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Cleansing Balms/Oils
Hydrating Mists
Toners
Cleansers
Eye Creams
Serums
Cleansing Balms/Oils
My favorite way to melt makeup and anything else that's on my face from a long day without breaking out
Removes makeup and impurities while soothing and calming the skin with its gentle, nourishing formula enriched with Centella Asiatica extract
Skin1004 - Centella Light Cleansing Oil
Trusted by many and for good reason too
Clinique - Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm - Makeup Removers
Gently removes makeup and impurities while hydrating and soothing the skin with its mineral-rich seawater and nourishing plant extracts
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil | Round Lab
Travel friendly cleansing oil. They have one for oily-combination skin and one for dry-normal skin
Travel Friendly Cistto Cleansing Oil
It contains olive oil, which effectively dissolves makeup and impurities without clogging pores
Deep Cleansing Oil® |Bestselling Makeup Remover & Cleanser - DHC
Highly effective and gentle. Specifically designed for oily and acne-prone skin
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying
Hydrating Mists
Fun Fact: a damp face helps your products absorb deeper into the skin.
Hydrates, refreshes, and rejuvenates
Mario Badescu - Facial Sprays & Mists
Revitalizes and nourishes the skin with a blend of vitamin C and citrus extracts, delivering a refreshing boost of hydration, while protecting against environmental stressors and promoting a healthy, radiant complexion
Vitamin Nectar Antioxidant Face Mist - fresh
Packed with glycolic acid, a gentle exfoliant that helps clarify the skin and reduce the appearance of acne scars, blemishes, and hyperpigmentation
Vinoperfect Brightening Glycolic Facial Essence - Caudalie
Toners
Toners that don't strip my skin of all its moisture
My favorite toner of all time! Great for all skin types. Layer it on for glass skin results
I'm from Rice Toner, 77.78% Rice Extract, Glow
I love my rice skincare. This is very much like the Im From toner (slightly less hydrating IMO) but has significantly more product in this bottle
House of Dohwa, Rice Bran Facial Toner
Helps fade acne scarring and evens skintone
Snail Rescue Blemish Busting Toner
For oily and acne-prone skin, containing a blend of antioxidants and hydrating ingredients like glycerin and niacinamide
SKIN BALANCING Pore Reducing Toner | Paula's Choice
One of my fave pore pads. I use this when I am breaking out and need something a little stronger for my skin
Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0
A toner pad but can also be used as a mask in case you need a better treatment. I use the blemish pads
Mediheal Toner Pads
Contains glycolic acid, an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), which gently exfoliates the skin, helping to clear clogged pores and prevent breakouts
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner | The Ordinary
Helps to clarify the skin, reduce acne, and minimize pore size, making it ideal for daily use for acne-prone skin
Effaclar Clarifying Solution | Acne Toner - La Roche-Posay
Cleansers
Here's my current morning routine that I find, works best in the dry Northern California weather.
Targets and treats acne with its gentle, yet powerful formula that combines salicylic acid and natural ingredients to cleanse, clear pores, and reduce inflammation without irritating or over-drying the skin
CLn Acne Cleanser
My fave powder-to-foam cleanser! It gently exfoliates while cleansing and it has a light oat scent
House of Dohwa - Rice Bran Powder Cleanser
Has a gel-like texture and smells like roses. Gently removes makeup and impurities while nourishing and hydrating the skin with its soothing soy proteins and amino acids, leaving the skin soft, balanced, and refreshed
FRESH Soy Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser
Effective at removing makeup and grime while also fighting acne.
WISHFUL - Get Clean Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Oily skin friendly cleanser. I use this in pair with the Centella cleaning oil
Skin1004 - Centella Ampoule Foam
Dermatologist-recommended option that effectively removes dirt, oil, and makeup without disrupting the skin's natural barrier
Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin - CeraVe
Non-comedogenic, calming, and removes excess sebum while maintaining the skin’s pH balance
Effaclar Gel Facial Wash for Oily Skin - La Roche-Posay
Eye Creams
I don't think you HAVE to have eye cream but I do like these
Not too heavy or thick. Sits nicely under makeup without sliding off your face.
Herbivore - MOON DEW
Brightens while hydrating without clogging pores
Sweet Chef Turmeric + Vitamin C Eye Cream
Formulated with ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid, which help to hydrate, soothe, and strengthen the skin barrier around the delicate eye area
Eye Repair Cream for Dark Circles, Puffiness & Wrinkles
Brightens the under-eye area while reducing puffiness and dark circles
Pigmentclar | Eye Cream for Dark Circles | La Roche-Posay
A hydrating, gel-based eye cream that is perfect for oily or acne-prone skin
Neutrogena ® Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream
Serums
I love me some serums that help get rid of dark spots, produce less oil, and gets rid of texture
An awesome set that gently but effectively keeps acne at bay. I use the serum day & night while I use the booster only at night.
Isomers Simple Science Blemish Fighting Duo
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) helps to regulate oil production, reduce redness, and strengthen the skin’s barrier, while zinc helps to control sebum production and combat inflammation
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Tiny but SO effective
Kiehl's - Invisible Pimple Patch with Salicylic Acid
This is all over social media for a reason! Hydrates nicely without clogging pores. Just be mindful of doing a patch test before using to make sure your skin doesn't have adverse reactions to the snail mucin.
COSRX - Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
You get more product for less compared to the COSRX Snail Mucin. they both do the same thing in my opinion
JUMISO Snail Mucin 95% + Peptide Essence 4.73 ...
A potent acne-fighting serum that combines glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and LHA (Lipo-Hydroxy Acid) to gently exfoliate and unclog pores
Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum - La Roche-Posay
Fresh Beauty took their TIME with this serum. It's by far my favorite “Glass skin” hack
Tea Elixir Skin Resilience Activating Serum 50ml
This recipe is made from a famous holistic medical hospital in Korea. The ingredients are made for all skin types and I can agree because both me (oily) and my husband (dry) loves it!
Black Tea Boosting Serum
Helps fight the bacteria that cause acne, reducing inflammation and preventing breakouts
Paula's Choice CLEAR Daily Skin Clearing Treatment
Moisturizers
Non-clogging, lightweight but hydrating at the same time
By far, my favorite daytime moisturizer. Soaks into the skin almost immediately and leaves your skin soft and supple
COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in one Cream
The perfect consistency to make sure your face is hydrated without leaving you oily
I'm from Rice Cream 1.69oz, 41% Rice Bran Essence
A popular choice for oily/acne-prone skin because it’s a gel-based moisturizer that provides intense hydration without feeling greasy
Hydro Boost Water Gel & Oil-Free Face Moisturizer - Neutrogena
Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while nourishing and firming the skin with its blend of retinol, antioxidants, and black tea extracts for a smoother, more youthful complexion
Black Tea Anti-Aging Moisturizer with Retinol - FRESH
Helps regulate sebum production and reduce shine throughout the day while soothing and calming the skin
Effaclar Mat Mattifying Face Moisturizer for Oily Skin
Lightweight, oil-free moisturizer that hydrates the skin without making it greasy
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion - CeraVe
I use this when I'm breaking out in pair with Kiehl's invisible acne patch serum
Moisturizer for Acne Prone Skin with Salicylic Acid
Lip Masks
No one likes crusty lips. Hydrate them with these!
I like this better than the Laneige lip mask. It exfoliates and hydrates!
Tocobo - Vita Glazed Lip Mask
A cult favorite
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Nourish & Hydrate
Made with natural ingredients like beeswax, shea butter, and coconut oil to hydrate, soothe, and lock in moisture
Lip Sleeping Mask - Burt's Bees
Has a combination of hydration and repair with ingredients like sugar (to lock in moisture), seaberry oil (rich in antioxidants), and hyaluronic acid
Sugar Advanced Therapy | Lip Treatments | Fresh US
SPF
Sunscreens that don't leave me more oily than I already am
My holy grail sunscreen!! Lightweight, no white cast, and leaves your skin supple and soft
House of Dowha - Rice Sunscreen
Viral for good reason. Non-greasy, lightweight, hydrating, and leaves no white cadt
Rice + Probiotics (SPF50+ PA++++)
Formula is oil-free and non-comedogenic, ensuring that it won’t clog pores or contribute to breakouts
Anthelios Clear Skin Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 60 - La Roche-Posay
Provides broad-spectrum protection against UV rays while brightening and hydrating the skin with its infusion of niacinamide, watermelon extract, and hyaluronic acid, leaving a glowing, dewy finish without a greasy feel
Glow Recipe - Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen
A dermatologist favorite for oily and acne-prone skin that helps soothe and calm inflammation
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
Easy to transport and gives a satin finish to your skin
Skin1004 - Hyalu-Cica Silky-Fit Sun Stick | 100% Korea-made Products
A popular option for oily and acne-prone skin because of its weightless, gel-like texture that blends in seamlessly without leaving a white cast
Supergoop! New Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
Face Masks
Not really a face mask kind of gal but I LOVE these
Super effective especially when using it to bed. It basically seals your skincare onto your face for better absorption
Medicube Collagen Overnight Peel Off Mask
Similar to Medicube's wrap mask but it comes in a solid form. You'll know when it's ready to remove when it turns clear
Super Collagen Mask | Arocell
I love how soothing this is on my skin and once you wash it off, it leaves a gorgeous glowing finish
House of Dohwa - Rice Wash Off Facial Mask l ...
Highly potent, all-natural product made with 100% calcium bentonite clay, which helps absorb excess oil, draw out impurities, and reduce inflammation in acne-prone skin
Aztec Secret – Indian Healing Clay 1 lb – Deep ...
This mask looks scary but I promise you'll love the results. I recommend you only use this if your skin is already acclimated to AHA & BHA's
The Ordinary - AHA 30% + BHA 2% Exfoliating Peeling Solution
If you like the toner, you'll LOVE this
Rice Sheet Mask - I'M FROM
BEYOND hydrating without feeling thick and heavy
lleafill - Curing Hyaluronic Ultimate Mask
I love me some snail mucin. This mask leaves you glowey while soaking your face in ingredients that help even skintone
Snail Rescue Intensive Wash-Off Jelly Mask - Peach & Lily
Helps absorb oil and remove impurities from the skin and is also enriched with AHA and BHA to gently exfoliate and help clear pores, preventing future breakouts
Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask | innisfree
Excellent at drawing out dirt, toxins, and excess oil from the skin while controlling shine without over drying the skin
Clear Improvement™ Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores