Years of trial and error, tears, wasted money and frustration helped me curate this list.
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EXFOLIATORS
SOAPS/FACIAL WASHES
SERUMS
TONERS
SPOT TREATMENTS
MOISTURIZERS
EXFOLIATORS
If you have sensitive skin, it is best to use 1x a week.
Some By Mi Aha Bha Pha 30 Days Miracle Toner
I like all of the variants but this is what I usually get. It helps slough off dead skin on my face.
Meishoku Japan DET Clear Bright & Peel Fruit Peeling Jelly (180ml) - US Seller
SOAPS/FACIAL WASHES
Been using this soap for a decade now, maybe more. The only con is you have to go to the Belo Clinic or order online. I still recommend going to the clinic so that their doctors could check your skin.
Belo Formula Glycolic Soap 5% 90G
I use this on my body to even out my skin tone. It doesn't lather well, but it helps fade scars.
Gluta Berry Soap - Intensive Whitening, Dark Spot Treatment & Acne Pimple Care
SERUMS
My first retinol. I was a bit worried about retinol purging so I started with a lower concentration until my skin adjusted.
レチノール0.3ナイアシンリニューイングセラム 30ml - アヌア Anua
I use this serum in the morning. It's not greasy and can be worn under makeup.
[DR. ALTHEA] VITAMIN C BOOSTING SERUM 63% 30ML | alma ph
Helps fade PIH from acne. The results are not fast, but you will see an improvement with consistent use.
Shop Anua Tranexamic Acid Online at Lazada Philippines
Not for retinol beginners. Make sure you start with lower percentages first.
COSRX Retinol 0.5% Anti-aging Serum Retinoid Treatment for Face & Neck
I use 0.3 now but I started with 0.1. Not irritating. I Wish the tube were bigger tho.
Frankly Retinol 0.1 / 0.3 Wrinkle Repair Cream
Calms the skin, especially active cystic acne.
Shop Anua Azelaic 15 Online at Lazada Philippines
A budget friendly Vitamin C option.
Melano Cc Intensive Anti-spot Essence
TONERS
Helps brighten the skin; very gentle and hydrating. On my 3rd big bottle.
Kiku-Masamune Japanese Sake Clear Bright Moist Skin Care Lotion - 500ml
SPOT TREATMENTS
I have finished several tubes of this. I use this as a spot treatment when I have active pimples.
Lion Pair Medicated Acne Care Cream 24g for sale online
MOISTURIZERS
Easily absorbed by the skin, doesn't feel greasy.
Hatomugi All In One Gel - 180G Hydrating & Uv Protection Skin Conditioning Gel
MEDICINES
I was prescribed 50 mg of Minocycline 2x a day for 14 days. It helped make my inflamed zits go down. I have just finished the 2 week course and I have no active acne left.
Minocycline for Acne Treatment: Benefits, Dosage, and Side Effects
