Skin-care products that helped me manage my acne prone skin!
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Cleansers
Exfoliators & masks
Toning solutions
Spot treatement
Serums
Creams & lotions
Cleansers
Gentle on the skin, doesn’t disrupt skin barrier and doesn’t leave the skin tight and dry. Very good makeup remover. I use it before CeraVe Foaming Cleanser
Dry Skin Face Wash & Facial Cleansers - CeraVe
Ideal for removing excess oil or leftover makeup. Very gentle and leaves the skin soft and smooth, without drying it. I use it after CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser
Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin - CeraVe
Gentle facial wash for oily skin with zinc pidolate. Effectively cleanses away dirt and oil while respecting skin's pH balance
Effaclar Gel Facial Wash for Oily Skin
A lightly foaming cleanser that dissolves makeup and dirt while penetrating pores to visibly diminish blackheads and breakouts
Salicylic Acid Acne + Pore Cleanser
Non-drying cleanser for those who experience persistent, stubborn blemishes
5% Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser Acne Solution
Removes excess oil, pore-clogging debris and makeup without drying skin or causing redness
Pore Normalizing Cleanser
Topical treatment for breakouts with salicylic acid
Acne Solutions™ Clinical Clearing Gel | Clinique
Cleanses skin gently without stripping it of its natural oils
Ultra Facial Cleanser
Exfoliators & masks
Very effective exfoliating solution. Gives a little burning sensation, but leaves the skin smooth, soft and shiny. Helped with clearing my skin. I don't recommend using it more than 2 times per week
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution | The Ordinary
Gentle leave-on exfoliant with salicylic acid quickly unclogs pores, smooths wrinkles & evens skin tone
2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Clears breakouts, unclogs and minimizes pores and fades red marks from past breakouts
Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% Salicylic Acid
Targets lacklustre tone and textural irregularities, leaving your skin clean and refreshed
Salicylic Acid 2% Masque
Exfoliates and reduces the appearance of blemishes with a combination of salicylic acid, AHA, and PHA from natural origin.
Clarifying Peel Pads Purify + Exfoliate
Toning solutions
Exfoliating acne toner with salicylic acid and glycolic acid. Helps remove pore-clogging debris and smooth skin texture
Effaclar Clarifying Solution Acne Toner
Spot treatement
Dark spot corrector and brightening serum that helps visibly reduce dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and post-acne marks
Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Corrector
Visibly reduces blemish size and redness plus helps prevent new acne pimples from forming
Clarifies uneven tone, targets stubborn spots and soothes irritation resulting in smoother, more radiant, younger-looking skin
10% Azelaic Acid Booster
Reduces the look of hyperpigmentation and discoloration left behind by blemishes
Mandelic Acid Treatment
Treats active acne. Clears and reduces acne blemishes and helps even out skin complexion
Sulfur Spot Treatment 8% - Naturium
Very effective blemish spot treatment. Soothes and clears away blemishes and gives clearer complexion. Don’t mix before use.
NEOGEN A-Clear Soothing Pink Eraser
Serums
Helped me with small dots and improved my skin texture. Best used with Revox Niacinamide. Very affordable alternative
REVOX JUST SALICYLIC ACID 2% Serum
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Really hydrating and good for large pores. Makes the skin glowy and smooth. Can be used with any actives for hydration and nourishment. Very affordable alternative
REVOX B77 JUST NIACINAMIDE 10% Serum
Helps clear up pores, improve the appearance of visible redness and acne. Treats acne and results in clearer, smoother-looking skin
Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution | The Ordinary
Skin-brightening solution. Targets dark spots and uneven skin tone
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
Clears acne blemishes and helps prevent new breakouts, while also visibly reducing pores, fine lines, and post-acne marks
Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum
Creams & lotions
Cream that saved my skin. Hydrating and rich with actives that deal with acne. Reduces inflammation and nourishes the skin. Results are visible within few days
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+)
Intensely hydrating and nourishing. Lightens hyperpigmentation and spot marks and regenerates the skin. Very moisturising and doesn’t leave a greasy layer on the skin
Cosrx All in one cream - Advanced Snail 92
An effective acne treatment that works immediately to fight acne, prevent future breakouts, and reduce redness
Regular Strength Daily Skin Clearing Treatment with 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide