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Acne Prone & Oily Skin Must-Haves ✨
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items This is my personal collection of skincare products that keep my oily, acne-prone skin balanced, clear, and glowing. From gentle cleansers to lightweight moisturizers and targeted serums, these are the staples that actually work without clogging pore...
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Makeup Remover
Facial Cleanser
Toners
Moisturizer
Serums & Vit C
SPF Lip Balm
Makeup Remover
A lightweight yet effective oil-free makeup remover that melts away foundation, mascara, and SPF without leaving my skin greasy. Perfect for oily skin because it cleans thoroughly while keeping pores clear.
K-Beauty. This oil foam Does such an amazing job removing everything without stripping your skin and leaving it dry! I was put on and haven't looked back.
K-Beauty Rose Vitamin Oil to Foam Face Wash
This right here is my Holy grail!! Your skin feels very hydrated post use.
Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
one of my friends put me on to this makeup cleanser and It's been on rotation ever since. Clean ingredients, does not burn your eyes and does not strip your skin.
The INKEY List USA Oat Cleansing Balm 150ml
It does not matter if all you wore on your skin was SPF you gotta double cleanse especially if you have acne and oily skin and this medicube oil cleanser will not let you down!!
Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil - medicube
Facial Cleanser
A gentle foaming cleanser that balances oil production while deeply cleaning my skin. It removes dirt and buildup without stripping, leaving my face fresh and shine-free.
The cleanser that keeps my oils at bay during the day and cleans my face everyday without experiencing irritation.
Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser
Acne prone skin holy grail!! Keeps my pores tight and acne at bay! Best skincare investment I've made!!
Clear Skin Cleansing Bar: Cleanser for Oily Skin
Medicube is becoming the It girl on Tiktok for good reasons. Korean beauty has a way to reverse aging and I am not mad about it.
medicube Zero Foam Cleanser Sensitive Skin
Toners
My go-to step for refreshing and rebalancing. A clarifying toner that helps control excess oil, tightens pores, and preps my skin for the rest of my routine.
Will have your skin on glow!! I wonder why i did not pick this up sooner. Thayers make the best toner on the market not up for discussion!!
Hydrating Milky Toner with Snow Mushroom - 12 oz.
I see the change in my pores already!! This Stuff actually works. Again best toners are from Thayers!!!!
Shop Rose Petal Witch Hazel Facial Toner - 12 oz.
Say bye to acne and hello gorgeous glowing skin!!!!
Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0 Facial Toner
Moisturizer
Even oily skin needs hydration! I use a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer that hydrates without clogging pores, keeping my skin smooth and balanced all day.
I promise you, yes your skin needs moisture even when it's oily. This moisturizer feeds my skin without the greasy feeling. The only moisturizer I use.
Advanced Snail 92 All in one Cream
Serums & Vit C
Targeted serums for oily skin that help with glow, blemish control, and hydration. I love formulas with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, or vitamin C for a balanced, radiant complexion.
The only Vitamin C in my rotation. It comes in a dark bottle so you know they mean business. I haven't used any other vitamin C since using this.
Vitamin C Serum Dark Spot Corrector
I just started using this and the more I use it the more my texture is going away. It's not a fast working product so I believe if I keep using it over time the results will speak for itself.
TOSOWOONG Arbutin 7% + Tranexamic Acid 4% Cream
This is so great to get you started on using retinol and it is very effective.
The Retinol 0.5 Oil
SPF Lip Balm
A nourishing SPF lip balm that protects against sun damage while keeping my lips soft and smooth. Non-greasy, hydrating, and perfect for everyday wear.
Put the lip oils down!!! or use a SPF lip gloss or balm before using the lip oil. Your lips need protection too!!
Supergoop! Lipscreen Shine SPF 40 - Clear Lip Gloss
My current favorite SPF lip balm. My lips are soft and moisturized.
Aquaphor® Lip Protectant + SPF 30
Black Girl SPF No white cast, no oils!!
When I say no greasy face or white cast, i mean it!! This is so good and black girl friendly.
Face Sunscreen & Skincare
Very black girl friendly sunscreen!! No white cast, no oils!!
Beauty of Joseon Sunscreens
More affordable than the supergoop and same amazing results. Plus SPF 50. No white cast, no oils.
Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Mild SPF 50
Mask
It's not all the time I can afford to pay for a facial so I maintain at home with a deep cleansing pore mask.
Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimizing Clay Mask
Another one of my favorite mask to maintain at home. So good!!
Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask – Deep Cleanse & Clear Face Pores