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Affordable skincare for oily skin and acne✨

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My skin is very oily and I’ve had problems with acne since 5th grade. I hit puberty quite young and used to pick my face which left me with quite a few scars. I’ve tried quite a few things on my face and these are the ones that work for me.
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You can never go wrong with good old Garnier!
Garnier SkinActive Micellar Vitamin C Cleansing Water to Brighten Skin - 13.5 fl oz
 
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THIS. THIS. THIS. I don’t go anywhere without these in my bag, especially on hot days. These are great for collecting all that extra “shine” after I do my makeup.
Shop the Best Blotting Paper
 
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You always need some cotton pads!
SEPHORA COLLECTION Organic Cotton Pads
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These are the only pimple patches that have worked for me. The ones I’ve tried before these were either not strong enough or not effective at all.
24 ct Mighty Patch Original Acne Pimple Patches - Hero Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty

face wash

 
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Absolutely fantastic, it's been working wonders for my acne for the past few years. You really feel the salicylic acid and that clean feeling afterward. It also lathers up quite well, and I don't think it's dyed or fragranced either. Overall, an exce...
Effaclar Medicated Acne Face Wash
 
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I use this bad boy after removing my makeup and it leaves my skin feeling like a baby’s butt!
8.0 oz Acne Control Cleanser - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty

serums

 
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Amazing at reducing pore size and mattifying skin! Be sure to use with a good moisturizer to avoid overdrying skin.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Oil Control Serum - The Ordinary | Sephora
 
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My face looks so glowy after using this product. I havent been using routinely so I can't say for certain that I noticed a outstanding difference but I love the glowy effect after I apply this product on.
0.33 oz Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum for Brightening and Dark Spots - ANUA | Ulta Beauty
 
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hands down the best!!
Acne & Blemishes Treatment & Serums - 471 Products
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moisturiser

 
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This moisturizer has reduced redness on my face and my skin never feels dry after my routine. This one is on a little pricier side but you know what they say, a little goes a long way too, so you get more bang for your buck!!!
Oil-Free Moisturizer

creams

 
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Does an amazing job reducing my hyperpigmentation. Goes on light and smooth without irritating my skin. It's an essential part of my daily skin care routine.
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% Cream for Redness and Blemish-Prone Skin - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
 
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I like this because it brightens th dark circles under my eyes and it also gets rid of bags and puffiness. It absorbs quickly and is really just a good product over all
Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty

face masks

 
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This is definitely a more affordable and a better for sensitive skin dope of the drunk elephant TLC Sukari mask. The drunk elephant mask literally is so strong. It burns off my face. This one does the job but is tolerable and can be worked up too ver...
Deep Dive Exfoliating Mask - Bubble | Ulta Beauty

oils

 
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Now listen even tho this is a little pricey, one bottle of this still lasts me and i bought it summer 24’. When you get a pimple a little tap of this makes it go away overnight. It also helped me with scars, to someone else’s eyes it might not look l...
Immortelle Divine Youth Oil