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Skincare That Works: Oily + Acne Prone Edition
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items Welcome to my little corner of skincare advice! These are tried-and-true products I’ve personally used to help balance oil, calm breakouts, and keep skin feeling healthy. My skincare bag is always evolving, but some things never change.
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Everyday Staples
Newest Additions
Sensitive Approved
Body Care
Soon To Try
Alternative Links
Everyday Staples
Products I trust enough to use daily. They’re consistent, effective, and make up the foundation of my routine. If it’s here, it’s because it earned its spot.
This moisturizer gives me a lightweight, glowy finish while still moisturizing and protecting my skin barrier. It has a primer-like feel to it upon application if you're curious about texture. It's the perfect size for traveling and is affordable, wh...
Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Facial Moisturizer
I only use these every once in a while. The micropoints help deliver acne fighting ingredients directly to the spot, so pimples heal faster and look less inflamed. I mostly use these on under the skin pimples.
Mighty Patch Micropoint Hydrocolloid Acne Spot Treatment Patch
These are my favorite patches by this brand. These are great for tackling breakouts while staying low-key. The patches are thin, mostly invisible, and easy to wear during the day. I like wearing these when I have a pimple I need gone, but don't want ...
Mighty Patch Invisible Acne Patches
I'm usually scared to try sunscreens because they can break you out. I took a risk trying this, and I like it. It feels like nothing on the skin but still delivers strong protection. The invisible, weightless formula doubles as a primer, making it pe...
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
I use this as a base/ starter cleanser. Like the Good Molecules niacinamide toner, it calms inflammation in my skin. Very simple product, but effective if you're looking for oil control and soothing.
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser for Oily Skin
Great for stubborn acne. With the highest strength benzoyl peroxide available over the counter, it targets bacteria and clears breakouts fast. I could use this every day or as needed because my skin tolerates it. If you want the best results, use it ...
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash with 10% Benzoyl Peroxide
Great for exfoliating and applying product to the skin. I use these daily to apply my toners. They're also pretty affordable.
Swisspers Premium Cotton Rounds - 100 Pads (3 Pack)
A leave-on chemical exfoliant that works to clear breakouts and smooth skin texture. The 2% salicylic acid penetrates deep into pores while soothing ingredients help prevent irritation. Great for oily and acne-prone skin. I've been using this for a f...
PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant with 2% Salicylic Acid
I started using this product recently. I have oily skin, so I got this product for its oil-minimizing and brightening benefits. So far, I can say it calms my inflammation and leaves me glowing. I'll have to report back about the oil control and brigh...
Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner
Easily one of the best over the counter acne gels I've used. I typically apply this on my face at night time after cleansing my skin. I see a difference overnight! It reduces/ calms any blemishes I have and leaves my skin not only smoother but glowin...
Differin Adapalene Gel
Newest Additions
Fresh picks I’ve started testing to see if they earn a permanent spot in my routine. Still new but already showing promise.
If you're looking to keep your skin smooth and clear of acne, I'd recommend this. The salicylic acid helps gently exfoliate and unclog pores, and I love using it on areas prone to bumps or breakouts. Especially my back! I typically use this 2x a week...
Naturium | The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash
Sensitive Approved
Products gentle enough for sensitive skin but still effective. Calming, soothing, and non-irritating.
I personally use the 10% version because my skin can handle it, but if you're on the edge about this product or have sensitive skin but still use actives, I would consider trying this 4% wash first. It's great for blemishes like acne and can even cle...
PanOxyl Antimicrobial Acne Wash 4% BP
As an acne prone girly that struggles with finding products this moisturizer gives me a lightweight glowy finish while still moisturizing and protecting my skin barrier. It’s also pretty affordable which is a plus!
Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Facial Moisturizer
Body Care
Skincare doesn’t stop at the face. These are the body care essentials that keep my skin soft, smooth, and hydrated from head to toe.
If you like vanilla scents this is for you. The scent is warm and comforting without being overpowering. It absorbs quickly so my skin feels hydrated. I love pairing this with a body oil of choice and a perfume or body mist with vanilla notes.
eos Shea Better Body Lotion Vanilla Cashmere
I use this product to stay fresh throughout the day. I simply apply it in any crevices or places where I sweat. (Feel free to ask questions about that). You can also use this after shaving as it helps prevent bumps. This bottle doesn't contain alcoho...
Dickinson's | Enhanced Witch Hazel
This body wash is a game-changer for keeping my skin smooth and clear of acne. The salicylic acid helps gently exfoliate and unclog pores and I love using it on areas prone to bumps or breakouts. I typically use this 2x a week and I'd say this soap h...
Naturium | The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash
A simple, everyday essential that keeps me feeling fresh and clean. It’s gentle, pH-balanced, and designed for sensitive areas. This is top 3 out of all the feminine washes I've tried. This one doesn't irritate or throw me off at all.
vH essentials, Ph Balanced Daily Feminine Wash
This body wash smells sooo good. Pair this wash with the lotion and it will have people all over you. Check the “alternative links” section for alternative options and I also have the matching lotion linked in this section.
OGX Smoothing + Coconut Coffee Scrub & Wash
This lotion smells so warm and edible lol. Don't worry about the coffee notes because it doesn't smell like coffee. Pair this lotion with the wash, and it will have people all over you. I have the body wash linked as well.
OGX Smoothing + Coconut Coffee Body Cream
A multipurpose cleanser with a peppermint scent. It deep cleans without harsh chemicals, and the cooling tingle leaves skin feeling extra refreshed. It's concentrated, so a little goes a long way. This is what I use as my antibacterial soap but make ...
Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Peppermint Soap
This cream makes shaving smooth and effortless. It glides easily, helps prevent irritation, and leaves my skin soft and hydrated. I love that it’s gentle enough for sensitive areas but still does the job, so every shave feels clean and comfortable. C...
eos Shea Better Shaving Cream (2 Pack)
I've been using this since I was a kid. It is a staple in my bodycare routine if you want something more affodable. I use this as a sealant after applying moistorizer and it leaves me soft and glowing. I truly believe it locks in mositure and enhance...
Shea & Cocoa Butter Oil Gel
Soon To Try
Products on my radar that I’m excited to try next. Will they live up to the hype?!
An easy-to-use spray for body breakouts. The 2% salicylic acid formula helps unclog pores and fight acne in hard to reach areas like the back and shoulders. Convenient, quick-drying, and effective for on-the-go use. I plan to mainly use this on my ba...
PanOxyl Acne Banishing Body Spray
I get a lot of congestion with my skin, and salicylic acid dissolves it. This is one of the top rated BHA exfoliants and I really want to see if it works.
Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Exfoliant
Bought these a few months ago because I've heard great things about them. I haven't had any pimples big enough to use them yet but I'll report back.
PanOxyl Spot Patches
Alternative Links
Same products, different stores, plus a few good alternatives.
Alternative - I'm scared to try sunscreens because they can break you out. I took a risk trying this and I like it. It feels like nothing on the skin but still delivers strong protection. The invisible, weightless formula doubles as a primer, making ...
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
Alternative - A multipurpose cleanser with a peppermint scent. It deep cleans without harsh chemicals, and the cooling tingle leaves skin feeling extra refreshed. It's concentrated, so a little goes a long way. This is what I use as my antibacterial ...
Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Peppermint Soap (2 Pack)
Alternative - I took a risk trying this and I like it. It feels like nothing on the skin but still delivers strong protection. The invisible, weightless formula doubles as a primer, making it perfect under makeup or on bare skin. It also offers cover...
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
Alternative - This cream makes shaving smooth and effortless. It glides easily, helps prevent irritation, and leaves my skin soft and hydrated. I love that it’s gentle enough for sensitive areas but still does the job, so every shave feels clean and ...
EOS Shea Butter Shaving Cream (3 Pack)
Alternative - This is the gentler version of the classic witch hazel with no alcohol, so it won’t strip or over dry your skin. It still has all the soothing and balancing benefits witch hazel is known for, but with a softer feel that’s better for sen...
T.N. Dickinson's | Witch Hazel Alcohol-Free
Alternative - If rose water isn’t your thing, the classic version is great for purifying and refreshing the skin, while the alcohol-free formulas are gentler if you’re on the sensitive side. They all help tone, soothe, and balance so it really comes ...
Dickinson's | Original Witch Hazel
Alternative - Here's a 3 pack to save you the trouble of repurchasing when you can just stock up. This body wash smells sooo good. Pair this wash with the lotion and it will have people all over you. Check the “alternative links” section for alternat...
OGX Smoothing Coconut Coffee Scrub & Wash x3
Alternative - I use this as a base/ starter cleanser. Like the Good Molecules niacinamide toner, it calms inflammation in my skin. Very simple product, but effective if you're looking for oil control and soothing.
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Alternative - I started using this product recently. I have oily skin, so I got this product for its oil-minimizing and brightening benefits. So far, I can say it calms my inflammation and leaves me glowing. I'll have to report back about the oil con...
Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner