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My favorite skincare for Oily, Acne prone skin

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If you suffer from PCOS or any hormonal issues, you know the cystic, hormonal acne struggle. I'm sharing the skincare I've found works best for my oily, sensitive, acne prone skin.
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Moisturizers I love

 
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It's my girl again, BYOMA. This gel moisturizer is lightweight, refreshing, soaks in nice and doesn't break me out. Leaves you feeling glowy after and surprisingly doesn't make my oily skin worse.
BYOMA Gel Cream Moisturizer - 1.69 fl oz
 
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I know, oily skin and moisturizer don't seem to belong together but I'm telling you, you need it more than you think. My dermatologist recommended this moisturizer and I LOVE it. Feels so light, soaks into your skin nicely with no sticky residue and ...
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Face Moisturizer for Normal to Oily Skin - 1.7oz
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Body lotion that was recommended by my dermatologist for my sensitive but dry skin on legs, arms and feet. A little goes a long way and it WORKS. Dry skin? Don't know her. Just smooth and moisturized. Is helping with keratin bumps on my arms and legs...
AmLactin Calm and Renew AHA Body Lotion for Sensitive and Dry Skin - 14.1oz
 
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Makes my skin feel hydrated, refreshed and smooth. Genuinely improves my skin barriers especially if I'm rough on it with acne treatments or out in the sun.
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer | La Roche-Posay

Toners, serums and treatments

 
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I tried the BYOMA original hydrating serum and wasn't a fan but the clarifying serum?? 10/10. Feels great and seems to help calm my acne breakouts and red skin.
BYOMA Clarifying Serum - 1.01 fl oz
 
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My holy grail! Leave on for 2 minutes to fully work but helps me keep acne at bay and improve any current breakouts.
PanOxyl 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Foaming Wash, 5.5 Oz
 
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Byoma IS that girl. This toner is great for oily skin. Soothes my skin, doesn't break me out and feels so light and refreshing.
BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner - 5.07 fl oz
 
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This helps with sudden breakouts or really inflamed cystic acne. I notice the redness lessens, inflammation goes down and skin feels better. I use as a spot treatment but it can be used as a full mask. A little goes a long way!
De La Cruz Maximum Strength Acne Treatment Ointment - 2.6 oz
 
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Love these! Wear them while sleeping and they help protect any pimples from more dirt or bacteria. Ingredients are soothing and seem to reduce inflammation. Thicker than Derma Angel so better for night time wear vs day time.
Livaclean Star Pimple Patches w/ Tea Tree
 
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These are my favorite for daytime wear. Ultra thin and easy to hide or blend under makeup. Protects any acne and helps it heal faster.
DERMA ANGEL Ultra Invisible Acne Patches
 
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I love this for my nose specially! Helps with large pores, blackheads and seborrheic dermatitis around my nose. A little goes a long way so one bottle lasts awhile too and I trust this brand.
PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant 2% Salicylic Acid

Sunscreens for your beautiful face

 
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Dermatologist recommended for my sensitive, acne prone skin. No white cast, feels more lightweight than most sunscreens and it works. Also the zinc is good for acne and formula doesn't break me out.
Solbar Zinc Oxide Face Sunscreen SPF 38 for Sensitive Skin, Unscented, 4 oz Tube
 
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I do hate how expensive this sunscreen is, $20 for a bottle, but it's truly worth it if you have acne and/or redness. The green tint helps to tone the redness down but doesn't leave a green or white cast. Goes on smooth and feels moisturizing. Doesn'...
Hero Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF30 - 50ml

Random skincare I love

 
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Bought one in a whim for how cute it was and was surprised how soft my skin felt afterwards! Not sure if this truly helps my acne but it doesn't make it worse which is huge! It makes my skin feel soft and glowy after and is just fun!
The Crème Shop Hello Kitty Apple + Witch Hazel Mask
 
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So fun and cute! Also bought these on a whim with the Hello Kitty ones and was surprised how much I like them. They leave my skin soft, glowy and with no sensitivity. They don't cause breakouts or make any acne worse, if anything they help soothe exi...
The Crème Shop X PUSHEEN Strawberry Milk Mask
 
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I recently got a few new ear piercings and this is the OG. I prefer the foam over the spray just for ease of application and less mess. Helps soothe new piercing pain, clean jewelry and minimize piercing bumps. A must have for any new piercings.
H2Ocean Organic Sea Salt Piercing Foam Soap
 
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I love this for my neck, shoulders and back. Also use around my hairline. Can be a little harsh for my face, causes that dry tightness feeling, but for body it's great especially after a workout!
Thayers Blemish Clearing Acne Pads, 60 Ct
 
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Yes, this is nipple cream but I'm begging you to get this for your lips! Winter time dry lips are no joke and a moisturizer followed by this on your lips has been a game changer!! Lasts longer than Vaseline, affordable, a little goes a loooong way an...
Medela Purelan Lanolin Nipple Cream 37g
 
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This kit is what introduced me to BYOMA and helped to find what I loved. I'm a sucker for trial size things anyway. The face wash, milky toner, hydrating serum and moisturizer are now staples in my daily skincare. I have oily skin and found the sunsc...
BYOMA Skincare Heroes 5-Piece Kit w/ SPF 50
 
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Great for sebhorric dermatitis. I struggle with this around my nose and this helps tremendously. Recommended by my dermatologist. Leaves my skin feeling clean and not dried out too which is nice. Seems to help my acne a bit too.
Vanicream Z Bar 3.5oz, Anti-Dandruff 2% Zinc