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Face Routine + Tried & Loved (Gentle picks for oily-acne skin)
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items A mix of products I trust for my oily skin. I rotate them depending on my skin’s condition, because oily skin is never just one-size-fits-all✨️
Sections
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Clean Slate Club
Hydration Checkpoint
Gentle Reset Corner
Liquid Confidence
Skin's Comfort Blanket
My Daily Shield
Clean Slate Club
The starting point of everything. Gentle cleansing to remove oil, dirt, sunscreen and leftover makeup without stripping the skin.
Gentle micellar water for quick cleansing on light makeup days or when I’m too tired for a full double cleanse. Doesn’t sting or dry out the skin.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Makeup Remover Pembersih Wajah ...
Light cleansing oil that melts sunscreen and excess sebum easily. Heartleaf helps calm redness and acne-prone skin.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
ANUA Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
Super lightweight oil cleanser that removes makeup and dirt without feeling heavy. Centella keeps the skin soothed and comfortable.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil
Simple, gentle morning cleanser that controls oil without stripping the skin. Good for everyday use.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser (Morning)
Foamy cleanser with salicylic acid to help clear pores and reduce breakouts.
Generally breastfeeding safe. Use cautiously during pregnancy and not excessively.
COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser (Night)
Hydration Checkpoint
A step to give my skin a drink after cleansing. Keeps it soft, calm, and ready for the next products.
Milky, comforting toner that gives instant hydration and a soft glow. Rice extract helps brighten and smooth the skin.
Best when your skin feels dry, dull, or dehydrated.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
ANUA Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner
Light, watery toner that refreshes and adds subtle brightness without feeling heavy. Great for oily or combination skin days when you want hydration without the weight.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
Finally Found You Hydrating Brightening Toner
Gentle Reset Corner
The “not everyday, but still important” step. Gentle exfoliation to smooth texture, keep pores clearer, and help the rest of the routine work better—without overdoing it.
Exfoliating toner that focuses on acne control. The AHA, BHA, and PHA combo helps clear dead skin, unclog pores, and calm breakouts over time.
Use carefully during pregnancy. Safer for breastfeeding. Limit to 1–2x a week.
Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA Toner
Light exfoliating toner that gently removes dead skin and helps keep pores looking cleaner. Feels more like a refreshing toner with a soft exfoliating touch—great if you want something milder. Generally pregnancy & breastfeeding safe when used a ...
COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
Liquid Confidence
The treatment step where the real skin work happens—hydration, repair, and texture improvement.
Glow-boosting serum in mist form. White truffle and niacinamide help hydrate, brighten, and give a dewy finish. Can also double as a face mist during the day.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
D’Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum
Lightweight peptide serum that supports skin elasticity and improves overall texture over time.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
Minimalist 10% Multi Peptide Serum | Serum Anti Aging | Collagen Boosting
Light, slightly bouncy essence packed with 96% snail mucin to hydrate, soothe, and help repair the skin barrier. Great when skin feels stressed or dehydrated.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Essence
Skin's Comfort Blanket
This step locks everything in and helps keep my skin barrier happy and protected.
Rich, soothing moisturizer with panthenol and madecassoside to repair and calm irritated skin.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5
Barrier-repair moisturizer with calming and hydrating ingredients, but in a lighter and more affordable formula.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
Labore Barrier Revive Cream (budget alternative)
Lightweight, oil-free moisturizer that hydrates without feeling greasy. Contains birch sap to soothe and keep oily skin comfortable.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap) Skin Care
My Daily Shield
The non-negotiable step that protects my skin from sun damage and prevents dark spots and irritation.
Light, hydrating sunscreen that feels like a serum. Comfortable for daily use, even on oily skin.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50 ...
A high-end sunscreen that feels more like a luxury primer. The texture is silky, blurring, and truly invisible on the skin—no white cast, no greasy feel. Packed with antioxidants and skin-loving ingredients, so it protects while still treating your s...
Beli Allies of Skin The One SPF 50 Invisible Sunscreen Gel
A cult-favorite Japanese sunscreen known for its strong UV protection and sweat-resistant formula. The texture is light, runny, and sets into a smooth, slightly silky finish that holds up well in hot, humid weather. It also contains moisturizing ingr...
Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk Spf 50+ pa++++
Soft Lips Club
Because soft, healthy lips make everyting feel more put together
Moisturizing lip balm with SPF and fun flavors that make reapplying feel less like a chore and more like a mood booster.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
Buttered Peach Apricot Lip Balm SPF 15 4.25g (Morning)
Thick, nourishing balm that works like a lip sleeping mask to heal dry or cracked lips overnight.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
Pure Pawpaw Ointment (Night)
Sugar-based lip scrub that gently removes dry, flaky skin. Leaves lips feeling softer and smoother before lip balm.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
The Body Shop Festive Berry Sugar Lip Scrub 10ml
Gentle lip scrub with a softer, more moisturizing feel. Helps smooth out dry lips without being too harsh.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
BUTTERED - Lip Scrub
A cult-favorite overnight lip mask with berry complex and nourishing oils. Makes lips soft, smooth, and plump by morning. Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask EX
The Damage Control Zone
For breakouts, skin (drama) emergencies, and weekly treatments when my skin needs extra help.
Spot treatment that helps calm inflamed pimples and speed up the healing process.
Generally safe for pregnancy & breastfeeding when used as spot treatment.
Acnaway Treatment Acne Cream [20gr]/ Acne Spot Gel
Hydrocolloid patches that absorb gunk and protect pimples from bacteria and picking.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
COSRX Acne Pimple Patch
Little Extras I Swear By
Small steps that aren’t essential, but make the routine feel more complete. Little add-ons that help with hydration, brows, and that occasional skin reset.
Light, milky face mist that gives an instant hydration boost. Feels soothing on tired or dry skin, especially in the middle of the day.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
Pixi Mist Supersize Hydrating Milky
Light eye cream that hydrates the under-eye area and helps reduce the look of puffiness and fine lines. The cooling applicator makes it feel more relaxing to use.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
Skintific 360 Crystal Massager Lifting Eye Cream 20g
Nourishing oil that helps brows and lashes look fuller and healthier with regular use. Simple step, but makes a noticeable difference.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
ERHA ERHAIR Serum Alis & Bulu Mata Lashbooster Multi-Peptide Lash
Gentle wash-off mask that softly exfoliates while keeping the skin hydrated. Rice smooths texture, honey adds moisture and glow.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
BEAUTY OF JOSEON Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask 150ml
Deep-cleansing clay mask that helps absorb excess oil and clear out pores. Best used when skin feels extra greasy or congested.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask 100ml / Masker Pengontrol Minyak ...
Soothing clay mask with mugwort to calm redness while still helping control oil and clean pores.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
Skintific Mugwort Acne Clay Stick
Peel-off mask that focuses more on hydration and elasticity. Collagen-based formula helps the skin feel firmer and more supple after use.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
MEDI-PEEL Red Lacto Collagen Wrapping Mask / Peel of Mask
Night-Only Strong Treatment
Used carefully and not during pregnancy
Retinal-based treatment to help with acne, texture, and fine lines. Stronger than retinol, so it’s used only at night and with care.
Not safe for pregnancy. Usually avoided during breastfeeding unless approved by a doctor.
CELIMAX The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster
A strong night serum with retinal to help smooth texture, reduce acne, and fade dark spots faster than regular retinol. Lightweight, but quite potent—best used slowly at night.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Not safe.
Elsheskin Retinal Advance Serum 20ml - Anti Aging ...
A cult-favorite luxury moisturizer packed with peptides that help support skin elasticity and smooth texture. Feels rich but not greasy, gives that “expensive healthy skin” look overnight.
Generally considered pregnancy & breastfeeding safe.
Protini™ Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer