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Fades Dark Spots Fast: My Derm- Approved Combo
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items Sharing my skin care routine that I swear by. This routine had helped me fade my melasma, restored my skin barrier and brightened my dull, dry skin.
AM = glow + SPF
Pm = skin cycling
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Morning routine
My Night Skin Cycling Routine
Morning routine
This list is my morning routine. It focuses on hydration, glow and sun protection.
A very hydrating face wash. It's super gentle, no fragrance, no alcohol. Packed with 3 types of hyaluronic acid so your face feels bouncy after washing.
Best for normal, dry and sensitive skin.
Hada Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser
I use this to help me combat my dark spots and dullness. It's cheap, absorbs fast and very effective. Make sure to use sunscreen when using this. If you want your dark spots to fade fast use this!
MELANO CC Vitamin C Brightening Essence 20ml
The viral Korean serum for dark spots and stubborn melasma. The key ingredient is TXA which fades dark spots & melasma fast. It also has niacinamide which brightens skin and strengthens skin barrier; and Centella asiatica which calms redness on t...
TXA Niacinamide Serum - medicube us
This is the perfect moisturizer if your using TXA or other actives. It basically buffers the strong actives like TXA so you get results without the redness. It also strengthens your skin barrier. Perfect for sensitive, damaged and dehydrated skin.
Dr. Althea - 147 Barrier Cream - Ulta Beauty
This sunscreen is known for being gentle and no white cast. It's lightweight, non-sticky and very hydrating. It also has a natural dewy finish.
Belo Sunexpert Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++, 50ml
Hydrating tone-up SPF with white truffle. brightens dull skin instantly, zero white cast, and feels like skincare. best glowy sunscreen base for dry skin.
d'alba Piedmont Waterfull Tone-Up Sunscreen Serum SPF
My Night Skin Cycling Routine
This is the exact night routine that cleared my textured + acne-prone skin without damaging my barrier. I use "skin cycling" so I'm not over-exfoliating: Active➡️ Active➡️Recovery➡️Repeat.
It's Korean + Derm products that are gentle but effective.
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First cleanse to melt sunscreen, makeup and sebum. Emulsifies so easily and doesn't strip skin. Best budget dupe for DHC/Fancl. Zero burning in the eyes.
HAKOCO KOSE Softy mo Deep Cleansing Oil, 230ml
Second cleanse to get everything squeaky clean. HA-infused so it's hydrating, not tight. pH balanced and perfect for double cleansing.
Hada Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser
For Monday + Thursday: Hydrating + brightening toner with peach + rice. Gently exfoliates while fading dark spots. Smells like peaches and preps skin for actives.
Anua Peach 77 Niacin Essence Toner, 8.45 fl oz
For Monday + Thursday: My dark spot eraser! TXA + Niacinamide targets PIH and evens skin tone. Lightweight, non-sticky, and works fast. Korean Derm favorite!
medicube TXA&Niacinamide 15% Glow Serum
Seal everything in with this barrier cream. 147 ingredients including ceramide + peptides. Heals and calms skin overnight. No white cast. I use this everyday after the actives.
Dr. Althea - 147 Barrier Cream - Ulta Beauty
TUESDAY + FRIDAY: Beginner-friendly retinol. 0.2% is gentle, no peeling. Squalene keeps it hydrating.
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WEDNESDAY + SATURDAY: Gentle for redness, acne, texture.
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%