Had so much trouble creating a fungal acne safe routine at the start of my journey and it felt extremely frustrating. I felt like I was limited to just the basics, but over time I've found great options that still allow me to incorporate in active in...
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Cleansers 🧼
Toners 💦
Serums💧
Moisturizers🧴
Sunscreens 🔆
Makeup Remover 🫧
Cleansers 🧼
Gentle enough to use night and day without stripping the skin, but is able to cleanse thoroughly to remove all of my makeup!
Vanicream™ Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
I like to use this a few times a week for some chemical exfoliation -- helps keep my skin texture smooth and bright looking!
Radiant Tone Cleansing Gel - Eucerin | Ulta Beauty
Toners 💦
One of the few fungal acne safe milky toners! This one is very moisturizing and soothing but also dries quickly without any stickiness. Great as skin prep for glowy makeup too! Formulated to help decrease sebum production, improve uneven skin tone an...
Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner - ANUA | Ulta Beauty
Simple lightweight toner that soothes skin and dries down quickly.
Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner - ANUA | Ulta Beauty
The most hydrating fungal acne safe milky toner! Takes a little bit longer than Anua to dry down but is worth it if you need maximum hydration support.
Milk Skin Toner - TIRTIR | Ulta Beauty
More lightweight version of their original milky toner!
Milk Skin Toner Light - TIRTIR | Ulta Beauty
Antimicrobial and antifungal properties, soothes skin, promotes collagen -- this one is a staple in my routine now. The bottle lasts forever and the consistency is lightweight with a quick dry down for easy layering with other products! You can use i...
Mugwort Essence - I'm From | Ulta Beauty
Actually a miracle toner -- will wipe out any texture you have on your skin! Helps to fade pigmentation as well.
AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner - SOME BY MI | Ulta Beauty
Simple, soothing and lightweight. A good option for those with redness and sensitive skin!
PURITO Seoul Wonder Releaf Centella Toner 200ml
A gentle exfoliating cleanser that supports smooth glass skin! This is a great option for those whose skin is too sensitive for chemical exfoliants because it uses natural proteases to exfoliate in a less irritating way. I like to have this in my ars...
EQQUALBERRY Korean Swimming Pool Toner 300ml
Serums💧
Minimizes my pores while being soothing and lightly hydrating, also has peptides for anti aging benefits!
Thick serum that repairs and protects skin barrier while locking in moisture. Texture reminds me of snail mucin almost and it's perfect for layering with active ingredients to keep skin irritation at bay.
Soothing, lightweight gel that dries down quickly! Simple but keeps my skin happy and layers well with other skincare/makeup. Doesn't get greasy or heavy even if you are liberal with your application! Similar in performance to my recommended ELF mois...
PURITO Oat In Calming Gel Cream Hydrating
Non irritating, keeps skin moisturized and the lightweight gel texture layers well with other products. Helps to skin prep for glowy makeup! Doesn't make me oily throughout the day. I like this tub packaging for when I'm traveling, since it doesn't l...
My go to sunscreen at the moment! Fast drying, lightweight consistency, not quite a gel but not a typical lotion consistency either. Really does feel like applying a nourishing serum! Goes really nicely with a gel moisturizer under my makeup. When wo...
Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 PA++++
Has zinc oxide so it will definitely give you a white cast, when applying the appropriate amount, unless you are very pale. HOWEVER, this is still one I use regularly on days I'm wearing makeup (which covers up the white cast). It's a very watery lot...
Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Drops SPF 50 - Cetaphil | Ulta Beauty
Lightweight with no white cast at all, rubs into skin quickly. Consistency feels like rubbing a silicone primer into skin, so I like the way it preps my skin for makeup. Love that there are skincare ingredients in it also!
16.9 oz Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Face Cleanser for Sensitive Skin - Bioderma | Ulta Beauty
Minimal ingredient, non irritating micellar water that removes waterproof makeup also!
23.7 oz SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover - Garnier | Ulta Beauty
Acne Treatment 💉
This works to calm down and get rid of all types of acne - fungal, normal pimples, and even cystic acne! Use it as a face mask or I like to leave overnight on trouble spots. Haven't found anything that makes such a big difference quickly. And the pri...
De La Cruz Maximum Strength Acne Treatment Ointment
Everyone should have a retinol of some sort in their skincare routine! Helps increase skin cell turnover to keep pores clear and acne away. Also has anti-aging benefits! This is a great one that used to be prescribed to me by my dermatologist before ...
Differin Acne Retinoid Face and Body Treatment Gel Adapalene 0.1% - 45g
Good over the counter option for treating fungal acne. It's a cream/lotion consistency and much less harsh/drying on your face than using ketoconazole shampoo as many people suggest!