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Products That Helped Me Fade My Acne Scars And Keep My Skin In Tip Top Condition

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I have a terrible habit of popping my pimples before they're ready so I'm always on the lookout for products to fade my scars & these are the ones that seemed to have worked wonders for my skin and helped maintained a healthy skin barrier!! Let's...
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Cleansers & Exfoliants

 
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First off, if you wash your face in the sink sometimes like me, and you're as messy as me, then you need some wrist towels!! These little things are SO handy. They're tiny but they really do keep water from splashing down everywhere or rolling down y...
Mei Apothecary Spa Towel Wristband for Drip-Free Face Washing - 4ct
 
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This cleanser has easily become one of my favorites!! The texture is SO fun - it's like lathering whipped cream on your face!! It makes my face so smooth and feel so clean afterwards. I use it every night!! (paid link)
ETUDE SoonJung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser 150ml
 
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I wanted to try a physical exfoliant that I could use every day as I knew we weren't supposed to used those beaded exfoliants often. This is an amazing alternative. It helps gently exfoliate the skin to get rid of all the gunk all and it doesn't feel...
Daily Microfoliant Refillable Exfoliator
 
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This is my mom's favorite facial cleanser. Whenever I visit Asia she asks me to buy her a bunch of tubes to bring back - for good reason. This green tea cleanser smells SO good. My mom has amazing skin and people always comment on how young she looks...
Kracie - Naive Green Tea Face Wash
 
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I use a stronger physical exfoliant than the Dermacologica one once or twice a week to get the gunkies stuck in my pores, and St. Ives is one of my favorite brands for that! It smells good, does an AMAZING job, is super affordable, AND this one is fo...
St. Ives Oil-Free Acne Control Apricot Face Scrub - 6oz
 
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Recently I've been getting little bumpies on my chin area and I consulted with my brother, who is more skincare fanatic than I'll EVER be, and he recommended me to use this face wash. It was already half empty so I knew it HAD to be good. Literally o...
Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Pink Grapefruit Pore Cleansing Acne Face Wash with Vitamin C - 9.1 fl oz

Serums

 
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As you can probably tell, I am a sucker for Korean/Asian skincare products. I got this after I saw it on TikTok, where everyone claimed that this works so well on cooling down the skin. They did not lie!! My skin instantly cools down after the shower...
Purito Centella Unscented Serum 60ml
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I finally caved and got this during Prime Day because of the TikTok Craze and I can finally say that I get the hype now hahaha. This serum lathers on so smoothly and doesn't leave leave my skin feeling sticky! (paid link)
Anua 10% Niacinamide Serum 30ml
 
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One of my most expensive buys but it lasts a long time!! It gave me noticeable difference with my dark spots after using it. I liked it so much I bought 2 bottles haha.
Kiehl's Since 1851 Clearly Corrective Dark Spot ...
 
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I got this serum for myself and a bunch of friends because I heard good things, and when my friend received it, she was so happy because she had been hearing about how well this works! I really have noticed my skin tone evening up (I pick at my pimpl...
AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Serum 50ml
 
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This is something I’ve incorporated into my skincare routine recently, and something I’ll probably keep for a long while!!! I saw someone on TikTok putting it on a newly popped pimple, and then covering it with a pimple patch and claiming that she wi...
Truly Targeted Acne-Clearing Solution with Salicylic Acid - Kiehl's Since 1851 | Ulta Beauty

Pimple Patches

 
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These are a staple in my life!!! I always buy 10 packs at a time and bring them everywhere!! Some for home, some to go, and some in my luggage! I always pop my pimples too early so I use these immediately after to suck out the rest of the gunk 😔 the...
Master Patch Hydrocolloid Patches Set - COSRX | Ulta Beauty
 
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I’m on my second box of these - similar to the drying lotion without the mess! Make sure your skin is dry before applying and it’ll stay on all night!
Drying Patch Pimple Patches - Mario Badescu
 
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These are a bit on the expensive side for pimple patches, but I really do love them!! I snagged 5 packs of these for myself when I was in Korea and I'm running low now 😩 apply them after you've popped a pimple and let it work its magic!!! I also bou...
Easyderm Beauty 69 Patches | OLIVE YOUNG Global
 
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I just ordered myself a box of these because my friend is a true advocate - he said he highly recommended it!! The patches have micro-darts so it is supposed to tackle those emerging pimples that are just not ready to be popped yet. And then the cica...
[OY Exclusive] EASYDERM Beauty Needle Care Spot Patch 8ea + Cica Ampoule 10mL | OLIVE YOUNG Global

Toner/Toner Pads

 
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Mediheal is one of my favorite toner pad brands. This one specifically targets dark spots after popping a pimple and I can attest that it works!! I put the toner pad over my chin area where my breakouts often are for a few minutes and then go on with...
MEDIHEAL Madecassoside Blemish Pad 100 Pads
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I LOVE skincare with tea tree in it! It smells so good, and works wonders with calming my skin down, especially after I pop a pimple! Just pop on a toner pad and wait a few minutes, and then go about your routine :) I use this and the madecassoside p...
MEDIHEAL Tea Tree Trouble Pad 100 Pads Double Pack
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Creams/Lotions

 
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I’m on my 3rd bottle of this - this stuff is MAGIC! I dab it on after I pop a pimple and it heals rapidly overnight. It stings but in my head if it stings that means it’s working haha.
Glass Bottle Drying Lotion Blemish Spot Treatment
 
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I also got this during Prime Day as well and SO many reviews said they wished this had come in a bigger tube... I absolutely agree 😭 the texture is super light and almost watery and it soothes my skin instantly! I usually apply it on my chin area wh...
Dr. Althea - 345 Relief Cream
 
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Another solid lotion option, this cream not only locks in moisture but also helps fade dark spots and calm the skin as well. PURITO is truly an amazing skincare brand, and my only regret is not finding out about these products sooner! This cream is a...
PURITO Panthenol Cream, Glow Skin, 80ml
 
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This is my new holy grail!!! I went to Hawaii and I had a few REALLY stubborn pimples and hyperpigmentation from previous acne flare up from when I decided to foolishly try a bunch of new skincare at once, and the healing progress was SO slow, until ...
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Medicine Spot Treatment Gel, 1 OZ

Disposable Acne Needles

 
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I literally would not be able to stop myself from popping my pimples before they're ready even if my life depended on it. That's why I got these disposable acne needles! They create the smallest opening in my skin so that I can squeeze out whatever g...
Smrinog Disposable Acne Needles Portable Comedone Extractor for Face Skin Care (50pcs)