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My Skincare/Makeup Items as Someone who Suffered with Acne

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Amy
I've suffered from acne since I was 13 and I still suffer with it to this day. Nobody around me suffered from it and I had no big sisters to help me pick products to use, so now let me be your big sister and tell you what I use to help my skin stay a...
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My go to sun-cream. I like to stick to the same skincare brand for a lot of my products and this is perfect. I prefer spray on but they also do the liquid one.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Anti-Shine Mist Sunscreen SPF50 75ml
 
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I also highly recommend using their after-sun. It's so soothing on the skin after a day in the sun and on burns. Sometimes they also give you a free one of these if you buy the sun-cream.
La Roche Posay Anthelios Post-UV Exposure After-Sun Lotion 200ml
 
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My go-to cleanser. I use it everyday and highly recommend.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser for Oily ...
 
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I also use this exfoliator every morning. Don't need to use a lot, as a little bit goes a long way with this brand.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Lotion 200ml
 
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They have a lot of different moisturisers for different skin types so make sure you get the one for you. This is my personal favourite as it works best with my acne-prone skin.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar MAT+ Moisturiser Oily Skin 40ml
 
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I've only recently started using this but it's a good, cheap option. I struggle with rings around my eyes and this product has really helped so far.
Simple Hydrating Eye Gel
 
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I feel like lips are a forgotten piece of the skincare routine and I often forget to put Vaseline on. I always try to carry some around with me because it's so important to keep the lips hydrated.
Vaseline

makeup products

I used to use a lot of makeup but I realised that it flared up my acne and stopped using any makeup for years. Recently I've just done the bare minimum and I'm letting you know what.

 
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I personally love the Maybelline mascara range. It's very affordable and works well. My eyelashes always look good using this.
Maybelline | Mascara
 
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This lip gloss is so cheap and makes your lips look full and shiny. You can get it in so many different colours. I never go on a night out without it!
Lip Gloss Pumps & Sets | Penneys IE
 
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One of my friends has this and omg, we all steal it on her before every night out. It's amazing, I couldn't recommend more. Need to buy my own one.
Illuminating Bronzing Powder
 
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I don't use fake tan as much as I used to, but when I do, it's always this one. It applies very well and doesn't smell as bad as other tans. Also doesn't show up orange.
Iconic Bronze Tanning Collection
 
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My favvvv lipgloss ever, worth the money, so much colours and all amazing
Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer - Fenty Beauty
 
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My go to lipliner. Very affordable and comes in many different colours
Lasting Finish 8HR Lip Liner - Rimmel London