If you had to pick one skincare product that really works what would it be and why?

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Can’t afford a whole new routine but would like to introduce something - maybe a serum - to up my skincare game a bit.

Youthbomb 360 serum from beauty pie.

Where are you getting the Tretinoin from ?

Currently azaelic acid. But am about to start Tret as I hear such good things.

Tret and sunscreen.

Personally I’m getting it from Turkey but Boots online prescription services do it. I get my prescription Azealic acid from Boots and it’s fine. Fill out a form online and pick up a few days later.

Azelaic acid!!

tret and SPF. I have a 50yo friend who was always religious about avoiding sun, even when the rest of us were frying ourselves and her skin is amazing, like a baby.

(well, and fillers. no skin care does what those do)

So is it an Acne cream ? - want to check I’m looking at the right stuff.

La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume, apply before bed as a night mask of sorts. Have never ONCE woke up and my skin not looked 10x better with this stuff. Amazing with sunburn too.
I am very careful with my skin barrier, so im looking at all these other suggestions with interest - if anyone whose skin gets on really well with La Roche Posay Cicaplast or Effaclar, and has found any other serums etc that work for their skin, im all ears!

Yes, but it works wonders on your skin texture even if you don’t have acne. It also works on rosacea. So you do have to send a photo of your face in when you order the first time. I have very slight redness and did have a single spot the day I took the photo and that seemed to be enough. I’m not sure you could do it if your skin was perfect so wash your make up off and pinch your cheeks till they go red. 😆. It’s the Finacea stuff I get .

you can buy a weaker strength with no prescription

I was with Klira but have just signed up with IUncouth, as they are cheaper. £48 for 2 months supply.

I think I may have a referral code

Facial oil at night. Definitely makes my skin more balanced during the day.

For some people! Ridiculous to make such a sweeping statement!

What age and what skin type?

If I was on a budget and wanting to make a difference I think these are the products I’d be considering. Stuff doesn’t have to be super expensive to make a difference.

https://www.boots.com/elf-skin-vitamin-c-brightening-serum-30ml-10364970?traffic=paid.shopping&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19973637790&gbraid=0AAAAA-AdmwQhaq8W97gMhzL4M85K1RZzs&gclid=CjwKCAjw46HPBhAMEiwASZpLRGwJeX4I-Y67JMovABZrsyIOXz0GvlnwSYKuDc-niCi31uagX0t9lhoCWAUQAvD_BwE

https://www.boots.com/beauty-of-joseon-relief-sun--rice-and-probiotics-50ml-10348088

https://www.boots.com/the-ordinary-azelaic-acid-suspension-10-10267775?srsltid=AfmBOopEmhN-5gaTYGoLMaMdLkHFQkmn-c0AI8AM6x2f3-2sYmtGQz5h

https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/cetaphil-daily-hydrating-moisturiser-88ml/13105756/?affil=thggps&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&srsltid=AfmBOopugb9VnVeFwTYPXcCmtViYwJMlrWbXPrB8xmtlJ0qLJacRYkp3UY8

I didn’t get along with tret.

Vitamin C is my ultimate skincare game changer. Makes my skin look so much brighter.

Medik8 c tetra, love it

Nah, I’m never without water and have been wrinkling up since puberty

It would have been helpful if I said that wouldn’t it 🤦🏻‍♀️

Mid-50s, combination skin in reasonable shape but just lacking a bit of glow and firmness A few fine lines and some darker areas.

I’ve read good things about Lancôme Genefique but it’s a lot to spend on the off chance.

Clinique moisture surge 100hr moisturiser.

Vit c serum

Lactic acid makes the biggest difference to my mid 50s skin. Tret did nothing much.

That Elf vitamin C serum posted above is excellent and just came rated very highly in a product testing piece in The Guardian as it has the same concentration of Vitamin C as much more expensive products.

Tret, spf 50 and Kiehl’s ultra rich moisturiser.