The KEY🔑 to clear skin is... Say it with me... HYDRATION!! 💦 Anddddd SUNSCREEN 🧴
This routine took me from cystic acne and irritated skin to calm, clear skin with consistent use. I alternate the BHA OR AHA 1st night, 2nd night retinal, 3rd and 4t...
Sections
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Cleansers
Toners/essence/mists
Serums
Treatments
Retinol/retinal
Moisturizer
Cleansers
These will get the dirt and oil off your face without stripping your skin dry.
Gets all your makeup and sunscreen off. Perfect first step cleanse.
16.9 oz Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Face Cleanser for Sensitive Skin - Bioderma | Ulta Beauty
Gentle but effective, will not strip your skin. I’ve been through 4 bottles of this in 5 years! Definitely a holy grail. I always come back to this even when I try new things, I’ll always find my way back home 🙌🏽🥰
Soothing and calming mist, it has glycerin,magnesium and zinc in it to help hydrate, calm and refresh and the mist is perfectttt.
Calming Magnesium Mist | Calm Stressed Skin
Simple. Hydrating. Milky. Amazing. 🥛
Hydrating Milky Toner - BYOMA | Ulta Beauty
Serums
New to my routine but when I say ✨instanttt✨ glow… this is it right here, loving it so far. If you like the look and feel of snail mucin, minus the snails, try this one out! 😉🐌
Phyto Mucin Glow Serum - BYOMA | Ulta Beauty
Definitely a staple for me. I use this every single day. Every time I wash my face. Especiallyyyy when using retinol or exfoliants. It’s simple and it works. It helps keep your skin barrier protected and intact and soothe any irritation. PLUS it’s pi...
Soothing & Barrier Support Serum for Sensitive Skin & Hydration - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
Treatments
My favoriteee step 🤭 Building your exfoliation routine slowly is essential. We don't want to compromise our skin barrier.. that can only make things worse.
Discoloration no more. Azelaic acid is really that girlllll for fighting discoloration, redness, skin texture, this list is endless. This also has hyaluronic acid so it helps so much with hydration.
This is the ONLY product I've ever seen overnight instant results from. Pores where? Glass skin in a bottle! I use this weekly, especially when I feel any under the skin acne or bumps. Also it’s not really marketed for ingrowns but I use it for that ...
SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Definitely think twice if you’re new to chemical exfoliants. This is a *spicy* one! 🌶️ It’s an intense exfoliator with multiple acids, I’ve noticed it helps with acne and surface texture. I use this once or twice a week or whenever I feel like my sk...
Multi-Acid Milk Peel AHA Exfoliating Solution - Prequel
Beginner friendly exfoliating acid. This is gentle and hydrating. I used to love using this 2-3x a week. Now I mostly use it before or after wearing makeup orrr when I don’t need something stronger like the prequel exfoliator. I feel like this is one...
Lactic Acid 10% + HA
Retinol/retinal
In my opinion this is a great beginner friendly retinaldehyde. I enjoy using it and I don’t think it makes my skin sensitive. Start off once a week then build from there based on your skin.
Naturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.05% - 1.7 fl oz
This is a new addition to my routine. It's a little spicy because of the spicules but helps with texture and clear skin and product absorption.
Reti A Reedle Shot 100 - VT Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Moisturizer
Broken barrier? Acne? Irritated skin? This will heal all your problems ✨
ETUDE SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream
Sunscreen (arguably the most important step)
Love this one, doesn't break me out, leaves a glowy finish and also protects against blue light. Lightweight and leaves no white cast
3.38 oz Protect + Glow Daily Sunscreen Gel Broad Spectrum SPF 30 - TULA | Ulta Beauty
BY FAR my FAVORITE sunscreen. I've been through 10+ bottles of this. Super hydrating, doesn't leave a white cast, does not break me out.
[Isntree] Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel 50 ml
SPF 30, super lightweight, I’ve been using this under makeup and it works great. Leaves a dewy/glassy finish. No notes. 🙌🏽
Ultra-Lightweight Face Fluid SPF 30 - BYOMA | Ulta Beauty
SPF 50 version, also super lightweight, also works well under makeup. Leaves a dewy/glassy finish. No notes. 🙌🏽
Ultra-Lightweight Face Fluid SPF 50 - BYOMA | Ulta Beauty
Been loving this one when I’m looking for something more “watery” less heavy. It’s a super lightweight hydrating gel. Doesn’t break me out. Can’t go wrong with this one. It would probably be great to use in the summer!