I’m not as oily now, but when I had oilier skin the Estée Lauder double wear worked well. I also recommend to have max 3 prep steps before foundation, any more and your foundation starts breaking down faster and not sitting well. For me, that equates to a moisturizing toner, vit c serum, and then a sunscreen. Then apply a thin layer of foundation with a brush and set with a light dusting of the LM translucent powder. I actually prefer not using a setting spray. I’ve tried it and while it looks lovely, I’ve found that most ones marketed as setting are more like finishing sprays, which doesn’t extend the longevity of the wear for me. For days I need to have performance and am willing to sacrifice my skin quality, you can spray hairspray / setting spray on a makeup sponge and apply to your skin as a prep step before. You’ll have a mask-like feeling but the makeup will be staying on!

Take it out, trim off wherever you see rot while sanitizing your scissors with each cut. Place on slightly moist paper towel in a ziploc bag and place in the sun. Good luck! Otherwise if you’re in the US, VSOH prices have come down a lot. See if there’s any local / online plant exchange groups that sell at a discount or are interested in trading, otherwise it’ll be a long wait before that caudex has enough energy to generate roots / new leaves.

Microneedling RF or just microneedling is safe for Asian skin and the people of color because it uses heat to stimulate collagen vs traditional CO2 laser resurfacing actually burn the top layer of your skin to stimulate collagen and elastin. I've done both laser and microneedle rf and I can honestly tell you there is no difference between the two treatments both produce the same results so don't let anyone from the doctor office or some medspa trick to believe one is better than the other because it's just a tactic they use for marketing you to get your $. However, the only thing I notice with laser resurfacing result are instant immediately, but the problem is it cause discoloration and it takes months to heal. On the otherhand after you done microneedling rf your face will look like nothing happen, but the result doesn't kick in for at least a week later and it will continue to stimulate collagen for at least the next several months, so you have to be patient going in this route.

As a Asian, I have had 10+ CO2 lasers before. The post treatment hyperpigmentation is not something you should be worried about as it will all fade away in two to three weeks later.

I am honestly back on the journey for the perfect foundation again, after the moonshot glassyfit cushion got discontinued 😭 that was one that I purchased 3x. Will be posting foundation try-ons reviews over the next few months as I try them out! Ones that I have upcoming are the About Face Performer foundation in the fair/light olive shades and the Armani Power Fabric ❤️

I have the Estée Lauder so can def review, Dior backstage I didn’t love the finish and it oxidizes orange on me, might try the Clinique even better, what about it interests you?

Hiya, which office was it? I’m living in MN and have a appt to do micro needling at Zel Skin & Laser in Plymouth, MN. I hoping it’s not the same office 😅

Pretty sure it’s linked on the pinned post on the subreddit, the hyperlink text on the video says “check it out here!” I’m not sure if it’s still like that though the last time I was on it

@@AllianaHogeland it's just a link to the subreddit and i can't find it there😭😭😭😭

Did it work? One doc suggested RF microneedling another Lexor Dual Laser. I don't know what to do

I have my foundation matches in the description! My skin is lighter now due to the panini, so I’d say I’m closer to mac NC25 now :)

Hi! I add all my complexion matches in the description :) for reference, I’m around NC25-NC30 depending on the season

I forgot to mention i am from puertorico so i got be extremely careful with my watering but again so far so good🎉

I haven’t actually gone back to do another session! However, my scarring is less severe now, mainly textural issues. I didn’t see much facial fat loss, but I have naturally slightly chubby cheeks and I’ve also been on a small weight loss journey. Any differences in facial fat would likely be ascribed to the weight loss, rather than from the RF. My aesthetician only used 2mm, which is on the shallower end of needle depths. If your face naturally carries more facial fat, it might not be as significant of a problem. I only did the one session, you don’t need to do the 3-10 recommended by professionals if you have the patience and time to see long term effects from just one session. There’s no harm in waiting.

thank you so much! I also have chubby cheeks so that's why I got more scared lol. I appreciate your input and will definitely take this into consideration since my scarring is affecting my mental health :( @@j0annepan

Hey Cindy - thanks for watching! For daily makeup, I use the moonshot glassyfit cushion in #301 and the saem tip concealer in #1.5 for any active pimples/redness. I use a small brush and the Laura mercier translucent setting powder for my nose & forehead. It also helps if I use a mattifying product before applying base, right now I’m trying the la-roche posay dry touch sunscreen and it’s been helpful in reducing my oiliness throughout the day, so the glassyfit doesn’t break down as much as it usually does. And blotting paper if I’m feeling really oily!

@@j0annepan wah okay! thank u so much Joanne :)

just the regular one with the pink cap - sensibio H2O micellar water! I’ve found it does better at removing waterproof makeup than the garnier waterproof 😮 bioderma also originally invented micellar water, so that could be why it does a better job ☺️

Actually, I just fact-checked myself and this article is an interesting read that says micellar water was invented in the early 1900s in France around the time after WW1. Bioderma was the company that claimed to be the first in 1995, and helped to popularize micellar water as a product when consumers began looking for milder cleansing solutions. www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/magazine/article/22080850/cosmetics-toiletries-magazine-resurgent-skin-care-micellar-water-history-claims-functions-ingredients-and-market-relevance

@@j0annepan Thank you!

😭 I know what you mean about feeling stuck. It feels like there’s so much I could do and so much I want to do. For me, a thought that helps to keep me grounded is that having ambition and wants is something some people struggle to have. We all have individual struggles and for people with ADHD, it’s to find focus. It also helps to equate actions to progress. People with ADHD tend to have lofty goals that could cause us to make irrational decisions. If I have something I want to pursue, I ask myself a lot of questions to ground myself in reality - is this something I can do now on top of everything that’s on my plate? What actions are needed to reach this goal? What’s the timeline? What are actions I can take on a daily basis to progress toward this goal? Hopefully this helps? 🥺 And in terms of the overlap between ADHD and CPTSD - there are solutions to the symptoms that overlap. Rather than identifying whether it’s CPTSD OR ADHD, you could try addressing the problem head on and analyze what works/what doesn’t later. That might help to identify the underlying problem in hindsight. Not everyone with ADHD opts for the medicated route! And the medicine won’t fix the underlying problems anyway.

Yes, very expensive but it depends on the state and place. My only cost $240, but I wish I could pay $170. So far I only need 3 treatment of microneeding

Wow ! I could pay for flights to Korea and get the treatment for about the same price as getting the treatment here ! I wish it was that cheap here ! I could buy a bunch of succulents while I was there too and have them shipped home . Something to consider 😊

Because in USA, they want to rip you off.

@@Rj19278true, I paid $650 CAD for one session of secret RF MN and I hated everything about it

Thanks for watching Allen ☺️ Sending good vibes to you and hope you land that role!🤞