I have ALWAYS struggled with painful acne. I deal with cystic acne around my cheek areas and even have some scars from it. To top it off, my skin is extremely sensitive to various skincare products, so I’ve tested a million things to see what (a) can...
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Cleansers
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Serums/Toners
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Moisturizers
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Masks!
Cleansers
Some different cleansers that I use depending on the severity of my acne <3 My skin tends to react well to switching cleansers every so often, so here are my cleansers on rotation:)
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I use this when I am having a REALLY bad breakout and nothing else is working to get rid of it. I have been using this for the past few days and my skin looks and feels so much better and WAY less bumpy.
Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser Acne Face Wash | Clinically Tested, Derm ...
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I use this cleanser when my skin is doing well— not much acne, just in need of maintenance/everyday cleansing. The ingredients are clean and this is a Korean skincare brand. It does not irritate my skin or cause breakouts!
Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser | Beauty of Joseon Official Store
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What I use to remove my makeup! I always double cleanse, so if I have makeup on or makeup residue, I like to start with this and then move to one of my other preferred and more targeted cleansers.
Ginseng Cleansing Oil | Beauty of Joseon Official Store
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This is my everyday cleanser! It does not burn or hurt my skin, and has actually improved the appearance of acne. I use this 2x a day and have been for the past year!
Kale + Spinach Superfood Face Cleanser
Serums/Toners
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I just started using this toner after my facial girl recommended it— I love it. I was having a bad breakout and this has been helping! It smells nice and is a simple spray, so you can put it on anytime.
Cucumber Hydration Toner
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has been SO helpful for my acne spots that are healing- I have noticed a difference in just a few days. does not irritate my skin:)
No.5 Dark Spots & Brightening Serum
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good serum for helping to clear acne & redness :) does not irritate my skin
Super Bounce
Moisturizers
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The best moisturizer- I will stand by this forever! SUPER gentle yet very moisturizing. Has never caused any breakouts or hurt my sensitive skin, it has only helped! :)
Superfood Air-Whip Moisture Cream
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have been using this for the past week and i have beeb loving it. got it at a k-beauty outlet in philly. super kind to my sensitive skin and feels great as a moisturizer:) definitely has been helping with problem spots
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Cream
Masks!
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I use this every few days and it noticeably makes my skin look tighter and less bumpy! With my acne prone and sensitive skin, a staple mask is much needed, and this is mine!