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Copy of Clear Skin, Glowy Finish. My Affordable Skincare That Finally Did Something
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items An honest, derm-approved skincare routine for combo and acne-prone skin. Features 8 gentle, effective products that heal your barrier and clear breakouts. no hype, just results.
Sections
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Morning Routine
Night Routine
Targeted Fixes (Extras)
Morning Routine
This is the part of my routine that sets the tone for the day. calm, clean, and protected. I focus on gentle cleansing, light actives, and smart layering that keeps my skin balanced from sunrise to sundown. No 10-step chaos. just three steps that act...
Cleanser / Wash
This is the only cleanser that doesn't leave my face feeling tight and stripped. It's like a soft washcloth in a bottle, it gets rid of the morning grime without any drama. I use the foaming version in summer and the creamy one in wi...
Neutrogena ® Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser for Sensitive Skin - 12 oz
Treatment / Actives
My derm-prescribed secret weapon! I put this on any budding red spots in the morning, and it seriously calms them down by lunchtime. It doesn't dry me out at all, which is a miracle for an acne treatment.
Clindamycin Topical Lotion: Acne Treatment & Side Effects
☀️ Moisturizer +
Game-changing pro-tip: I mix a pea-sized amount of each together. The CeraVe moisturizer cancels out any chalkiness from the mineral sunscreen, and the combo gives me the perfect dewy, protected base for the day. No pilling!
Deep Hydration Moisturizing Cream - Skincare
+ Sunscreen Combo
Game-changing pro-tip: I mix a pea-sized amount of each together. The CeraVe moisturizer cancels out any chalkiness from the mineral sunscreen, and the combo gives me the perfect dewy, protected base for the day. No pilling!
Tinted Sunscreen: Physical Protection that Goes on Matte
Night Routine
My nighttime routine is all about repair. clearing pores, fading spots, and letting my skin rebuild itself while I sleep. It’s short, science-backed, and barrier-friendly. This is when I use my heavy-hitters like tretinoin and rich moisturizers that ...
Gentle Cleanser
Yes, I use this twice a day. it's that good. It takes off my sunscreen and the day's dirt with zero effort and doesn't irritate my skin before I put on my treatment. A true, simple workhorse.
Yeah it's the same one as the morning on...
Neutrogena ® Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser for Sensitive Skin - 12 oz
⚗️ Retinoids / Actives
Tretinoin Cream 0.025% (Retin-A)
The big gun. This is what reset my skin. It smoothed out texture I'd had for years and keeps my pores so clear. The key is to start SLOW-I buffered with moisturizer for the first 3 months and ...
Tretinoin topical (Retin-A, Renova, and others) - Uses, Side Effects, and More
🩹 Rich Moisturizers
This rich cream is my security blanket at night. When I layer it over my tretinoin, I wake up with plump, happy skin. never flaky or irritated. It's single-handedly responsible for healing my damaged moisture barrier.
Same as ...
Deep Hydration Moisturizing Cream - Skincare
Targeted Fixes (Extras)
These are my “damage control” and “glow boost” tools. the things I reach for when my skin’s acting up or looking dull. From powerful exfoliating peels to lightweight mists that rescue dry spots, these extras fill in the gaps that my daily routine can...
Peels / Resurfacing
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
My “reset mask” — clears congestion, boosts glow.
Deep exfoliation: brightened dull patches and cleared dead skin layers.
💡 Limit: Once weekly max. Use SPF religiously the next da...
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
🎯 Spot Treatments / Hydration
This is my quick fix for when my skin feels tight during the day or between skincare layers. A quick spritz instantly revives my makeup and adds a hit of hydration without messing anything up. Look for one with no alc...
BYOMA Balancing Face Mist pH Toner Ceramides
This was my morning shock-therapy: cleared deep clogged pores, reduced new breakouts within 2–3 weeks
⚠️ Warning: Can dry skin; alternate days if too much.
Benzoyl Peroxide Topical Wash: Instructions & Warnings