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  • Luluix
    Hi!
    i really hope you can take time to answer my question!
    i have been dealing on and off with acne since i was in the 8th grade.
    unfortunatelly, for the past two months, i've been "on" again. however,
    im starting to see some improvements (thanks to YAZ).
  • Luluix
    MY QUESTION IS: how can i test to see if a product will break me out without
    risking to have another acne explosion?? i recently bought the spf 30 tinted
    moisturizer from stila, it seems like a really cool product but it doesnt
    say non comedogenic on it (does that 100% mean it will break me out?
    i dont think so... but HOW can i find out...??). oh and i will encounter this
    problem with MAKE UP FOR EVER's face and body foundation which also isn't labeled
    "non comedogenic" - but also seems pretty awsome :(
    please help. thank you soo much.
    sincerely
  • PurpleRulesPurpleRules
    There's really no way of knowing how a product is going to affect your skin short of using it and seeing what happens. That said, if YAZ has helped clear up your acne then it at least partly a hormonal problem so there's a good chance that the tinted moisturizer won't cause any problems. You could test it out on a small patch and keep a close eye on things. You probably know from experience how long it takes for a product to trigger a response so give it a test run and cross your fingers.
  • sarahf
    Sephora will let you take home a free sample products they carry (which includes some Stila products I think, but no guarantee they carry the moisturizer you want). They will also accept returns on opened items if they don't work out (don't worry, they don't resell them...). A lot of department stores (esp the expensive ones) will do the same thing. Personally, as a moderately oily person, I've had good luck with powder foundation and I don't use moisturizer. I don't think I've ever put a moisturizer on my face that didn't cause me problems (see our earlier thread on beauty myth that everyone needs one). Again, though, if you're less oily on Yaz, it may no longer be a problem for you.
  • Luluix
    sarahf my problem isn't about returning the product its about the product causing a pimple explosion :( which actually will not go away as soon as i interrupt the product

    PurpleRules, i actually do not know how long it takes for the zits to come out, because i could never really tell what started it ... its crazy stuff i tell you :) plus im not 100% clean, im only 1 and a half months through yaz. i'll just give it up i guess, its honestly not worth risking
  • sarahf
    I think I failed to read carefully:) Unless you truly get dry skin, I wonder if you might try skipping the moisturizer and liquid foundation and finding yourself a good powder foundation. It takes a fair amount of trial and error with brands to match your skin tone. Just don't let those beauty counter people tell you everyone needs a moisturizer (though maybe you really do get dry in places). I realize powder foundation doesn't cover as well as liquid, but maybe there will be less to cover up. Less is more!
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