Struggling with dry skin and breakouts? I feel you – it's a tricky combo. This list has everything you need for a simple, dermatologist-inspired routine that hydrates, calms, and clears your skin without overloading it with harsh actives.
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Cleansing (AM & PM)
Moisturizers (AM & PM)
Sunscreens (AM only)
Night Serums (PM Only)
Cleansing (AM & PM)
A non-foaming, ultra-gentle cleanser with ceramides and hyaluronic acid. Perfect for dry, sensitive, or acne-prone skin.
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid for Normal to Dry Skin ...
Creamy-to-foam texture for a gentle yet effective cleanse. Great if you want that clean feeling without stripping your skin.
CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser with Amino Acids for Normal ...
Technically a moisturizer, but many use it as a mild cleansing balm-style step too. Packed with ceramides and loved by dermatologists.
Light, non-comedogenic, and rich in prebiotic thermal water. Great for sensitive and acne-prone skin that needs hydration without heaviness.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Moisturiser 40ml | LOOKFANTASTIC
A budget-friendly staple. Contains amino acids, fatty acids, and hyaluronic acid to deeply moisturize without irritating acne-prone skin.
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA 100ml
Sunscreens (AM only)
Ultra-light, high-protection sunscreen with advanced UV and blue light filters. Suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid Non-Perfumed ...
Matte finish sunscreen designed specifically for oily and acne-prone skin, but gentle enough for combination and dry skin types needing non-greasy protection.
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Sun Gel-Cream Dry Touch SPF50+ 50ml
Night Serums (PM Only)
Reduce excess oil and minimize blemishes with this cult-favorite serum. Niacinamide calms inflammation and brightens skin tone—perfect for dry, acne-prone skin that needs balance.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum 30ml
Smooth fine lines and fade acne scars with gentle, hydrating retinol. Squalane keeps your skin nourished while retinol works to boost cell turnover.
⚡ Use 2-3 times a week to start, gradually increasing as tolerated.
👉 Wake up to refreshed, glowing...