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Skincare essentials from someone who recovered from severe acne.
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items All my essential skincare recs - as someone who had severe acne in their teens and has tried everything :/
For reference I have combination skin
As someone recovering from severe acne in my teens this serum seriously helped speed up the process of my skin clearing. It got rid of my acne scars and dark marks.
The ordinary: Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner (For facial scarring and dark marks)
This cleanser really helped clean out my pores at the end of the day which reduced the amount of newer breakouts I’d wake up to.
Facial Cleansers - Skincare
Dark marks! Recently this serum really helped to lessen the appearance of my dreaded acne scars. Haven’t been using it for that long though.. but I’ll keep you guys updated:)
Soothing & Barrier Support Serum
I can’t lie this made my skin feel like a baby’s with how soft it got. It gave a sort of natural glow that came from under the skin. (Forget foundation if you got this on lol)
Moisturizers
This night cream paired with this brands day cream seriously made my skin look like it was glowing from within. It made my skin look dewy and plump- definitely will repurchase.
Lotus Skin Care for Youthful Radiance | fresh US
Although I’m young I’ve used this eye cream sparingly on my dark circles and it seriously brightened them up. -coming from a stressed out university student :/
Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream
Don’t forget to wear sunscreen🫵 This is a light and easy to wear daily sunscreen ive been using. It leaves no white cast and feels light on the skin.
Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+
MY HOLY-GRAIL. I was gifted this and it pretty much ‘instantly’ got rid of my dark marks left by my acne. Although it is quite pricey I highly recommend because it truly works so you know it’s not a waste of money.
White Lucent Illuminating Micro-Spot Serum (for acne scars and dark marks)
Another day cream I have used in the past. It makes you glow from within and plumps your skin- very hydrating. Not very light thought but it settles into the skin eventually.
Essential Energy Hydrating Cream
This is quite pricey but there is something crazy about it. It instantly makes your skin look so much healthier and glowy. It seriously works wonders protecting your skin.
La Roche-Posay Sunscreen, Tan & Sun Protection (50+ SPF, Regular or tinted)
Which ever skin type you have ,if you struggle with acne, you probably struggle to retain moisture. This cream really helped to moisturize my skin from deep within. It has a cooling effect and is light on the skin- can almost instantly see difference...
Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream ( For people with acne)
This serum seriously helped cool my skin down while gently exfoliating- must be something to do with the green tea properties. Definitely recommend for people with sensitive skin/ acne prone skin like me.
innisfree Green Tea Enzyme 7% PHA Gentle Exfoliating Toner (For even skin tone and brighter complexion)
This is a moisturizer I have been using everyday. It is infused with Hyaluronic acid which targets dry skin. It is light, soaks into skin nicely and properly moisturizes. A quality and affordable product I have repurchased multiple times 💯
CeraVe Moisturising Cream ( My daily)
Forget pimple patches I needed a whole pad. When having severe breakouts it’s important to properly exfoliate to reduce more breakouts and get rid of existing ones. This saved me.
Acne Clearing Pads 2% Salicylic Acid | Prevent+Treat
This is another medically tested serum I loved. It heals skin after severe breakouts and prevents more from appearing.
Biome-Balancing Clear & Prevent Acne Treatment Serum
Infused with Hyaluronic acid which deeply hydrated and nourishes skin. Even if you have oily skin you need proper hydration so this is great to reduce clogged pores and irritated skin.
Barrier Balancing Water Cream