hi pingubabe.

if you want to go back to clinique, you can ask for samples from the counter. you can explain to them that you are worried about bad reaction. that's what the sales lady told me. sometimes they can seem abit kamsiap dun wanna give samples cos they're not sure if you're really interested in buying. but it's basic consumer rights. i had to practically beg for the samples before and she didn't give me the full 3 step skincare, just the cleanser and toner and only enough for 2 days. if you feel after sampling you're still not confident, they are some ladies in the garage sales selling small size bottles.

just to share, i'm currently using dermedex. it does well with my breakouts and pores but it's a bit drying. so my beautician proposed me to use hydrating essence to 'lock in' moisture better. if i use the full hydrating line it'll cause me to breakout. so just use the essence is good enough she said. she also told me to stay away from skincare for mature skin cos it's too rich. i'm in my late 20s. she said later on la.. when u really need it.

i also have pores problem. but i still have not found the perfect solution for it. the pores on my cheeks have reduced significantly but the ones on the forehead still can poke 0.5 pencil lead.

so now, apart from the rashes, my skin is smooth but not flawless becos of the pores.

i'm still using ampoules to help heal my skin. it's been two weeks since the rash broke out. the bumps are slowly going but my cheeks are still red. the flaky skin also has dissapeared. the itchiness has subsided and i can go back to my original skincare now cos it has stopped burning.