Honest thoughts on Curology 🧐

I skipped one week because my face was looking about the same. I have been breaking out a bit on my cheeks and forehead so I hope this purging process ends soon. The PanOxyl also seems to be running out rather quickly so I might substitute it for the PanOxyl - Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Daily Controljust so I don’t have too many foaming cleansers in my routine. I hope to see results soon.DIFFERIN - DIFFERIN Acne Treatment Gel PanOxyl - Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength

Hi guys! Here’s my 3 month on Differin update! Overall, I’m seeing a improvement in overall breakouts and the tiny bumps I was getting. I have added a few products to my skincare as follows: - SKINCEUTICALS - C E Ferulic With 15% L-Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C Serum (daily AM) - PanOxyl - Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength (1-2x a week since it’s too harsh for my skin. Dries my skin out) - CeraVe - Foaming Facial Cleanser For Normal To Oily Skin (PM to wash off makeup/ sunscreen after micellar water) - GARNIER - Micellar Water Facial Cleanser Sensitive Skin (PM to remove makeup/ sunscreen) PURITO - Centella Green Level Unscented Sun SPF50+ (Sunscreen- every 2 hrs in the AM). I used the green tea one for a few weeks since I ran out of this one and it is actually too harsh for my skin which is why my skin is starting to get bumpy and textured again. But the one I listed above is amazing and works wonders for my skin!!!!! I’m not sure I see much of a difference so you guys tell me please lol but then again I’m really hard on myself. but I’m gonna continue to do my skin care routine and see what happens. I had an appointment with my derm about a week ago and he prescribed me clindamycin and epiduo (combination of benzyl peroxide and adaplene). So I’m just waiting for that to come. I have a spot on my right cheek (you can probably see in the picture) where I keep breaking out in the area so my derm prescribed these medications to spot treat or if I want to apply all over. I’m scared that I might break out I everywhere so I’m only going to spot treat for now.

🌸 note: two of the products in my picture are prescription only, high grade retinoids. but i have tagged their drug store dupes that are the SAME product with a lower concentration 🌸 WHAT IS A RETINOL? in the most basic form, a retinoid is a form of VITAMIN A which encourages skin cells to break down and turn over faster, resulting in reduction of acne, wrinkles, dark spots and signs of aging. It promotes collagen production, unclogs pores, and reduces scarring. its actually thickens skin, preventing wrinkles from forming ☀️☀️ALWAYS USE AN SPF WITH RETINOIDS☀️☀️ because your skin cells are dying and regenerating so quickly, you are much more prone to sunburns. read @jensanti‘s comment below for more health cautions! they vary HIGHLY in strength (weak to strong list)  - retinoid esters: The weakest version of a retinoid, but is good for sensitive skin, surface level  retinol: found in a variety of products, works on the cellular level of skin - adapalene (differin): Used to be prescription only but can now be found in a low-dose age in most drug stores. penetrates deeper and slows the production of sebum with faster cell turnover - retinoic acid (Retin-A/tretinoin): works deeper in the skin, can produce overnight results in the form of dead skin peeling. Very advanced skin cell turnover, as it penetrates and stimulates cell death and production. Skin can become very sensitive, irritated , and red - isotretinoin (Accutane): essentially sebum production is very limited and skin cell turnover is dramatically increased. on ingestible medication that will make your skin peel, dry out, and really kill acne. It’s prescription only but very effective. 🌸 products i use! prescription only: ADAPALENE 0.3% dupe: DIFFERIN - DIFFERIN Acne Treatment Gel ADAPALENE is the primary form of retinol in this product. this has been my go to product for years, it makes me less sun sensitive then Retin-A 0.05%, while still giving me excellent skin cell turnover and anti aging benefits. It helped my skin go from absolute shiz to a much cleaner glowing face (see 4th pic) prescription only: RETIN-A 0.05% dupe: janssen - Retino-A 0.05% Tretinoin Cream TRETENOIN is the primary form of retinoid in this product. these two may actually be the same product, but the one that I have I know is usually prescription grade. it will make your skin peel overnight, so I use it as a spot treatment if I get any deep set nodular acne. i used this for a couple years but it made me really sun sensitive, it is very strong! luxury brand: SUNDAY RILEY - A+ High-Dose Retinol Serum RETINOL ESTER and CoQ10 are the primary forms of retinal in this product. this claims to have a 6.5% blend of stabilize retinoids and botanical retinoid alternative extracts. I think that it is incredibly overpriced for what it is. There are very similar dupes such as those from the inkey list and the ordinary