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Face during this time

FlowerBear — Sun, 03 May 2020 14:49:57 GMT

Is anyones skin getting better during this time? Last week I noticed my face clearing up, red area not as red, my face almost glowing. I have been hardly doing any skin care at all for weeks besides cleansing and moisturizing! I have not been using my other bunch of skin products and not wearing makeup because of wearing the mask when I go out!

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Peaches McPhee — Sun, 03 May 2020 14:53:46 GMT

It sounds like you had been doing too much for the skin, and you were irritating it. Nice that you've found that simplier works best for you! Keep it up.

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Trinity11 — Sun, 03 May 2020 14:58:45 GMT

@FlowerBear wrote:
Is anyones skin getting better during this time? Last week I noticed my face clearing up, red area not as red, my face almost glowing. I have been hardly doing any skin care at all for weeks besides cleansing and moisturizing! I have not been using my other bunch of skin products and not wearing makeup because of wearing the mask when I go out!

I find the same thing @FlowerBear . I really think a lot of the skin care products I use simply irritate my skin and cause redness. Even makeup can have sensitizing ingredients.

Anti-aging products only accomplish redness for my complexion. I decided to toss a lot of it because even products from companies like Clinique still use some sensitizing ingredients.

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FlowerBear — Sun, 03 May 2020 15:00:11 GMT

@Peaches McPhee I think when I start using makeup again and skin products I will keep this up. But having so many I will use them up first, I hate to toss them into the trash!

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FlowerBear — Sun, 03 May 2020 15:01:37 GMT

@Trinity11 I think I use too many layers of skin care products!

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I am still oxox — Sun, 03 May 2020 15:02:38 GMT

My skin has gotten worse It is now about 10 weeks since I have had a facial

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queendiva — Sun, 03 May 2020 15:11:09 GMT

Yes. My face is looking really good.

No foundation, not cleansing more than once a day, exfoliating maybe twice a week and moisturizing most days. Even passing up sunscreen, which I never do and will be returning to as I go outdoors- our weather has not really allowed for that.

Previously I was not using many products but was wearing a light cover of foundation & concealer daily.

Of course continuing to keep hydrated. Drinking lots of water.

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ALRATIBA — Sun, 03 May 2020 15:22:24 GMT

I'm following my usual routine ... so - no difference.

My usual routine is really simple, exfoliate with soap/water/bath gloves, apply Dramatic Firming Cream, quick once over with Avon compact foundation and some bronzer. Remove everything at night.

That's it - every day. I'm in/out of my apartment several times a day. The mask doesn't seem to interfere with my makeup.

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marmarbrooklyn — Sun, 03 May 2020 15:27:03 GMT

@FlowerBear

Good morning

Yes I have seen improvement . I have oily acne prone skin even at 56 with large pores and redness and my skin has really calmed down. I subscribed to Dr Dray's ( a young derm) YouTube channel and she always stresses to keep skin care simple and makeup too. Especially for those of us with skin issues like acne , rosacea and excema . Great we are all finding results ! Have a great weekend

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FlowerBear — Sun, 03 May 2020 15:28:20 GMT

@marmarbrooklyn its nice to hear. i think that once my skin products are used up i need a much simpler routine!! have a wonderful day.

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MomCat — Sun, 03 May 2020 16:49:13 GMT

I've never had any reactions to any of my current cosmetic lines, so I've not noticed any difference in my skin. Actually looking forward to using more makeup. Tired of "the pandemic look".

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Neetgal2 — Sun, 03 May 2020 16:53:21 GMT

I agree. Yesterday in the morning as I washed my face with only water and applied noxzema I thought the same. I have not gone out much since end of February here in N.J. In my normal routine, I use more products but no more. My skin was smoother. I am 69 so this made me pretty happy.

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fancy pantsy — Sun, 03 May 2020 17:45:49 GMT

my skin sure does seem happier. i apply my cerave cream morning and night and the only make up i have been wearing since CV 19 has been laura gellar balance and brighten (which i used to use as a topper to my liquid foundation) , a little blush and a tiny bit of clinique shadow used as an eyeliner. very simple, very easy!

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San Antonio Gal — Sun, 03 May 2020 19:30:46 GMT

The last time I wore makeup was during my first week working from home. I wore just a little for my Zoom meetings. I still have Zoom meetings, but I no longer wear makeup and my hair is pulled back in a ponytail or banana clip. My face is the same as when I was wearing makeup daily. I do miss makeup, but for now I'll continue without it.

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Mrsq2022 — Sun, 03 May 2020 19:32:51 GMT

My skin is doing great. I’m sensitive to pollutants and when I go out with bare skin my face breaks out. But when I wear makeup and skincare that shields my skin from the smog and other unnatural elements it does well. Staying home I’ve been hooked on Beekman skincare and really notice a dofferece in my hands, neck, cutocles, etc but applying their salves and using their soaps exclusively. The shelter in place has made me really appreciate the simplicity of Beekman products and I’m going to keep this Beekman routine in place even when I start leaving the house again.

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hellokitty — Sun, 03 May 2020 21:10:54 GMT

I had just thought that my skin was looking better. Then the rosacea flare up began. My skin looks like a war zone. Every time I get my skin looking decent and I actually allow myself to think it looks good POW! I guess I shouldn't allow my thoughts to think I look good.

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CherryHugs — Tue, 05 May 2020 16:41:35 GMT

I have seen that my face is looking better too! Maybe due to no makeup. I still stick my same skin care though.

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brandiwine — Mon, 04 May 2020 17:17:23 GMT

My skin is better, but my eye lashes are in fantastic shape. They've started growing and getting thicker again. I'm 66 and ama totally amazed.

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ECBG — Mon, 04 May 2020 18:30:17 GMT

@FlowerBear You might like to watch JLJ on youtube. She's lovely and has some allergy issues. All of her makeup is natural.

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Bridgegal — Mon, 04 May 2020 19:10:39 GMT

I think my skin is worse. I've noticed little to not so little bumps all over and it feels like a fine sandpaper.

I'm not wearing MU and haven't been all that thrilled with the recent skin care lines I've tried. I think this is a good time to try something else as I've run out of what I was using. I guess I'll start online shopping for a new line to try .

If anyone wants to recommend a line, as long as it's cruelty free, I'll check it out.