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acne-prone, dry skincare routine
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these are products that have worked for me as a brown skin girl who struggles with acne and hyperpigmentation
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1. clean your skin
 
2. prep your skin
 
3. boost your skin
 
4. hydrate your skin
 
5. protect your skin

1. clean your skin

step 1 of your routine (cleaning your skin to have a fresh base)

 
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super clean ingredients - go to for hassle free, head empty routine
Vanicream™ Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
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for double cleansing - use this first and then a foam cleanser
HAKOCO KOSE Softy mo Deep Cleansing Oil, 230ml
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smells so good, love the foam build up. use an oil cleanser and then this one.
Gentle Korean Cleansers for Hydration & Oil Control
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2. prep your skin

step 2 of your routine (prepping your skin for what's to come next)

 
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1. i like to start with this spray to kill any extra bacteria on my face
SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid
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2. your face will absorb serums better if it is a little damp
Avène Thermal Spring Water
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3. start with a water toner
Glow Boosting Ginseng Essence Water | Hydrate & Protect Your Skin
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4. add a milky toner second
Hydrating Milky Toner
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3. boost your skin

step 3 of your routine (adding any boosters)

 
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this helps address the redness on my face
10% Azelaic Acid Booster
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so worth the $$ nothing has brightened my face like this serum - will be purchasing multiple bottles
Vinoperfect Facial Radiance Dark Spot Serum - Caudalie
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4. hydrate your skin

step 4 of your routine (hydrating your skin)

 
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my skin is so dry, this lives on my skin 24/7 ive gone through tubs of it
Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
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my dry skin DRINKS this thick cream up, game changer
Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
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a MUST for anyone using tretinoin or retinols. sandwich method with this and you wont suffer with extra dryness and peeling
Cicaplast Balm B5+ Soothing Therapeutic Multi-Purpose Cream
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5. protect your skin

step 5 of your routine (protecting your skin)

 
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really great for brown skin, it's a physical sunscreen with zinc which is recommended for hyperpigmented skin
HUEGUARD® 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen, Moisturizer, Primer SPF 30
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the first sunscreen i ever got hooked on, a classic cannot go wrong with it
Broad Spectrum Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin
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so light, so smooth, LOVE
UV Aqua Rich Moisturisers For High Protection UVA UVB SPF 30 ... - Biore
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