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skincare recommendations for all my sensitive skin baddies 🧖🏾♀️💓🫧
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items from one sensitive, acne-prone skin baddie to another, here is a list comprised of some skincare products that I've used and haven't had bad experiences with. let's be very clear, though, everyone's skin is different, therefore I always recommend to ...
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cleansers
actives
exfoliants
spf
moisturizers
cleansers
Cleansing is always the first step with any skincare routine! It sets the tone for everything else.
Sulfur is such an underrated active in my opinion. I always see salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, but my dermatologist prescribed me a cleanser with sulfur once, and it is honestly my one tried and true active for my cleansers. Whenever my skin is...
JOESOEF Sulfur Soap for Acne 100G
This cleanser is like a feeding your face all the healthy things that you should be eating. This is another cleanser that I have NEVER had any issues with, and I love the way that it lathers.
Superfood Gentle Antioxidant Refillable Cleanser
Here's another green juice skincare cleanser. This one does have a bit of a fragrance which I'm always funny about, but I haven't had any negative effects so far.
Farmacy Foaming Face Wash Oily Skin 150ml
Everyone knows La Roche Posay, and if you don't, where have you been? lol. Seriously, though, this cleanser isn't anything special to me… but it didn't break me out so it gets points for that. I've started to use it on my chest and back, and I think ...
13.5 oz Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Wash for Oily Skin - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
I recommend this spray for the summer! With all the heat and sweat, this spray will fight against bacteria on your skin and minimize your breakouts. I also think this is great for any gym rats as well.
SkinSmart Acne Facial Cleanser, 8 oz Spray
actives
Alpha arbutin is a great active for black people and for sensitive skin. It is a gentle active, so it can be used daily morning and night. It didn't break me out, and I noticed a difference in my skin. It does take a while to see a noticeable differe...
Chlorophyll Discoloration Serum - cocokind | Ulta Beauty
This serum has the PERFECT name because it is indeed a super serum. Packed with vitamin C, niacinamide, retinol, hyaluronic acid, and salicylic acid, this serum rlly just checks all the bases. It fights free radicals in the environment while also pro...
Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus - 1 fl oz
Tranexamic acid is an active that also fights against hyperpigmentation. I've just recently started using this product, but I have actually seen great results with it. Within a week/ week and a half of using this product, I can already see my dark sp...
Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid 5% - 1 fl oz
exfoliants
This exfoliant uses salicylic acid to fight against clogged pores, texture, and uneven skin. It definitely worked for me, but isn't necessarily a holy grail product.
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner for Clear Skin
TXA is an ingredient that protects the skin from the overproduction of melanin. Because of this, this dark spot toner is great for hyperpigmentation because it not only treats your current hyperpigmentation but also protects the skin from developing ...
Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner - FARMACY | Ulta Beauty
NOW THIS! This is a product that i will repurchase over and over… when they say instant, they absolutely mean instant. I can literally immediately see a difference in the appearance of my skin after using this: it always looks brighter and smoother a...
Versed Doctors Visit Instant Resurfacing Mask - 1.7 fl oz
As everyone knows, turmeric is the hot commodity ingredient that people rave about when discussing discoloration. This exfoliant is also a great one that I would 100% repurchase. I always wake up with smooth skin after using this.
turmeric illuminating solution
spf
Definitely my holy grail spf. It is a bit small for the price point, but I absolutely love it. It isn't super thick and doesn't leave a white cast on the skin. SPF is 100% a must for everyone, but especially if you're working on hyperpigmentation.
PLAY Everyday Face Lotion SPF 50 - Supergoop! | Ulta Beauty
This is a more affordable option and is a chemical spf which is good for acne prone skin according to my dermatologist. I have been using this lately, and I haven't had any issues.
Cetaphil Daily Face Moisturizer with SPF 35 Sunscreen - 3 fl oz
This spf spray makes re-applying so easy. As I stated, spf is important and you must re-apply every few hours. I use this spray even when I have on makeup, and it applies well.
Suntouchable All Set for Sun SPF 45 - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
moisturizers
I got this as a gift from Ulta, and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. I'm always hesitant of trying the little samples, but this one really shocked me. It is a great barrier product, but isn't super thick like a lot of them.
Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Rich Barrier Moisturizer - Peter Thomas Roth | Ulta Beauty