Adult Acne = Pain in the Rear!

I look forward to hearing all of your suggestions! Please be kind, I know I'm lookin a little rough.... hope you still love me!

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[jaharshman]

I use Proactiv everyday and clean and clear ummm it's the blue one... to wash my face first. The proactiv is suppose to make your face worse before it gets better... have you stuck it out longer than a month? I don't use foundation.. I hate the feeling of it on my skin :(

[BettyLorain]

@jaharshman Yeah, I've been using Proactiv for about a year. I should have noted that I always break out more during my period but this time has been really bad. I've been really picky about my make-up. I hate heavy foundations... Hopefully I'll find something that works. :)

[renator88]

@renator88 I apply my foundation with a clean wet sponge I find it works great or foundation brush but I find it heavier when applied with the brush. I never use my fingers because of my acne!

[renator88]

after i stop bcp i started having cystic acne! Only thing that helped me was 3 step clinic system for skin type 3... saved my skin for my wedding that just passed seriously perfect if you wear makeup daily. I use revlon (photofinish) or maybeline (dream liquid mousse OR Pure Makeup) Yes I have them all I like to switch it up lol. I have oily skin and breakouts.

[mariyamitr]

TRy noncomodegenic products. And use bare mineral products.

[suezq4369]

I have a skin care routine video on my page, that works for me :) And for makeup I use whatever and seem to be fine, as long as I wash my face well at night. I also used to use proactive, but I find the over the counter stuff I mentioned in my video are cheaper and work just as well. GL!!! And baby dust!!!!

[ToBecomeThree]

If you have oily skin I would recommend using power or mineral foundation, nothing to heavy. I no you want to cover your acne but it will make it worst. Here on yt are some good videos about treating oily skin the natural way.

[sissylissy82]

I too started getting adult achne at the age of 23... it sucks so bad! I use almay smart shade foundation.almay concelear to dot on the pimples.. then almay pressed powder.. It really works for me my skin looks like I don't have achne at all when I do this process. As far as face wash.. I use Nutragena cream cleanser, I have sensitive skin and it works good for me! Good luck girly.. hope you find what works for you!

[Bells51383]

I also have oily acne prone skin...I use Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser, St. Ives Apricot Scrub for Sensitive Skin, Cetaphil Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin and for Moisturizer I use Cetaphil Face Moisturizer SPF 15. I also use ORIGINAL Milk of Magnesia as a makeup primer, it soaks up my extra oil but does not dry my skin out, IT IS FANTASTIC...just dab with a cotton ball and swipe all over your face. For foundation I use Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse, it is fantastic!

[jcasey1005]

for a brand you can get to target the best coverage is the revlon colorstay liquid for oily skin, It didnt break me out and alot does just be sure to double check that it oil free im about 99% it is though... it covers everything!

[sarahv748]

don't worry about what you look like without make-up! you look just fine :) and of course we still love you!

btw, LOVE the random updates - its good to take our minds off the constant TTC issues :)

i wish i knew how to help you with your acne :( but i don't know much about treatments so i'm not going to pretend to be useful in this area!

also, i ovulated for the first time a few days ago, THANK YOU FERTILAID! so fingers crossed for us both :) can't wait for your next update.

[AMC2208]

I've had acne since I was 12, it never went away. I actually use prescription medicines when I'm not pregnant. Since I can't use ANYTHING now, it's out of control again, but I use MAC make-up and I thank God for it every day, lol. I was told by a dermatologist a long time ago that it is hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic, I'm not sure if that is true but basically it's really good at covering blemishes and that's why I use it.