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Favorite Products for Brown Skin Prone to Acne, Eczema, and Hyperpigmentation
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items HOLY GRAIL list of skincare products that have truly transformed my skin. Over the years, I’ve dealt with acne, eczema, and hyperpigmentation, so I know how challenging skincare can be. These are the products that have made a real difference for me. ...
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Daytime Routine
Nighttime Routine
Tools
Occasional Use
Daytime Routine
PanOxyl tackles bacteria and oil—can be drying though so make sure you MOISTURIZE at the end of your routine. Also careful - this stuff bleaches things so white pillowcases/towels are recommended
Benzoyl peroxide
Favorite toner! I use this in the morning after face wash
COSRX Alcohol-Free Centella Toner
This feels like a miracle product for both acne and eczema. I spray this on my face after toner but I also like to use it throughout the day, so I definitely keep the travel size in my bag at all times
Magic Molecule Spray
For that extra hydration - makes my skin feel very quenched! 1-2 drops will do the trick
La Roche-Posay Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum
Adapalene clears pores and calms inflammation. Apply after washing with PanOxyl which tackles bacteria and oil—this is a clinically proven duo for clearer skin
Adapalene Gel / Differin
A powerhouse for addressing acne marks and hyperpigmentation. It has niacinamide to calm and even out skin tone, and TXA to fade dark spots. It's a little sticky, but the results speak for themselves: clearer, smoother skin with consistent use (about...
Anua 10% Niacinamide + 4% Tranexamic Serum
Great eye cream to target under eye circles/puffiness. I use this after my actives and before my moisturizer
The INKEY List Caffeine Eye Cream
My go-to for lightweight, non-greasy hydration. It's designed for sensitive skin and provides gentle, effective moisture to keep your face soft and smooth all day. I use this EVERY DAY twice a day
Vanicream
Super versatile product - I like to use this for chapped lips but you can also use it for dry areas of the body like elbows, knuckles, heels/feet, etc. DO NOT apply this on oily/acne-prone areas or on top of existing acne!
Aquaphor
Lightweight, non-greasy, and NO WHITE CAST. Sometimes I mix sunscreens with a little water and apply it but this doesn't really need it
Invisible Daily Defense Face Serum SPF 60
There's a reason this is a cult-favorite! Super lightweight, easy to blend with my fingertips, makes my face look flawless, has great ingredients and a wide range of shades are available. Does smell a little funny but all the pros outweighs the singl...
ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 (I use Shade Kokkini ST12)
Nighttime Routine
LOVE this oil cleanser! It's great for makeup removal (especially gunky mascara). I just use one pump for the whole face during my nighttime routine as the first step. Use it on dry skin since it does not work well on wet. Also it's not meant to be a...
[DearKlairs] Gentle Black Cleansing Oil
I am OBSESSED with this cleanser. I use this every single night. It's so gentle, smells great (like fruit loops oddly) and it doesn't leave my skin feeling dry at all. Like a lot of things I recommend in this list, a little goes a LONG way. I basical...
The Rice Wash Soft Cream Cleanser - Tatcha
Awesome serum to lighten up hyperpigmentation spots. I use it all over rather than just a spot-treatment though! Just feels like it blends better that way
PCA Skin Pigment Gel Pro
This stuff is sooo hydrating. It's packed with hyaluronic acid, peptides, and antioxidants. Snail mucin reportedly hydrates deeply, repairs damaged skin, and boosts collagen production for improved elasticity. Its glycolic acid gently exfoliates, bri...
COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Face Serum
Tatcha's Indigo Cream completely CURED my eczema—pricey but worth it. A little goes a long way (sometimes I mix it with Vanicream to make it last). Haven’t had a flare-up in years since using it.
Tatcha Indigo Cream
Definitely prefer these over any other pimple patches - you get so many in a pack and they actually stay in place. So satisfying to peel off the patches after use
Good Molecules Pimple Patches
Tools
The SudScrub face scrubber has really helped with clearing up my acne. The bristles are gentle and the material has been lab-tested to be very antimicrobial and antifungal. The website claims that the brush only “lasts” a year, however I've had it fo...
Sud Scrub® Antimicrobial Silicone Face Scrubber
Love a good continuous mister - I use this to spray water on my face if I want to thin out sunscreens or thick lotions. Versatile spray bottle that can be used for misting other stuff too like hair, plants, whatever, you name it
Continuous Mister Spray Bottle
Occasional Use
FAVORITE exfoliant. Pleasant smell and very gentle. I DO NOT use this daily - maybe 2-3x a week. A little goes a long way btw (I know this is pricy!) I use about a dime-sized amount at a time. I bought a bottle earlier this year and it's still going ...
Daily Exfoliant - PCA Skin