Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!

The skincare routine that *CLEARED* my hormonal acne! 💋

Purple Star emoji 9 items
I’ve struggled with acne since I was an early preteen. It got significantly worse as I reached my late teenage years and finally at 19 I went to a dermatologist. At 21 my skin is clearer than it was when was a baby! Here’s my simple, relatively price...
Sections
4
 
 
 
 

Cleansers! 🫧

 
Squid T. 💋 profile picture
This has been the cleanser I’ve used for the last two years and it’s never done me dirty! It cleans efficiently without overstripping my face!
Daily Facial Cleanser with Vitamins
 
Squid T. 💋 profile picture
This was the original cleanser I was using when my skin was at its worst and even touching it was painful! It was a great stepping stool to where I am today!
Gentle Skin Cleanser - Face & Body Cleaner

Serums, gels, creams, and all the in-betweens! 🧴

Everything in my routine that’s not a cleanser or a moisturizer! These things, in my opinion, can make or break your routine! Find what works for you and stick to your staples!
 
Squid T. 💋 profile picture
Adapalene gel has been my go-to girl in helping to clear my hormonal acne as well as help clear acne scars! My suggestion? Start slow and work your way up! Start with a low dosage and use it about twice a week at night only! If your skin tolerates it...
Adapalene: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing
 
Squid T. 💋 profile picture
Clindamycin phosphate 1% lotion has helped me immensely! It’s an antibacterial lotion that helps calm and reduce active and healing breakouts. It’s also a great anti-inflammatory that can help with reducing size, appearance, and pain with breakouts! ...
Clindamycin Topical Lotion: Acne Treatment & Side Effects
 
Squid T. 💋 profile picture
Metronidazole .75% does similar things as the clindamycin. It’s also an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. But this one I use specifically for my rosacea. It’s really helped calm and even out my skin tone and complexion!
Metronidazole topical: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, ...
 
Squid T. 💋 profile picture
This is officially the only sunscreen I’ve used on my face that doesn’t break me out or irritate my eyes! It’s gentle enough I’ve gotten it in my eyes and had no burning, itching or redness. I just rinsed it out and was totally fine! It’s also done a...
Anthelios UV Clear Sunscreen SPF 50

Moisturizers! 💦

 
Squid T. 💋 profile picture
My to-die-for moisturizer! I use it every night and it keeps my skin hydrated and smooth without being overly heavy or greasy. It is the cherry on top at the end of my full routine!
Intensive Moisturizing Cream for Dry Skin
 
Squid T. 💋 profile picture
My go-to quick moisturizer. It’s not too heavy and works for the morning when I need to add some moister without putting on anything too heavy for all day wear!
Moisturizing Lotion for Dry to Normal Skin

Dermatologist prescribed acne meds!

 
Squid T. 💋 profile picture
I have been taking 100mg of spironolactone daily for the last two years, prescribed by a licensed dermatologist of course, and it has helped tremendously with clearing my acne! My acne is mostly hormonal and taking pills in order to help with balanci...
Spironolactone (Aldactone, Carospir) - Uses, Side Effects, and More