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Pick one or the other for each of the questions below, and copy/paste your answers in the comments. Can’t wait to see your picks! Mine are listed below. ?
This or That: The Skin Care Edition, Part II
- Benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid?
- AHA or retinol?
- What’s a bigger concern for you: pores or pigmentation?
- Skin care treatments: laser or chemical peel?
- Tik Tok skin care trends: love ’em or leave ’em?
- Enzymes or acids?
- Face masks: exfoliating or moisturizing?
- Fillers: yes or no?
- For your bod: exfoliating lotion or exfoliating scrub?
- Would you rather receive a ton of mini skincare samples from a brand you like, or a full-size skin care sample from a brand you’ve never heard of before?
- For sunscreen reapplication, would you rather have a brush-on powder sunscreen (like the one by Colorscience) or a cream-to-powder compact (like the one by Avene)?
- How often do you reapply sunscreen during the day: once, twice or three times (a lady! Sorry, I couldn’t help myself)?
Benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid?
Even though it’s such a pain in the @ss because it’s drying and stains towels and clothes (UGH), I gotta go with benozyl peroxide, because if I skip it, my pimples go into party mode and start taking over my face. SO RUDE!
AHA or retinol?
Retinol. Seems to irritate my face less.
What’s a bigger concern for you: pores or pigmentation?
Pigmentation, please go away. I will not have any more of you!
Skin care treatments: laser or chemical peel?
I’ll take a gentle chemical peel, please.
Tik Tok skin care trends: love ’em or leave ’em?
Love watching other people attempt them, but for myself, I’ll leave ’em.
Enzymes or acids?
Enzymes, in a face mask! Got my eye on this one by Jan Marini, by the way.
Face masks: exfoliating or moisturizing?
Moisturizing, because the exfoliating ones make my face feel like it’s about it fall off, LOL!
Fillers: yes or no?
Currently, no. I really want to keep it that way because I have all kinds of inner angst about the societal pressures placed on aging women, and in my heart of hearts I want to FIGHT THE MOTHER EFFIN’ POWER in any small way I can. (“Don’t tell me what to do, beauty industry!”) Buuuuuut, if I’m completely honest with myself, I’m not totally ruling it out for the future. Right now I’m still giving myself the permission to walk through that door if I want.
For your bod: exfoliating lotion or exfoliating scrub?
To quote TLC, “I don’t want no scrubs.”
Would you rather receive a ton of mini skincare samples from a brand you love, or a full-size skin care sample of a brand you’ve never heard of before?
I’ll take the mini samples, and if I can make a request, SkinCeuticals would be great!
For sunscreen reapplication, would you rather have: a brush-on powder sunscreen (like the one by Colorscience) or a cream-to-powder compact (like the one by Avene)?
Cream-to-powder, since the brush-on-powders tend to make skin feel dry and itchy.
How often do you reapply sunscreen during the day: once, twice or three times (a lady! Sorry, I couldn’t help myself)?
If I’m spending most of the time inside the house, then twice, but if I’m spending lots of time outside, then three or more.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. TGIF! ?
Benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid?
Salicylic acid works better for me.
AHA or retinol?
Def retinol, aha is too irritating.
What’s a bigger concern for you: pores or pigmentation?
Neither.
Skin care treatments: laser or chemical peel?
Chemical peels are way too irritating on my sensitive skin. I had laser treatments for redness and broken blood vessels due to rosacea. The results were just ok, I’m not sure I would due it again as they were painful, costly, and the recovery time was longer than anticipated.
Tik Tok skin care trends: love ’em or leave ’em?
Absolutely not.
Enzymes or acids?
Neither.
Face masks: exfoliating or moisturizing?
Meh, not a huge fan of masks. I’ve done some clarifying ones on my t-zone that were ok, and some calming/moisturizing ones but generally they’re more work than they’re worth.
Fillers: yes or no?
Sure, I’ve never had them and not sure that I would, but don’t see anything wrong with them.
For your bod: exfoliating lotion or exfoliating scrub?
Scrub. I’ve been using one from Neccesaire that I like.
Would you rather receive a ton of mini skincare samples from a brand you like, or a full-size skin care sample from a brand you’ve never heard of before?
My approach to samples is that it’s a good way to try a product. So, I’d probably opt for the one from the brand I’m not familiar with.
For sunscreen reapplication, would you rather have a brush-on powder sunscreen (like the one by Colorscience) or a cream-to-powder compact (like the one by Avene)?
I haven’t tied powder, but either would be ok.
How often do you reapply sunscreen during the day: once, twice or three times (a lady! Sorry, I couldn’t help myself)?
If I’m outside, I reapply several times. If I’m just outside intermittently, I may reapply once, mostly to cover my tattoos.
Benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid? I use both (not together), but have to be careful so it doesn’t irritate my skin.
AHA or retinol? AHA
What’s a bigger concern for you: pores or pigmentation? Pores
Skin care treatments: laser or chemical peel? Chemical peel- never had a laser done
Tik Tok skin care trends: love ’em or leave ’em? Interesting to see/try, but I trust my Derm.
Enzymes or acids? Both
Face masks: exfoliating or moisturizing? Both (Combination skin-gotta love it!)
Fillers: yes or no? Never had them, but curious about them for my under eye area
For your bod: exfoliating lotion or exfoliating scrub? scrub
Would you rather receive a ton of mini skincare samples from a brand you like, or a full-size skin care sample from a brand you’ve never heard of before? Tricky question- I would rather receive a ton of mini samples because there are more options and I know the brands. Wouldn’t want to risk it although it’s fun to try new things.
For sunscreen reapplication, would you rather have a brush-on powder sunscreen (like the one by Colorscience) or a cream-to-powder compact (like the one by Avene)? Brush-on powder
How often do you reapply sunscreen during the day: once, twice or three times. Once, but I’ll reapply depending on the situation. (If I shower and then go out again, etc.)
Benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid? SA, but I don’t need either.
AHA or retinol? Retinol, every other night. I love what it does, but I hate how it does it.
What’s a bigger concern for you: pores or pigmentation? Pigmentation.
Skin care treatments: laser or chemical peel? Chemical peel, but very very rarely.
Tik Tok skin care trends: love ’em or leave ’em? Oh I love them! But I only listen to derms, that Hiram is cute but no no no!
Enzymes or acids? Enzymes
Face masks: exfoliating or moisturizing? Moisturizing please! All the moisture!
Fillers: yes or no? It’s a hard no for me. Personally. If others want them, then do it, but I am not injecting anything into my face. Ever.
For your bod: exfoliating lotion or exfoliating scrub? Lotion.
Would you rather receive a ton of mini skincare samples from a brand you like, or a full-size skin care sample from a brand you’ve never heard of before? Mini samples.
For sunscreen reapplication, would you rather have a brush-on powder sunscreen (like the one by Colorscience) or a cream-to-powder compact (like the one by Avene)? Cream, I like creamy things on my face. Lol!
How often do you reapply sunscreen during the day: once, twice or three times (a lady! Sorry, I couldn’t help myself)? Twice inside, three or more outside. Plus a hat outside, and I really try to not be outside in direct sun between the hours of 10 am and 4pm for too long.
Benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid?
Salicylic acid. I’m not sure benzoyl ever actually did anything for me.
AHA or retinol?
I have never tried retinol, so AHA, although that’s making me sensitive lately. 🙁
What’s a bigger concern for you: pores or pigmentation?
Pores, definitely! Goodness gracious.
Skin care treatments: laser or chemical peel?
Chemical peel? I am not sure I’d want to do either! I’m all about gentle treatments.
Tik Tok skin care trends: love ’em or leave ’em?
NOOOOPE. Tik Tok is for them darn teens, and I’m persnickety now that I’m in my 30s 😉
Enzymes or acids?
Ooh… if enzymes were more readily available, maybe, but acids are easier to find, so acids it is.
Face masks: exfoliating or moisturizing?
Moisturizing. Exfoliating ones just seem to make my skin angrier and moisturizing ones make my skin much happier.
Fillers: yes or no?
Nah. I have enough doctor’s appointments.
For your bod: exfoliating lotion or exfoliating scrub?
Hmm, I haven’t tried an exfoliating lotion! But my skin gets pretty grody, so I think I’m going with scrub to get all those pieces of dry skin off. *shudders*
Would you rather receive a ton of mini skincare samples from a brand you like, or a full-size skin care sample from a brand you’ve never heard of before?
Brand I like, please and thank you!
For sunscreen reapplication, would you rather have a brush-on powder sunscreen (like the one by Colorscience) or a cream-to-powder compact (like the one by Avene)?
I really like the idea of the brush-on ones but it’s really hard to find them so… I might be transferring to cream-to-powder compacts. I usually use the IT Cosmetics CC+ Airbrush Perfecting Powder but they took off the SPF 50 label.
How often do you reapply sunscreen during the day: once, twice or three times (a lady! Sorry, I couldn’t help myself)?
If I’m inside all day? None, oops! If I’m out, well, it sort of depends on how long I’m out, but at least once. I’m a serious night owl though so I don’t see a ton of sun, usually just from noon to 9pm.
Honey, I looove your this or that’s!
peroxide or salicylic acid? Salicylic Acid
AHA or retinol? Uhhh, I love PHA (my favorite AHA), but if I have to choose I would pick retinol.
What’s a bigger concern for you: pores or pigmentation? Pigmentation
Skin care treatments: laser or chemical peel? I have not tried either of these, but I would never dare to do laser.
Tik Tok skin care trends: love ’em or leave ’em? I do not use Tik Tok.
Enzymes or acids? Both, but I like acids a tiny bit more…
Face masks: exfoliating or moisturizing? Moisturizing (or sometimes with clearing with clay)
Fillers: yes or no? No
For your body: exfoliating lotion or exfoliating scrub? Scrub
Would you rather receive a ton of mini skincare samples from a brand you like, or a full-size skin care sample from a brand you’ve never heard of before? Ugh, that is a difficult one… I do not like samples for skin care, so I would choose the latter…
For sunscreen reapplication, would you rather have a brush-on powder sunscreen (like the one by Colorscience) or a cream-to-powder compact (like the one by Avene)? A compact with a sponge to press it on
How often do you reapply sunscreen during the day: once, twice or three times (a lady! Sorry, I couldn’t help myself)? Do I really have to answer? I am very fair, but: On normal bureau days I do not reapply. I am not a beach girl, but if I am out hiking all day I honestly only reapply once. If I am sitting inside at home all day I am often too lazy to apply sunscreen at all…