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Acne-Prone Skincare Routineš§¼
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items Sometimes, simpler is safer, and that has been my senditive skin methodology. (It's also cheaper, and that's EVEN BETTER LOL) From someone who has tried everything under the sun
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Daily Routine
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Masks & SPF
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Super Dry Rescue
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Acne Specific
Daily Routine
I don't actually wash my face everyday, only when I go outside do something sweaty. This is KEY in keeping my skin from breaking out actually! (Wash your sheets weekly or even 2x a week please).
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This gets makeup off like a pro. I don't wear a lot in the first place but my mascara and waterproof eyeliner and liquid lipstick melt away with this and that's all that matters to me LOL.
DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, Makeup Remover
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Firstly, the bottle? HUGE. This is like a year's supply for me. Now I'm quite a lazy girl sometimes so I just mix half a pump of this with half a pump of the oil cleanser and THAT is how I wash my face.
Native Sensitive Face Wash, Spa Day 2 Pack
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It's not drying, it isn't irritating, and it goes well with any situation I throw at it. My skin feels full of moisture using this toner, and I'm a VERY big toner hater (they've notoriously irritated my skin every time :""((( ).
Anua Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner pH 5.5
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This is the more expensive option, but if you need a VERY moisturizing toner, this is your girl. I've gone through maybe 3 full sizes in the past 10 years. Has a bit of fragrance so if your skin hates that, go with the Anua!
Tonique Confort Hyaluronic Acid Toner - LancƓme
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This one is a pricey one BUT I think it is only worth it because it makes the makeup sit BEAUTIFULLY (I only used skin tint not foundation for base so take it with a grain of salt okay PLEASE).
Absolue Soft Cream Moisturizer - Brighten & Revitalize - LancƓme
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Now THIS is also a "grandma-approved" pick. Mine still uses it everyday to this DAY, and she's pushing 80, looking 50 (shoutout grandma). This will dissolve your makeup like a DREAM. Anything in your face will disappear basically. Beware, the texture...
POND'S Fragrance-free Cold Cream Remover 6.1oz
Masks & SPF
I don't wash my face pre-makeup unless I was outside already. This is literally all I do LOL. HOWEVER my makeup routine changes depending on weather so there is a bit of range here.
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Gently exfoliating! Cleans up my little weird dry patches perfectly pre-makeup. Also dries down QUICKLY. Leaves my skin hydrated also so I don't need moisturizer on top of it. Gives me that "I just woke up and cried the night before" type of glow
BANILA CO - Hi Bye Clean Up Mud-To-Foam Facial Mask 100ml
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Sunscreen is VITAL especially if you get acne. It's hard to find one that doesn't make my face feel nasty and doesn't break me out. This is her. I only use certain sunscreens on my face and this is one of them, no white cast and it goes fine under ma...
Innisfree Daily UV Defense SPF 36 Face Sunscreen
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Yes, I am a huge Anua fan. Korean Skincare is my #1, especially in sunscreens. This one is a bit better for daily use, rather than under makeup. If you like a matte foundation, go with a different spf like the Green Tea!
Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture SPF 50+ Sunscreen
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Tonymoly is like the shiseido of Korea. I trust them, and so would your grandma, basically. This one is my FAVORITE because it basically feels like moisturizer, and I can use it in any circumstances without worry. Keep my makeup base looking wonderfu...
TONYMOLY Green Tea SPF 50 Korean Sunscreen 50ml
Super Dry Rescue
Sometimes (like when I go to Alaska or I'm on the plane), my skin dries out like a prune. Like someone is making apple chips in the dehydrator but I AM THE APPLE. Here is my āplease save my skinā routine LOL (besides chugging a liter of water obvi).
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The pump? INCREDIBLE. Dispenses perfect amount and it's just so adorable. Plumps up my skin and never breaks me out. I DO THE SANDWICH METHOD with this and the toner from my Daily Routine btw.
Aloe & Vitamin B3 Sensitive Facial Moisturizer
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Now if you need HYDRATION baby this will let your skin DRINK okay. This moisturizer feels like a quick hug and kiss from an angel
Moisture Surgeā¢ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
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This is probably what your grandma used way back in the day. I got this pro-tip from my own grandma plus the cold cream. If you need MOISTURE, like a full mask that lasts a whole 24 hours, this is her. This is my emergency only moisturizer because my...
Ponds Moisturizing Cream
Acne Specific
Of course the breakouts are inevitable anyway. Here is how I rescue myself (or try to anyway) :"")))
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I only use this overnight if I can afford that long. It doesn't necessarily do much for the acne unless it's an actual pimple BUT it prevents anything from irritating it while I sleep WHICH IS SUPER HELPFUL because I sleep like I'm being attacked.
Later Hater | Overnight Breakout Relief
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If you haven't used retinoids before START OFF SLOW you do not want to go daily right away! Couple days a week then slowly work your way up BUT THANK ME LATER OKAY it's a great quick little acne spot treatment
Differin Acne Treatment Gel, 30 Day Supply
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This is not a daily use for me, BUT you most certainly can daily it. I use this probably once a week just because my skin is way too dry these days. This is also a life saver for getting rid of dark spots/areas on the body as well! Let it sit on your...
Differin Acne Face Wash 5% Benzoyl Peroxide
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Now this is Big Mama, certified. If you are having a ROUGH acne time, this will save you, but BEWARE, it is very strong. Start of a couple days a week, PEA SIZED AMOUNT, then slowly increase to daily. TRUST ME you only need a little bit!
Retin-A | Tretinoin Cream