Created this list as someone who's struggled with acne prone dry skin for years and these are the products that really helped me out and boosted my confidence :)
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Daily cleansers🥰
Toners🥰
Moisturizers🥰
Serums🥰
Chemical Exfoliants🥰
Oil Cleansers🥰
Daily cleansers🥰
Another amazing korean cleanser. A perfect budget friendly option that’s so good for sensitive damaged skin. It’s fragrance free and is a ph balanced formula. I adore foam cleansers and this one is one of my favs🥰 (will literally give you whiplash)
SoonJung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser - Soko Glam
This is one of my fav cleansers ever! So amazing and gentle. It’s a bit up there with the price but is soooo worth it! Makes a good gift for girlies obsessed with skincare. They will be very happy and thankful trust me🫶🏻
Kale Superfood Face Cleanser - Youth To The People
This was my go to cleanser for over a year. Never breaks me out and I recommend leaving it on for a few minutes to get all the benefits from the salicylic acid!
Renewing SA Cleanser, Exfoliating Salicylic Acid Foaming Gel Face ...
So light and gentle on the skin. Amazing for my sensitive skin girlies!
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser
I love SOME BY MI products so much!!! This one is no exception. Such clean ingredients that will actually help out with acne and brightening the skin. I suggest leaving it on for a few minutes to do its magic✨
SOME BY MI Beta Panthenol Repair Gel Cleanser 120mL
One of my new favs. I love every product I own from SKIN1004 and this one isn't an exception I love it sm made with really great ingredients and overall so gentle and hydrating!
SKIN1004 マダガスカルセンテラアンプルフォーム125ml - olive young
Amazing for acne prone skin. Gentle and nourishing!!
Pure Skin Face Cleanser - First Aid Beauty
Toners🥰
Buy this if you have acne anywhere. So good for back acne, butt acne, arm acne and obviously face acne. Sooths my skin so well!!!
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner | The Ordinary
Works wonders for dry skin. I swear this brand outdoes itself every single time. I love every product from them and my skin loves them even more🥰
SoonJung pH 5.5 Relief Toner | Soko Glam
One of the ones I tried recently and my skin LOVES it. No fragrance, gentle, and so effective!🥰
Perfect option for oily skin!!! Be aware if you have a heartleaf allergy though! (More common than you think)
Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner 350ml | OLIVE YOUNG Global
One of the most underrated korean toners ever! Amazing for acne prone skin!!!
Haruharu wonder Brand Shop - OLIVE YOUNG Global
One of the best products by Laneige. So hydrating and soothing. Perfect for dry skin!
Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer | LANEIGE
Moisturizers🥰
There's very specific people I recommend this to. If you live in a very dry climate or have really dry sahara desert type skin like me, this is definitely for you. The most gentle moisturizer I've ever used. Also has pretty much no fragrance which is...
Moisturizing Cream with Hyaluronic Acid for Balanced to Dry Skin
If you completely destroyed your skin barrier, you need this cream rn! So gentle and soothing for the skin. Never made me break out even when i first started using it.
SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream - Soko Glam
These are amazing just like their snail mucin serum! I am out of this product atm but will repurchase as soon as I can. I pair it with their og snail mucin and my skin feels so hydrated!
COSRX - Face Moisturizer | Ulta Beauty
Love the brand and all the clean ingredient in this product! So hydrating but doesn't leave the skin feeling sticky!
Bean Cream | Soko Glam
Serums🥰
If you haven't tried this, this is your sign to try it. Heaven in a bottle and has done my skin wonders. Never heard a single person complain about this product cause it is just that good!🥰
Buy this asap if you're a retinol beginner. It's gentle enough for new retinol users. Has completely transformed my skin. Start using every other day then gradually start using it every night. Never use twice a day!!! Your skin will thank you especia...
SOME BY MI - Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum | YesStyle
I don't even know the science behind this but it somehow gets rid of skin texture and makes your skin feel so soft. I saw results within a week which is absolutely insane!
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
You guys trust me when I say snail mucin is will change your skincare game. Feels so freaking amazing and gives the glass skin look after each use! Helped my dry skin so much and saw results within a week! 🥰🥰🥰
Most hydrating serum ever!!! Amazing ingredients that boost overall skin health :)
Hyaluronic Acid Sea Serum - OSEA - Ulta Beauty
Chemical Exfoliants🥰
Heaven in a bottle! You won't get it till you try it. I was skeptical because i am very picky with exfoliants but this is THE exfoliant you need! Unclogs pores and clears literally all imperfections. DO NOT USE EVERYDAY. I use this once a week and th...
Definitely not for everyone but did wonders for my skin! Use it twice a week and don’t leave it on for over 10 mins! Has changed my life honestly it is actually insane how much I stand by this product🥰
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
A more gentle chemical exfoliatiant that is just as effective as the other ones!!! Skin texture = GONE!!!!
A really unique powder exfoliant that is amazing for dry skin!
exfoliator II - Indeed laboratories
Oil Cleansers🥰
One of the best oil cleansers in k-beauty. So much product as well as beautiful packaging. Gets rid of everything on the skin so fast and makes it feel so soft. Doesn't break me out ever!