Dear All expert,

Just read thru the thread for the last 10 pages. Found out that, there is numerous solution for skincare.

Hope all bro dont mind to asnwer my question, if this is repeating question.


For pimples, seems everyone suggest benzoyl peroxide 2.5%, may i know where i can get this? Watsons?

Is this the correct procedure.

Wash the face with cleanser, after that apply the cream to pimples, after 10 min , then only apply moisturizer to prevent the skin from dry?
My skin is oily type, do i need to use hydrating toner?

Any suggested brand for moisturizer and hydrating toner?

Please advise.

Thanks

U can get benzoyl peroxide 2.5% at pharmacies like Watson, Caring n Guardian. But 2.5% is quite rare at times and its mostly 5% available. Affordable brands are Benzac, Panoxyl and OXY. However I noticed that Panoxyl has been taken off the shelves and almost impossible to find. I was told by a pharmacist that Panoxyl is only available through special order. U could try Benzac as it is better than Panoxyl (thru personal exp). Benzoyl peroxide bleaches clothes n hair...best apply it only at night.

Yup the procedure u listed is right. I do the same thing but recently I been skipping moisturizer n I just cleanse, apply hydrating toner and then apply Benzac. I believe applying moisturizer dilutes the acne medication, making less effective. But most important is u got to get a procedure that suits your skin.

What's your budget for toner n moisturizer ?

Thanks bro.

My budget will be around rm 100 - 200 for toner and moisturizer

Its depend, but if is worth, will consider even it is exp.

Any suggested brand?

I've not used many hydrating toners but the one I use now at night is called Shiseido Men Hydrating Lotion. It's really good at calming the skin down and soothing it with a little moisture. It costs RM130 for 150ml but only a little is needed per application. I used to use it in the daytime but found it to be a little sticky for my oily skin. Should be no prob for night time.

A good moisturizer is probably the Biotherm Homme Aquapower...light but moisturizing...costs RM140 for 75ml. I use it only at night...I've given up using moisturizers in the daytime.

Benzoyl peroxide 5% is available in Guardian Sunway Pyramid.
Though 2.5% is not available anymore...

For men, should get Biotherm or Biotherm Homme?

Both bout the same. Biotherm is a bit more moisturizing n heavier compared to Biotherm Homme. I might be wrong but Biotherm Homme is also slightly cheaper per ml.

Im using Vichy. seems good to me. and as for toner, L'Oreal's Derma Genesis pore minimishing smoother. It really does help to tighten up the pores ^^

hey guys,

can u recommend me moisturizing cream for my face? i have a dry skin

i'd like to use a bha product other than paula choice. as i prefer something that i can find in guardian/watsons not some online store. y'know the face care stuff need to be replenished regularly..so much hassle to buy this stuff over internet plus the postal cost.
any suggestions?

This post has been edited by MrTaxxi: Feb 5 2011, 09:46 PM

Prob with the pharmacy stuff is that the BHA concentration is not indicated. Try asking the pharmacist.

Paula's Choice has a local distributor. Go look at the msian website.

pc malaysia doesnt carry bha liquid..

http://www.paulaschoice.com.my/index.php?cPath=22_33
btw, the gel is similar to the liquid.

but if u still want to get the liquid call the msian distributor.

This post has been edited by jonny4: Feb 7 2011, 04:01 PM

ya i actually wanna buy the gel already..then this pop out:

2% Beta Hydroxy Acid Gel 2% Beta Hydroxy Acid Gel
- PC204***
- Size 4 oz/118 ml
Products marked with *** dont exist in desired quantity in our stock.
You can buy them anyway and check the quantity we have in stock for immediate deliver in the checkout process.

so i gave up on buying it... -.-

which is why I use Shiseido Moisturizing Emulsion since it is light...

I've got 2 30ml bottles of the Moisturizing Emulsion and I been using it 4 de last 2 weeks as a daytime moisturizer. I agree it's light but somehow it makes my face shiny. I don't find it greasy and it hasn't caused any breakouts. Even when I use a small peanut size amount it still makes my face shiny.

How much do u use ?

i use a small peanut size as well....but i use the olay regenerist serum before putting on the emulsion.... maybe the combination of both items make the emulsion dries faster....

Wats your skin type ?

combination of dry to normal....

No wonder. My skin is normal to oily. But in a way I rather use something more moisturizing like the Moisturizing Emulsion (albeit a lil shiny) rather than those mattifying moisturizers that are drying.