.