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Skincare & Nails for Acne Prone Skin 💅
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Judith Chetwood
I break out from EVERYTHING so finding products that don't clog my pores has been a whole mission. Here's what actually works for me, including nail polishes that won't irritate my skin when I touch my face.
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Cleansers That Actually Help
 
Acne Treatments 🧴
 
Moisturizers That Won't Clog Pores
 
Clean Nail Polishes
 
SPF for Breakout Prone Skin ☀️

Cleansers That Actually Help

I used to overwash my face and wonder why it got worse. These cleansers clean without stripping everything off.

 
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so gentle. I use this morning and night and my skin never feels tight after.
Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Gentle Face Cleanser with Glycerin
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the foam is satisfying and it rinses clean 🫧
Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin
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got this on a whim and now I can't stop repurchasing. works perfectly for sensitive acne prone skin.
Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Wash
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takes off makeup AND doesn't break me out. win win.
fresh Soy Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser
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smells like a salad but in a good way lol. leaves skin so smooth
Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser - Youth To The People
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Acne Treatments 🧴

Tried probably 30 spot treatments before landing on these five. My chin breakouts don't stand a chance anymore.

 
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this is my ride or die. dries out spots overnight without flaking.
Kiehl's Since 1851 Blemish & Acne Treatments
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I was skeptical but my pores literally shrank after two weeks 😳
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - Paula's Choice
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the pink stuff. you know it, you love it.
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
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helped calm my redness more than anything else I've tried
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum for Oily Skin
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strong but effective. use a tiny dot or it will dry you out.
Peter Thomas Roth Acne & Blemishes
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Moisturizers That Won't Clog Pores

Finding a moisturizer that hydrates without causing new breakouts felt impossible until I found these.

 
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lightweight and zero breakouts. this one just gets it 🙌
Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream - Kiehl's Since 1851
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feels like silk on your face. worth every penny honestly.
Tatcha The Water Cream Pore Minimizing Refillable Gel Moisturizer
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my friend recommended this and I haven't looked back since
Protini™ Polypeptide Cream | Limited-Edition Big Size
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so bouncy and fresh. perfect for summer when everything feels heavy.
Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb with Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide
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thick but somehow never causes breakouts. I use it in winter
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair® Cream Intense Hydration
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Clean Nail Polishes

I rest my hands on my face constantly so I needed polishes that aren't loaded with irritating chemicals. These are all clean formulas.

 
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10-free formula and the colors are beautiful. lasts about a week on me.
Kure Bazaar Paris
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non-toxic and the brush is really easy to work with
Habit Cosmetics Vegan Cruelty Free Non Toxic Nail Polish in 41 Terra
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my go-to for a clean manicure at home 💅 smooth application every time
JINsoon Nail Lacquers
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no harsh smell at all. I paint my nails in my bedroom now without opening a window.
Best Nail Polish
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splurge but the finish is unmatched. feels like a salon job
deborah lippmann
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SPF for Breakout Prone Skin ☀️

Sunscreen used to be my worst enemy. Every one I tried gave me new pimples until I finally cracked the code.

 
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goes on completely invisible. no white cast, no breakouts, nothing.
Supergoop! Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
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feels like moisturizer not sunscreen. been using it for two years now
Kiehl's Ultra Light Daily UV Defense SPF 50 Sunscreen ≡ Sephora UAE
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mineral formula so it sits on top of skin instead of sinking in and clogging things up
Face Sunscreen
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dewy finish without looking greasy. I wear this under makeup 🌞
Saie Sunvisor Radiant Moisturizing Face Sunscreen SPF 35
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light coverage plus sun protection. two birds one stone situation
SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation - Tower 28 Beauty
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