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Preteen Skincare Routine
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items A simple, realistic starter skincare routine for preteens dealing with their first breakouts and blackheads. Nothing complicated or overly aggressive—just the basics to start building good skincare habits.
A gentle everyday cleanser that’s great for preteen and teen skin that’s starting to get a little more oily or breakout-prone. Cleans away oil, sweat, and dirt without being overly harsh or drying. This is the one we use as the regular daily cleanser...
Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Wash
A salicylic acid cleanser for breakouts, clogged pores, and blackheads. We’re using this a few times a week rather than every day to start, especially since preteen skin doesn’t need an aggressive acne routine.
CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser 2% Salicylic Acid
Simple, lightweight nighttime moisturizer that pairs well with an acne routine. Helps keep the skin barrier hydrated, especially on nights we use the salicylic acid cleanser.
CeraVe PM Daily Facial Moisturizer Dry Skin
Lightweight SPF that’s easy to add to a simple morning routine without feeling like another heavy skincare product. Sunscreen is one of the habits I want to get him used to early!
The Ordinary UV Filters SPF 45 Face Serum
An occasional add-on for stubborn blackheads on the nose. Definitely not an everyday skincare step, but an easy option for preteens who are starting to notice clogged pores and want something specifically for their nose. The Ord
Biore Pore Strips
Single-use facial towels that are a great swap for reusing the same bathroom washcloth or hand towel on freshly cleansed skin. Soft, convenient, and an easy way to keep a preteen skincare routine feeling clean and simple—especially for breakout-prone...
Clean Skin Club Clean Towels XL®, 100% USDA ...
Easy hydrocolloid patches for those random preteen breakouts that pop up. Helps protect pimples from picking and touching while absorbing gunk overnight. Simple, mess-free, and perfect for keeping on hand as breakouts start becoming a thing.
Mighty Patch Hero Cosmetics Micropoint Acne
easy skincare-adjacent addition and something preteens will actually use.
Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment - Long-lasting Moisture
honestly a good addition for this age because having everything together makes the routine easier to remember.
Plastic Shower Caddy
keeps hair back and stops water from running down their arms while washing their face.
Skincare Headbands