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How I Got Acne-Free and STAYED Acne-Free
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items I have combination skin and the below products really helped transform my skin!
Sections
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Skincare - Cleansers
Skincare - Serums
Skincare - Actives
Skincare - Moisturizers
Etc.
Haircare
Skincare - Cleansers
My favourite morning cleanser! This helped cleanse my skin gently after a good night sleep.
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser, Daily Face Wash for Normal to …
Not only is Bioderma's micellar water a great item for removing stubborn makeup, it also works amazingly for a mid-day refresh!! I love being able to wash away the oils so nothing stings my eyes!
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Makeup Remover
If you're not double cleansing already, you've got to try! I didn't realize I was breaking out because I wasn't effectively cleaning my skin!
Shop Kose - Softymo - Speedy Cleansing Oil - 230ML
A really affordable oil cleanser - i've gone through BOTTLES of this throughout the years!
The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Light Facial Cleansing Oil - AVON
If you have money to splurge and LOVE the luxurious experience, you've got to try this cleansing oil from Dermalogica! It FEELS and SMELLS luxe!
Precleanse Cleansing Oil Melts Make-up | Dermalogica®
Super lovely cleanser - I use this at nighttime!
Ultra Facial Cleanser - Kiehl's Since 1851 - Sephora
Skincare - Serums
This might be one of my FAVE products! I've repurchased this item for 10+ years now, and will forever repurchase!
SK-II Facial Treatment Essence
One of my fave hyaluronic acid serums! My skin was severely dehydrated and it was over compensating by producing more and more oils - which led to acne!
The Ordinary - Hyaluronic Acid
You'll love niacinamide in your skincare routine if you have oilier skin!
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Skincare - Actives
If you have those pesky sebaceous filaments on the nose that you want to get rid of, this will be your best friend! Also helps with oil control!
SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - Paula's Choice
This requires a doctor to prescribe, however it works AMAZINGLY to get that skin cell turnover! Takes away your acne as soon as you feel it, and it speeds up everything! Downside is that you will need to moisturize more often as it'll make you flake.
Tretinoin Cream: Skin Benefits, How to Use, Side Effects - Healthline
Really love this retinol serum especially for beginners! I'd use this every other day!
Retinol Serum to Reduce Wrinkles - 30ml - The Inkey List
This may seem like an unusual product to add, but this product have AHA which will help speed up the cell turnover! Reducing oil in the area will also help with any acne!
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA – First Aid Beauty
Skincare - Moisturizers
Hands down one of my favourite nighttime skincare products! It helps seal in all that moisture while note feeling heavy/sticky! Will continue to repurchase forever.
Water Sleeping Mask Brighten & Hydrate - Laneige
Classic moisturizer!
Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane | Face Cream | Kiehl's
This Clinique lotion has been around for YEARS and for good reason!!
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ For …
The gel version is PERF for the summertime!
Dramatically Different™ Moisturizing Gel - Clinique
Etc.
If you're still using a towel to dry your face after washing, it's time to switch to facial tissues! Towels hold onto bacteria which will then transfer to your face!
Kleenex Tissues in Facial Tissue - Walmart.com
If you're not washing your makeup tools regularly, it could be contributing to your break outs! Here's my fave soap!
Dr. Bronner's - Walmart
This is my favourite bar soap to wash my beauty blender sponge!
Pears - Walmart
Stop picking those breakouts! Or if you do (I know, I sometimes cannot resist!), remember to put a pimple patch on! Love these ones from CosRX!
COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch, 24 count, 10 sheets
Love that these pimple patches have MADECASSOSIDE! It's going to help with bringing those pesky spots down + quickly!
MEDIHEAL MADECASSOSIDE BLEMISH SPOT PATCH 132 ...
An alternative to facial tissues! Love using these for drying the face
Disposable Face Cloths - Walmart
I didn't realize that the facial cotton pads I was using before this was leaving microtears in my skin! These Shiseido ones are SO SOFT, and I don't feel like it's abrasive at all.
Facial Cotton - SHISEIDO
Haircare
If you struggle with neck acne (yes, totally a real thing!), it might be because of the hair products you're using! I love this hair serum for how lightweight it is and it absorbs quickly so it's not breaking my neck out!
Damage Care Perfect Serum (New) - 80ml | Stylevana
Another amazing hair product that ABSORBS!! Perfect for those that prefer a cream/lotion product instead of an oil! Won't cause acne!
AG Hair
Another amazing haircare product that won't give you neck-acne! I love to spray the product into my hands first instead of directly on the hair for control of where the product goes!
Ouai Leave In Conditioner - 4.7 Fl Oz - Ulta Beauty