I'm Breaking Out! Routine for Breakouts and Hyperpigmentation

[@KellyDriscoll]

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[@paulayarbrough6930]

Have you seen the ordinarys new clarifying serum ?

[@BarbaraT.]

Thank you Kelly for showing us real skin! We all have it, we're all in the same boat. ❤❤❤

[@Vaeril]

Love this kind of concept for a video. "I have a specific issue right now, let me show you how I treat it." Thank you!

[@juhnetmickerdy]

Hi Kelly, thanks for sharing! I’ve broken out recently too! Anyone with acne prone skin knows that it’s a chronic condition that we can only do our best to manage but breakouts happen regardless if we do everything right. Sending you love!

[@KellyDriscoll]

I agree, for real more people should embrace the fact that we can do everything right and it will still happen, not a failure just the funny way bodies can be! ❤

[@mensahnicole]

loveeeee when you talk about skincare but i love it even more when you DO the skincare 🥰🫶🏾

[@matthewpower7148]

Still Beautiful! Thanks for showing us the real deal, it actually reminds us all that everyone goes through it with acne 🙌

[@bobbyjohnsavage2161]

Just an interesting fact salicylic acid was originally found as an active constituent within the Willow bark and Poplar trees. It was then isolated and standardised into what we know as salicylic acid and Aspirin. Just because willow bark is used in a cosmetic formulation doesn’t mean you would get the same effects from willow bark as you would in salicylic acid. With any plant extract just because it’s a part within the plant doesn’t mean it is as bioavailable as a standardised ingredient.

[@KellyDriscoll]

Yes, of course, extracts vary wildly in quality, it's really dependent on the extraction and an ingredient list will never tell us that. But in my experience using the essence for about 4 years, it has made a difference for my skin and breakouts.

[@ILYATRAGER]

Thank you for being real! Sending love❤❤❤

[@Jo-no4fc]

Wow this came at the right time. I'm also currently having hormonal acne on my chin. My scalp was extra oily too. To be honest, at 41yo and still have to deal with acne is just making me tired. I thought of buying the minimalist tranexamic acid but maybe will try the haru haru serum.

[@BarbaraT.]

I've been eyeing that HaruHaru hyperpigmentation serum for some time now... Thanks for this unexpected but welcome review of this product!

[@KellyDriscoll]

It's been really helpful, glad this routine came in right on time for you!

[@Mariajesus-fb7ru]

The saccharomyces And fungus extracts are the worst thing for acne prone skin .i've been fighting with acné for 5 years and dont use anymore products with that because i find out my skin turns with More acné oilness and irritation (even using adapaleno or tretinoin that keep my skin calm ) i think you can avoid the saccharomyces and see how your skin react .. send you love❤ love the rest of the routine

[@KellyDriscoll]

Been using ferments for many many years and it's been so helpful for my skin, but everyone is different and what triggers breakouts will be individual, always something folks should keep their eye on!

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

Hi Kelly any skin type can break out and being female means hormones can cause havoc 😂. I think your skin looks good and having a few breakouts doesn’t mean that it suddenly looks terrible. No matter our age or skin type we can have occasional issues with breakouts. My mature super dry skin was recently clogged up and I had some pimples 😱. This is highly unusual for me but I am having some health issues and perhaps had become a bit lazy with cleansing at night😢. I was using an oil cleanser (BofJ ginseng oil cleanser), but wasn’t double cleansing due to fatigue. I often can just use an oil or balm due to being so dry, but this one needs a separate cleanser used afterwards it seems. I just got clogged up causing texture, pimples and some inflammation. I’m on prescription azelaic acid 15% for my rosacea and I added in some BHA for about a week and a half until I got it cleared up. I’m ultra pale so I get red marks rather than dark marks and they will take longer to fade, but the azelaic acid and other ingredients I use for my rosacea will help. Best wishes x

[@ILYATRAGER]

Thanks again for being real

[@KellyDriscoll]

Thank you so much for the support, Natalya!❤

[@Truffoire]

Wwow the way you take care of your skin to become glowing is amazing, the result is your skin is so clean and more beautiful.

[@Adri.T]

Thank you Kelly for sharing.❤ I am going through something similar so it was nice to have some tips mentioned. And, I am going to find my Wishtrend propolis products 😊.

[@BeautyWonderland85]

Thanks for sharing your «real» skin and skin concerns with us Kelly. And thanks for all your tips/recommendations… It was really helpful 🙂 As someone who is suffering from hormonal acne, Iam definitely going to look into your products’ recommendations 😊

[@ZaieN13]

I use three products from this routine: 1. Cetaphil gentle face wash 2. Illiyoon ceramide ato cream 3. Skin1004 Hyalu-cica sunfit cream It was actually you that got me to using the Illiyoon ato cream and been using it since. So thank you! 😊

[@n.y5345]

so not just me thats been breaking out bad lately 😕 i think the im from mugwort cleanser was the culprit. switched to cetapil and reintroduced the cosrx snail essence for barrier repair as well as adapalene and azelaic acid on alternating nights and my skin is finally doing better

[@KellyDriscoll]

Glad to hear your skin is doing better!

[@Truffoire]

Thank you very much for the in depth information on many subjects. I really appreciate this support, as I see it. There’s a crazy world of skin health/ care out there and reading and listening to this channel has given a lot of insights. Thank you!

[@rechellegissane1424]

❤❤❤ this video & agree with all other comments that you still look beautiful 😍 and ❤ “relling” 😅😅😅 a new fav word play 🙌

[@TrustNotMyHeart]

Girl me too!!! Out of no where on my chin and jawline several cluster numbs lol

[@KellyDriscoll]

It's never just one!

[@elizabethemmanuel1181]

Thank you for your videos, Kelly. Please can you recommend a very soothing, calming, and hydrating toner/essence. I dont mind if you can list at least two to combine.

[@KellyDriscoll]

Not sure of your skin type but the most hydrating toner I think it Make Prem Relief Me essence. As far as soothing there is a lot out there, maybe Missha Artemisia? You really should deep dive my toner's and essences playlist: Toners: kzbin.info/aero/PLzV2rl7L8cYyWvO2wogEdvtRZbWPVLCQ5 Essences: kzbin.info/aero/PLzV2rl7L8cYwq3CieZIWC2DGcZZ132-4O

[@elizabethemmanuel1181]

@KellyDriscoll thank you very much for your response

[@kuhelikabiswas9533]

Wow! You are looking more beautiful without makeup. Love from India ❤

[@80supersonic]

Thank you so much for sharing❤

[@randombeautythingss]

Thanks for this video, Kelly!!! I also use tret but I seem to keep getting pimples every now and then..on top of handling the breakouts, what drives me mad is trying to understand *why* I am breaking out..I rarely find the cause, ugh!!!

[@KellyDriscoll]

It's definitely hard! For me, it's usually something inward (stress, diet, sleep, hormones) or outward (weather, allergies) and sometimes it's factors I can't control! That may or may not resonate with your situation, but I know sometimes it feels like we have all the skincare parts right but maybe something internal is going on.

[@lamiaaabass4526]

Showing us y real angry skin thanks ❤ would you please make video just the same idea but for oily skin and it's very humid now 😊

[@emmagal14]

I have been eyeing tranexamic acid skincare for quite some time 1. Haru haru TXA serum 2. Skin1004 brightening capsule ampoule/brightening capsule cream 3. Anua niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% serum 4. Cos de baha tranexamic acid 5% with niacinamide 5% serum 5. Numbuzin no.5+ glutathione vit concentrated serum 6. Naturium tranexamic acid serum Would be nice if you do a comparison of TXA acid skincares that has multiple synergistic brightening agents like arbutin, niacinamide, vit C and their skin suitability.. Thank you

[@Autumn567]

I loveeeee Numbuzin no 5+ vitamin concentrate serum for dark spots!

[@joy7367]

i've never actually used the bywishtrend propolis duo (i choose to avoid animal ingredients) but i've recommended it a lot to clients of the skincare shop i work in thanks to you! when they say they've got sensitive skin with breakouts

[@KellyDriscoll]

Oh I'm so happy to hear you're passing it along and it's helping! ❤

[@joy7367]

@@KellyDriscoll for real! years of watching your channel have really helped me with my own skin, and now i find myself rewatching your videos or clicking on some that don't necessarily apply to me to be better able to help others!

[@ios6381]

hi kelly,, thank you for being real with your skin. how about your diet & exercise routine? is there something you add or reduce during hormonal acne?

[@KellyDriscoll]

Diet and exercise are fairly consistent, I eat mostly low inflammation and I make everything, I rarely eat out or processed foods since they have caused me a lot of problems in the past. Elimination diet helped me a lot and now I have an easy rhythm with what works. I'm active about 4-5x a week and the only change for skin there is making sure to get the sweat off as soon as possible! I'd suggest making changes like these permanent rather than only when issues crop up because consistency is key! But this one was easy because hormonal BC was switched up so definitely some swings as my body adjusted.

[@ios6381]

@@KellyDriscoll great!! would love to see your anti-inflamation recipe & diet 🥰

[@raychuang9922]

Thank you 🙏 Kelly Driscoll for the discount codes especially from Stylevana and yes style I always use your reward code for that extra bonus discount cause it really makes a huge difference if there’s like another huge 15% discount from yes style please let us know

[@annelies1479]

Hi Kelly, I love your content, it has helped me so much! Would you consider doing a This or That video on the HaruHaru Centella 4% Tranexamic Acid Dark Spot Go Away Serum and the Numbuzin no.5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum? I'm so stuck on deciding which one to choose...

[@ShaellyShells]

i started using Numbuzin No 5+ concentrated serum because of your videos for brightening, i always get red/purple marks some go brown after my hormonal breakouts. I also have sensitive oily skin, im 4 days into using it (only at night) and thankfully no problems from it. I hope i start seeing results soon! I want to get the propolis ampoule by wishtrend as well soon! What do you think about the Numbuzin No 3 super glowing essence toner in terms of ingredients for sensitive skin and adding it into routine for further brightening? Do you think it is worth it, or we can do something better than a toner?

[@KellyDriscoll]

I wouldn't suggest the no 3 toner for sensitive skin as it's loaded with irritating fragrance and essential oils.

[@rnoor9078]

I'm currently breaking out & being south Asian it's leaving behind such ugly dark marks 😢. I'm already using 20% azelaic acid cream. I need to get on tret. My spots are always extremely swollen & red then come to a very white head. I might try that propolis toner

[@luky.m]

Hi Kelly ❤ please which one is better for oily acne skin Illiyoon or Aestura? Thank you

[@KellyDriscoll]

I wouldn't recommend illiyoon for oily skin as it's quite rich. Aestura was recently reformulated and feels lighter so maybe that one will work for you!

[@johncheffy4775]

I've found a second 15% Ascorbic Acid I love . I waited due to the damaged skin barrier I had .🙌👏😊

[@fatimamh8697]

Try Biretix cleanser from cantabria Labs. It,s for acne phrone skin, based on retinol properties but veeeryyyyy soft non drying. For me, azelaic acid is the only one that can help me to control hormonal acne ACM azéane ( 15%) is one of the best ones

[@KellyDriscoll]

Azelaic acid is the best!👍

[@danielac5090]

Do you know what is happening with the Illiyoon cream? Yesstyle doesn't have it anymore 😔 Geek and gorgeous APAD serum helps me the most with the breakouts and hyperpigmentation and I'm waiting now for the By wishtrend propolis serum to arrive!

[@KellyDriscoll]

It's getting a packaging change, it's in stock at olive young and olive collection (usa) just emailed that they restocked it!

[@jenniferschmitt8996]

Been going through the same thing,, I like the aplb glutathione toner, isoi ex creme, use that with tret, alternate in bringreen cera toner and cream but it's frustrating ❤

[@sweetchocolatecookie]

Thanks for sharing your acne treatment Kelly. Could you please tell me, is the Some by mi snail truecica line a good treatment for acne scars and dark spots? Hugs from Colombia ❤

[@KellyDriscoll]

I've never used the product but a quick scan shows quite a few essential oils so be careful if you're sensitive. I think snail is amazing for soothing inflammation, they have willow bark in there too, and I do see niacinamide I assume for brightening. It could help but you might need something with more brightening power for stubborn dark marks.

[@niconii3663]

i often get cystic pimples on my chin and the worst thing are always the red marks bc even if i technically only have 2 active pimples, my whole chin is still covered in red marks from pimples i had weeks-months ago so it looks way worse than it actually is.. 😓 i was talking to someone about my skin and how i luckily do not have that many pimples rn and they were like "huh? isnt your whole chin covered in them?"... no. these are red marks and not pimples anymore. 😭

[@KellyDriscoll]

The redness can be the worst, sometimes just getting the inflammation down can really improve how we see our skin! It just sucks that cystic pimples get so painful and swollen and take forever to go away!

[@R_cccc]

Hi Kelly, Michelle from lab muffin recently discussed about Tranexamic acid in skincare that actually can’t do anything for hyperpigmentation, what’s your thoughts? TY for the video Kelly 🩵

[@KellyDriscoll]

I haven't gotten around to watching it yet but my personal experience has supported tranexamic acid's benefits for sun damage and hyperpigmentation. Not sure I can speak to anything else not having seen Michelle's video yet or understanding the nuance of her argument, but I've used it with success for a few years in a few different products and whether it's due to TXA being the star or supported by other brighteners, it's worked better for me than many other ingredients.

[@ambergerhelper7852]

Came to ask this as well! She’s really disrupting the beauty space, that Michelle. 😏

[@lavayuki]

l love that haru Haru TXA Serum, I went through like 4 bottles of it, and also the Numbuzin no 5 serum for hyperpigmentation. They are indeed powerhouse products with great ingredients. Propolis serums and toners and also cica are my faves for soothing irritated skin, the Skinfood propolis serum is my favourite but the wishtrend was really nice. Am using that Kaine toner at the moment and it's nice and light

[@davidsentosa779]

Hi Kelly. Could you recommend me a moisturizer with barrier care and soothing ingredients but not as heavy as illiyoon or aestura creams? I've tried your recommended product the skin1004 soothing cream. It's good, especially when the weather is hotter but I don't feel it's long lasting enough for hydration and moisture. I have combo skin (oily t zone, the rest is just balanced sometimes dry) and live in humid climate

[@KellyDriscoll]

Maybe Skin1004 Probio Cica or Torriden Solid In? Both are covered here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKLJc6amYt6qbLs

[@taytayqueen7024]

Do you worry sometimes that it’s the sheer amount of products you have to try out and use overwhelm your skin and lead to clogging?

[@KellyDriscoll]

Not really, I have been doing this for over 6 years and have figured out how to add something to a core routine without switching up everything completely. I also avoid testing things with my known triggers, which rules out a lot. Hormonal acne is caused by internal things so it's fairly easy to find the culprit!

[@heathersargent289]

Have u tried looking into an Ic3 or Dim supplement? It worked wonders for me with skin and balance hormones all kinds of stuff . Just a thought to look into with the added skincare . I also take a milk thistle supplement to detoxify the liver with Dim but IC3 insobyl u don't need a milk thistle supplement with .

[@KellyDriscoll]

I'm super sensitive to what I ingest, so I'm very careful if I need to supplement. Managing my diet and stress seem to be the best for me!

[@heathersargent289]

@@KellyDriscoll that's great u know ur body so well . I am super sensitive to supplements to but thankfully I found I could take that one and I'm super happy about it . If I could figure out how to manage the hormones naturally I would be over the moon but thankfully that worked and I didn't have to take some prescription crap they tried to give me .

[@rimsharashid7880]

Hi kelly in pakistan temperature is very hot nowadays. Im using Mary and may idebenone berry serum and cream. I want to ask whether i should put these in fridge or outside. ❤❤❤❤From Pakistan

[@KellyDriscoll]

Probably not necessary to put in the fridge, unless you can't store the product out of direct sunlight, or if the area you store the product is extremely hot then you could put it in the fridge to prolong the shelf life.

[@feliciaolsson5590]

What is the difference between the haruharu treatment and the skin1004 brightening ampule? It seems to have the same ingredients❤️

[@KellyDriscoll]

Looks like Skin1004 uses 2% tranexamic acid and Haruharu uses 4%

[@renataparker2824]

I didn’t like the Cetaphil gentle cleanser I felt it didn’t do very good job at actually cleansing my skin Swapped to CeraVe blemish control cleanser and my skin in doing much better

[@KellyDriscoll]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@valerieburton4583]

Can Canadians utilize the Agency for the tretinoin ?

[@KellyDriscoll]

Agency is a US only service right now!

[@rrmmrs]

This is real skin and real skin is beautiful, as you are Kelly 🩵

[@KellyDriscoll]

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