recommendations from someone who has dehydrated oily acne prone skin! these products are LIFESAFERS for not only clearing my skin but keeping new breakouts away! K-beauty recommendations & drugstore!
if i had to choose ONE product that single-handedly transformed my skin, it would be this one! it went viral in korea as well, and i've been using it since 2021. it changed my skin texture!
Calendula Herbal-Extract Alcohol-Free Toner
best for oily skin and on days where my skin is feeling dull and waxy from breakouts. one tub lasts a while too! if u have super sensitive skin i would stay away because it is quite minty
LUSH Mask of Magnaminty
another AMAZING AZELAIC ACID! this one is better for those who prefer a more watery, lightweight texture instead of a gel/lotion type of AA. never noticed any issues with layering since it does have hyaluronic acid so is great for sensitive skin!
best product if you have acne scars, pitted boxcar scars! saw progress after 2 weeks
DERMA E Scar Gel | Safely Reduces Appearance of New & Old Scars
promotes healthy microbiome - saved me from when i was breaking out like crazy! it targets the bad bacteria and helps with all types of acne
Acne Phage Serum
best if you want to make your skin smooth like butter! doesn't help with acne on its own, but definitely helped with strenghtening my barrier and making it super smooth!
numbuzin No. 3 Skin Softening Serum 50mL Special Set (Special Gift: +15mL) | OLIVE YOUNG Global
the only cleanser i use when my skin is feeling dry and oily at the same time! its a cream/oil to foam cleanser so you can skip the double cleansing!
d'Alba White Truffle Oil Serum Body Cleanser 275mL | OLIVE YOUNG Global
if u have any active breakouts, use this on top of your pimples and they will be gone in a day! i used to rely on this when i had bad maskne
Deep Relief Acne Treatment with Salicylic Acid Liquid Pimple Patch for Painful Acne
best azelaic acid on the market - super lightweight and helps with breakouts and hyperpigmentation. is not waxy or heavy like some other brands!
best beginner friendly retinol - if you wanted to try retinol but have been scared of purging/breakouts/reactions, this is for you! super easy on my skin and has helped with mild breakouts. also non drying!
Gentle Retinol Salicylic Acne Serum
if you haven't seen this all over social media already, you've seen it now! i carry this with me everywhere - gym, beach, park, car! helps with keeping NEW breakouts away. on my third bottle!
SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid
so affordable and effective - my hyperpigmentation DISAPPEARED after using the full box. also recommend the sheet mask!
Madecassoside Blemish Pad - MEDIHEAL | Ulta Beauty
the only non-active serum you need if you have dehydrated oily skin - it will help build that moisture barrier while not being waxy!
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule 55mL | OLIVE YOUNG Global
keeps new breakouts away and also helps with hormonal monthly pimples! i use it twice a week and it also helped with hyperpigmentation and scars since it speeds up cell turnover!
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner for Clear Skin
i went through 3 full bottles of these and saw intense improvement in my red and brown marks! i love that its layerable and works well under makeup too!
2.5 oz Discoloration Correcting Serum - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty