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Why people do not buy Skincare.

For women 25 to 45 dealing with adult acne, texture, or a wrecked skin barrier. See the doubts and regrets people repeat, plus the linked comments behind each objection.

10 objections173 comments5 threadsupdated 4 days ago

  1. “It broke me out so badly”

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    How to answerPatch test first. Our formulas are tested for common irritants, but everyone's skin reacts differently.

    “Growing up, DIY face masks were the biggggg thing (like mixing oatmeal and honey and olive oil to make a face mask…). It broke me out so badly and I walked around smelling like breakfast and not in a good way lol”

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  2. “It did absolutely nothing for me”

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    How to answerResults vary by skin type. We offer guidance on matching products to your specific concerns and skin profile.

    “The Ordinary Niacinamide + Zinc. Does absolutely nothing, and I'm saying this after using it daily for years. Also, anything oil-based. I have extremely oily skin, so no oil-based retinoids, unless I want to feel like a melting wax figure.”

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  3. “My skin reacts badly to niacinamide”

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    How to answerWe clearly label niacinamide content and concentration so you can avoid it or choose lower percentages.

    “Anything containing niacinamide. I am one of the few whose skin reacts badly to it - red and blotchy and itchy like a bad rash.”

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  4. “I didn't know what products were suitable for my sensitive skin”

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    How to answerWe provide clear skin type recommendations and ingredient breakdowns to help you choose confidently.

    “The comments under this post literally prove how subjective skincare can be so people please don't buy products without researching whether it's for your skin type or not. Though sometimes even this does not work because at the end formulation matters”

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  5. “I used too many actives at once and damaged my skin”

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    How to answerWe educate on safe layering and provide simple routines. Start slow with one active at a time.

    “Over exfoliating. I absolutely destroyed my skin barrier. 😭”

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  6. “It's so expensive and did nothing”

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    How to answerWe offer samples and trial sizes so you can test effectiveness before investing in full-size products.

    “Peach and lily glass skin serum, so expensive and did nothing 😭”

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  7. “I didn't use sunscreen and now I regret it”

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    How to answerWe emphasize sun protection education and make SPF products that people actually want to wear daily.

    “high school me slathered herself with lemon juice, st ives scrub, sea breeze, and never used sunscreen. my skin was screaming, as you can imagine.”

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  8. “Everyone raves about it but it just didn't work for me”

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    How to answerViral doesn't mean universal. We help you find what works for YOUR skin, not what's trending.

    “The famous ponds blue hydra gel. Game me so many small bumps on my face but everyone else around me cannot stop raving Abt it.”

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  9. “I over-exfoliated and destroyed my skin barrier”

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    How to answerWe provide clear usage instructions and frequency guidelines to prevent over-exfoliation damage.

    “Over exfoliating. I absolutely destroyed my skin barrier. 😭”

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  10. “It clogged my pores and gave me breakouts”

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    How to answerWe label comedogenic ingredients and offer non-comedogenic alternatives for acne-prone skin.

    “Cosrx Snail Mucin , did nothing just sat on top of skin plus triggered my fungal acne so bad”

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02Buyer language

What these buyers struggle with

“I have tried everything and my hormonal acne still comes back in the same two spots”
“I ruined my skin barrier with actives and now everything stings”
“My skin looks fine in the mirror and terrible in photos”
03FAQ

Objection finder FAQ

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