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Skincare favorites 🧴

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As someone who is acne prone and takes extra care to have a good routine, I have a couple favorites I will share here! (Just a reminder that everyone’s skin is different and what works for me may not work for you)
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Sunscreen ☀️

Perfect for sunny skin ☀️
 
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I love this primer and sunscreen in one! As someone who religiously wears makeup, but also wants to keep safe from the sun, this is a great option! It’s absorbs nicely and they even have a tinted option that gives you a nice base.
Suntouchable Whoa Glow Makeup Primer with SPF 30
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I love this sunscreen! Super clean ingredients which is important for those with acne prone skin. Has a nice tint to it which gives you sheer coverage and makes you feel extra confident:)
Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen for Face SPF 40-50
 
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This sunscreen is an all time favorite of mine! Coming from a girl with a lot of texture and skin issues to cover up, this sunscreen is the best at giving me pretty much full coverage! I wear this so often because the finish is amazing and looks like...
Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Face Shield Flex SPF 50
 
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I love love love this zinc stick!!! I use the pink one as a blush on days where I’m not looking to go in the water with my actual blush products and it works so good:) Gives me the prettiest rosy tone and they have other fun colors as well as some sk...
Sun Zapper Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+

Liquid products 💧

Toners, exfoliants, oils, and more 💧
 
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This liquid exfoliant is great for clogged pores and removing texture! As someone with acne prone skin it is pretty gentle although I would avoid using it daily. If you want to know more about exfoliants I would do some research, but this product is ...
SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
 
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This toner is another favorite! Known for brightening and lightning spots it’s also a very good gentle exfoliant for acne. Use it carefully when first introducing your skin to it and gradually build your tolerance!
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
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This spray saves my face all the time! It is especially helpful as an acne prone girl who is always worried about makeup re-clogging my pores or sweat after a workout session causing new acne. Gets the job done beautifully:)
SkinSmart Facial Cleanser for Acne Teens
 
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I love this serum! It’s perfect for dry skin and those with acne prone skin:)
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
 
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This stuff is so good for acne! I dab this on a red spot a couple times a day and by the next day my pimple usually comes to a head or dries out completely:) great stuff!
Truly Targeted Acne-Clearing Pimple Patch with Salicylic Acid

Moisturizer / Cream products 💦

Can never be too hydrated 💦
 
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I love this stuff so much! It works wonders to heal my popped pimples and is pretty good about not clogging my pores:)
Rescue Balm | The Post-Blemish Recovery Cream | 50 ml
 
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This moisturizer is a great addition for someone looking for a simple routine! It’s lightweight with hyaluronic acid which is a very hydrating agent. The fragrance free option is great for those who want extra clean ingredients!
Hydro Boost Water Gel & Oil-Free Face Moisturizer
 
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I love azelaic acid products! This stuff is super good for people with acne prone skin who are also prone to acne scars and the like:) Its helped my skin so much and it’s great for active acne!
10% Azelaic Acid Booster

Cleanser 🧹

All good to have a clean face 🧹
 
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I love this cleanser so much as an acne prone girl! It’s very smooth and gentle on the skin even with the added active ingredients. Make sure to check your skincare routine for other actives that could potentially lessen the effects of each other!
Raspberry Refining Cleanser

Skincare sets / Brands 🧬

 
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These products are the best for acne prone people who want more natural ingredients! A little goes a long way so these products last a super long time:) They work super well and have virtually healed my skin!
Norse Organics
 
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I love this brand so much! My esthetician recommended it to me and it has seriously helped with my acne:) I use the cucumber toner, aloe moisturizer, raspberry cleanser, salicylic acid soot treatment, and the clarifying toner pads!
Shop – Skin Script Skin Professional Skincare

Face masks 🫧

 
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This mask is fantastic for the skin! A deep pore cleansing mix that also can be used on the scalp:) (use with caution because it can be very drying)
Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay 1 lb
 
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One of the best face masks I’ve tried! Good for drying out spots on the skin especially if you are acne-prone.
De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment - Cystic Acne Treatment