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Acne Safe Skincare (with options for different types of skin!!)
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items I've struggled with fungal and hormonal acne my whole life. These products are my absolute favorites that have helped me heal my skin barrier, reduce texture and acne, and overall improve my skin health!! (NOTE: I included options for those with both...
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Cleansers & Toners
Serums & Ampoules
Moisturizers & Creams
Cleansers & Toners
This cleansing foam is cruelty free and has no parabens, sulfates, or silicones. It works wonders for my acne-prone skin, really getting that excess sebum and oil out of my pores.
Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam - ANUA
This cleansing gel is best for unclogging pores and works well with acne-prone, oily skin! It has 2% salicylic acid for exfoliation and lipohydroxy acid for help with oil production.
Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser - La Roche-Posay
This toner gently exfoliates and refreshes oily, acne-prone skin while preventing breakouts. It contains salicylic acid (BHA) to unclog pores and clear blemishes, and glycolic acid (AHA) to smooth skin and even tone. As it is oil and fragrance free, ...
Effaclar Clarifying Solution Acne Toner - La Roche-Posay
Serums & Ampoules
Incredible for repairing your skin barrier. It contains fermented cica and probiotics, offering soothing nourishment for those with sensitive skin.
Centella Probio-Cica Ampoule - SKIN1004
Slightly different from the Pro BioCica Ampoule, the Poremizing one focuses on oil control and clogged pores. It is super light and is best for those with oily skin or people who have to deal with hotter weather.
Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule - SKIN1004
SO AFFORDABLE!! This gentle exfoliator helps get combat your clogged pores that may lead to breakouts. The anhydrous solution is oil-based and slightly gentler on the skin (best for sensitive and dry skin as it does a good job moisturizing as well).
Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Serum - The Ordinary
AFFORDABLE - This is the sister product of the anhydrous solution. The 2% water-based solution may dry-out those with already dry skin, so I recommend this for those with oily, acne-prone skin!
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution, Exfoliating Serum for Acne - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
Moisturizers & Creams
This moisturizer hydrates, soothes, and repairs sensitive skin and the skin barrier. It has ingredients like glycerin, niacinamide, and ceramides to reduce redness, itching, and dryness. It is also lightweight, amazing for dry and acne-prone skin, an...
Toleriane Soothing Repair Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin - La Roche-Posay
This spot treatment helps with any inflammation and repairs the skin if you struggle with breakouts! It includes beta glucan and peptides to help your skin rebuild itself.
Rescue Balm Post-Blemish Recovery Cream - Hero Cosmetics
Adapalene has been my favorite product to PREVENT breakouts from happening in the first place. A topical retinoid, this gel helps prevent the clogging of pores and reduces inflammation. It can dry and irritate the skin at first, so definitely trust i...
Adapalene 0.1% Acne Treatment Gel - Differin