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Skincare Favs for Acne-Prone Skin 🫧
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My tried & tested skincare faves as an acne-prone, combo skin girly 🫧 I research everything obsessively before it touches my face or body, so you know these are legit. Lately I’ve been really into Korean skincare. The ingredients tend to be so c...
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Cleansers
 
Toners/Essences
 
Serums
 
Retinol Products
 
Moisturizers
 
Sunscreen

Cleansers

 
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I love this cleanser! Gentle and effective. The whip texture is really nice too.
ETUDE SoonJung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser Big
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I recently bought this cleanser since they sell travel sizes and I was just on a trip. I LOVED it and am considering making this my everyday cleanser.
Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser Cleanse & Hydrate - Laneige
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This balm is so effective and they sell small travel sizes! It’s a little pricey but very worth it!
Take The Day Offâ„¢ Makeup Remover Cleansing Balm - Clinique
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I’ve been using this cleansing oil for a few years now. It’s really good at melting off makeup. I follow it up with a normal cleanser.
Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil - Biossance
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I use this specifically for my very stubborn nose pores! Works like a charm!
EradiKate® 3% Sulfur Daily Foaming Cleanser - Kate Somerville
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Toners/Essences

 
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My skin drinks up this toner! It’s a staple for me morning and night.
Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner – haruharu US
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I like this but probably better for people with dry skin.
I'm From Rice Toner - Soko Glam
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If you’re looking for an essence this is a great one! Very gentle.
Glow Boosting Ginseng Essence Water | Hydrate & Protect Your Skin
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I love these patches and they feel so good!
COSRX Pink Peptides Collagen Eye Patch
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Serums

 
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A gentle vitamin C serum! Love using this in the mornings.
Dr.Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum
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Great basic hyaluronic acid serum if you need more moisture.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides) | The Ordinary
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A good gentle beginner serum!
Squalane + Copper Peptide (GHK-Cu) Rapid Plumping Serum
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Retinol Products

 
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If you want to start using retinol, but you don’t know which one to try first, this is perfect for very sensitive skin.
beginner retinol gel 0.1% - Cocokind
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Great retinol that isn’t too harsh on your skin! Remember to introduce slowly.
The Vita A Retinol Shot Tightening Serum 30mL - celimax US
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Moisturizers

 
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Great lightweight moisturizer for people with oily or combination skin.
PURITO Oat Calming Gel Cream Non-Comedogenic
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A great basic moisturizer. No fragrances, absorbs nicely. Clean ingredients. Great for daytime!
Sensitive Skin Daily Calm Lightweight Moisturizer
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Sunscreen

 
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Gotta add sunscreen to the list! This one is tinted and is good for oily skin.
Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40 Makeup Primer - Supergoop
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A great mineral non-tinted sunscreen! My go to when not wearing makeup!
Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 - Supergoop
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Acne Treatment

 
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I’ve been using this recently for body acne and it’s working for me!
celimax - Ji Woo Gae Heartleaf BHA Body Mist - YesStyle
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My go-to if I need to treat acne and texture quickly!
Paulas Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid
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Body Care

 
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Finding a gentle-fragrance free body wash that won’t clog pores is difficult. This one seems to be working well for me!
SEEN Body Wash
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I love all things Primally Pure! This body wash has the cleanest ingredients and works well for me.
Eucalyptus + Lavender Body Wash - Primally Pure
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I love this charcoal soap! Good for deep cleaning your body. Love to use this on my armpits!
Charcoal Clay Bar Soap | Deep Cleansing | Rustic Maka
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