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Roadmap to CLEAR skin 🫧- by a girly who cleared and repaired her skin post hormonal cystic acne ✨
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items I dealt with hormonal cystic acne for 6 years. If you too are struggling, then please believe me I understand how hard it is. I spent thousands trying anything everything and I would not recommend anything that hasn’t sincerely made a difference. The...
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Barrier Repair
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Acne Safe Moisturizers
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Cleansers
Barrier Repair
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I caught wind of the skin flooding craze and gave this a try. I am happy to report this did improve my barrier, hydration and aided in redness relief.
Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner | Best on Amazon
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I love this. I love the texture and glow and the supple look it gives my skin. I use this on my face, lips, neck and chest and top it off with aquaphor!
Barrier Bounce Serum - Advanced Skin Hydrator
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If I don’t use aquaphor, I’m using this. I’ll apply especially after using my tretinoin to give my skin that extra TLC. It’s also great on the lips / hands during the winter or if you’re prone to dry cracked lips & hands in general.
Cicaplast Balm B5+ Soothing Therapeutic Multi-Purpose Cream
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Needs no explanation. But yes, this is in fact a crucial element to repair.
Aquaphor Healing Ointment® (14oz.)
Toners & Serums
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If you use and enjoy HA serums then you’ll LOVE using beta glucan. Acne safe, visible improvement in skin hydration and plays nice with makeup application.
If you use this, you must follow up with an occlusive (moisturizer) or else it’ll pull the m...
IUNIK Beta-Glucan Power Deep Moisture Serum
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If you aren’t using a retinol or retinoid, these toner pads are a great place to start. If you are using one but perhaps you don’t see the effects, give these a try.
I personally am using a Retinoid (tretinoin) and I am able to tolerate using these...
AlphaRet Exfoliating Facial Peel Pads
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This was such a game changer for me. Can be used morning and night but I use mine only in the mornings since I use other actives at night.
This has drastically improved my redness and pore size in combination with my tretinoin.
Azelaic Topical Acid 10%
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If you’re actively undergoing acne breakouts or have congested skin, give this a try before going on Tretinoin. It’s available OTC and a perfect pathway into stronger retinoids. That’s what I did to build my “tolerance” to Tretinoin.
Added bonus yo...
Adapalene Retinoid Acne Treatment | Differin Gel for Acne
Acne Safe Moisturizers
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Fragrance free, oil free, acne safe. It’s not SUPER hydrating so if you’re dry you may want to pair with an additional serum or top with a nourishing SPF during the day. If you’re oily / combo then this is great & plays nice with makeup applicati...
The INKEY List USA Omega Water Cream Oil Free Moisturiser
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If you use gripping primers for your foundation then this moisturizer is absolute perfection! It pairs SO nicely (especially with the elf watermelon dew primer).
Moisturizing, didn’t break me out, lightweight, no pilling!
Red Bean Water Gel | Beauty of Joseon Official Store
Cleansers
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If you’re dry or using actives, this is my favorite cleanser.
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser | Clinically Tested, Derm ...
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The only makeup remover I can use that doesn’t break me out. Successfully removes makeup, spf, without leaving skin stripped or irritated.
I’ve tried them all and this is the only one that comes out on top!
Sensibio H2O Micellar Water 3,38 oz
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Acne girlies, this does help! I use this in the mornings since I use a hydrating cleanser at night before my actives.
Remember to foam up in your hands and allow the face wash to sit on your skin for at least a minute or two for it to work!
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10%