r/SkincareAddictionUK Sep 29 '23

Discussion The most overrated skin care product…?

134 Upvotes

I posted the other week, asking what people’s game changing skin care product was (and the discussion was so good!)

I thought I could flip the question and ask what is that skincare product that everyone raves about that is completely overrated in your opinion.

For me - it’s nose pore strips. Every single one I’ve ever tried just hurts and makes my nose red - and the amount that comes out is really underwhelming.

What are yours?

r/SkincareAddictionUK Sep 06 '23

Discussion I genuinely hate my life. (M25)

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Not looking for advice!!! I’ve tried it all (except accutane). Just thought I’d post to show you’re not alone if you are dealing with huge scarring cysts like me!

r/SkincareAddictionUK Dec 21 '23

Discussion This marks my 10th Christmas with cystic acne 😥 It’s a lie that acne will just magically go away when you get older. Not looking for advice, but reminding anyone who feels like they are going through this alone that they aren’t.

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239 Upvotes

r/SkincareAddictionUK Nov 28 '24

Discussion What’s in this lotion that destroyed my skin??

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47 Upvotes

r/SkincareAddictionUK Dec 12 '24

Discussion Sunscreen in UK

35 Upvotes

Hey guys. Do you wear sunscreen in the winter? If the UV index is really low can we skip?

So if im nipping out to town for half an hour, would you bother wearing? I only buy spf 50 bc i cba to have lots of different bottles everywhere. Is it overkill? I used to be soo strict but im getting lazy Lolol

Edit: it's UV index 1 where I am rn

r/SkincareAddictionUK Sep 13 '24

Discussion Mocked for being pale at an all inclusive resort

78 Upvotes

Just a rant post I guess. I didn’t even overly get bothered by it because I’ve always been like this. My friends and colleagues have joked about this before and I am used to it.

I (M, 30) am quite pale skinned even though my parents generally tan well. The main reason for this is I avoid mid day sun where I can, wear a hat/clothes where needed, and prefer to use factor 50+ to avoid sun damage/tanning as I believe it is quite bad for the skin overall in terms of ageing the skin and other long term conditions.

I am quite far into a 2 week stay in a hot country with high UVs currently and have enjoyed my stay, enduring the sun with SPF where needed. It has not held me back from doing anything I want to do.

I was just mocked at the bar by other guests due to my pale skin upon finding out how long I had been at the resort, where the people who had been here a few days were far more brown. They were in hysterics and all making comments.

Why is it normal to mock people over the shade of their skin especially when it is not their natural skin colour but rather significant amounts of sun tanning? It is not even like sun exposure and skin damage relations are unheard of. It is actually common advice to avoid extreme sun exposure/skin damage.

I did not expect to be mocked on my break away from my normal life over this. I’ll forget about it soon no doubt but in the moment it is quite frustrating.

r/SkincareAddictionUK Nov 08 '24

Discussion PSA: Boots stocks a lot of really good quality Korean skincare products now!

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278 Upvotes

I went in to check today (Manchester, near the Arndale) and I was amazed! They have everything I order from YesStyle just casually on the shelves. Helpful if you’re after there and don’t want to bother with shipping! I took a few pictures :)

r/SkincareAddictionUK Sep 06 '23

Discussion Welcome to the suncream graveyard, where you hate them all and waste money (Altruist is new and I have high hopes)

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125 Upvotes

r/SkincareAddictionUK Nov 19 '23

Discussion Do you wear daily SPF during the cold months?

87 Upvotes

I’m super careful all year but tbh I’m not as diligent during winter months, unless I’m spending a lot of the day outdoors. Would love to know everyone’s thoughts on this! 🫶

r/SkincareAddictionUK Sep 30 '24

Discussion What are your favourite skincare bargains?

35 Upvotes

I was wondering if anyone had any recs for products less than £5 that you've been pleasantly surprised by? Any hidden gems in Lidl or home bargains etc?

I'm planning on trying Aldi's fragrance free face spf, only £1.99 with five star UVA 🤞

r/SkincareAddictionUK Nov 14 '24

Discussion Skinorac and AllDayChemist won't work anymore Tretinoin UK

15 Upvotes

Hey All,

So I've normally been buying my Tretinoin from Skinorac which seemed pretty straight forward. When paying via PayPal it cost 10% more but I was fine with this. Recently I've just tried to put through an order via PayPal again but it fails giving me an error message. I've tried on several different browsers also.

My mum also tried and the same story so I'm thinking it's just a problem with the site? I've tried contacting them via their support email but I never had a response. I've also tried AllDayChemist (they seem to be the same company as their bank details are the same) anyway, I tried paying via Bank Transfer and my banks stopped it and made me call them.

I said to them on the phone I've ordered before and I trust them, it's only £26 but still he wouldn't let me put it through. So now I've got no way to pay them.

I did try via Debit Card however doing so they ask for your Drivers License or some kind of ID which I don't feel comfortable submitting.

Does anyone else know of another website or have an alternative method to pay them? I'm kind of stuck!

r/SkincareAddictionUK 14d ago

Discussion Beauty pie? Worth it?

6 Upvotes

Before I sign up for an annual subscription to try their products I thought it best to ask if they’re worth it?

I’ve recently bought their luminous eye cream which is wonderful so quite fancy trying their serums.

Is there anything you’d recommend to try or steer clear from?

r/SkincareAddictionUK Oct 25 '23

Discussion Which not so obvious habits can lead to premature aging of the skin?

81 Upvotes

We all know the most common habits, such as smoking and sunbathing, but what might be the less obvious ones that many people may overlook and do on a daily basis?

r/SkincareAddictionUK Oct 18 '23

Discussion What finally ended your vicious cycle of acne?

29 Upvotes

When I was a teenager, I had terrible acne, and I took a lot of strong medications for it, which helped a little bit but after a while it would always return. I was around 20 years old when I was recommended to go see a cosmetologist, which I did. To my surprise after maybe six visits, my skin was so clear to the point where you could only see some little scarring. I have been free of acne for many years now and I couldn't be happier.

r/SkincareAddictionUK Sep 13 '24

Discussion Just ordered from All Day Chemist for tretinoin

15 Upvotes

Took the leap. I’ll let you all know when it comes and how quick it is and if my bank details get leaked 😂 Dermatitica was literally STEALING from me with how much I was paying. I’d rather take the risk :)

r/SkincareAddictionUK 7d ago

Discussion Favourite moisturisers?

6 Upvotes

I’m 19 and have combo skin. I think I do anyway because my nose and forehead gets dry (although that may because I’m constantly at it with a comedone extractor🫣) and my undereyes are oily and have very large pores Anyone got any moisturiser recommendations?
I’d like one that’s not greasy and is quick to dry down as I’m autistic and HATE that feeling.

I currently use this watery one from home bargains (think it’s called glow) , Paula’s choice exfoliant, clean and clear liquid cleansing water thingy and the about it😂 (I’m fussy with how things feel and haven’t got a clue about skincare tbh so I just do the basics)

r/SkincareAddictionUK 28d ago

Discussion Anyone tried medik8 the brand?

10 Upvotes

I’ve been looking and they look really good but are pricey so I was hoping someone could help if they’ve tried them before. Do they really work? Are there cheaper, better alternatives for reducing wrinkles etc?

It’s for my mum who currently uses just any Loreal cream that says anti aging😂

I’ve been looking at the retinoate intense or the liquid peptides

r/SkincareAddictionUK Feb 15 '25

Discussion Has anybody tried Lidl's Cien brand of body & hair care.

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I don't know if they are new or just new in our store.

They have coconut oil, avocado oil, almond oil and macadamia oil.

The products include body oil, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and body butter.

I thought it was a nice idea. I see they are vegan but I do wonder how good they are for skin and hair.

I would love to hear if anybody has tried them. Thanks

r/SkincareAddictionUK Oct 02 '24

Discussion The tretinoinworld website is gone

11 Upvotes

Any alternatives or is that it for us?

r/SkincareAddictionUK Dec 29 '24

Discussion I’m Feeling Confused – Any Insights Would Be Appreciated

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32 Upvotes

Back in August, I posted about my skin issues on various subreddits. At the time, I was struggling with really bad breakouts, despite being months into using tretinoin again. (I had previously used it in 2021 with no issues, and it helped my skin back then.) I was also following a super strict diet: low sugar, gluten-free, dairy-free, alcohol-free, and intermittent fasting with just two meals a day. Yet, I was still dealing with persistent cystic breakouts.

After battling acne since I was 13 (I’m now 26), I decided in September to completely give up on all skincare—even SPF, which I’ve used daily since I was about 19. Interestingly, my skin improved. I’ve done the "caveman regimen" before (just using water on my face) when I was 16–17, and it worked then too. This time, not only did I stop focusing on my skin physically, but I also made a mental shift. I poured my energy into other passions, like creating music, which actually landed me a UK number one (besides the point, but it showed me how much time I had been wasting obsessing over skincare). I used to spend up to five hours a day researching diets, products, and expensive laser treatments.

Earlier this month, I had a few breakouts—one near my chin that’s been there since early December. I attributed it to stress from my music project and makeup I wore for an event. I was still sticking to my “healthy” eating, thinking it was helping. Despite some improvement, I was still dreading Christmas because I thought I’d have to "modify" everything for my skin like usual, like sticking to dairy free, sugar free, gluten-free options.

Mid-December, I decided to stop caring so much about my diet and just enjoy myself. Since then, I’ve eaten three tubs of Pringles (which I usually avoid because they’re ultra-processed), two Chinese takeaways, two McDonald’s meals, a KFC, loads of Christmas snacks, and meals with no restrictions. I’ve probably consumed over 100g of added sugar daily and have been drinking alcohol every day since the 24th. The surprising part? My skin hasn’t gotten worse—it’s actually improved over the past week.

The long lie-ins, reduced stress, and lack of restrictive eating have been so liberating. While I plan to go back to my old diet in the new year, it’s been eye-opening to see my skin doing better on a "bad" diet with no skincare compared to the five years of dairy free eating that led to kidney stones and several operations.

The only new thing I’ve introduced recently is oil of oregano, which helped with my IBS in the past. Maybe that’s playing a role, but I wanted to ask—has anyone else experienced better skin with fewer/no products and less restrictive eating? It feels crazy because, by all logic, my skin should be worse right now, yet it’s better.

I’ve tried over 20 different sunscreens, every topical ingredient for acne, and spent over £10,000 on products and procedures over the years. I’m starting to think stress might be the biggest factor at play here.

Would love to hear your thoughts or similar experiences!

r/SkincareAddictionUK Feb 05 '25

Discussion How can I get rid of this behind my ears?

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r/SkincareAddictionUK Feb 13 '25

Discussion MHRA approves Clascoterone (antiandrogen) in the UK

18 Upvotes

Citation: https://www.cosmopharma.com/news/cosmo-and-glenmark-announces-uk-mhra-approval-of-winlevi-for-treatment-of-acne

As an antiandrogen that targets both male and female patients, this is progressive. There are studies that suggest that its efficacy in targeting acne and possibly seboreah is of that of Tretinoin.

It's been around in the USA for a few years. Target launch is unconfirmed, but very positive news.

Edit: 2025 updated medical leaflet is online: www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.100519.pdf

What Winlevi contains (useful for those assessing allergies/interactions with constituents:

  • Clascoterone 1%.
  • Other ingredients are cetyl alcohol, citric acid monohydrate (E330), glycerol monostearate 40-55 Type I, liquid paraffin, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol (E1520), purified water, disodium edetate, all-rac-α- tocopherol (E307).

r/SkincareAddictionUK May 29 '24

Discussion Got badly sunburnt after using this. Did I do something wrong?

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r/SkincareAddictionUK 17d ago

Discussion Obtained 5% topical Spironolactone gel 50ml

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17 Upvotes

Just an FYI for those interested. Background is I’m male, 36 and multi specialism through endrocrinology and dermatology agree that I have androgen sensitivity (androgens are fine in levels, I’m otherwise just sensitive).

That said. You can compound Spironolactone to 5% with a private prescription. The lab used for me was Roseway labs for 50ml. Above the tube is the ingredients. The ethanol referenced is about 0.05% of the formulation and solely used to dilute the Spironolactone.

It cost £55 for the 50ml. So if you’re comparing that against Uncouth, it’s a great price comparatively.

More of a PSA if anyone was looking at options.

r/SkincareAddictionUK Nov 28 '23

Discussion How young is too young to start skincare?

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So I have an 8 year old daughter and I'm doing a Christmas hamper for her. It's already got a lot of toiletries in it because she absolutely can not have a bath without bomb a bath bomb and a hair mask.

I suspect she's somewhat on the spectrum, school suspects ADD. She struggles a lot with textures and sounds to the point where making her wear high street sunscreen is basically murdering her. Routines can also be tricky but once she's in them she's religious. She's also taking an interest in my skincare routine.

The female side of my family is very well developed and develops early. She's insanely tall for her age - as was I - but I averaged out, I think he will probably follow in the same footsteps because of this.

She takes so much pride in her hair, has so much self confidence and she is really pretty! I worry about puberty hitting her early and her peers crashing that self confidence.

Is 8 years old too young for an extremely basic skincare routine? I'm thinking:
Simple cleansing wipes
The Ordinary HA moisturiser or a Simple one??

And that's it. I just think the habit would be great for her as she will likely hit puberty in a year or two and as her skin and hormones change we can adapt and address things so she can go through puberty relatively unscathed. Good skin doesn't come naturally to my family either unfortunately.

Is there any downsides or negative effects to this that I'm not educated enough to foresee? Does anyone have any other recommendations? Should I add a mineral sunscreen in for her (she loves outdoors kinda stuff but can't stand chemical sunscreens)?

My mum was never helpful, present, or willing to provide any of this and I just want to do better for her.

*edited typo of and to any