I have been dealing with acne for over 5 years. Here are my tried and true products to maintain healthy skin, even during breakouts, and what I use to deal with it too!
A really solid gentle face wash that won’t break you out or strip your skin!
Vanicream : Face Washes & Makeup Removers
My favorite face lotion! It’s extremely moisturizing but won’t clog pores, plus the bottle is big so it lasts a while
Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion for Sensitive Skin - Unscented
This gentle serum by Centella is amazing to add between cleanser and lotion to help calm down inflamed skin and acne!
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Korean ...
Another really sold facial cleanser for acne prone skin, it cleans but doesn’t strip the skin
Eucerin Cleansers - Gentle & Hydrating Face, Body ...
Tretinoin retinol does wonders for my skin especially during acne breakouts. The retinol increases your skin cells turnover rate to speed up the acne’s healing process, and leaves you with clear glowing skin. An added bonus is its anti aging properti...
Tretinoin GEL 0.025% - Retin-a - Dosage, Side Effects & ...
This is the other active ingredient I have been using in the morning for years. It’s gentle so it won’t irritate your face throughout the day, but extremely effective when it comes to toning the redness that acne has or may leave behind. It is very c...
Azelaic Acid Gel | Naturium & The Ordinary
My favorite sunscreen to use as an acne prone girl. You absolutely must use sunscreen if you use any active ingredients to treat your acne to protect your skin since you’re prone to burning quicker. I have been working outside as a lifeguard for year...
Broad Spectrum Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin
The best pimple patches ever. I love how much come in the box, there’s two different sizes, you can use day and night to heal or protect acne, they work amazingly and stick very good, and they’re very clear so they won’t be noticed. A holy grail of m...
PanOxyl PM Overnight Spot Pimple Patches - 40ct
I love this spot treatment from target to use as a last step in my skin care routine at night to target stubborn acne. Benzoyl peroxide kills the bad bacteria in acne, making it an effective overnight spot treatment
Benzoyl Peroxide : Acne Treatments
I love these mini Vaseline pots for lips! They have a bunch of yummy flavors. I put this recommendation on this list because Vaseline will not clog pores around your mouth when you use overnight, unlike some other lip products
Vaseline Rosy Lips - Twin Pack, Stick & Tin Sizes Available
This is a very solid moisturizer option, giving long lasting moisture without clogging pores. They have a variety to choose from depending on your skin type.
Dramatically Different™ Moisturizing Lotion+
I use the viral medicube pdrn face masks occasionally, and I’m happy to report that they do not irritate my acne. They give an insane glow and supple feel to your skin
medicube : Face Masks | Korean Facemask & Hydrating Options