This list is full of gentle, breakout‑safe essentials for oily, acne‑prone skin, most of which recommended by my Dermatologist. Think lightweight cleansers, non‑comedogenic moisturizers, and targeted treatments that help control shine and acne withou...
This is so simple and so cheap. It doesn’t get sticky, gives you such a nice glow, makes your make up go on so even, and helps with healing your skin barrier, thus preventing acne
Good Molecules 1% Hyaluronic Acid Serum
My dermatologist recommended this for my oily acne prone. This cleanser as the first step in your cleansing routine is AMAZING. It really pulls all the dirt and gunk out of my pores. It’s also super gentle and non drying. My face is SQUEAKY clean, li...
La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Foaming Oil Cleanser
Being on Tretinoin has made me need to exfoliate a lot more intentionally. This is great because it helps prevents acne, exfoliates, and is also anti-aging. This was the first product I used (before starting Tret), that actually transformed my skin. ...
Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Daily Peel (5)
I put this everywhere and on everything. You can use it as a chapstick. I use it on my hands during these cold winters. I also use this on my skin, on the areas that are more dry in the winter. This is also great for plumping your skin and making you...
Aquaphor Healing Balm Stick with Avocado Oil
This is the best K-beauty sunscreen. NO WHITE CAST. Blends into your skin well, doesn’t leave you feeling oily/greasy. Gives you such a nice hydrated look. It received this as a gift and so far I’ve repurchased twice. I love it!
Innisfree Daily UV Defense SPF 36 Face Sunscreen
This is the BEST natural deodorant. The scents are on the “earthier” side, but they also have a scent less option. They don’t irritate my skin or cause those deep armpits cysts like the other deodorants. This also lightened my underarms.
Little Seed Farm Blue Tansy Rose Deodorant
This helped me fix my damaged skin barrier. It works really well, it’s super gentle, and doesn’t have hidden ingredients.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule 55ml
This eye cream worked so well that I put it all over my face now. It helped alot with evening my skin tone. It’s also VERY hydrating, yet not oily.
Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum 30ml
Silk pillow cases are truly superior. They cause less friction on your hair AND your skin. I don’t get those creases on my skin when I wake up anymore and I feel like the pillow cases harbors less bacteria which causes less breakouts.
Bedsure Satin Pillowcase Queen Set of 2, Silver Grey
This cured my oily skin. It moisturizes so well that my skin no longer over compensates by pumping out oil all day long. It is so moisturizing and hydrating for those who have dry flakey skin if you’re on Tretinoin. It also works well for your body.
La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Moisturizing Cream
This is a great starter retinol. It is effective yet gentle.
CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum, Niacinamide
If you’re not a fan of oil cleansing as the first step in your cleansing routine, use this. It does such a great job at cleaning off that first layer or skin, sunscreen, and make up.