Sharing the products Iβm using this month to calm acne, fade scars, & bring back my glow. These are affordable, beginner-friendly picks that fit into a real college-girl routine π.
Sections
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Cleansers
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Barrier + Strengtheners
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Hydration Boosters
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Brightening + Spot Care
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Daily Protection
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Breakout Fighters
Cleansers
Step one: get the day off. No makeup wipe guilt here, just gentle cleansing.
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Melts makeup + sunscreen off without stripping π«§ my skin actually feels soft after.
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil
Barrier + Strengtheners
When my skin feels fragile, these are the ones keeping it together.
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Soothing + lightweight π keeps my skin calm when it wants to freak out.
Anua Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner
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Barrier support = β . Using this before any other serums keeps my skin feeling strong when breakouts make it fragile.
COSRX 6 Peptide Skin Booster
Hydration Boosters
Because dehydrated skin = breakouts and irritation for me. These are my plump-it-up steps.
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Hydration overload π¦ literally drinks for your skin. Makes everything else sink in better at night.
mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum
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Lightweight but moisturizing π«§ balances my skin without clogging it.
Etude House SoonJung 10 Free Moist Emulsion
Brightening + Spot Care
Fading scars + evening my tone is a work in progress. These are my current brightening steps.
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Just started these π testing them out to see if they fade my dark spots. Iβve heard great things!
ANUA Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad
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Viral for a reason. Helps with oil & slowly fades scars without making me dry. Basically my βsmooth skinβ step β¨.
ANUA Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum
Daily Protection
The one thing Iβll never skip. Protects my progress + prevents new damage.
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My non-negotiable βοΈ Gentle, fragrance-free, & prevents scars from getting darker.
Skin 1004 Hyalu-Cica Sunscreen SPF50+
Breakout Fighters
For the angry red spots + random flare-ups. These keep my acne in check.
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The gentle fighter π calms redness + helps fade acne marks over time.
Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Serum
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My daily breakout bff πΏ Gentle & soothing; keeps spots from getting angry + red.
BoJ Calming Serum: Green tea + Panthenol
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Prescription-strength β¨ feels harsh some nights, but itβs helping long term.
Cureology Custom Formula Rx Personalized Acne Treatment