Today, I woke up to find that not only did the toothpaste I put on my pimple make it more noticable, but it made it worse. FML
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Today, I had a large pimple on my temple. I decided to try the whole "put toothpaste on the zit to make it dry up" technique that all the magazines say to do. Not only is my pimple still there, but the toothpaste irritated my skin and my already large pimple now appears three times bigger. FML
Today, I was trying to apply some toothpaste on my pimple to help dry it out. My mum came from behind and hugged me, making me accidentally apply minty toothpaste into my right eye instead. FML
Today, while brushing my teeth half asleep, I stabbed myself in the eye with my toothbrush, toothpaste included. FML
Today, I was brushing my teeth in my bathroom. As I looked in the mirror, I spotted a zit on my forehead. Keeping my toothbrush in my mouth, I quickly leaned in towards the mirror to pop the pimple, meanwhile lodging my toothbrush down my throat. I temporarily can't talk. FML
Today, whilst brushing my teeth, I fell asleep, poking myself in the eye with my toothbrush. FML
Today, while brushing my teeth, I applied the toothpaste to my toothbrush when a few bristles got caught on the lip of the tube and flung a glob of toothpaste into my eye. My eye is now bloodshot, but at least it's minty fresh. FML
Today, I found out that the acne under my arms was worse then the severe acne on my face. FML
Today, I popped a zit that had formed around an ingrown hair "down there". It popped with so much force, the pus hit me in the forehead. Still can't get the hair out. FML
Today, I discovered the effect the cream has that my mom gave me. It was for my acne and it worked, in a way. Instead of having a lot of little pimples, I now just have a few gigantic ones. FML
Today, I was brushing my teeth in a rush before work. I squeezed the toothpaste tube too hard, and some of it it shot directly into my eye. I spent the next ten minutes half-blind, crying peppermint tears, and still somehow managed to be late. FML
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KatrinaKitten 16
Supposedly toothpaste dries it up, but it contains some chemicals that can irritate your skin.
myleshoops 0
Worse=more noticeable, am I right?
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Comments (231)
CmarieMC23 3
only toothpaste with triclosan works genius. fyl
anakaren_831 1
I guess pimples don't like the taste of Monty fresh.
IndiRae 9
It probably depends on who exactly this 'Monty' is.
nateiztite 5
that's why you don't listen to what people say on the internet ydi
aksnowboarder88 0
what? dont do that! clean and clear is the way 2 go.
Lexiloulynn 2
Not to be rude, but why does everyone think that just because certain brands work for them, they work for everyone else? Everyone has different skin, so your facial cleanser that zaps zits may make someone else's zits worse. I'm sorry, but it's driving me insane!:)
ejones1991 0
That doesn't mean people with acne problems still shouldn't try different products to find the one that works for them. I don't see what's so irritating about people giving their opinion on what works for them, and potentially bringing it to the attention of someone it can help.
JenL_fml 7
Reminds me of my friend who used to put Selsun Blue on her pimples. My advice to you, get an acne wash.
gizmoxxx3 0
tooth paste and face wash are damn near the same price.
ReynshineCutting 10
How is $2 toothpaste the same as any face wash? Basic face washes start at like $6 and go all the way up to the $35 one that I usually use (although I'm stuck with a $7 right now until I can order some and there is DEFINITELY a difference in quality).
sweet_candy_ 17
I thought toothpaste was used for burns not pimples. Oh well that sucks.
kc1997kc 9
that sucks. you used the wrong kind of toothpaste. it's not the end if the world
PhilMcHawk 7
all of you are ******* retarded. toothpaste brings it to a head faster so you can pop it. does NOT make it disappear.
babygirrl 4
haha hon , toothpaste acts as a clay mask to dry up all of the oil on your face. Not to make a pimple go away . Use advil or proactiv next time , it will go away or be less noticeable. Good luck