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Holy Grail Skincare
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Ayani Dubose
The products that have completely transformed my skin after 11 years of having severe acne/textured skin.
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Exfoliant
 
Retinol
 
Sunscreen
 
Spot Treatment
 
Cleansers
 
Toners

Exfoliant

I exfoliate at most 2 times a week less if my skin is feeling more sensitive.
 
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I built up my tolerance to this slowly starting out once a week since I have sensitive skin
Alpha Beta® Ultra Gentle Daily Peel
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These are a step up from the ultra gentle daily and have a slight tingle but I’ve been using for over two years and it’s been great for my texture
Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel
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I like this one a bit more than the daily microfoliant since this one is catered a bit more to sensitive skin
daily milkfoliant exfoliator
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Retinol

 
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Transformative for my skin!!! I worked my way up to using 4-5 times a week
Differin Gel
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I went through two bottles of this before moving on to differin I heard it was a good beginner retinol.
Resurfacing Retinol Serum | Post-Acne Marks Treatment
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Sunscreen

 
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Probably my fav sunscreen I’ve ever used doesn’t break me out, no white cast, and gives a stunning glow
Broad Spectrum Facial Sunscreens – Sunscreen & SPF
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No cast at all which is great and doesn’t break me out!
Supergoop! PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 Sunscreen
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Spot Treatment

 
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I get fungal acne breakouts sometimes so I wanted a spot treatment with sulphur in it
deep acne invisible liquid patch
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Whenever I use this I like to reapply it a couple times a day
Invisible Pimple Patch with Salicylic Acid - Kiehl's
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Best spot treatment I’ve ever used! It’s important not to shake it and to use a q tip to apply. Can be reapplied throughout the day.
EradiKate® 10% Sulfur Acne Treatment
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Cleansers

 
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I used this cleaner almost exclusively for a year I love the way it foams and it’s a great option for oily skin.
Toleriane Purifying Foaming Facial Wash | Clinically Tested, Derm ...
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One of my fav cleansers I’ve ever tried it’s so gentle and hydrating and it doesn’t leave your skin feeling stripped when you rinse it off
Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser
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Great cleanser for fungal acne breakouts and just acne prone skin in general I like to let it sit for 2 minutes before rinsing off
EradiKate® 3% Sulfur Daily Foaming Cleanser
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I know this is shampoo but it works great for fungal acne breakouts I like to use it as a mask as well. Just be careful when your rinsing it off
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 1% Ketoconazole 7oz
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Toners

 
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One of the best toners I’ve ever used I like to apply 2-3 layers and press it into the skin to make sure it’s absorbed. It is on the thinner side which I don’t usually like but it makes my skin so soft which I love.
I'm From Rice Toner
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Instantly calms/soothes the skin and odors best with the rice toner. I use this after toners and before serums.
I'm From Mugwort Essence | Vegan Extract
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Such an amazing toner I typically like to use this one first in my skin flooding line up because it feels so nice on the skin right after washing
Birch Moisturizing Toner
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Very lightweight and absorbs into the skin very easily. Also doesn’t have a thin water like consistency which I like
Supple Preparation Unscented Facial Toner
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Facial Mist

 
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I’m on my third big bottle of this stuff I use it every morning and night as the first step in my routine before toners. And also if I need to re wet my skin during the process
Avène Thermal Spring Water
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This was recommended to me when I went to get a facial so I bought a travel sized and really loved it so I ended up getting the full size
ultracalming mist
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Lightweight spray that gives an immediate subtle glow
Face Mist for Instant Hydration & Dewy, Glowing Skin
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