why having acne DOESN'T make you ugly, let's talk + q&a [self-love series]

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acne is a b*tch but i’m tired of seeing the narrative that acne makes you ugly being sold to us since like foreverrrrrr !! i still struggle with loving myself withcysts and pimples all the time but i filmed this on a good day so i thought I’d give my acne prone girls, guys, n’ non-binary friends a lil insight on why your acne doesn’t take away from your hotness, at all! you + ur acne are chef’s kiss
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[@raimireyes]

time stamps so u know what 2 expect :* 0:00 - 2:43 how it affected me at first + acne pics and progress! 2:44 - 5:43 THIS IS THE IMPORTANT PART LISTEN UP BBY 5:44 -8:46 keeping ur head on your shoulders while living with daily acne 8:46 - 13:31 Q&A answering ur questions

[@tatefinn]

as soon as you have acne, everyone thinks they've become a dermatologist.

[@raimireyes]

omg THIS!!!!

[@tatefinn]

@@raimireyes ahhh raimi! i love you so much, keep doing what you're doing!

[@Achelois7]

Fact

[@capo__]

For real doe it’s stupid

[@jefferlyn9687]

I ALWAYS STARE AT THE MIRROR AND OVER ANALYZE MY FACE. WHEN I STOPPED DOING IT AND REALIZED THAT STRESSING OVER IT WONT CHANGE ANYTHING, IT KINDA MADE ME FEEL GOOD ABOUT MYSELF. :)

[@margo3342]

Right and then i sometimes mess with it which only makes it worse!!!

[@4sm4e]

Imagine having a friend like Raimi in high school. She'll be always hyping you up and telling you ur beautiful. We need more people like her : /

[@raimireyes]

awww im definitely that friend, supporting others always!!

[@meowylizz]

omg 🥺

[@ysa.coronel]

EXACTLY

[@Shikha-29]

“Beauty comes from how you make other people feel.”

[@4sm4e]

I'm grateful to have acne for 1 reason: if someone wants to be friends or has a crush on me I'll know it's not for my looks

[@raimireyes]

omg STOP ur so gorgeous with or without it!! ur a hottie 🔫

[@ximifernandez7067]

I find acne attractive, like more human. I have acne as well and it’s weird cause I don’t like it on me...

[@mehr428]

Ximi Fernandez yess if anything it makes u more approachable 🥺

[@hidden8510]

@@ximifernandez7067 exactly the same here

[@chiraztahar7196]

Actually u make a great point, i never thought about this.

[@catherinemariuxa7988]

this honestly couldn’t have come at a better time for me 😭

[@foreverPriscilla]

why is no one in the comments mentioning the fact that she said she has cancer??? you’re so strong girl!

[@hitha._.m]

Is it???? Oh my I din't know,thanks!

[@lesliegalvan960]

i felt my eyes tearing up when you were talking about high school because this year was my last year of high school and my acne was the worst and people would look at me different recently since our school closed we had to pick up our cap and gown and there was this huge set up and i didn’t go because my skin was not looking the best and i just hate how i let my acne keep me from doing things that will never happen again 🥺😞🙁

[@raimireyes]

i 10000% understand this feeling bby, I'm so sorry!! things really do get better, sending you so much love

[@savannahbilling-delapenha3249]

I completely agree. Acne does not define who you are, society is stupid and should get over it.

[@graciebuesgens383]

this makes me so happy. i feel like acne is something that is never talked about, and when it is, it’s negative. i needed this reassurance, thank u❤️

[@raimireyes]

I agree! ur so welcome bby ilysm

[@AlexasCurls]

I agree with this so much. I remember in middle school I started getting acne on my forehead. I was insecure at the beginning especially because I was in middle school. I learned a lot during that period of my life. Acne doesn't make anyone ugly.

[@fuzzyfoma]

Currently having a bad day because of my acne and I found this video. It helped me a little but I guess all my insecurities won't disappear in a day. Thanks Raimi

[@br0kendr3ams87]

"Beauty comes from how you make other people feel. 🌼" -Raimi Reyes, 2020

[@clarissacisneros3254]

I’ve had lots of acne since late middle school and only for a few months I’m starting to feel more comfortable w my skin but recently I’ve been feeling sad about it again so this really helped myself feel better on my journey to confidence w my skin

[@raimireyes]

I feel you, is like some days I love my skin and my acne and the next day im back at square one feeling super super insecure. the process is really up and down but it really does get easier

[@Mariannehell]

It is like, hard for me to watch this and struggle with acne. It's like, every night I sit with my "acne journal", reading all of this acne positivity quotes, trying to be patient, knowing that acne is not going to be forever but at the same time crying inside cause I don't feel like this is my skin, avoiding mirrors because everytime I see it I feel like it is worse and afraid of others noticing and find it gross.

[@iamryanlittle]

It's amazing to know that you grew into your own and disregarded societal norms. Everything becomes so much brighter. Thank you for sharing your story, and, as always, I'm extremely honored to hear my music in your video :)

[@raimireyes]

thank you so much, this comment touched my heart :,) your music always saves me from going insane looking for a good track to put in my vids haha!

[@lucja275]

This made me cry honestly. I really needed this because I have been in a bad place lately because of my acne and my acne scars. Thank you so much.

[@antoniacerpa2016]

because of you i became confident with my acne, i love my face no matter what she looks like ❤️

[@paulinagala_]

I'm 21 and still dealing with cystic acne, and I can honestly say everything you said was so true and important for everyone dealing with acne to hear! it's overall something so insignificant but it's still okay to feel insecure about it sometimes! we all have good and bad days, and it's important to embrace both! your skin imperfections do not define you 🧡

[@hecticl0ve616]

I started having acne in 3rd grade and a girl told me “you have something on your face” That crushed myself confidence ever since

[@natlo.8141]

I remember there was this long time where I didn’t even wanna wear a lot of makeup bc I felt like I was lying to myself & others :( I wish I had a different mindset then, but it made me who am I know sooo ❤️ thanks for the positive messages xx

[@chloegrace1726]

i was finally able to clear up with my acne a couple months ago with curology after dealing with it for a few years, but i’m so glad i found your channel a year ago because you encouraged me so much to be confident in my skin even though it wasn’t up to typical beauty standards. thank you so much ❤️☺️

[@divalunic5282]

This is the first KZbin video that made me cry. Most of my friends and familiy have clear skin and they never understood how BAD it made me feel. To see this video is so uplifting and wholesomeeee. It made me feel valid and understood. The comments that other people make and the comments I make myself really hurt me and the advice you gave and the experiences you shared made me feel so amazing. Lots of loveeeee❤️

[@amy_sh]

Omg I've been trying to clear my face for yearss and people always always want to talk about it it destroyed my confidence even when i ended my journey with medicine after a year and all that struggle I still have to work so hard to be better because I was so depressed my hair was falling so much I had long thick curly hair and it was growing fast now I'm dying to make it longer and thicker now it thin and I have bald spots after all that people started saying I look like a boy cause I never wear makeup I watch your videos because of your energy I love you

[@raimireyes]

im so sorry you had to go through this, like I said beauty comes from the inside!! what you've been through is so so tough and you are such a strong person because of it, you are a gorgeous person no matter what, I love u sm more

[@amy_sh]

Thank you for replying to me I'm so happy😭❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@charityannrutz3459]

Anyone else? When she said “ it’s gonna be okay” was seriously so reassuring and like sweet. 🥺 idk it’s probably just me.

[@Shellsvaldez]

I love this sm❤️ normalizing acne in today society NEEDS to be done. I’ve had acne prone skin all my life and at this point it’s just starting to love myself the way that I am, flaws and all❤️

[@Tina-hp5vy]

This really helped me even if my acne isn’t that bad anymore I’ve still been hard on myself and felt self conscious. This helped me gained more confidence thank you❤️🌸

[@raimireyes]

awe you're so welcome angel!!

[@monicahm]

I've had acne since 5th grade (I'll be 18 in july) & it has really been quite an experience lol. I'd say middle school was the absolute worst & high school was actually not that bad because I surrounded myself w positive & uplifting people. It's been rough dealing w it personally though, but I'm learning to not let it get to me as much. loved this video raimi!

[@Isabella-jv5jx]

I was feeling really insecure and felt like a product or something was going to make me feel better about myself when it’s stuff I needed to work on which I have been and I’m happy 😌, thank you for giving great advice I feel no KZbinr talks about loving urself while having acne . Before this video like four days ago I’ve been getting ready and it’s really helped them just not doing anything to my hairstyle or not wear a cute outfit

[@rosek1282]

Hearing “drink water” or “wash your face” makes me so mad, it is such an ignorant thing to say

[@raimireyes]

THISSS OMG so frustrating

[@kam6949]

i love the fact that you are embracing yourself and your skin, and telling others to learn to love yourself bc it’s been a challenge for me lately :,) thank you so much

[@jasminnn86]

something for scars which i have i’ve been using aloe vera fresh from the plant and it works amazing ♥️

[@raimireyes]

yes omg my grandma is always recommending this heheh

[@jenniferronquillo3]

Thank you so much, I’ve struggled a lot with my confidence & it has not been easy to accept it and love myself. I loved the video! :,)

[@raimireyes]

you're so welcome bby!!

[@donna7088]

Thank you so much for this! This is exactly what I have needed my entire life. I've had acne for as long as I can remember (half of my life) and it's clear atleast for now after accutane. I feel like the only people who understand acne are the ones who have it, so thank you again!

[@LifewithmeAbby]

I don't know I'm feeling so bad about myself now and my acne won't go away . I will never think I look pretty with acne NEVER . My mom points it out and not in a bad way just the fact that she notices makes me so idk insecure . My brother calls me acne face and my god it freaking hurts . The only person who doesn't mention or makes me feel bad about it is my sister and best friend . I just want my clear skin backkkkkk

[@corgi444]

Honestly this helped me sooo much! We need more acne positivity in the world!

[@helleaas7861]

I just need to say two words: THANK YOU! ❤️

[@ibtihalnoor1058]

I was crying while trying to comfort myself (bcz I've a really bad day in a family gathering cuz of some toxic, self-centered, rotten minded, inconsiderate and shitty relatives ) and searched "self love acne" Your video came up you don't know how grateful I am for you uploading this video The feeling of someone understanding what you are going through when even your mom failed to understand THANKYOU I AM IN LOVE WITH MY SCARS(I hope one day all of us sincerely be able to say this) sorry-for-bad-english

[@JessicaMartinez-nv5xj]

That was great! I feel like a lot of videos are about “how to get rid of ace fast” “ I wouldn’t have it any other way” ME EITHER

[@cindyagosto3005]

ur so beautiful queen, i’ve experienced this too and thankfully mine has cleared up w the dermatologist but i still went through a lot and you got me through itt too💛

[@demgod8477]

I have bad acne right now. Everyone tells me that my acne shouldn’t define me and that I’m really pretty but sometimes I think they are lying to me to make me feel better. I’ve been training my mindset saying “you’re beautiful” “look at youuuu, you are so pretty” like, compliments from myself actually make me feel better. But, some days I wanna scream and cry because I’ve had really bad acne for at least 4 years and it made me feel really insecure. Like I can’t even go up to my family members and I can’t look them in the eye knowing that they are looking at my acne, including my friends. Then I start wondering why they all have clear skin, and I’m so sad that I think this way. Like I really just don’t wanna go up to anyone because I think it’s the only thing they see of me first. Honestly I just know it’ll get better and this is just something I’m growing up with. It’s going to make me stronger. Acne just doesn’t come by itself it came with, low self-esteem, depression, and other things. Just know you ALL are SO BEAUTIFUL ACNE DOESNT DEFINE YOUU!

[@elizabethfrey7411]

I really needed to hear this, and this is all so true. And I know a lot of people did too, thank you so much❤️

[@raimireyes]

you're so welcome angel

[@marleenloonstra2778]

i really needed to hear this so thank you sm💗 and i love the way u look at beauty, u r absolutely right with everything you said!

[@mbww6332]

Ive gone to the dermatologist 6 times and im sooo tired bc nothing works or it does for just a couple of days and then it gets worst. This quarantine I thougth i was finally starting to not care ab my acne too much and like thinking it was a normal thing bc im 16 but being in a Family were looks are so important and were everyone is in everyones business, it is so hard for me and my mental Health is seriously not doing well (just to not talk ab my anxiety and depression). Butttt, i just wanted to say i really enjoy 120% your channel and watching videos like this one is really a motivation. Ilysmmmm

[@melektekagac8447]

bro i cant thank you enough🥺🥺🥺 this made me so much more confident about my acne. this made me realise that clear skin isnt what i want, i just want people to stop commenting on it!! thank you so much for making this omg

[@alyyleee]

Loveee this video! Anytime I talk about acne with someone it’s always negative. This video is so uplifting and motivating to change how I see and talk about my acne journey.

[@ameliawroblewska5367]

Raimi I A D O R E your scars!! I love the way they look!!🥺❤️+ I am also impressed by how intelligent you are!🥰

[@weeeeece]

I can’t believe you’re only 20 😭 i’m 25 and you inspire me like you speak the truth from your heart and it shows. i’m so glad i found your channel!!

[@justynabazel8443]

Hii Raimi! loving this series so much!! You look beautiful in this video, like alwayss x💞 love you lotss :))

[@raimireyes]

im so happy to hear that!! love u more!!

[@kiariyadomi5924]

you always upload at the right times rami!

[@wonuswife]

It must've been so hard for you 🥺 sending a big hug to you love 🩵🩵

[@giotikas21TGUtm]

as a man when i was 17 i didint had serious acne i actually got acne because i was popping pimples and now after all those years i got scars i can undestand what you went through for me it was really difficult espcially speaking with girls back then even now as man i have sometimes problems because of that its not only scaring your face but it also scaring your spirit too and that is the worst thing. i hope everyone who goes through that to come out as winner dont let it scar your soul guys

[@lj374]

no cap i’m crying because I can never relate to these body image videos and you always include about acne I love you

[@dianaguevara5664]

Raimi, I love you and this video so much. Never have I ever related to someone so much. Thank you for always being comfortable and sharing your acne journey with us. It makes me feel normal and not alone. Grateful for you, always 🥺🥺🥺💕

[@elizabethsummers5069]

Finally she posted 🥰🥰🥰🥰. Love you raimi ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cheyg]

Omg I needed this in my life🥺🥺 I love your personality so much, you always make me smile!! 💓💓 Love from 🇳🇱🥰

[@savsings]

this is so inspiring and helpful

[@raimireyes]

thank u so much angel!!

[@maya_m235]

it’s taken me awhile to accept my acne. i’m working rly hard to take care of myself. ty for this ❤️

[@mikaylanutrition5373]

Coming back to this video for a reminder and pick me up 👏🏼🤍

[@PONDERATIONS24]

This video saved my whole day. I was crying about skin this morning and now I feel beautiful. Like actually beautiful. Thank you 💓

[@allisonargueta8659]

you’re aesthetic is to die for 🤎

[@raimireyes]

hehe thank u!!

[@evaskye3232]

this is such perfect timing because i’ve been struggling with my acne so much lately!! thanks for posting this! i love you the mostest 💗

[@stargirlabi_111]

You are such a self-love inspiration. I used to be so insecure. you really helped me Raimi. You have such a big heart, continue to help people, they need it.

[@justmisty6579]

I love your perspective in life and how you see yourself. Its empowering and i always look forward to your videos all the time!! 💖💖

[@raimireyes]

aww my heart!! thank you so much angel

[@justmisty6579]

@@raimireyes OMG you noticed me huhu 🤗💖

[@estefanifernandez3709]

omg she read my story!😍

[@viviweed2560]

I don't struggle with acne and I have gotten compliments on my skin...but this means a lot because I can take what you say and apply it to the thing I am insecure about, and the part where you talked about no matter what goal you reach you will never feel satisfied unless you love yourself first....that really meant something to me so thankyou.

[@ashleyazarr]

you’re so right with the diet stuff. sugar and dairy is the WORST for me personally aswell, so my diet is mainly low sugar fruits, veggies, meat, and things like eggs. you said it was hard for you bc you love these things, but just remember anything in moderating is OKAY as long as your diet is mainly healthy:) good luck & remember you’re beautiful either way.❤️

[@alyssacrocker7696]

i was literally doing my makeup and was talking horrible about me and my skin right when i got a notification on my phone about this video. thank you. 💓

[@amirastephens4362]

I needed this and didn't even know it so thank you :) I had perfect skin all throughout middle/high school til I graduated then suddenly my skin decided to act up. It is all because of dairy/sugar and it took me forever to realize! My skin is clear right now with the exception of some spots but it is still hard to see especially because it is so up and down. I am confident in myself but this was so reassuring to hear a couple yrs later and I will definitely think about this vid more when I need it!!

[@raimireyes]

getting rid of dairy and sugar is the HARDEST part for me, I'm really going to try my best to limit those things because my skin is breaking out so bad rn! wish me luck HAHAH, tysm for watching angel ily

[@EH012]

This was genius: a "botched" MINDSET. Eff, yes.

[@taleent7608]

i needed to hear this 🥺🥺 i love you so much🧚🏻

[@raimireyes]

ilysm more!!

[@taleent7608]

Raimi Reyes omg 🥺

[@l.arenee4463]

Loved this video! Sorry but could you please do a tutorial video for this hairstyle sorry I just think u look amazing with this hairstyle and I want to try it too!💞🥺

[@jdghost7590]

For the acne I struggled with, I learned my skin type, overproduced sebum and when dehydrated even more so. The products I used for months before realizing 90% of products I use WILL make me break out. This was ironic. So I drink lots of water to reduce sebum production and as far as fading acne scars, Simply time and patience, most products lie and your just wasting your money with “reduces scars in “___” amount of time” Use natural things! Like juices from non acidic fruits or turmeric with honey, lemon is good but may be harmful to some peoples skin. chemicals usually have hidden ingredients that could harm your skin. And DO NOT go in the sunlight after applying product or washing with one. Most ignore this. wait till it’s washed off and give time to relax the skin and use sunscreen or sunscreen lotion. I’ve had acne since 14 I’m 24 now but I love myself I’m confident, I’ve realized not as many people care once your older and more matured you realize what people think isn’t important it won’t benefit your life your success or goals so why bother? Love yourself that’s the biggest stress reducer. Start finding thinks you like about your life. Things you are happy for. For me it’s Like you have 2 legs and 2 arms, you can walk. You aren’t dying with minutes left. You can see, you can hear, you can talk without disabilities(Some may not have all and that’s why I’m thankful I’m blessed to be so. this is examples in my case not for all) ***A suggestion for acne sufferers:*** See a dermatologist! Everyone has different skin types and genetics, what works for one most likely won’t work for another. Your dermatologist can determine if there’s a skin infection from popping that needs a certain medical product to get rid of.(just a suggestion!) ***INFECTION*** I learned if you pop one with your fingers all that pus doesn’t just come out your pores some spreads under the skin and pops up a few hours to a few days later in another spot. And the longer you wait to get help or “solve it yourself” it could spread more and more. This was my case if you have sensitive skin like me. **** Is acne good or bad?**** Acne is not something to love or be happy for, but it does benefit you in realizing a lot of truth to the people around you aswell as yourself.

[@michellekoai]

this is such good advice!! To whoever is reading this, you are beautiful regardless of what your skin is like❤️❤️

[@EH012]

Look at this girl spitting bars on the Cosmic Reality of Life and it's Impermanence 😄❤❤❤ As someone who grew up with Ze Depression and Anxieté, the lessons are the Lessons. You got it, girl! Bless your adorable heart and the young people who are lucky enough to have you in their lives. We gotta take care of each other ☺❤

[@poggersmeatball5870]

it's easier said than done to be more comfortable in your skin with acne but I guess I can try

[@josieflores7706]

my inspiration, you got me through my hardest times and you still continue to do so💖

[@LoveRauhlxXx]

Thank you SOO so much for making this video! I’ve recently been battling with my mental health. It hasn’t been this bad in a long time. I’ve been dealing with my skin probably being the worst it’s ever been, my body is in the worst shape it’s been, and I have SO much stress. I’ve been working out for about 2 or more month now, eating healthier, and I still look the same. I also have a really bad habit of picking my face (which I’m working on), and these things just made me have a breakdown. I get so disgusted looking at myself in the mirror. I really appreciate this video because I think you’re so beautiful inside and out and I really hope that it can push me to treat myself kinder and remind myself that it will all be okay ❤️

[@areeba5508]

this video made my heart happy🥺

[@ruthc4643]

this was video is the video that i have been looking for. i always tell myself that i am beautiful the way i am with acne but deep down i wish to have clear skin. but i know that my day will come and the only for me to get there is to admire my insecurity!!💜 thank you for giving us your story

[@parkerfloyd6757]

Hey Raimi!! (btw I love your name) I'm new to your channel, but I'm so thankful I stumbled across this video first. Everything you said really resonated with me. I'm an 18 year old girl on my second round of accutane... I completely understand how society's view of acne can be so intensely hurtful. I just wanted to say thank you for preaching the truth and making me feel beautiful💕

[@nicky_bandz6588]

Sometimes im glad i have acne so I make people think they're not ugly 😌💞

[@kaylarotondi1293]

it’s like u read my mind & put a video out on what i’ve been stressing about 🥺

[@jokesonyou222]

I’m so sorry you had to deal with cancer💕! My mom battled it too but she’s been free for years now! Fukk cancer!! you look amazing though , i’m a new subscriber so I don’t know how your health has been but I hope it’s better now💕

[@lylykimnguyen]

I really needed to hear this today, tysm Raimi keep doing you gorgeous.

[@emilyreyes8742]

yesss i’ve been waiting for a video upon this topic! growing up i’ve always struggled with acne and could not go outside without wearing makeup and i’m glad to say that i feel more confident in my own skin! 💕

[@jennyrodriguez7433]

Self confidence comes first, ily girl 💞!

[@krystalelle9485]

I’m laying on my bed crying rn and this popped up for me. tysm💟💟💟

[@eisa_6185]

People were trying to subtly insult you and that was not okay. You’re such a strong woman I’m so proud of you!! It’s a blessing you’re here. Take care 😘

[@raimireyes]

wow thank you so much, I appreciate you!!🥺🤎

[@nellinatiiii]

this was so uplifting & ur so good at comforting others i love this series🥺🥺

[@jdghost7590]

Ima share your video around raimi. You speak facts and I want the world to know! Keep doing what you do girl your beautiful inside and out and we love you!

[@maryquinn5149]

bro i love this video

[@saskiagabriella5101]

You are such a sweet girl, the world needs more people like you

[@raimireyes]

awe thank you!!

[@hannahbuchli8854]

Your video is so timely and such a blessing, thank you.

[@jessicadeharo5242]

each one of your videos remind me more and more on why I look up to you 💕💕

[@user-yc1wz6sw7l]

I started using colour correcting concealer to hide my acne scars and acne everyday every time I go out (especially in school). Now, I can’t stop using makeup to hide it, because if one day I suddenly stop wearing concealer to hide it, it will look weird cuz my face will be more bumpy and red than before. Plus, I feel more comfortable with my real skin without makeup…

[@noelialovato554]

raimi is such an inspiration but I love youuu 🥺 I don’t have acne but my glasses are my insecurity🥺

[@Ayesha-]

you are SUCH a beautiful person inside out thank you SO much for this 🥺💜✨

[@memo-dt8xx]

I love you so much for this , istg whenever i watch your videos i get so much more confident despite having horrible acne , tysm ❤️