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Skincare Best of the Best
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items I struggled with painful cystic acne for 14 years, and these were the products that actually made a difference for me. So much so that I can finally brag about having clear skin 😩🥹
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If you’re dealing with breakouts and feeling disco...
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Cystic Acne Survival Kit
All Skin Types + Journeys
Acne Scar Repair
Cystic Acne Survival Kit
These little star patches were my go-to whenever a painful cyst popped up. They made me feel less tempted to pick, and by the next morning, the spot always looked calmer and less inflamed. Honestly, they added a bit of fun to a really frustrating ski...
QUSTERE Pimple Patches for Face, Hydrocolloid Acne Patches, Cute Star Zit Covers, Colorful Spot Stickers with Tea Tree, Salicylic Acid & Cica Oil| 3 Sizes (10mm, 12mm & 14mm) |200 Count
This is my spot treatment when I need something strong & fast. Works LITERALLY OVERNIGHT on white heads, so I dab this on before bed. If it doesn't make the pimple fully disappear the first night, it will definitely pull the oil out of it and tak...
Kate Somerville EradiKate Acne Treatment 1oz
This wash is one of the strongest products I've used during my cystic acne flare-ups. It definitely dries out breakouts fast, but I have to be careful to only use it a few times a week so it doesn’t over-strip my skin. There is no better face wash fo...
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10%
Are you a picker? It's okay, me too. Instead of picking, start extracting. I know you watch those TikToks of people pulling gunk out of their pores. These are those tools. Using the correct tools the correct way will help prevent scarring!
IUMAKEVP 15PCS Stainless Steel Blackhead Remover Kit
This cream is perfect when your skin needs active ingredients without being too harsh. It helps with dark spots and makes your skin feel calmer over time. Definitely one of those ‘slow but steady’ helpers.
SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream
This foam cleanser was the first step I took towards clear skin when I dealt with cystic acne. It's full of natural ingredients that just feel healing and cleansing on your face. These days I'll use it when I need a deeper clean.
ANUA Heartleaf Quercetinol Deep Cleansing Foam
All Skin Types + Journeys
I LOVE THIS STUFF. Actually need to reup on this soon. I started using this after my cystic acne went dormant and I didn't need an active-ingredient-heavy cleanser. It's more of a calming, nourishing, hydrating cleanser.
THAYERS Milky Hydrating Face Cleanser 8oz
So many skin issues stem from dried out skin. I keep this spray in my bag and use it whenever my face feels irritated or dry. It instantly gives you a hydrated look and makes you feel refreshed, especially cooling on a hot day!
HERITAGE STORE Rosewater Facial Mist 8oz
Acne Scar Repair
If you need to work on your skin's texture GET THIS. This stuff is no joke. It feels prickly on the skin, so be prepared, and definitely follow up with the medicube collagen jelly (in my list as well). I got this for my acne pock marks and over time ...
medicube Zero Exosome Shot 2,000 PPM Serum
This was my every-two-days hydrating cream during my healing stage. I was trying to make it last cause it was SO GOOD 🤣 It feels surprisingly light but bouncy, gives a gorgeous glow, you even wake up looking really hydrated. This is what I used to b...
medicube Collagen Jelly Cream Niacinamide 3.71oz