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Products For Acne Prevention

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These are products that I swear by that have helped me with my acne breakouts. I have had acne prone skin since I was a pre-teen, and have tried MANY products. These are my staples. 😍
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Step 1: Face Wash

This face wash isn’t only affordable but the only acne prevention face wash I’ve used that actually works. I have been using this for over 5 years and is ALWAYS my go to!
 
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Therapispa is another face wash I’d recommend, especially if you can’t do benzoyl. I use this face wash in the mornings a few times a week and it always leaves my face feeling clean and soft.
pH-Balanced Hydrating Wash - THERAPISPA
 
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My absolute go to! I have been using this face wash by Cera Ve for over 5 years and it’s the only face wash that diminishes my blemishes, and I’ve used and tried dozens and dozens of acne products. I even use this as a spot treatment on those deep, c...
Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser | Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment

Step 2: Korean Toner Pads

These blemish pads contain hyaluronic acid, which is great for replenishing the skin and the healing process of acne. These also help in evening out my skin tone!
 
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I love these Korean toner pads! They’re so refreshing and help calm my skin down. Plus, they’re affordable!
Blemish Calming Facial Toner Pads | Exfoliating & Hydrating

Step 3 (night time): Retinol Serum

I use this Retinol Serum every other night to help prevent wrinkles, improve my skin texture, and help with cell and collagen production.
 
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I’ve tried other retinol creams but this one right here never disappoints! I use this one every other night and of course, always make sure to wear sunscreen after using!
Resurfacing Retinol Serum | Post-Acne Marks Treatment

Step 4 (night time): Beef Tallow

This Beef Tallow Balm has done wonders not only to my skin texture, but has healed my dry, flakey skin caused by eczema.
 
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I’m not exaggerating when I say this—-this beef tallow got rid of the eczema on my face! I use this everywhere, even on burns. A little goes a long way and works wonders 😍
Whipped Beef Tallow & Manuka Honey Balm

Step 3 (daytime): Day Glow Serum

Vitamin C
 
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Vitamin C is essential for our skin health! I use this serum every morning to protect against toxins, reduce inflammation and to promote healing, especially with blemishes.
Day Glow Vitamin C Serum - SeoulCeuticals

Step 4 (daytime): Sunscreen

 
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DO NOT skip sunscreen, y’all! This is so important in protecting our skin and preventing aging. I personally don’t fret about what sunscreen I use as long as I’m using it, but I do recommend this one because it’s affordable and doesn’t break my skin ...
Face Sunscreen - Walgreens
 
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This is another facial sunscreen I’d highly recommend!
Sunscreen and SPF Moisturizers | Skincare - CeraVe

Hydrating Makeup Remover

 
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I use this anytime I wear makeup before washing my face. I love this because it leaves my face so hydrated afterwards!
Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm - e.l.f. Cosmetics

Healing + Hydrating Face Mist

 
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I use this anytime my face needs some extra moisture. Plus, it contains vitamin E, which is great for any scarring, especially from blemishes.
Hydrating Coconut Facial Mist - e.l.f. Cosmetics

Face Picking Prevention

 
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Pimple patches are great for absorbing impurities but also in preventing face picking!
Hydrocolloid Acne Pimple Patch for Zits

Sanitized Face Towels

 
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I use these towels DAILY. Using clean hand towels are okay, but harbor more bacteria than we realize.
Clean Towels | Premium Face Towels for Clean, Clear Skin

Makeup Brush Cleanser

I use this product everyday to clean my makeup brushes + sponges. It’s SO easy to use and cleans my products, assuring me I’m using clean brushes on my face.
 
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This product works SO well + is so affordable. It makes cleaning my brushes and sponges so easy!
Solid Makeup Brush & Sponge Cleaner | e.l.f. Cosmetics