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HOLY GRAIL SKINCARE THAT WORKS !!!
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items I believe that you do not need 20+ products to achieve the skin of your dreams. After struggling with severe hormonal acne throughout my teenage years, I’ve compiled a simple list of the products that actually made a real difference. This list is bas...
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Routine For Combination Skin
Routine For Oily Skin
Routine For Dry Skin
Post Ance Treatment Recs
Extra Recs
Routine For Combination Skin
This is the perfect routine for beginners and people with combination skin. I would only recommend retinol if you are experiencing active acne breakouts.
Cleansers should effectively clean the skin without stripping it, which is why I recommend a gentle formula cleanser like this one from vanicream
Face Cleansers: Best Face Wash for All Skin Types
Retinol can be helpful for acne-prone skin because it encourages faster cell renewal, helping prevent pores from getting clogged over time. Purging is normal and will occur with product use. From my personal experience, this made my skin purge for 4+...
Retinol: Cream, Serum, What It Is, Benefits, How To Use
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A hydrating moisturizer is key to maintaining a healthy skin barrier. A lightweight option like this CeraVe moisturizer is gentle, non-irritating, and works especially well alongside retinol
Best Face Moisturizer for Combination Skin
Routine For Oily Skin
This routine is targeted for oily skin.
A gentle foaming cleanser is helpful for controlling excess sebum without stripping the skin. Although I have combination skin, my brother who has oily skin love this foaming cleanser from Round Lab
The Best Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Retinol can be helpful for acne-prone skin because it encourages faster cell renewal, helping prevent pores from getting clogged over time. From my personal experience, this made my skin purge for 4+ months but the results were worth it !
Retinol: Cream, Serum, What It Is, Benefits, How To Use
This is one of my favorite moisturizers I like to recommend for people with oily skin. It’s super lightweight and hydrating. My brother (who has rlly oily skin) has tested and approved this product from Round Lab :D
Lightweight Facial Moisturizer For Oily Skin
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Routine For Dry Skin
This routine is target for dry skin.
I love this gentle cleanser from La Roche-Posay. It effectively cleanses my skin while keeping it soft and hydrated
My Favorite Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Retinol can be helpful for acne-prone skin because it encourages faster cell renewal, helping prevent pores from getting clogged over time. From my personal experience, this made my skin purge for 4+ months but the results were worth it !
Retinol: Cream, Serum, What It Is, Benefits, How To Use
For drier skin, I would recommend a thicker moisturizer like this cream from SKIN1004
The Best For Dry Skin: Face Moisturizers Cream
Post Ance Treatment Recs
These products are targeted in helping aid in post acne recovery
Tip: For post-acne redness, apply a small amount of benzoyl peroxide cream. It can help reduce redness and prevent new breakouts. This works because benzoyl peroxide has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
Benzoyl Peroxide: As An Acne Spot Treatment
For pimples that are exposed/open, I would recommend using a pimple patch to aid in healing
Pimple Patches That Actually Work
Extra Recs
I LOVE THESE PRODUCTS AND ARE MY FAV HOLY GRAILS
Adding a chemical exfoliant is useful for unclogging pores, smoothing skin texture, and preventing breakouts if you're looking to further improve skin appearance and texture
Paula's Choice BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Since the Paula's Choice Exfoliant is expensive, I would recommend this Cosrx BHA as an alternative. It works just as effectivly and has less of a sticky residue and is more moisturizing
Cosrx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
I LOVE any sunscreen from Skin Auqa. I have been using this brand religiously for 5+ years. It's lightweight and absorbs quickly into the skin. It also looks really good under makeup !
Broad Spectrum SPF
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I love taking my makeup off with a balm or oil but this one from ELF is a really good and is a affordable option. I love how well it takes off my makeup and how easily it melts into the skin
Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
Hypochlorus acid is a great antibacterial agent that effectively kills off bacteria. I like using it on the skin after the gym and after my skincare routine to reduce pore clogging bacteria and prevent future breakouts
SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid