Hmm, Maybe try not cleansing in the AM, I know it sounds scary but I’ve seen different derms recommend it. another option would be to cleanse but then go for a more hydrating toner than the effaclar one if you still want a little something beneath your serum.
I’d take advantage of the WFH situ and get yourself a nice hydrating face mist... keep it at your desk and spray away during the day!!!
the yonka lotion yon-ka ones are sooo nice, literally smell like a spa too so it’s very relaxing!!! There’s one for dry skin. Or if you wanted a cheaper but still nice alternative the Superdrug own brand hydrating vitamin e face mist is gorge 
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Acnecide Benzoyl peroxide cream. A tiny amount on the affected area. Really tiny as it will totally dry the skin out and can cause peeling if you use too much, and e careful in the sun after. Alongside the SA it should help.
thank you both, i shall take a look at them
i used the moisture surge eye cream once which i did love but never the facial one!The effaclar products are effective but probably quite drying so that could be why. I don’t think changing face wash will make too much difference, although a balm or milk cleanser won’t leave your skin feeling so tight. Perhaps just a more hydrating moisturiser. You haven’t said specifically which one you use / what skin type it’s for, so maybe use one that’s for dry skin. It won’t clog your skin, so don’t worry about it interfering with your new regime.
I would maybe introduce a hydrating toner/mist in the morning instead of the effaclar toner, or just getting a more hydrating moisturiser in instead!
I’ve been trying out a new face mask over the last few weeks and it’s fab!!! It’s by a company called Q & A... I got their activated charcoal mask for my chin to help with a bit of texture from mask wearing... it has been unreal! Like way better than the spendy environ clay masque I also have. would highly recommend it to anyone wanting rid of texture, maskne or even hormonal kinda breakouts around your chin!
I think it was like £6
Just make sure you’re wearing SPF 30+ in the daytime. It’s recommended to use retinol at night as it does make skin sensitive.
A silk pillowcase might help?
Hylauronic acid gives the skin an instant plumping effect so it won’t really address the root of the problem, altho it’s a lovely product to use.
it covers a lot of my face so it probably would cover your creaseThat’s brilliant, thanks so much. I actually have a roller from an old birch box so will give it a go and I’m definitely going to treat myself to a nice silk eye mask and pillowcase x x x xHylauronic acid gives the skin an instant plumping effect so it won’t really address the root of the problem, altho it’s a lovely product to use.
If it was me I’d get a gua sha and a jade roller - don’t be roped in by the expensive ones online, you can get just as good alternatives on Amazon for way less. You can look up videos on insta and YouTube for the best ways to use it - hard to explain via text - they are fab.
I’d also say silk pillowcase or silk eye mask - the drowsy sleep co do mulberry silk ones which wrap around your whole head/temples so if your line is in that particular area it would defo help. They are really good quality eye masks, I got one at Xmas to help with sleep as I’m mental
I'm in Australia, so see a fair bit of sun. I wear SPF every day and use a retinol product at night (three times a week at the moment). If I was planning on a beach holiday with lots of being outside I might cut back on the retinol before the trip, but for day to day exposure I find I am okay.
Silk pillowcases are fab! Mine make me feel very fancy. I also find helpful for my hair as well as skin.
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