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Be kind and respectful — * **Don't be rude**

Even if you disagree with someone, stay polite.

* **Be respectful when talking about mental and physical health**

You can express concern or share your own experiences; you can’t make fun of or bash someone over mental or physical health issues.

* **Respond appropriately to images**

Our users post pics to talk about their skin - not about their general looks or attractiveness.

 

[Rule Overview](https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/rule_overview)

Safety first — * **Don't give unsafe advice.**

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* **Don't ask for or hand out medical diagnoses.**

We're not doctors, so we can't diagnose or treat your skin condition. This includes severe acne.

If you're concerned about something, please [see a doctor](https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/when_to_see_a_doctor).

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* **Don't post about how to get an Rx without a prescription.**

 

[Rule Overview](https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/rule_overview)

No referral code spam — * **Only post referral codes in the corresponding thread**

Don't post your referral code outside our [referral threads](https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/referral_thread_index); that includes saying things like "PM me for a code" or linking people your code in the referral thread

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* **Post only one referral code in the referral thread**

 

[Rule Overview](https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/rule_overview)

Don't spam your blog, your product, your anything — * **Don't post about your product or company - at all**

* **Do not post from brand-affiliated accounts - at all**

* * Don't post surveys.

* If you're a company, consider taking out a [Reddit Ad](https://www.reddit.com/advertising/)

[Rule Overview](https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/rule_overview)

Ask the mods before posting an AMA — To prevent spam, the mod team vets every AMA that's posted in this sub. We will not allow companies to use this sub for covert promotion. However, if you’re an active member of ScA (or a research scientist), just shoot us a modmail to discuss hosting an AMA. This allows us to protect our members from spam and help companies run their AMA smoothly and easily.

 

[Rule Overview](https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/rule_overview)

Stay on topic — This subreddit is about skincare, and we’d like to keep that the focus. Disallowed topics include: haircare, makeup, eyebrows, eyelashes, etc.

It’s fine if you’re having a chat with someone and you happen to share cat pics or talk about makeup, we won’t clamp down on that. But in general, we’d like the sub to stay on topic.

We don’t allow politics except in the context of skincare, to make sure that the sub a) stays focused on its main topic and b) continues to be a pleasant place to hang out.

Follow our post requirements — * Copy and paste a [valid tag](https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/how_to/post/valid_title_tags) in your post title.

* No simple or low-effort questions as standalone posts.

* Every Selfie/B&A must include a full routine.

* Every Haul, Shelfie, & Review must include specific information.

* Wednesdays are text-post only.

* Humor & Cringe on Fridays only.

 

[Rule Overview](https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/rule_overview)

No low-effort AI — People come to SkincareAddiction to receive advice from other humans. We will ban users that exclusively post AI-generated content, and warn users otherwise. Identifying AI is up to moderator discretion.

Other — Used as a reporting rule

Please stay on topic! — - We cover skincare from head to toe, including dandruff and ingrown hairs.

- If you don't know what's wrong with your skin, i.e. you don't have a diagnosis, then don't post here. We're here to discuss products and common concerns like dryness, oiliness, wrinkles, discoloration, and other **superficial** things.

- No fishing for compliments posts. (Examples: How does my skin look? Are my wrinkles that bad?)

**See [the wiki](https://reddit.com/r/skincare_addiction/wiki/index) for more info**

Be kind to others, and to yourself. — - Post titles, descriptions, and comments must not be self-deprecating, self-disparaging, or otherwise unkind in tone. Content implying requests for sympathy may also be removed.

- Bigotry, personal attacks, racism, homophobia, and transphobia will not be tolerated and will result in a ban.

- This rule is not to be confused with opinions you don't agree with. As long as it’s done in a respectful manner, we will allow it. No negative comments about the size of a collection or about finances.

No spam, self-promotion or referral codes. — * **No spamming your blog, website, business or social media. No surveys.**

Exceptions can be arranged prior for active members in our community if your blog/website/social relates to the topic at hand.

* **Absolutely NO referral/affiliate links or codes.**

* **Do not repost removed or self-deleted content. This is a form of spam and is not allowed.**

* **No AI/ChatGPT.**

No playing doctor or requesting acne/medical advice. — - Do not ask for a diagnosis/treatment advice for acne or other medical conditions. Do not diagnose acne/medical conditions. (Yes, asking "What is this?" is asking for a diagnosis!)

- Do not go against what someone's doctor has told them and give your 2 cents. Do not ask us to second-guess a doctor’s advice.

- NO unsafe/dangerous recs or advice. NO talk of diet, supplements or anything that's ingested!

**Please see [the wiki](https://reddit.com/r/skincare_addiction/wiki/index) for more info**

No MLM's. Period. — **No promoting, shilling or recommending MLM products in this sub.**

MLM (multi-level marketing) is a predatory practice that often targets women and those in vulnerable situations. r/Skincare_Addiction will not be a place for promoting such products/practices.

No NSFW. — Do not post photos of bare private parts, bare bottoms, bare anything that you wouldn't show your grandmother. This is not a NSFW sub and what you have probably needs medical attention, which we are not qualified to provide.

Moderator discretion. — Moderators reserve the right to make decisions in the best interests of the sub and its users, including removing posts that are overly dramatic or are deemed likely to cause undue drama or controversy. Posts that are low effort, repetitive, or have insufficient detail (i.e., just a photo) may be removed.

Discussion of brands suspected of unethical advertising may be removed.

Attempting to evade filters for *any* reason is a bannable offense.

Be nice. — Different things work for different people.

No spam or advertising. — If you have a blog post to share, copy the text into a text post and link your source. Image posts are allowed.

No referral links. — Nobody should be attempting to make money off of our community.

Don't seek medical advice on the internet. — This sub is not a place to seek medical advice. If you've got a weird bump or mole that you're not sure about, SEE A DOCTOR. It could save your life.

Include your routine when relevant. — For example, before and afters, troubleshooting, or product questions should include your current routine.

There are no stupid questions. — While we'd prefer you to google basic inquiries before posting, we aim for an environment with no condescension. Don't be afraid to post or comment because you're not an 'expert'.

Poster is under 30 — Please don't post or comment here if you aren't yet 30 - we will be removing posts from people under 30. r/SkincareAddiction has a fantastic list of the other subs on Reddit where you will be talking to your peers: https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/wiki/related_subs

Asking for medical advice — We can't (and don't) offer medical advice. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns about your health.

Spam, referral links, surveys or self promotion — No spam, direct product links and/or referral links! If you would like to recommend a product, you may link it within a text post. Also, do not self-promote your app, blog, you tube reviews, cosmetic services, product affiliate info etc. and please don't use this group for surveys or consumer research. If you are doing academic research and would like to ask for permission to post about your study, YOU MUST contact the moderation team before doing so.

Be nicer, do better, we're too old for this shit. — Be nice. Constructive criticism is cool, but acting like an ass is not. And DO NOT do things like posting "How old do you think I am/look?" - that never goes well, and your post will be deleted and locked.

MLM shilling — If you are shilling for a MLM company, you will be banned. Please see r/antiMLM if you want to know why.

Selfies on Sunday only — Please only post your selfies on Sunday

No use of AI generated material — Please do not use AI generated text or images.

Photo Order: Before/After — All Before/After images must have the "before" picture on the left, and the "after" picture on the right. This is to help us understand your results! (Be sure to also include your routine!)

Include routine info — All photo posts need to include your full routine info:

- **Tret info**: what percentage and what formulation of tret (cream, gel, micro) are you using?

- **Time on tret**: How long you've been using tret.

- **Goals**: Your skincare goals (anti-aging? hyperpigmentation? acne?).

- **Routine**: what products you currently use, how you apply them, etc. if it is relevant to your question.

Keep posts related to tretinoin — Please keep posts and comments related to prescription-strength retinoids, including: tretinoin, adapalene, differin, tazarotene, trifarotene (NOT Accutane or oral isotretinoin).

No exchange of tretinoin — Discussion or attempts to exchange tretinoin is not allowed here or anywhere on reddit.

Filters/makeup not allowed — When sharing pictures, please don't use filters or be wearing makeup (yes, tinted sunscreen counts). We're here because we want to see what your skin looks like, so please don't hide it!

Reddiquette (be nice) — Be nice. Be patient, be supportive, be helpful. Follow good reddiquette. Use the report button if you see anything inappropriate. It's anonymous! Feel free to message the mods about any questions or concerns.

Flair your posts — Please add a flair whenever you post! This helps keep the community tidy.

Do not claim credentials — We have no way of verifying credentials, so please don't claim to be a doctor or a dermatologist. You shouldn't be giving medical advice to people who aren't your patients anyway. If you have something to contribute, that should stand on its own without needing a credential!

Other reason — Let us know what the issue is

This is a sub for Asian Beauty — This basically means that the majority of your routine or recommendations should be AB-focused. Off-topic posts outside of the Anything Goes thread will be removed.

Stratia, Holy Snails and Love, Jude are US indie brands allowed on the sub because they were inspired by Asian Beauty & built with support from the community. We want to continue allowing people to discuss their releases and products.

Post in the appropriate threads — Personal questions go in the [ADHT](https://www.reddit.com/r/asianbeauty/about/sticky?num=1).

If you’re

* asking for recommendations, product or brand reviews or

* the majority of your post is describing a personal situation, or

* the responses will mainly benefit you, or at best a very narrow audience

Then it belongs in the ADHT. Subject to mod discretion

Fluff/Hauls/Deals go into the Anything Goes thread We also have Fluff Fridays for general Fluff excluding Deals.

Follow posting guidelines — All posts must be flaired with an appropriate flair.

All external media, including links, images, & videos must have a comment describing the content or prompting further discussion.

All referral links must be disclosed.

You must have a minimum of 10 comment karma to start a post.

Hauls/Shelfies/Fluff are only allowed on Fluff Fridays (12a-11:59p EST/EDT) or in the Anything Goes thread

For the complete rules, please visit our [Posting Guidelines Wiki](https://tinyurl.com/5zxk4ynr).

No Business Interactions — To keep our sub free of outside influence, we do not allow businesses to interact with our sub in any way. Companies/startups that break our rules may be placed on a public blacklist on the sub.

Full rules, including the list of blacklisted brands that broke our rules, can be found in the [wiki here](https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/wiki/businessrules) .

*This excludes original content creators, who must follow self-promotion rules.*

Rumor/Alarm Posts require documentation — Post questions about product authentication in the "Product Authentication" thread posted Thursdays.

While we allow threads about negative topics that are meant to help others, we are not a sub primarily for generating alarm. Whether it’s about alleged fake products, or poor business interactions, posts will not be accepted without proper documentation.

For alleged "bad" ingredients or products, provide backup such as links to trusted scientific/research resources.

Follow self-promotion rules — * You must adhere to our 1:10 ratio or your self-promotion content will be removed.

* You must already have 20 comment Karma on /r/AsianBeauty before your self-promotion is allowed. Comments should be reasonably substantial.

* You may only post self-promotion content 2x a week. This limit is true even if you meet all other requirements.

* All Affiliate Links, Referral Links, “discount/freebies for review” relationships must be fully disclosed

No DIY, and No medical or legal advice — This includes prescription products and plastic surgery.

r/AsianBeauty is not a DIY community or qualified to diagnose or treat any skin conditions.

DIY can be dangerous without proper safety precautions, preservatives, and understanding of chemical reactions. Please visit r/diybeauty for DIY guides to products, recipes, and safety.

Please contact your dermatologist or general practitioner to diagnose and treat serious skin conditions, including significant acne.

No Skin Whitening/Bleaching — Skin whitening topics can be problematic, and dips into subjects such as colorism and racism, and is not something the sub will be supporting.

We understand that there may at times be a language difference between the intention of whitening vs brightening, but we require that posts do not support these topics.

Follow Inclusion and Anti-Racism rules — * No hate speech including racism, homophobia, sexism, transphobia, antisemitism, ableism, classism, and other discrimination/slurs based on identity or ability.

* No privilege explaining

* “Stay in your lane” when you are not from the group being discussed regarding race, stereotypes, and culture in Asia, as well as other experiences of Asian folks.

Treat others with kindness and respect — Personal attacks, creepy comments, or being rude will lead to being banned.

No hate speech or privilege explaining. This includes racism, homophobia, sexism, transphobia, antisemitism, ableism, classism, and other discrimination/slurs based on identity or ability.

This also includes people of a privileged group denying members of a non-oppressed group their experiences through whitesplaining, mansplaining, culture explaining, and cis explaining.

No AI is permitted — Humans come to this sub to interact with other humans. AI generated content including youtube videos that use AI thumbnails, or obviously chatgpt (or similar) generated writing are considered low effort, at risk of repeating misinformation and/or misuse by marketers, and is a form of content that not in line with the sub’s intent. Filters on photos are not allowed, see FOTD post flair guidelines. Moderators may remove at their discretion content and images identified as AI generated.

No Spam, no links. — No affiliate links, no referral links, no coupon codes, no shop links, no “DM me for recommendations,” and no promotion of your own content or business. No external links.

This includes the comments and DMs.

Be Kind & Respectful — No insults, no tone-policing, no xenophobia, no discrimination, and no drama.

We’re here to support each other. Personal attacks or rude behavior will be removed.

Stay On Topic — This is a skincare community.

No politics, no personal beliefs, no unrelated lifestyle rants, no news commentary, no unrelated self-expression posts.

Keep discussions strictly related to Korean skincare, ingredients, routines, products, and experiences.

No Medical or Prescription Advice — You may share your experiences, but you cannot diagnose, prescribe, or tell others what to take or use.

No medical claims, no “you need antibiotics,” no prescription suggestions.

Ingredient, Product, and Routine Questions Welcome — Ask for help, share your routine, discuss ingredients, or review products.

Be clear when asking for help (skin type, sensitivities, frequency of products, goals).

No Selling, Trading, or Gifting Skincare — For safety reasons, we do not allow any kind of selling, swapping, or giving away skincare — including “brand new but sealed” items.

No Misinformation — We don’t need to be chemists, but please avoid making claims with no basis. If you are unsure, ask the community.

Be Respectful When Critiquing Products — You can dislike a product, but keep it constructive.

No witch-hunting brands, creators, or other users.

No Misleading Results or Edited Photo — Before/after photos must be of your own skin, with no filters or smoothing.

No face-changing apps, no heavy makeup in “after” pictures.

Protect Everyone’s Privacy — No doxxing, no posting someone else’s routine or photos without consent, no sharing private messages.

Brands, Clinics, PR & Professionals — If you want to share educational content, please use our Trusted Partner Program:

👉https://bellakorean.beauty/vip

Unverified PR and brand accounts will be removed.

Moderation Policy — f something feels unsafe, harmful, or derails the community, mods may remove it.

We keep this space peaceful, skincare-focused, and supportive for everyone.

Please follow reddiquette. — 1. Please follow [reddiquette](https://www.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/205926439).

All posts must be acne-related.

All posts must be at least 48 hours apart. — Only discussions about acne are welcome. All posts must be acne-related. Any type of acne, regardless of severity, is welcomed. We do NOT allow gatekeeping.

All posts must be at least 48 hours apart.

Safety first. No suggestions or discussions of edible/consumable supplements, vitamins, herbs, etc. — No suggestions or discussions of edible/consumable supplements, vitamins, herbs, etc. This does NOT include spearmint tea, DIM supplements, or honey. We do allow discussions of getting checked for vitamin deficiencies.

r/acne supports a scientific and evidence-based approach to treatment. — No misinformation, myths, pseudoscience, E.g. linking masturbation and acne, opening/closing pores, [Excess Water] (https://www.reddit.com/r/acne/wiki/index/myths/excesswater), Keto, carnivore, or fasting type diets, [microtears] (https://www.reddit.com/r/acne/wiki/index/myths/microtears), detoxes, [Face Mapping] (https://www.reddit.com/r/acne/wiki/index/myths/facemapping), toxins, [Reactive Oil] (https://www.reddit.com/r/acne/wiki/index/myths/reactiveoil), ALL MLM/ Pyramid Scam companies, etc.

No fearmongering, chemical bashing, DIY, natural/holistic remedies, folk remedies, etc. — No fearmongering, chemical bashing, DIY, natural/holistic remedies, folk remedies, etc. This includes a ban on naturopath/ holistic "doctors" and/or overall doctor or professional bashing. E.g. Using baking soda, lemon juice, toothpaste, and/or tallow, avoiding parabens, preservatives, fragrances, etc. "Natural" and "clean" are not safer than other products."

No links, promotions, blogs, affiliate links, videos, surveys, polls, etc. — No links, promotions, blogs, affiliate links, videos, surveys, polls, etc. The only exception is Imgur or Related Subreddits.

r/acne is not a substitute for a professional. — r/acne is not a substitute for a professional. Serious issues require a medical professional. This is beyond Reddits scope of help.

Do not ask for diagnoses and do not provide diagnoses. — Do not ask for diagnoses. Do not provide diagnoses. This includes guessing. E.g. This looks like X, That could be Y, Maybe it's Z, etc. No one here can answer what something is or try to tell you what something is. You cannot diagnose on Reddit. We are not doctors. Reddit can not replace and/or overrule professionals.

Do not discuss DIY medical procedures. — Do not discuss DIY medical procedures. E.g. Microneedling, laser, extractions, cyst removal, high-level chemical peels, popping/lancing acne, etc.

Safety first. Do not discuss how to obtain an Rx product without a prescription or doctor. — Safety first. Do not discuss how to obtain an Rx product without a prescription or doctor.

Mod Attention Needed — Mod Attention Needed

Suspected Bot/ ChatGPT — Suspected Bot/ ChatGPT

Repeated Post/s after Removal

Rule 3. The truth about Occlusives — Rule 3. [The truth about Occlusives] (https://www.reddit.com/r/acne/wiki/index/faq/occlusives)

Be Kind and Respectful — This is a supportive space. No judgment, no shaming, no rude or dismissive comments. Be helpful and empathetic. Everyone’s skin journey is different.

All Skin Concerns Welcome, but Keep It Barrier-Focused — No matter the concern, we believe that a healthy skin barrier is the foundation of great skin.

This is an open space to discuss any skin concern, because while barrier health is the foundational step, it’s not the only one. We recognise that targeted treatments can play a powerful role too when used thoughtfully alongside barrier-supporting care.

You're welcome to share any routine, product, or question, as long as the focus includes a barrier-first mindset!

Everyone’s Welcome. Ask, Learn, Share! — Whether you’re a skin barrier pro or just starting to learn how barrier care can transform your skin, this is a supportive space for everyone.

Feel free to ask questions, share your experiences, and seek advice no matter your level of knowledge. We grow stronger by learning together!

Use Post Flairs — Please add the appropriate flair to your posts. This helps keep the community organized and makes it easier to find relevant content.

Advice Is Personal, Not Medical — All advice shared here comes from personal experience and is meant to help and inspire, not replace professional guidance.

If you have persistent or serious skin concerns, please consult a dermatologist or healthcare provider for expert care.

No Self-Promotion or Spam — Please refrain from advertising products, brands, services, or affiliate links unless explicitly approved by the mods.

No Misinformation or Harmful Advice — Please avoid sharing unverified or potentially harmful treatments. Always prioritize safety and evidence-based approaches.

No bullying, trolling, snark, harassment, financial remarks, etc. — Basically: Be kind and don't question or comment on people's finances.

No racism, transphobia, sexism, homophobia, ageism, xenophobia, ableism, classism, sexual harassment, and the likes will be tolerated under any circumstances and will result in an immediate, permanent ban.

No blanket statements about brands/products. — There is no such thing as "one size fits all" with skincare (YMMV!)—talk about products from your own perspective.

No giving/seeking medical advice. — Posts asking for or giving medical advice will be removed. If you have an issue with moles or post-treatment care that concerns you, reach out to a medical practitioner.

You may mention prescription products used in your routine but you may not recommend them.

No personal promotion, selling, or MLMs. — You may not:

- Post affiliate links or referral codes

- Discuss MLMs/MLM products (Avon, Mary Kay, etc)

- Your professional blog/social media

- Buy/sell/exchange products (see r/SkincareExchange)

Posts must be about higher end products. — This is a place for discussing mid-range, higher end, and luxury products.

Please [consult the wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddictionLux/wiki/tiers/) for more information on the types of brands we chat about here.

Note: This is not a general skincare subreddit so posts that are not directly related to mid-range or more luxurious products will be removed.

Stay on topic. — Keep discussion relevant to this subreddit's topic. Posts about haircare, fragrance, and other non-skincare products will be removed.

Posts must meet post requirements; no low-effort posts; no AI. — Posts must meet post requirements, which [can be found here](https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddictionLux/wiki/postrequirements).

Low-effort posts and AI content will be removed.

Photos of skin must be blurred (spoiler/nsfw tag); no photos of skin issues. — Photos of skin may only be of before and afters, and must be blurred by a spoiler or NSFW tag.

Photos of skin issues are not allowed.

Deals go in the weekly deal thread! — Direct deal posts (sales, discounts, etc) to the weekly pinned thread. Any standalone posts will be removed and you will be asked to post in the pinned thread.

Circumventing automations is not allowed. — Circumventing subreddit automations to discuss content that isn't on-topic is against the rules.

A first rule violation will result in a 7-day ban; a second will result in a 30-day ban; and a third will result in a permanent ban.

No hate, harsh criticism, discriminatory or NSFW imagery/ language. — Be nice, be cool. Don't be a jerk. Be constructive in your posts and responses. Post about skincare and skincare adjacent topics. Posting about procedures is allowed!

Spam, referral links, discount codes - just no. — Keep it chill, don't spam. Don't share your discount codes or referral links in this sub. Your post will be removed and you will be banned from the sub.

No advertising, self-promotion or MLMs. — No ads, MLMs or self-promotion of brands, websites, or links. No surveys or research asks.

Mentioning a related subreddit in a relevant discussion may be allowed, but linking to or soliciting subscriptions for your own subreddit is prohibited. Use the official Reddit 'Crosspost' feature instead.

Posters should be over 40 — This group was created for those in their 40's. Use r/30PlusSkinCare or r/Skincareaddiction if you are under 40!

No Medical Advice — Don't ask for it, don't give it. This is a skincare sub, not a doctor's office.

DIY aesthetics discussion prohibited — Discussion of DIY self-administered toxins, peptides, fillers, skin boosters, or dissolving agents, providing instructions for or results of at-home use of professional-only equipment and/or asking for or providing links to "gray market" pharmacies or vendors is strictly prohibited on this sub.

No Unverified Professional Claims — Claims of being a licensed professional (Esthetician, Doctor, Dermatologist, Nurse, etc.) are prohibited. As Reddit is an anonymous platform, we cannot verify licenses or credentials. Share your knowledge through well-explained advice and personal experience rather than your professional title. Claims of professional licensure (including wording that alludes to licensure) will be treated as unverified and be removed.

Let’s Be Real - No AI — ChatGPT is not your friend. We're here for organic and real discussion. Don't use AI to post or respond in the sub. Don't advertise your AI tool, either.

No Disinformation or Misinformation — Do not post, share, or promote content that is demonstrably false, misleading, or designed to deceive. Disinformation is intentionally false or misleading content, while misinformation is unintentionally false content.

Low Effort / No Effort Posting — Posts that are low effort that don’t engage the community will be removed.

No off topic posts/comments — This is a skincare sub. When folks ask for advice keep the advice focused on skincare and skincare adjacent topics such as in-office procedures.

Consent Matters! Don't Post Pictures of Other People — Do not post photos of family members, friends, or strangers to ask for skincare advice on their behalf. To protect the privacy of individuals who cannot personally consent to their image being shared, all "What should my [Mom/Dad/Partner] use?" posts featuring photos will be removed. As a mod team, we cannot verify that the person in the photo has consented to their likeness being posted on Reddit. Even well-intentioned posts can violate an individual’s right to privacy.

No hate, harsh criticism, discriminatory, off-topic posts or NSFW imagery/ language. — Be nice, be cool. Don't be a jerk. Be constructive in your posts and responses. Post about skincare and skincare adjacent topics. Posting about procedures is allowed!

Spam, referral links, discount codes - just no. — Keep it chill, don't spam. Don't share your discount codes or referral links in this sub. Don't advertise. Your post will be removed and you will be temporarily banned from the sub.

No ads, MLMs or self-promotion of brands, websites, or links. — Mentioning a related subreddit in a relevant discussion may be allowed, but linking to or soliciting subscriptions for your own subreddit is prohibited. Use the official Reddit 'Crosspost' feature instead.

AI Slop - No — ChatGPT is not your friend. We're here for organic and real discussion. Don't use AI to post or respond in the sub.

DIY Aesthetics discussion prohibited — Discussion of DIY self-administered toxins, peptides, fillers, skin boosters, or dissolving agents, providing instructions for or results of at-home use of professional-only equipment and/or asking for or providing links to "gray market" pharmacies or vendors is strictly prohibited on this sub.

No Medical Advice — Don't ask for it, don't give it. This is a skincare sub, not a doctor's office.

Unverified Professional Claims — Claims of being a licensed professional (Esthetician, Dermatologist, Nurse, etc.) are prohibited. As Reddit is an anonymous platform, we cannot verify licenses or credentials. Share your knowledge through well-explained advice and personal experience rather than your professional title. Claims of professional licensure will be treated as unverified and be removed.

No Disinformation or Misinformation — Do not post, share, or promote content that is demonstrably false, misleading, or designed to deceive. Disinformation is intentionally false or misleading content, while misinformation is unintentionally false content.

Posters Should be Over 35 — This group is created for those in the 40's. Use r/30plusskincare or r/skincareaddiction if you are under 35!

Off-topic, Low Effort / No Effort Posting — Posts that are low effort or off-topic that don’t engage the community will be removed.

Consent Matters! Don't Post Pictures of Other People — Do not post photos of family members, friends, or strangers to ask for skincare advice on their behalf. To protect the privacy of individuals who cannot personally consent to their image being shared, all "What should my [Mom/Dad/Partner] use?" posts featuring photos will be removed. As a mod team, we cannot verify that the person in the photo has consented to their likeness being posted on Reddit. Even well-intentioned posts can violate an individual’s right to privacy.

Community Rules Read Before You Glow — 1️⃣ Be kind and respectful

We’re all here to learn and support each other. No shaming, judging, or rude comments — every skin journey is different.

2️⃣ No spam or self-promotion

Please don’t post affiliate links, brand promotions, or sales content.

If you love a product, share why it worked for you not a link to buy it.

NO Medical / Medication / Health Advice — For the safety of our group members - Medical / Medication / Health / Supplement / advice is ***NOT ALLOWED.***

***Misinformation regarding these topics can be potentially dangerous if followed.***

This includes topicals in skincare that are being suggesting in ways they’re not FDA approved for use.

***All questions or comments regarding these topics should come from a licensed medical professional - not Reddit.***

Unrelated posts / comments will be removed. — If a post or comment doesn’t fall under the group category of skincare/beauty - it will be removed.

NO Referral Codes or Affiliate Links — Referral codes and affiliate links are NOT ALLOWED to be shared in the sub.

Minimum Account Age & Karma Requirements — Participation Requirements: Users account must be over 30 days old, and with a minimum Reddit Karma threshold of 100 achieved.

No hurtful or unkind posts or comments. — Posts or comments that are hurtful or unkind will be removed

No Promotion, Affiliate, or Advertising — Promotion, Affiliate, Advertising, or Soliciting services is not allowed.

No Surveys / Research / Questionnaires — No Surveys / Research / Questionnaires

No discrimination will be allowed or tolerated. — Any posts that contain discriminatory comments or images will be removed and the user banned from the group

No NSFW posts or images. — No NSFW posts or images are allowed in the group.

1. Be Kind

2. No Spam

NO AI Slop Content — Clearly AI slop content will be removed

Advice posts must include a full routine — If you're looking for advice on your routine or how to use a certain product, please list which specific products you're currently using (including brands), in what order, and at which time of day. Please also include any products you've previously tried that didn't work, in order to avoid irrelevant suggestions.

If you don't have a routine, please say so!

No trolling — Trolls will be banned.

No medical questions — If you have questions relating to any medical condition please speak to your GP.

No filters, editing, or makeup — Any photos showing skin improvement must not be filtered or edited. Makeup should be disclosed.

Don't be rude — Rude comments or posts will be removed.

No soliciting — Please do not share your surveys or questionnaires here.

If you are company with an offer to share with the community, please contact the moderators for permission.

All posts must be flaired — Please ensure all posts have a flair as it makes it easier to search.

Posts must generate discussion — Please ensure your post has enough detail to generate discussion regarding skincare. If posting a photo of your face, please include your routine or products you have tried, even if you're not looking for advice. If posting about products, please state whether or not you've tried them and what specific advice you're looking for.

No ‘Is my product fake?’ questions — Please don’t ask this subreddit to verify whether your product is authentic, we can’t do that for you. Make sure you purchase from reputable sellers!

No buying/selling, affiliate codes, or self promotion — Please do not offer to buy or sell products. Please also do not link your affiliate codes, or promote your own products or social media.

Don’t ask where you can buy tretinoin — Please use the search bar for the numerous previous posts on this subject.

High quality on-topic posts ONLY. — High-quality posts help solve specific beauty-related problems. Low-quality posts clutter the subreddit and tend to be repetitive. Examples of low-quality posts: “What is my [face shape, eye shape, skintone]?”, glow up requests, compliment fishing, non-beauty advice, sympathy farming, attention seeking, rage-bait, politics, "pretty privilege", and vague-titled posts.

For more examples of low quality/off-topic posts, please visit the [/r/beauty wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/beauty/wiki/index/).

NO SPAM. — NO spam allowed. No surveys. No links to your own blog posts or social media accounts. No YouTube videos. No promotional websites. No link codes. No porn. NO SELF PROMOTIONS! NO SPAM ACCOUNTS. (Yes, some brand accounts and porn accounts count as spam too.) No AI/ChatGPT.

Do not repost removed or self-deleted content.

Self posts and pictures are allowed as long as they're your own content. — Self posts and pictures are acceptable, but should be your own content (or give credit to the source) and be useful to the community. Links to YouTube and TikTok videos are not permitted.

NO PORN. — We are not an 18+ subreddit. We're counting porn (and similar posts) as spam and instant-ban worthy. Posts or comments with porn, nudity, toplessness, privates showing, only fans promotions, and the like will be removed. Commenters/posters that violate this rule will be banned. Please report any porn-related content that you see.

Harassment of other users and mods can get you banned. Permanently. — We enforce Reddit’s site-wide rules. Rude, offensive, judgmental, sexualized/thirsty, and generally mean comments or posts will be removed and the user risks being banned at the mods' discretion. Please report any comments or posts that fit this description so we can act accordingly.

Any harassment outside of comments/posts will be treated on a case-by-case basis.

Do not attempt to contact mods through any means other than official modmail. Any misuse of modmail will be considered harassment.

Moderator discretion. — Moderators reserve the right to make decisions in the best interests of the sub and its users, including removing posts that are overly dramatic or are deemed likely to cause undue drama or controversy. Posts that are low effort, repetitive, or have insufficient detail (i.e., just a photo) may be removed.

Discussion of brands suspected of unethical advertising may be removed.

Attempting to evade filters for any reason is a bannable offense.

Be mindful of your behaviour. Follow Redditquette. — - Be respectful and kind.

- Follow Reddit sitewide policies.

- Hurtful/hateful comments on race, weight, sex, age, colour, caste, or socio-economic background, homophobia, misogyny, misandry, rude / bullying comments, political, NSFW, ableist remarks etc., will result in a ban.

- DOXING, brigading, vote manipulation is strictly prohibited.

- Inappropriate DMs / comments will result in a ban

[Expanded Rule](https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianSkincareAddicts/wiki/index/subredditrules/expandedrule1/)

You are expected to read sub rules, mod communications and mod posts. Ignorance is no excuse. — -Ignorance is no excuse.

-Sub rules, expectations + posting guidelines are publicly displayed. You're responsible for following them.

-You are expected to read Automod comments. And modmails sent to you.

-Once publicly posted or personally sent to your inbox, the content of information within is in effect, applicable to you, & will be enforced whether you have read it or not.

-By interacting, subscribing, voting, posting, commenting, or even looking at sub content, you accept these terms

Be scientific / Factual. No Misinformation. — - **We do not support non-scientific approaches to skincare.**

- We encourage you to cite verifiable, factual information, including scientific journals, published or

ongoing researches as much as possible.

- You are welcome to recommend DIY skincare, but please restrict your posts to procedures requiring ingredients with proven efficacy and backed by adequate scientific research. It is advised to share documented progress when recommending DIY skincare.

- Violators will be banned

No standalone Personal Queries. Post in the pinned personal help thread only. — - Refer [detailed guidelines](https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianSkincareAddicts/wiki/index/subredditrules/personalquery/) on personal query purview.

- **This rule is enforced mby members. 5 reports removes post. Mods will not re-approve reported/removed posts.**

**Repetitive violations may result in a ban.**

No Low Effort Posts. Follow flair formats. — - Standalone posts must be general, not personal queries.

- Posts must follow flair requirements, see [flair usage guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianSkincareAddicts/wiki/index/subredditrules/flairs/) for copy paste formats

- **Posts that make minimal or no attempt to follow above linked guidelines are considered low effort.**

**This rule is enforced by members. 5 reports removes posts. Mods will not re-approve reported/removed posts.**

**Repetitive violations will result in a ban.**

Spam will be removed. — Spam includes but is not limited to

- Posts that have made minimal or no effort to follow posting guidelines per Flair Guide.

- Posts against guidelines that have been reposted without any changes

- Multiple posts in a short period of time

- AI generated content

- irrelevant pics/videos

- PR/ marketing content, links

- Karma-farming content

**Violations may result in an instant ban.**

Search the sub before posting. — - Before making a new post, we strongly urge you to make use of the “search” option and see if that particular query/discussion has already been posted.

- More often than not, it has. You'll find a wealth of information with the answers you need.

- Don't forget to search by posts and comments.

This Rule is enforced by members. Posts will get removed on reports. Mods will not re-approve removed posts.

This sub is not your personal consultation service. Don't ask for a routine. — - Providing entire routines is too labor intensive for this sub to accommodate. Consult a professional

- Use the sub to learn about products, ingredients and people's experiences to curate your own routine. Do the initial legwork, then ask for help.

**This Rule is enforced by members. Posts will get removed on reports. Mods will not re-approve removed posts.**

- **Violations may result in a ban**

This sub is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a doctor. — - Please use the subreddit as a place to learn about skincare and learn from people's experiences with their skincare.

- We are enthusiasts. Not trained professionals. Not doctors. Don't ask for medical advice.

- Asking for - diagnosis/if your prescribed medications are correct/obtaining rx meds without prescription/uploading prescriptions/anything else inappropriate to ask internet strangers - will be removed.

- Consult a professional for issues above Reddit pay grade.

Do not recommend Rx medicines. Violations may result in an instant ban. — - **Be mindful of the safety and wellbeing of your peers.**

- Certain Rx products must be used ONLY under the care/guidance of a medical practitioner.

- Your peers will interpret your comments as recommendations. All mentions of Rx products and pharma topical preparations MUST include a *disclaimer to consult a doctor*

- Do NOT casually recommend Rx medications.

- Do not ask how to obtain Rx medication without prescription.

- Do not misspell tretinoin to evade the bot safety disclaimer.

Full Disclosure is mandatory for Brands reps/SMEs/Influencers. — - Brand owners/ representatives are strongly encouraged to restrict their participation on the sub-reddit as skincare enthusiasts.

- Brand owners/representatives may also participate in ongoing discussions with insights, information and responses to feedback about their Brand/Products.

- Please message the Mods to receive appropriate flair.

- **Posting in any official capacity in any manner without the Brand flair is not permitted.**

- Please contact the Mods for detailed guidelines.

No Solicitation or using this Forum for buying/selling/exchange/Group buys. Violators will be banned — DO NOT USE this forum as a place to buy / sell / exchange products / group buy. Such posts will be removed and all persons participating will be banned.

If you do buy/ sell/exchange products from/to/with another user of this sub, the subreddit/ mods take no responsibility and will not intervene if anything goes wrong.

Violators will be banned.

Mods will ban all users engaging in entitled behavior/disruptive activity, including meta activity. — Actions include and not limited to:

- Publicly asking about approval or moderating call on your post, comment, or account

- Comments asking why one post is approved and yours isn't

- Publicly speculating, questioning or discussing moderating actions, decisions, or judgment calls

- Lying about your experiences with us

- Public callouts

- Cribbing about the sub or mods

- Discussions about moderating practices on other subs

**Use modmail to politely communicate questions and concerns.**

Do NOT Steal Content/Information without giving Credit. — - To protect members who put efforts & research behind their posts, it is mandatory for everyone using information obtained from our subreddit to give appropriate credit to the particular user & the subreddit.

- Anyone who shares information obtained from the subreddit on any mass platform must obtain permission from the relevant member.

- Failure to do so may lead to your act being called out publicly.

- All influencers must leave modmail and provide details about their social presence.

Mods reserve the right to remove users/content In violation of rules and/or goals of this sub — - Stringent action will be taken against anyone who violates any of the rules.

- Any or all your posts/comments may be removed and/or for you to be temporarily/permanently banned from this subreddit and associated social media platforms.

- *This is at the discretion of the mods. This rule supersedes all other rules.*

[Read Expanded Rule here](https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianSkincareAddicts/wiki/index/subredditrules/expandedrule15/)

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General Behaviour — - Treat each other with respect.

- for example:

- Provide as much information and context as possible to your questions.

- Do your own research beforehand

- Give someone feedback if they are being unsafe/unreasonable.

Note: Being blunt is not being rude or mean.

No Medical Advice — **Don't give or ask for medical advice**, including:

- Standalone questions about prescription medication (eg. Tretinoin, Epiduo, Differin)

- eg. “Should I be using my retinoid before or after moisturizing”

- Acceptable alternative: “What products do you recommend for stopping flakes from using Tret”

- Medical or dietary advice on acne treatment, especially when uninitiated

- eg You should go on the Pill/cut out dairy/drink spearmint tea

- Pictures of mystery rashes/boils/lumps etc.

Self-Promotion — - only active members can share links to their own content, if that is relevant to the community

- An active member is someone who posts and/or comments in the ABAdvice subreddit at least 10 times outside of anything linked to their blog/youtube video/etc.

- sponsored content must be clearly disclosed

- pictures should be a direct link to an image hosting website

- everybody can share content they found around the internet

- no referral or affiliate links

Check our wiki for more details

No low effort content — Put in the effort you want to get back.

Posts such as memes, fluff, selfies and haul pictures are not allowed. For memes go to r/ABCJ

- We have a number of rotating threads to accommodate a range of different post types if you think there is something missing message the mods with your suggestion.

Keep it AB related — We are /r/AsianBeautyAdvice not /r/SkincareAddiction. While many users have hybrid routines the focus of the sub should be Asian beauty products.

We now have a regular thread for non-AB products, so keep all reviews, questions, raves, rants etc about non-AB in that thread.

If someone asks for a product recommendation assume that first and foremost they want an AB product.

Bad/Wrong Advice — Don't hesitate to bring bad advice to our attention - especially if it might be dangerous, like recommending to use spearmint tea to regulate hormonal acne.

Reporting Threads and Comments — Reporting rule-breaking or worrisome content is highly encouraged. Reports are anonymous, we won't be able to see who reported what.

If you see someone breaking the rules, spamming, giving bad advice or anything else - don't hesitate to press the report button.

On topic — Posts must remain on topic.

No bigotry or judgement — Just be nice

We do not provide medical advice — Do not use resources here as a replacement for seeing a licensed medical professional.

For an emergency, contact local emergency services.

Be kind. — Be kind and supportive, including to yourself. No harassment or name calling, bigotry, or self-deprecation. Post titles, descriptions, and comments must also not be self-deprecating, self-disparaging, or otherwise unkind in tone. Content implying requests for sympathy may also be removed. Constructive criticism is allowed, but must be kind in nature and follow all other rules.

Stay on topic. — This subreddit is for the discussion of the Korean cosmetic beauty sphere: makeup, skincare, treatments, and procedures. Organic mentions of non-korean beauty topics are allowed,, but discussion should stay k-beauty centric. Discussion and recommendations of specific Korean beauty establishments and providers are allowed, but please see rule 5.

No seeking or providing medical advice or diagnoses. — This subreddit is focused on cosmetic discussions. Users may provide medical context to their cosmetic goals if they choose, but it is not appropriate to center diagnoses and/or medical advice in these discussions. No users of this subreddit have been vetted as licensed providers by the moderators.

No marketplace activity. Sales, swaps, giveaways, etc. are not to be done on this subreddit.

No spam-like activity. — No promotion, advertising, partnerships, surveys, crowdsourcing, or other spam-like behavior. Affiliate links, partner codes, and the like are not allowed. Reddit inc may remove links outside of moderator intervention, and these will not be manually approved. Limited linking to blogs and the like is allowed in the comments. In posts, content must be fully accessible on reddit and not made available solely externally. Direct links to products on retail sites may also be removed.

Posting Eligibility — All accounts must be at least one month old and have a minimum of 50 comment karma in order to submit a new sell/buy/swap post.

Only exchange posts are allowed. Discussions should be saved for /r/AsianBeauty.

Verification Photo — You must list out each product and must include a photo of each product mentioned outside of its packaging with its label easy to identify and include a piece of paper with your username on it.

Every photo you post is required to follow this rule.

Posts with 20+ items need to follow special rules: https://www.reddit.com/r/asianbeautyexchange/wiki/rules#wiki_2._verification_photos.

Expired Items or items that will expire soon will need to be declared before hand in the body of your post.

Payment — We highly recommend all users pay using the "Goods and Services" option when paying with PayPal. Payments made with the "Friends and Family" option is done so at your own risk. We are not responsible should anything go wrong. Be smart, be safe!

Shipping — All packages must be shipped out within ONE WEEK unless other arrangements are made. You MUST provide proof of shipping to the other party.

Post Spam — You may only post ONCE every seven days, regardless of post type. Removing your post does not reset this counter.

Swap Basics — Never use the items you receive in a swap until BOTH PARTIES have the items in hand and agree that the swap is finalized.

Non-AB — Non-AB items are only allowed as freebies listed with AB items or if they are on this list [HERE](https://www.reddit.com/r/asianbeautyexchange/wiki/non-ab-list). Counterfeit items, MLM items, and contact lenses are not allowed.

External Links — Linking to external shops/retailers are NOT allowed. Subreddit exchange posts are fine, but no cross-posting.

Group Haul/Buying service — Group sales/hauls and acting as a buying service are not allowed. Effective 09/04/16.

Auctions — Auctions are allowed but must have a start time/date and an end time/date.

Gift Cards/Vouchers/Coupons — We do not allow the selling or exchanging of gift cards, vouchers, or coupon codes as they're pretty risky for both parties. Please try r/giftcardexchange instead.

Disputes/Harassment — We do not allow public or private harassment, witch-hunts, or doxxing of any user regardless of the situation.

Be honest — Honest sellers and buyers only. Those who break the number one rule will be banned.

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Don't bully. — Bullying will NOT be tolerated.

Don't spam the modmail. — Spamming the modmail will not be tolerated.

Don't spam. — Self explanatory, don't spam.