Moistfull for the win!
Hello Everyone,
I hope you all had a great labor day weekend 🙂 and for those that are starting school – have fun!! School is fun! Don’t miss out on anything while you are a student.
I wanted to rave about a product.I haven’t emptied anything out in a long time, and I used this product up very quickly (well, it’s probably because it was a sample size bottle :p). But nonetheless, I really REALLY liked it.
It’s Etude(house)’s collagen moistfull cream
It’s scented (boo..), and is quite milky and gel-like but I liked it because you can actually feel your skin getting moisturized. The only problem is… it’s only available in Asian countries >:(So for those that are in the states like me, you are doomed unless someone offers to buy you this while they are in Asia. But I’m just going to put this out there for those that might have a chance to get their hands on the product 🙂
It’s really nice! I recommend it!!
Since we are talking about skincare stuff, a lot of you might be wondering what’s up with my skin since my last post. I first wanted to say that I really really appreciate all of the comments and how supportive you all are 🙂 I read every single comment and have a list of things I am going to try out. At the moment I am not using mederma. The only reason is because I don’t know where it is -_-;
But anywho, here is an update on my skin.
It’s disgusting so I made the picture small :p I think my situation hasn’t improved at all. I got my prescription for birth control pills (since I highly suspect hormone imbalance, as some of you pointed out) and I am trying to get more sleep. Someone also mentioned lung problems and others brought up internal problems in my body. I do think that most of you pointed out valid concerns so I am going to get checkups on a lot of things.
I am also drinking a lot of water (which results in the constant running to the bathroom and under-performing at work.. ah, such a dilemma) and avoiding coffee like the plague. I was never a big snacker, so I’m just trying to cut off the occasional bite-size chocolates. I’m also back on track with my workouts and eating veggies 😀 yay. Fortunately, I don’t mind the taste of organic kale (it’s a superfood! eat it ladies!), so I munch on it everyday as during dinner.
Anyway, I am going to babble on about what is going on in my life. I think I am at a physical and emotional weak point, where I am even thinking of turning to religion for mental strength. Also, I am in love with Super Junior’s KyuHyun :p ahhh, he’s so smoking hot!
I think I like him because there are a lot of things I can relate to him :/ He has a pretty long face like me, his upper lip curls in when he smiles (but he has much better teeth, my teeth are too short and small), he looks older than his age (so do I! bahaha).. but, I mean, who am I to compare myself to a younger dude/celeb :p I like him because he’s good at what he does and you can see him always trying to get better. Good quality – that’s what I like about him.
Alright, Sorry I rambled on 🙁
I miss hanging out and talking(?) to you guys.
Much love,
Catalina
Anonymous
I drank coconut juice and green tea for a while and that seemed to clear up my skin pretty fast. Also, I swiped the coconut meat on my skin – perfect as a natural sunscreen and moisturizer.
And welcome to the fandom. my favorite Suju member is also the evil maknae. ^^
I urge you to try turning to religion – so long as it's not like Scientology or something -_-;. I'm Christian and having a community and praying and reading the bible really has helped me through a lot of rough times.
Unknown
🙁 last year I had a severe (much worse than yours actually ^^) skin problem that left me with 3rd degree chemical burns (allergic reaction to medication)….so i totally understand how rough it must be…
For me, switching to essential oils helped a lot but that might have just been b/c my case was not acne as much as it was…cysts, pustules…skin lesions 😛 Finally it cleared up after I stopped using the meds. Ironically, I learned to use makeup b/c of this experience ahahha…I pretty much had to become an expert at applying foundation just to be able to go to interviews w/o the interviewer gawking at my face :….sorry I'm rambling &^^
But yes, just look at more Kyuhyun pics (my fav Suju member :D) and it sounds like you're doing all the right things so I am sure it will get better soon. It took me 8 months alone for my face to not have the bumps on it anymore.
Eujean
Hi Catalina! It feels like it's been forever since the last post. you must be very busy.. I'm really sorry about the skin trouble!! I've been getting acne JUST on my left cheek. I have no idea why!ㅠㅠ….going for a derm visit soon..anyway, I've been a silent reader of your blog but I decided to comment today haha 🙂
언니 기운내시고 홧팅하세여!~
Ehlzee
yay for super junior! aww good luck with the skin battle 🙂
Cookie
I used Benzac at 2.5% benzoyl peroxide on my back…it worked heaps good…works on my face aswell…you could always try…just know that it bleaches clothing T_T good luck ^_^
Lora
Hello!
Just curious, do you eat kale raw? I haven't tried it yet but would try it if the taste wasn't too strong. I've only tried it cooked with a small bit of coconut oil & chili.
Hope your skin heals well soon. 🙂
BeautyAmbition.net
what at home remedies have you been doing besides prescriptions?
I also had the same problem, and i switched my makeup, my skincare routine and nothing helped, until I read that Satin Pillowcases are more gentle for the skin ( & hair) so I switched, and slowly my acne went away.. so weird, I also washed my pillowcases every week since I shower in the morning, so all the products that i wore throughout the day will sink into my pillowcases (dirt). I went back to my makeup & skincare routine, thank god for those clean satin pillowcases LOL.
Erika Lim
I'm also in a state of recovering from my acne. It's getting worse because my period had started 🙁 Well, so far I only got 3 from my period, but I have to deal with the rest that hasn't gone away! It's been about almost a month now and it's still on my face. I also resorted to Acne Free Regime. Maybe I should've gotten the severe, so it'll work faster ahah! Well hopefully, all we can do is hope for the best for both of us!
blogger
Hi Cat~ i can see myself on you 2 months ago since i got acne.don't let yourself be confused on what's happening with your life right now.if you feel emotional, try to make yourself happy by thinking positively.i know you can do it coz i feel that you're a strong person.it's also a good idea for you to get emotional and spiritual support from positive and happy people coz they will uplift you and inspire you.then, find a skincare regimen that will work out for your skin.in my case, i stayed away from products that aggravates my skin.using mild products i.e. face wash is helpful.washing my face with warm water before and after feels refreshing and soothes inflammation.find products that's organic or natural.list all things that triggers your skin issues and stay away from them.let your skin heal for awhile.don't put anything unless it is necessary and make sure it's mild and good for your skin.eat healthily, exercise, drink water, don't pick or touch your blemishes,de-stress yourself and do things that will make you happy,clean your room and stuff..etc.this sounds endless lol.
an article about how to de-stress: ezinearticles.com/?The-Top-10-Steps-to-De-Stress&id=6506
praying for you^^ xoxo
Anonymous
hello! looking at the pictures, i think i'm having the same problem as you with my skin.
after some research, i think it's basically a result of comedones trapped in my skin 😮
it's bumpy and reddish and occasionally full of pus like an acne scar. for most part, it doesn't hurt unless the bumps proceed to the pimple stage, it's just really uneven looking and red.
unfortunately, it may be caused by the missha bb cream 🙁 7 weeks ago, i had some acne but nothing too bad. then i started an internship and wore missha bb cream everyday, and that's when my skin started deteriorating. from MUA reviews, i found out that one of missha bb cream's main ingredients is mineral oil, which is very comedogenic; it clogs pores very very easily and can cause breakouts. so last week i stopped using the bb cream, and switched my entire skincare regime (facial cleanser, moisturiser etc) to sebamed (which is apparently compatible with the skin's natural ph of 5.5, hypoallergenic and what not). the red bumps seem to be clearing out abit, and the acne hasn't worsened. so i can only conclude that the (1) bb cream is unfortunately bad for frequent use on my skin type – oily skin 🙁 and (2) sebamed might actually help. i'm not using any moisturiser at all, because i read that certain moisturiser are comedogenic and pore clogging.
i'd previously used the bb cream on occasion but not continuously. so maybe one way to deal with this is to skip foundation or bb cream altogether for awhile and see if your skin settles? i'm currently just using some loose powder to control the oil, but no bbcream/foundation at all. i guess that kinda sucks cause in between the problem disappearing, i do go to work with blotchy skin. but it's worth it to let your skin settle down first.
for scar removal/acne, i use differin gel which i think is prescription only; have been using it since i was 14 and it works quite well. it also works to reduce scars, so it's dual purpose!!
over the years i've tried quite alot of makeup stuff and facial cleansers, but maybe the idea is to minimise the products i slather on my face :
hope this is useful for you.
Anonymous
on another note. KYUHYUN is <3!!
his voice is amazing, he has such a cute smirk. you should really watch the super junior drama eps on youtube if you haven't. haha, so much of the maknae!
Delete
Hi Catalina! ( :
I just wanted to say hi and say that even though I don't know what you're dealing with right now, but fight through it and in the end you're gonna end up a stronger person. Hwaeeting!! And I have completely different skin from you so it's hard to relate on skintype terms but my skin is also going through some changes and it's really confusing and frustrating sometimes. I recently got a few pimples in the last few months and they have significantly faded but the 'scar' or bump is still there. All my life I've had really dry, sensitive skin, to the point where it got really painful to just wash my face with just water. But now that I'm experiencing something totally different is a little bit nerve-racking. ) : I freak out sometimes when I see a random pimple pop out of nowhere and stay there for months. Haha, but it helps to think positively and try our best to relax and not stress about the situation. I just want to say 'we' the blogging community is happy to be somewhat of a support system. & Even though I may not personally know you, after watching and reading your blog and youtube videos, your inner beauty and happy personality outshines everything else. If you do turn to religion, I do hope you find comfort in it. ( : & Thanks for keeping us posted!!
ps. i think it always helps to use less on your face. skincare or makeup. and water always helps! &, have you tried detoxing? maybe that'll help?
Anonymous
I'm sorry I'm not much help… even though I do have acne, I think mine is mostly hormonal but I think the thing that helped me the most was Clinique's 3-step acne system, esp the toner. It's really strong! Sadly it doesnt really work for me anymore.. Good luck!! T_T I hate having acne~
Omg Kyuhyun~ I was so surprised to see his photo. I love his voice, it's so smooth and he tries hard at everything. (I do love Yesung more though… Ironically, you're talking about a younger celeb while I'm talking about someone way older than me. Haha!)
Once again, good luck T_T fighting~
Anonymous
i'm being emotionally pulled down because of my acne as well at the moment. i'm using a sulfur zinc oxide soap right now, though it's harsh on my skin it does the job of drying out my pimples :/
AHHH. super junior^^ have you listened to "no other"? i loveee it and can't wait to see it in their up coming concert here in asia ^____^
my favorite member is dong hae, mainly because i love his personality :DDD
Lovers Or Haters
Eat a lot of natural yogurt, but give it a few days! And NO SPICY FOOD!!! (kimchi included)
Eva
I LOVE KYUHYUN! I'm going to have to pick up that Etude House Moistfull! No stressing out! That also can affect your skin as you probably know already…we really miss you Catalina! Just know you have your fans behind you, cheering you on! 🙂 화이팅!
Steff
OMG!! i love kyuhyun too! ^^
btw. so sorry about the skin troubles 🙁 dont worry they will go away. y dont u try the caveman regime? 😀
chibi
Maybe it is just adult acne and you need a prescription.
I was on Retin-A in high school.
It works but it takes time.
I hope your doctor visits help you.
Write down everything you have done for your skin and take it to the appointment so you don't forget anything.
soiia
Catalina! Yay for the updates! I think you can get the Etude House even if it's only available in Asia; I found it on sale on Yesstyle (will put link at the end of this post), but I don't know if they sell it more pricey or not :/ At least you know you can get it full size 😀
Moistfull Moisturizer: yesstyle.com/en/etude-house-moistfull-collagen-emulsion-150ml-5-07oz/info.html/pid.1022550439
jae
Hi Catalina!
I have been following your blog and videos on Youtube for a while now, and when I read about your skin problems, I knew I had to leave a comment. I've been having the same problems this year. I was always acne prone, but I usually have it under control, but for whatever reason I started breaking out like crazy this year. Mostly around my chin area, and the occasional gigantic ones on my cheeks and forehead.
I am finally getting it under control now; I tried sooo many different medications, cleansers, and what have you and I think that I finally found the answer for my trouble.
For the first time of my life, I decided to go organic so I went to Lush and got the charcoal soap. I stopped using all of my other chemical cleansers – mostly Neutrogena stuff – and only use the Lush charcoal soap. Once in a while I'll use the St Ives blemish & blackhead control apricot scrub for exfoliation.
Then, I use the Palmer's Skin Success Eventone Fade Milk for the scars – I'm pretty impatient, so… yeah.. scars..
Then, I use the Clean & Clear Persa-gel 10% Benzoyl Peroxide for my pimples and acne.
It is a long process, and it's taken me months, but it's slowly working.
Don't be discouraged! Be persistent and consistent with your treatments, and they will go away! G'luck!
WATERMELON SEEEEDDDS
heyy~ another thing you have in common with kyuhyun is your skin troubles lol : D not that that's a good thing but kyuhyun probably is one of the members with the worse skin. despite that he's a very good looking boy though ♥
Unknown
Catalina!
Please try the "Pressure Wave Technique" from Reset Skin care. If you let me know where I can send it, I will as soon as I can. My email address is easyogini[at]gmail.com
My name is Kuristina..:)
Anonymous
Catalina,
I took Nutrition, and new evidence shows that coffee has little to do with acne. Coffee does not make you dehydrated! Haha, so as long as your don't get a caramel machiatto with whipped cream and extra caramel drizzle, I'm sure it's ok for you to have.
Haha, I'm not sure if you got my comment before, but it seems like you read other comments about your hormones. Ah, I hope it's the right kind of birth control that doesn't make you break out even more. 🙁
And
My crappy acne has been going away. =__=;; I still wear make up because I work as a server, and I don't like how red and bumpy it looks on me. 🙁 But I'm using Etude House's Surprise Concealer, and Almay's salyric acid foundation. And I use almay's salyric acid powder on top.
But before that, I wash my face with Cetaphil with warm water, and while it's still on my face, I wash it off with cold water. Then I use cotton to put witch hazel over it. (I know..it's kind of harsh. I honestly don't know if it even helps, but I'm going to continue it. XD) After that, I put a little Etude's Dr. Oil dual primer on. Well. Only the lotiony one. Then I put on make up. It's annoying to do when I'm running late, but I've been trying to make it a habit to see if my skin will clear up.
At first, I was using Etude's BB Bright cream and Etude's BB mineral powder, but it makes me feel so greasy after it. =__=;;
But I swear my face is getting less and less pimples! I mean..the scars are still there though, and it's annoying. Every time I think my skin is getting better, I think my skin pops a few out. =___=;; I'm not even that superstitious, but I try not to think that it is getting better. Also, I don't look in the mirror that much. I'm not trying to avoid it because of self-esteem issues. But it makes me less stressed, and I don't attempt to pick at them!
I hope you the best Catalina!
Frances
Hang in there Catalina! think about it this way… this is the worst it can get… once you pass that it will only get better >_< i really hope you'll feel better physically/emotionally soooon. I've missed you on youtube and blogspot 🙂
Hanhtto
I will be in Korea for 3 weeks.. if you want the product just let me know and i go get it for you.. I will be in NYC on halloween's weekend.. I can give it to when i'm in nyc
Rebecca H
Hey Catalina!
I love you, you're one of my favourite beauty gurus keep it up!! 🙂
Dont get so depressed about your skin; have you been stressed out recently? Perhaps that could be one the reasons? Relax girl!
I use savlon on my spots and it actually makes my spots less red and flattens them! Im not sure what the US version is, but just any antiseptic cream will do. Mine was really inexpensive:about $3-4
Good luck xxx
Rebecca
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scottiephimphrachanh
Catalina! It's okay, you'll pull through! I'm pretty sure it's not going to become a chronic problem from now on, just a flare up! But you know what worked for me? Spectro Jel. They only have it in Canada I believe, but it is worth trying to find it! It has NO fragrance, dyes, sodium lauryl sulphate, parabens and lanolin, which are all irritating to our skins. Here's the product info on the website: tinyurl.com/2ahaeqv Good luck!
prettymom
have you tried retin-A?
could it be dairy food? i know a friend who never had problem with dairy food, but all of sudden her skin went bad. she later found out it's dairy food. even tiny bit of cheese in pasta breaks her out. however after going through a period of time (a year or so?) she can have dairy food again. weird.
Millou
Hey, you might want to try Hada Labo Tamagohada Daily Face Wash. It's a Japanese brand face wash with AHA and BHA. After using this product my skin is starting to clear up again. Don't use this product when you're allergic to salicylic acid, though. I only know you can buy this product at Sasa.com, not sure about other places.
If you don't have access to Hada Labo, you might want to try another product which also combines AHA and BHA to fight acne. Such as Avene Cleanance K. I haven't used this product myself, but they are raving about this product on the internet. This one is much more expensive than the Hada Labo daily face wash, though.
I'm planning to try Effaclar
Purifying Foaming Gel for Oily and Sensitive Skin. It's a cleaning gel with pH level 5.5. I want to alternate this product with my Hada Labo daily face wash. So my skin won't "get used" to my skin care "regimen". The reason why I want to try this product, is because of the pH level. You might want to look this product up on the internet.
Stress might be the cause of your acne. I'm just guessing, but your acne started when you started to work, right? So that might be one of the reasons.
Hope this helps =]
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