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Skincare & Make Up for Adult Acne-Prone Skin
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items I've been fighting terrible adult acne since I began traveling internationally for work in 2022. These are my tried and true products that help relieve bad breakouts. I'm always experimenting so keep an eye on this space!
The best, singular step I take when I'm having a breakout or inflamed in anyway. I use this and only this after I wash my face during a particularly bad cluster of break outs
Rosehip Bioregenerate Rejuvenating Overnight Face Oil
Sometimes I use this in conjuction with the face wash and spot treatment in the same line, but this toner is what regulates my skin on a day to day basis
Effaclar Clarifying Solution | Acne Toner - La Roche-Posay
Another toner option that I sometimes layer for maximum effect. The seaweed/kelp ingredient base is key for clear skin
Coast Is Clear Face Toner - Eight Saints
Handles my dark spots/acne scars once the spots texturally even out. A bit pricey but goes on sale frequently on the site and on Space NK. Also sometimes goes on sale during Amazon Prime Day.
Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum Vitamin C Alternative
I learned that my local water supply is much more mineral and hard-metals rich than where I moved from. I installed this in my shower, and a water filter on my skin, and my skin (and hair) drastically improved.
15 Stage Shower Filter - bwdm Hard Water
What I call “the big guns” when I'm having a massive breakout. Saw improvements overnight and by the end of the week, even my husband was commenting how much my skin improved
Regular Strength Daily Skin Clearing Treatment with 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide
I use this serum while I'm traveling to places that have hard water. It helps soothe my skin from really dry airplane travel and from harsher waters.
Madagascar Centella Ampoule - SKIN1004 | Ulta Beauty
A really easy, non-irritating SPF to use when you already have breakouts or right after they've started getting better.
NEWCE Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water- Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ 2-Pack
This brand of K-Beauty was the best for my acne but the SPF I used is now discontinued. I'm testing this tone up cream as a replacement.
BIOHEAL BOH - Vitamin Toning Sun Cream | YesStyle
If I have multiple break outs on my face, I only use this foundation to make sure my makeup is not aggravating my acne further. Great price point for how much product you get. Doesn't dry out my current acne and doesn't make it worse.
Almay Clear Complexion Foundation Makeup, Hypoallergenic, 600 Sun Beige, 1 fl oz
I use this under my foundation and/or concealer to cover up big red spots from acne
Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Green Tinted Balm - Red Correct - 15ml
I tend to discolor and scar easily from acne and this serum, while pricy, really helps fade those issues. I use it more like a spot treatment so it lasts longer
Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Correcting Serum
Great to use when you have a bad breakout. I stop using it when my acne clears up but go back to it when I'm in the middle of a bad breakout.
Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner 150ml
Currently testing this product as a light to medium coverage blemish foundation since the Almay version is a bit more of a full coverage option. I tend to enjoy wearing sheerer foundations during bad breakouts.
glow - Breathable Blemish Balm - 3 Colors | YesStyle
This and the La Roche Posay version of this cleanser are the best I've tried for face wash for acne-prone skin.
Clear Cell Salicylic Gel Cleanser - Image Skincare
The BEST cleanser for acne-prone skin. Great results in just like a week!
Effaclar Medicated Acne Face Wash - La Roche-Posay
Great for people suffering from sweat-related acne (it me) because it has anti-fungal properties!
TIRTIR Milk Skin Rice Toner | Deep Moisturizing, Instant Glow, 2 ...