Don't cancel me on this

[Nitin]

I really need to get rid of these acne scars. I tried putting toothpaste on them for a while, but it ended up burning my skin. Now I want to get back to a proper skincare routine without breaking the bank. I was thinking of grabbing some samples from Smÿtten or Sephora and testing what works. Please help, girl! My pocket and my face are both burnt ?

[Harendra]

Where are you from? I have a few samples and minis I could send you if you're interested. Just be careful not to experiment too much, as it can damage your skin and be hard to fix.

[Suresh]

Stick to affordable brands like Simple or Minimalist. Minimalist even has a budget line called Underrated; I've heard their moisturizer is decent, though I'm not 100% sure. I use their hyaluronic acid and it works great for me.

[Komal]

Since you have oily skin, you could try something like this:

Cleanser: Cleansme, Simple, Joy PH
If you need extra help every other night: Acnestar, Rejuglow, Saslic DS, Ethiglow, Ahaglow (also good for exfoliation)

Hydration: Hyalugel Plus

Active: Aziderm 10, Ezanic 10

Treatment creams: Niamax D, Clearz Plus, Kojitin Ultra Emulgel, Kozimax Skin Cream, Kojivit Ultra Gel

Moisturiser: Zitmoist, Acmist Gel, Excela, Aqua Soft, Acne OC, Sebamed, Moisturex Hydra Gel, Acnemoist, Moimax OC or any of these (https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianSkincareAddicts/comments/1m05xpd/comment/n36yvy0/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)

Sunscreen: UV Doux, Acne UV, Blynds, Reequil Ultra Dry (double cleanse with micellar water if you use silicone‑based sunscreens).

[Aravind]

Consistency and patience are key for good skin. For scar treatment you can try Minimalist Tranexamic and Alpha Arbutin – they're reasonably priced and a bottle usually lasts well over 45 days.

[Niraj]

First, understand your skin type and make some lifestyle changes – poor sleep, stress, pollution, and junk food can all mess up your skin. Keep your routine simple: a gentle cleanser, a good moisturizer, and sunscreen. Choose treatment products based on what you need. You don't have to rely on serums; pharma‑grade gel creams are usually cheaper and work just as well.

[Nikhil]

Check out FaceDecor on YouTube. She constantly shares super cheap pharmacy products that actually work.

[Aarti]

Grab the Joy PH 5.5 face wash combo pack for around ₹240 on Flipkart. Keep an eye out for it.

[Latha]

Give Underrated a try. It's cheap and their serum worked for me a while back.

[Vinod]

Hey, try Vilvah's face serum and face wash powder – they've done wonders for me, reducing my spots and marks by about 80% now.