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Favs for Hyperpigmentation & Blemish-Prone Skin
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items I've struggled with hyperpigmentation and blemish-prone skin for years and these are the products that have actually made a difference. I deliberately keep my routine simple because I don't want to overwhelm my skin — everything on this list is somet...
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Cleansers
Serums & Treatments
Moisturisers
SPF
Lip Care
Cleansers
My morning go-to for blemish prone skin. Gentle but effective with salicylic acid, and completely fragrance-free!
CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser for Oily Skin
Recently switched to this for evenings and love how it adds brightness without being harsh on the skin.
CeraVe Brightening Vitamin C Facial Cleanser ...
A gentle everyday cleanser that's great for when your skin needs a break from actives. Really soothing and never strips the skin — perfect for sensitive or dry days.
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin
Serums & Treatments
A morning staple for hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone - affordable, effective and a little goes a long way.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Oil Control Serum
A brilliant serum for hyperpigmentation and dark spots — alpha arbutin works by reducing melanin production and this one is incredibly affordable. A staple I'd recommend to anyone dealing with uneven skin tone.
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Brightening Serum
Great for hyperpigmentation, blemishes and redness all in one — azelaic acid is an underrated ingredient and The Ordinary make it very accessible. A little goes a long way with this one.
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
A gentle introduction to retinol that also helps with post-acne marks and skin texture. CeraVe always manage to make active ingredients feel approachable and this is no exception.
Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Niacinamide
A lovely hydrating booster that I use sometimes to give my skin an extra moisture hit. Hyaluronic acid won't directly target hyperpigmentation but keeping skin well hydrated helps everything else in your routine work better.
Me+ Hyaluronic Booster
A brilliant affordable serum for hyperpigmentation and dark spots — tranexamic acid is one of the most effective ingredients for uneven skin tone and this is a great accessible option. I use this alongside other serums in my night time routine.
Me+ Tranexamic Acid Booster
Use this a few evenings a week for hyperpigmentation - great for texture and brightness, just don’t skip SPF in the morning!
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
A game changer for blemishes — I put these on overnight and by morning the pimple is significantly reduced. So satisfying and so much better than picking at your skin which always leaves a blemish. A must have for anyone with acne prone skin.
Hero Mighty Patch Original Spot Patches, 24 Hydrocolloid ...
An absolute saviour for damaged or irritated skin — I use this when my skin needs serious healing and it works incredibly fast. Brilliant for dry patches, irritated skin, chapped lips or any time your skin barrier needs repairing. It's incredibly ver...
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ Repairing Balm
Moisturisers
My everyday moisturiser - lightweight enough for daily use and keeps skin hydrated without feeling heavy.
Cerave Daily Moisturising Lotion
I swap to this in winter when my skin needs extra hydration - it’s thicker than the lotion but perfect for colder months!
Cerave Moisturizing Cream
SPF
A holy grail SPF - invisible finish, no white cast, and sits beautifully under makeup.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid ...
A great everyday SPF but worth noting it has a glowy finish, so better suited to normal or dry skin than oily skin. Still no white cast!
CeraVe Invisible Hydrating Sunscreen SPF50 For Body ...
Lip Care
My everyday lip balm - simple, no fuss, and does the job perfectly. Can be hard to find in local stores but easily available online. I wear this daily and layer the Hello Sunday SPF 50 on top when I want extra protection or a glossy look.
Vaseline Lip Therapy Stick Cocoa Butter SPF15 4g | Skin
The most affordable SPF 50 lip balm I could find and I love the glossy finish. I layer this on top of my SPF 15 lip balm for maximum protection - your lips need SPF too!
Hello Sunday The One For Your Lips Lipbalm SPF 50 15m
A great alternative to the Vaseline SPF 15 lip balm stick when you can't find it in stores locally — very similar texture and does exactly the same job. Simple, affordable and gets the job done.
Boots Everyday Original Lip Salve SPF 15