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Skincare I Actually use every day

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I’ve struggled with acne my whole life. Back in Eastern Europe I survived thanks to good estheticians and regular in-office treatments. But when I had to emigrate and kept moving between countries, I didn’t always have access to a trusted skin doctor...
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Actives / Treatments that target acne

Most of the time in the past five years I’ve either been pregnant or breastfeeding, so all the actives here are ones I felt comfortable using during those seasons of my life. They’re on the gentler side, focused on calming acne and supporting my barr...

 
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AM routine Pregnancy/Breastfeeding safe
10% Niacinamide Serum Booster For Brighter, Smoother Skin
 
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PM routine Pregnancy/Breastfeeding safe
10% Azelaic Acid Booster
 
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Good niacinamide for ACNE skin at the beginning of treatment, the texture is perfectly light
Niacinamide

Gentle cleansers for acne prone skin

Products that remove sweat, SPF and makeup without stripping or irritating already reactive, breakout-prone skin.

 
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Soft, non-stripping foam. Great with active routines like retinol or acids
Gentle Cleanse
 
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Works as good as Medic 8, Just if you like to use something new, I actually prefer this one in the Morning and Medic 8 in the evening
celimax Noni Bubble Cleanser Mild Face Wash

Game changers: Devices and tools that actually helped

Gadgets I’ve used long-term and really see a difference from – microcurrent, boosters and tools that make my routine work harder.

 
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Long term Fave. Ive used this for years and i see the difference.
TRINITY+ Facial Toning Devices And Sets
 
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A tiny booster that actually makes a difference
medicube Mini Booster Pro Pink - At-Home Facial

Daily protection: SPF & Tinted sunscreen

Sunscreens (including tinted ones) that don’t break me out, don’t feel heavy and actually work in a real everyday routine.

 
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tinted mineral SPF that actually looks like skin and WORKS
Mineral Sunscreen for Face: Award Winning Protection

Masks, exfoliants and enzyme powders

My “reset” products for texture, clogged pores and dullness – enzyme powders, non-harsh masks and a few targeted treatments.

 
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If I could only pick one mask, It would be THIS
Pure Enzymes Cranberry Exfoliating Mask
 
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The best gentle powder exfoliant
ANUA Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder
 
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Good pore cleansing mask that doesn't cost all the money in the world
Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask – Deep Cleanse & Clear Face Pores

Hydration and Barrier repair (Post acne skin)

Moisturizers, serums and essences that calm, hydrate and repair the skin barrier so actives don’t destroy your face.

 
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If I could choose only one toner, this would be DR Jart Ceramidine
Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Serum Toner | Dr.Jart+ Skincare
 
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Works as good as the toner, but has a richer texture
Ceramidin™ Cream Mist | DR.JART+ ≡ SEPHORA
 
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Good cheaper alternative to DR Jart ceramidine toner
Dual Barrier Creamy Toner
 
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Lightweight “reset” moisturizer for irritated, acne-prone skin days — calms, hydrates, and supports the skin barrier without feeling greasy.
Dr. Althea - 345 Relief Cream