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gentle skincare ⊹˚. ⋆

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here is my current gentle skincare routine for AM & PM – I have combo/acne prone skin! I have struggled with skin texture/closed comedones
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morning ꩜ .ᐟ

keeping it light & simple in the morning

 
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love this cleanser – great basic face wash & does not strip my skin. sometimes I will skip using cleanser & just rinse my face with water instead!
Gentle Skin Cleanser Face Wash - Cetaphil
 
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I love to use this added hydration & sebum control. makes my skin feel so calm & revitalized. I will apply this onto my palms then pat into my skin!
Beauty of Joseon - Ginseng Essence Water
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this serum makes my skin feel so plump! it feels hydrating & gives such a beautiful glow & has helped with existing dark spots. I pat the product into my skin as well
Beauty of Joseon - Glow Deep Serum
 
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keeping it simple with face moisturizer as well. I use only a little bit so I don't too oily through the day. I love this moisturizer because it really makes my skin feel like it locks in the previous skincare I applied. I have an oily t-zone, but wa...
Moisturizing Lotion, Hydrating Body Moisturizer - Cetaphil
 
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this sunscreen feels so nice on the skin! it gives such a nice healthy glow without being oily looking, also feels lightweight. I will use this instead of moisturizer if I need to go somewhere
EltaMD UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 46
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night ꩜ .ᐟ

night time routine basis with exfoliation & retinol day sections

 
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love these cotton squares. the quality really shows – soft, does not rip apart, thicker than the average cotton round, & does not leave that cotton fuzz on your face or hands. I use these to remove makeup with micellar water first, then wash my f...
Facial Cotton - Shiseido
 
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this micellar water makes my skin feel so soft even after just removing makeup. I can feel the hydration & it does not make my skin feel stripped! I use this with the shiseido cotton square!
SkinActive Micellar Replumping Hyaluronic Acid Micellar Water - Garnier
 
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keeping it simple with the gentle face wash for night time!
Gentle Skin Cleanser Face Wash - Cetaphil
 
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I started using these at night & can feel a difference in my skin – it makes my pores feel clean & my skin feels so smooth. gently move in circular motions, pressing too hard is not needed! I apply my facewash right onto it. remember to clean...
Silicone Face Scrubbers
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[ exfoliation nights ] ꩜ .ᐟ

gentle exfoliation – this is what I do most nights since the AHA/BHA toner is gentle enough! sometimes I will just use the cicaplast gel as moisturizer alone or mix a little bit with the cetaphil moisturizer –  just whatever I feel in the moment! 

 
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[ exfoliation nights ]
this toner is so gentle & does not irritate my skin at all. this is gentle enough to use every night – it has both AHA & BHA! I will just apply it by patting it into my skin or use a shiseido cotton square. this formula feels so refreshing &a...
Green Plum Refreshing Toner: AHA + BHA
 
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super gentle! I love the calmness it gives with the green tea & helps reduce redness. I love to use this for added soothing & hydration
Beauty of Joseon - Calming Serum
 
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I love this cicaplast formula over the popular balm cream formula! this feels soo good on the skin & does not feel like the average gel moisturizer! it makes my skin soo soft & look plump/moisturized.
Cicaplast Gel B5 Skin Protectant Repair Gel - La Roche-Posay

[ retinol nights ] ꩜ .ᐟ

retinol twice a week –  I also use the cicaplast gel as moisturizer alone or mix a little with the cetaphil moisturizer!

 
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[ retinol nights ]
I've slowly been incorporating retinol back into my routine & have been using this twice a week. it is moisturizing & sits well on the skin. does not irritate my skin! be sure to not apply too much, only a few dots – applying too much can cau...
Gentle Retinol Cream - Good Molecules
 
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I love using this to create a nice protective skin barrier & aid in keeping my skin hydrated with no irritation!
Cicaplast Gel B5 Skin Protectant Repair Gel - La Roche-Posay