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skincare for acne
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items skincare products that got rid of my acne, and can help you get rid of yours 💕
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cleanser
toner
serum
moisturizer
face mask
pimple patches
cleanser
You need makeup remover and cleanser, these are my recommendations that won’t clog your pores
Best micellar water on the market. Suitable for all skin types, even sensitive, Good at removing makeup and doesn’t leave a residue.
Garnier Micellar Water Hydrating Facial Cleanser & Makeup Remover - Basic Cleansing - 13.5 fl oz
My holy grail cleanser, suitable for oily, combination, acne-prone skin. Leaves tour skin refreshed without feeling stripped and dry.
CeraVe Foaming Face Wash with Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide for Oily Skin - 16 fl oz
Cleanser for very oily skin, other skin types can use it 2-3 times a week. Contains salicylic acid and niacinamide. Helps with acne.
CeraVe SA Face Wash Salicylic Acid Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide - 16 fl oz
Cleanser for oily skin. Nit suitable for sensitive skin as it can be drying and has fragrance. Can help with acne. Foams up very well.
La Roche Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Face Cleanser - Unscented - 6.76 fl oz
This is benzoyl peroxide face and body wash. It can be used for face AND body acne. I found that this helped me a lot with fungal acne. I think 4% BP is perfect, 10% would be too harsh for your face. Try it💓
PanOxyl Acne Creamy Wash Daily Control, Face & Body, 4% Benzoyl Peroxide, All Skin Types, 6 oz
toner
You will need to exfoliate to get rid of dead skin
Very popular, award winning toner. Might cause purge for 2 weeks, but after that you will have new skin.
2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
This kills acne bacteria on your face, so it’s very good prevention for acne. You can use it after sweating or when you need refreshment.
SOS Save.Our.Skin Daily Rescue Facial Spray - Tower 28 Beauty | Sephora
serum
Use serums to really target acne and acne scars
Does good job at removing acne scars. Very lightweight serum, little sticky but stickiness goes away after applying moisturizer.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% - 1 fl oz - Ulta Beauty
Use this for PIE scars that stay after acne. It faded mine in just a month. I think this is the only thing that works for PIE marks.
Blemicalm Azelaic Acid 15% Clarifying Serum
moisturizer
All types of skin need moisture, oily too!
Love this moisturizer, very lightweight. Doesn’t clog pores, suitable for normal, oily and combination skin.
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Face and Body Lotion for Normal to Dry Skin – 8 oz
Soothing cream. For dry skin you can use it on the whole face, but other skin types should use it as a spot treatment. It can soothe irritation and acne.
La Roche Posay Cicaplast Balm Vitamin B5 Soothing Therapeutic Cream for Dry Skin and Irritated Skin - Unscented - 1.35oz
If you have dry skin and acne, this barrier cream will definitely help you a lot. It’s non comedogenic and fragrance free. Helps with barrier support, because acne means your skin barrier is damaged.
barrier butter
face mask
If you want to detox your skin, use this
Use it 2-3 times a week. Erases pores. Skin becomes less oily after using this.
Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask – Clay Face Mask – Kiehl’s
pimple patches
Pimple patches can come in handy when you have a big breakout
Good pimple patches, suck out sll the gunk out of your pimple. You might need to use it a couple days in a row to see full results.
Mighty Patch™ Original Acne Pimple Patch