preliminary info

F17

skin type : dry , dehydrated, acne prone and dull

concerns : PIH , pit scars, pores, blackheads, blemishes and sebaceous filaments .

weather : tapti garmi + humidity . dry winters.

🐣Kojic cream

pharma : curatio

probably one of the best beginner creams for those who want to give kojic acid a
try. although there are creams which have less than 1% of kojic acid (this one has
2%), I think this works much better and than low conc. ones. also has PAD and
lactokine so ideal for sensitive and acne prone skin too. need a little amount to
spread it and doesn't feel greasy or oily. this has helped my PIH so much! albeit
takes a little while to show, but with continuous use for almost 3 months, there is
such a significant difference. also mildly exfoliates and is great for everyday
use. post acne marks are so much lighter after use. also used it lighten my under
eyes (diluted with moisturizer) and they look bright and healthy now! a really
versatile cream with multiple uses. gold standard for beginner friendly
hyperpigmentation fix! WRP (5/5)

🐣 clearz plus

pharma : Dr. Reddy's

I swear, almost half of the products on this list are related to PIH lmao. but then
again, neither k-beauty nor indian cosmeceuticals have ever worked for PIH for me 😭
but anyway, this is a great multi-ingredient product! has 2% kojic acid and 2%
vitamin c so it fixes PIH and gives a glow simultaneously! my lazy ass cant bother
to apply vit-c in the morning so this has helped out a lot. and the best part it,
its matte! so for my oily queens who want a glow and get rid of spots , this ones
for you. so hydrating at the same time and not irritating at all. I use this in the
morning, alternating with the previously mentioned cream. and the 15gm tube
actually lasts for a while (about 2 months) since the you don't require that much
for one application. if you feel the percentage is too much, they also have a
clearz version with 0.75% kojic, but I haven't tried it. again another golden
standard for PIH! WRP (5/5)

🐣 Kozimax skin lightening cream

pharma : Ethicare

ok I swear this is the last kojic acid product on the list lol. this one is a lot
more stronger than the other two and I've only used it after building a good
tolerance to kojic acid as a whole. has 5% kojic acid, 10% vitamin c , glabridin
(knew nothing about this until I got this product), arbutin and octinoxate, which
makes it suitable for morning use. despite the name, yall, this was mind-blowing 🤯.
results right after 3-4 uses. this was the hidden gem all along 🥲 glabridin was
something that intrigued me the most, since its a UV filter and its anti-
inflammatory so that a bonus! it didn't aggravate my active acne although I would
suggest this only after you have some prior experience with kojic acid. directly
using 5% might cause irritation. deffo a staple for my PIH! WRP (5/5)

🐣 sebogel

pharma : Ethicare

holy shit! I didn't know this had 6% niacinamide and it dried me the fuck out. but
its an absolute HG for pimples that come out like 'surprise motherfucker' lol. the
best and fast-acting spot treatment I've ever come across. it also works amazingly
for enlarged pores and excess oil product and is also good for contact therapy.
didn't really see a difference in blackheads or sebaceous filaments but I think
with constant use, the benefits will come in much better. this so much more
effective than any other salicylic acid serum I've ever tried. just dries me out a
lot . WRP (4/5)

🐣hyalugel plus

pharma : Ethicare

got this rec from the sub itself! and it didn't disappoint! I will say the tube
packaging made the product end faster since I drench my skin in hyaluronic acid day
and night lmao. but this leaves my skin so plump and juicy 🥵. its like someone
packed the SNP peptaronic toner and isntree HA plus in a gel base and sold it for
cheaper! although none of the HA serums I've used have disappointed me (only one of
them has) , this one is such an affordable and easy to get option. one thing is
though, it seriously causes the worst dryness if not used on damp skin. still if
used properly, this is a boon for all my dehydrated and dry sisters/brothers out
there! WRP (5/5)

🐣Zitmoist gel

pharma : Canixa Life Sciences

oh.my.god. the best summer gel moisturizer for dry skin?!? although its marketed
for oily acne-prone skin , I believe this will work for all skin types. man , such
a simple ingredients list and none o them aggravate my acne at all. has allantoin
and sodium hyaluronate in aloe vera gel base (in contrast to what their website
says. it does not have niacinamide or vitamin e). gives such a good matte finish
without drying my skin. deffo suitable for oily skin throughout the year but only
in summers for dry ones. this wont do much in the winters. also has a very
refreshing and light scent to it although there is no added fragrance! WRP for
summers (5/5)

🐣 Demelan Cream

pharma : Glenmark
this one is pretty good for extremely textured skin types! has a really high conc.
of glycolic acid (10%) and also has arbutin and kojic acid pre-mixed. although it
did break me out a bit (aha/glycolic cream forms tend to do that more as compared
to serums and toners) it helped me out more in body texture as compared to on the
face lol. I have extremely rough ankles and knees and this soften them up real
quick along with lacsoft! not to mention, it gives good odor control when used on
armpits along with lightening those areas aswell. not sure whether ill use it again
on my face tho . MRP (3/5)

🐣Cerasoft imf

pharma : Grace Derma Healthcare

jumping on the cerasoft whore train with u/Someonesometh1ng lmao. probably the best
pharma barrier repair/ dry skin/ atopic skin/bajra roti skin cream ever to exist
imo. cuz damn this slaps as hell 🥵 has ceramides, pentavin, HA and other good shit.
seriously at par with bioderma baume for me. a bit heavy and greasy for morning
summer use for me but this along with aveeno dermexa are probably going to be my
favs for winter mornings! nothing but one of my HGs for sure! WRP (5/5)

And that's it! hope this was helpful 🥰 I had more recs but I either used them a
long time ago or they just didn't work for me. maybe ill make another post later
but that's it for now!