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Acne, Whiteheads, Blackheads & Orange Peel Skin | Complete routine
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items In this list I have included all the products that helped me get rid of all the pimples, whiteheads, white bumps and blackheads that had occupied my face for years. These products also help me when my skin gets that orange peel look, usually when try...
Sections
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Cleansing Balms
Foam Cleansers
Toners & Essenses
Serums
Moisturisers
Exfoliants
Cleansing Balms
No micellar water or wipes can even compare to balms and oils, when it comes to removing make up. These balms melt on the face, making the process easy and pleasant. No rubbing or harsh movements whatsoever. They are also filled with nourishing, hydr...
Hands down my favourite makeup remover. It cleans the face so well, that a couple of times I almost skipped cleansing after.
It melts on the skin without drying or clogging it. Suitable for the eyes, no irritation at all. Love it!
It melts on the skin without drying or clogging it. Suitable for the eyes, no irritation at all. Love it!
BANILA CO - Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original
Although Banila Co is my favourite cleanser, this one is pretty great as well. Boj always uses natural, yet effective ingredients and this balm is very smooth and hydrating.
Beauty of Joseon - Radiance Cleansing Balm
I decided to give this a go, after all the hype on Tik Tok. I must say it is indeed a nice product. It removes make up effectively (mascara too) and also rubs off excess sebum and dirt.
Anua - Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
Foam Cleansers
Oily and combination skins require a foam cleanser for an effective thorough cleansing. Foam captures all the dirt and oils, while being gentle on the skin. The three following are my favourite foam cleansers, ideal for faces that tend to clog.
This is the most effective foam cleanser I have come across. It calms and minimizes pimples and acne very fast and very effectively. It is neither harsh nor drying. Smells like tea tree. A must have if you are acne prone.
The Saem - Healing Tea Garden Cleansing Foam
I believe this is the first Korean product I tried and one of the best cleansers out there. I only need a tiny bit of product and it creates a thick foamy layer on the face. It does not dry the skin and it has a clayish minty smell.
INNISFREE - Clarifying Cleansing Foam with Bija Seed Oil
I like this cleanser for every day use, when my skin is at its calm stage. It is mild yet effective. Skin feels clean and fresh.
Pyunkang Yul - Cleansing Foam 150ml
Toners & Essenses
The following essense is one of my favourite products ever. My skin literally craves it after cleansing. I am not a big fan of toners, but I still use them to benefit from the mild everyday exfoliation. I have found the following two to be mild and e...
I absolutely love this essense. I didn't even know I needed it, but it's exactly what I was missing. My skin is usually very sensitive to toners and essenses, but this one is a perfect match. It is very hydrating and helps greatly with large pores an...
Beauty of Joseon - Ginseng Essence Water
Beauty of Joseon's toner, has a thickish consistency and is absorbed immediately. It is not drying nor irritating. I prefer the essense, but this helps more when skin is more clogged and broken out.
Beauty of Joseon - Green Plum Refreshing Toner: AHA + BHA
This new toner by BOJ is a nice addition to their toner series. This rice milk does not feel as hydrating as the ginseng essense when applying, but skin does feel refreshed. I use it in the mornings in combination with the rice serum.
Beauty of Joseon - Glow Replenishing Rice Milk - YesStyle
A quality toner to help you remove excess dirt and dead cells. It has a pleasant minty smell.
SOME BY MI - AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner 150ml
Serums
What would a skincare routine be without these magic little potions. Ever since I discovered the following, I have not looked back. BoJ's serums really changed my face game and actually made me stick to a routine, as I was having immediate, impressiv...
This is the first serum I tried from BoJ and immediately fell in love. It was the first time I witnessed a product improve my skin so fast and so effectively. It is ideal for those struggling with enlarged pores and skin inflammation. It manages sebu...
Beauty of Joseon - Glow Serum
Another favourite serum from BoJ. It has helped me with acne scars and dark spots. It has evened my skintone and texture, so even if I happen to have a pimple or a whitehead, they aren't so obvious, because the skin looks so healthy and smooth. It ha...
Beauty of Joseon - Glow Deep Serum
I started using this recently and I am very satisfied so far. I use it twice a week at night and it has neither irritated me nor caused any break outs. I can already see some results. Skin is very soft in the morning and definitely more smooth, almos...
Dr. Althea - Vitamin C Boosting Serum
I added this to my skincare routine, as I am 34 years old and wanted to add some antiaging factors. I had seen how well it had worked for my mom and how so many women swear by it. I was so worried it might break me out, but it actually kept my skin o...
Estee Lauder - Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum
Moisturisers
What I learned all these years is that, no matter how good your serums are, or your toners, it could all be for nothing if you haven't found the right moisturiser for you. For me that cream is Wishful's Honey Whip Peptide. That is the one item I woul...
I can't live without this amazing cream. It is the only cream that actually prevents the creation of whiteheads and blackheads. The true meaning of non-comedogenic. Skin is firm, clear, hydrated and glowing. Also, it smells amazing and is quickly abs...
Wishful - Honey Whip Peptide Moisturiser
Words can't describe how much I love this tinted moisturiser. I keep repurchasing it again and again. I am not fond of foundations and I like a natural look, so I use this both day & night. It really does adapt to your skin tone, so it can be use...
Shiseido - Color Control Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 30 SHIKULIME
This cream has come in handy many times, when I've run out of my Wishful moisturiser. It is thick and rich and although it is not a perfect match for my skin, it does sink in well and may only occasionally break out some white bumps. If you 're on th...
ETUDE - Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream
I bought this after being very satisfied with the same eye cream. It is rich yet lightweight and hydrates enough.
APLB - Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Cream
Exfoliants
You clean, you tone, you moisturise, but is it enough? No. Those whiteheads and blackheads are persistent. They want to be included in the landscape of your face. They rise with every opportunity. Don't let them build up. Two times a week attack them...
A scrub like no other. It does not have micro particles that can harm the skin, but rather enzymes that work from the inside out to get rid of dead cells and even the skin texture. Face is glowing immediately after one use. If combined with a sheet m...
Wishful Yo Glow AHA & BHA Facial Enzyme Scrub
My nose looks polished after using this. It is not electric, you rub it across your face. It removes all the sebum and dead cells around the nose, cheeks and chin and has a pleasant smell. I like it.
RiRe - Style Black Head Brush Cleanser 20ml
A very nice exfoliant to regulate your skin's sebum production and renew the skin. I use a soothing mask after to hydrate and calm the skin.
The Ordinary - AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
Face masks
And now for the fancy part. Masks, masks, masks. Masks for soothing, hydrating, healing, boosting and everything in between.
I bought this mask along with the new rice toner from boj to brighten my face after exposing it in the sun all summer. It smells like oats with cookies and gives a nice glow. My skin was very soft afterwards.
Beauty of Joseon | Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask
I have bought Honey, Tea tree and Rice and they are amazing. Honey, which is my favourite, calms any irritation, brightens the skin and prevents the growth of acne. Tea tree calms down pimples and redness and I use it before and/or during those days....
MISSHA - Airy Fit Sheet Mask (12 Types)
The Saem is another great brand when it comes to sheet masks. I particularly like Charcoal. It clears my cheeks, nose and forehead almost like a clay mask.
The Saem- Natural Mask Sheet - 25 Types
I love Ziaja as a brand, as they have very affordable, yet very effective products. This is one of the first products I used from them. It smells amazing and leaves skin soft and healthy. Spreads and washes off easily and I use it especially after tr...
Ziaja - Manuka Honey Anti Acne Face Mask
Calms down blemishes and clears off the skin. The package contains a lot of product.
Skin79 - Sheet Mask For Blemishes
A really nice mask to use after exposing your skin to some harsh exfoliant.
Skin79 - Soothing Seoul Girl's Beauty Secret
A very smooth clay mask that does not dry the skin. No redness, no hair is pulled off. Skin feels more breathable and clean after.
Ziaja Mask - Cleansing Face Mask
Suncreams/ Sunscreens
As a Greek girl, it goes without saying that I use a loooot of sunscreen. Sun has become so much more intense than it used to be, that even I with my dark skin started getting sunburns some years ago. Since then I always apply sunscreen at all times,...
I tried a sample of this sunscreen and then purchased it, since I was very satisfied. I tend to spend a lot of time in the sea, so I need something durable and of course protective. This cream absorbs quickly, is not sticky, no white cast and has cau...
Vichy - Capital Soleil UV-Clear SPF50+ Protection for Blemish-Prone Skin
Tested under the greek sun, this calming suncream did provide protection and hydration. It's kind of watery and spreads easily, no white cast and is absorbed quickly. Feels lightweight.
Goodal - Heartleaf Calming Moisture Sun Cream