As someone with oily, acne-prone skin, I know how tricky it can be to find products that actually help without making things worse. I’m sharing my favorite cleansers, serums, and moisturizers that keep my skin clear, balanced, and glowing
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$$ splurge holy grails
ballin on a budget
targets redness/hyperpigmentation
maskss&treatments
SPF BABY
$$ splurge holy grails
has helped brighten up my skin & does not irritate my sensitive skin compared to other vitamin c serums
dermalogica biolumin-c
ditch those harsh makeups and use a cleansing balm, it is gentle on your skin so it does not irritate when removing makeup. Once I switched over, I did not look back. I also feel like it does a better job at removing makeup especially waterproof in c...
ELEMIS - Original Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
i live for this moisturizer!!!! it not only smells amazing but it feels so good on your skin!!! I have had this in my rotation for years. It provides great hydration but not to the point where you feel oily. it a great primer layer if you apply makeu...
The True Cream - Aqua Bomb Hydrating Moisturizer - belif
skin barrier is so important, this cream has helped keep my skin feeling hydrated and doesn’t leave me looking nor feeling oily. I have noticed my skin texture improve as well
Philosophy - 2.0 oz Hope In A Jar Barrier Restore Cream
melts my makeup away, it is so gentle on my skin especially around the eye area. the best thing I’ve done for my skin was drop the makeup ups and use a cleansing balm. It doesn’t strip my skin leaving it feeling clean and nourished
this is so gentle on my skin and I feel like it cleans my face well without it drying out my skin. its perfect for those that have sensitive skin like myself
Aveeno Face Wash
such a goodie. i have this cleanser in rotation for years, it is so gentle on my skin and doesnt leave it feeling dry. the bottle lasts a good while so def a bang for your buck.
La Roche Posay: Cleansers
has helped with my uneven texture & my bumps !!
8.0 oz Renewing SA Cleanser - CeraVe
targets redness/hyperpigmentation
it targets sun spots and hyperpigmentation. as a fair skin girlie, you can see allll my blemishes - old and new. this products has helped reduce redness and soften the contrast of my marks
ANUA Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum
Gives me an extra clean & the the vitamin c helps brighten up my skin. I love how the pads are gentle and doesn’t leave my skin feeling sticky or over oily.
innisfree Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Toner Pads
maskss&treatments
it calms down my skin when it starts to gets inflamed and my redness is more prominent. it does not dry out my skin
AXIS-Y Mugwort Pore Clarifying Wash Off Pack
this will purge your skin so do not use prior to any special events/occasions. I use this once a week to get a deep clean/detox. it does breakout me out but thats because it is detoxing my skin. breakouts are minimal but the results are amazing. My s...
innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask
add this to your cart. this mask are the ones that turn transparent after your skin has soaked all the good stuff. I slept in this mask and the way my skin look so hydrated and plumped!!! literally gasped because it looked so good.
mixsoon Hydrogel Collagen Mask Plant-Based ...
a gentle HYDRATING exfoliant that leaves me skin feeling refreshed. It was recommended by my esti, I use once a week and it has helped with my skin texture and brightening up my skin
BABOR Gentle Peeling Cream for Dry Sensitive Skin
MY RIDE OR DIE PIMPLE PATCHES.these work so good on my active breakouts. it literally sucks out all the gunk and you can apply makeup over, it blends into the skin really well. I will forever be repurchasing these !!!
Rael Pimple Patches, Invisible Spot Cover
I use this once a week sometime twice, when I tell you it has helped with my oil control & just overall skin!!! My texture is more even, it sucks out the oils from my pores which minimizes overall appearance. It is a bit on the pricier side but s...
Instant Detox Mask - Caudalie
SPF BABY
it leaves no white cast, no sticky residue feeling and does not make skin feel extra oily. its lightweight and hydrating. also perfect for when i put on makeup
Tizo
its does what it needs to do without giving you the sticky residue feeling. it is a cream so it feels like a moisturizer. love how budget friendly it is because I be applying a good amount.
Beauty of Joseon: Sunscreen
the way it melts into the skin, it literally feels like I am putting on a moisturizer and/or primer. It is perfect if you are going to apply makeup over because it does not leave a thick residue layer.
Daily 50 Face Gel - Sun Bum
oily skin approved! I apply under my makeup & wear as is - feels light weight and doesn’t leave the oily residue feeling/look