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Affordable teen friendly skincare

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Gentle solutions for puberty, acne prone teen skin without breaking bank of mum
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Cleanser & face wash

Cleanser and face wash recs
 
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This brings back memories and so far, its as good as it was.
Clearasil Cleansing Pads
 
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I always try stuff myself before i let my teens use it. This brings back memories and so far, its as good as it promises.
Neutrogena Clear & Defend face wash
 
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This is also gentle on my teens skin.
The Ordinary Facial Cleansing wash
 
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This works for like a dream for my teens.
Garnier Salicylic face cleanser
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Reduces inflammation. This is gentle and soothing for acne prone skin.
Simple face wash
 
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This is a full routine for teens
Teen Skin Fix

Toner

Affordable skin toners to follow after your cleansers
 
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No fuss toner, helps soothe their skin
Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner
 
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Does the job without breaking the bank
Derma Skin Clear Toner
 
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Very affordable toner that targets blackheads
Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Salicylic Toner

Serum

Gentle serums that wont break the bank
 
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I used this for weeks then passed it to my teen. His skin loved it.
The Ordinary Niacinamide serum
 
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This is also quite good on my skin and my teens
The INKEY List Niacinamide Serum
 
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Works fine and gentle enough
The Ordinary Squalane
 
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Make sure your teen follows the instructions. Some of these serums, though gentle, should not be used everyday.
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid

Moisturiser

Even oily skin needs moisturisers, dont skip it
 
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This is gentle and soothing for acne prone skin.
Neutrogena face moisturiser
 
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Another extremely affordable acne friendly moisturiser
Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturiser
 
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When in doubt, use aveeno. I trust them because the baby range is absolutely the best
Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturising Lotion

Scrub

Scrubs are not for daily use even if they are gentle. At most 3 times a week
 
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My teen was raving about this after first use.
Clearasil Rapid Action Exfoliating Scrub Acne
 
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Super affordable and does the job
Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub
 
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This takes me back to my teens. Still works wonderfully
St Ives Oatmeal Scrub