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My favorite skincare recs
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items I struggle with occasional acne and acne scars and focus on hypoallergenic products. I recommend both facial and body skincare! I hope you enjoy. :)
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Double cleanser
Face/body wash
Scrubs
Toners
Serums
Moisturizer
Double cleanser
Double cleansing is extremely effective and important for removing dirt, sunscreen, and preventing blackheads.
Great for when you don’t have energy to do double cleansing. Takes off makeup and sunscreen like a dream.
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
Love to pair with the gel cream moisturizer. It smells great and melts off makeup/sunscreen.
Day Dissolve - Versed
Really helps with pore and sebum control! I really enjoy this and it’s very light and milky once rubbed in.
Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
Face/body wash
Washing your face after balm/oil cleanser is what makes “double cleansing” you will notice how much cleaner your face looks and feels!
Great for oily or acne prone skin! This saved my skin in high school for constant acne.
Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Wash
I love this for my occasional body acne. Don’t use it everyday but good for maintenance.
PanOxyl 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Wash
The most luxurious face wash. Hydrating and gently exfoliating. It is definitely an experience.
The Rice Wash - Creamy Rice Powder Cleanser (Travel Size) | Tatcha
Scrubs
Scrubs are amazing for occasional maintenance for face and body.
Makes skin super smooth and smells so nice. I definitely feel the dead skin coming off. Like a spa day for your face.
Microdermabrasion Scrub - Derma E
Smells incredible and smoothes your skin. It is not too abrasive at all very nice on bumpy skin.
10% AHA + Yerba Mate Smoothing Body Scrub - Youth To The People
Toners
Toners are amazing for building your moisture barrier and removing any final dirt.
So refreshing on dry skin. It feels like my skin just soaks this right up. It seems to calm my redness.
Skin Soothe - Versed
Very light and great for oil control and pores. Amazing for sensitive skin.
Anua Heartleaf 77 Soothing Moisturizing Toner
Put this on your underarms after your shower and you will not smell at all! I know everyone says that but it actually works.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner - The Ordinary
Serums
Serums are a nice extra step to add!
This is such a great beginner serum when you don’t know what to start with. It considerably helped my redness and bumps. I love using niacinamide it is amazing.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Oil Control Serum | The Ordinary
Holy grail for sensitive skin. Seriously brightens skin.
Lactic Acid 10% + HA: High-Strength Exfoliator for Dry Skin
Moisturizer
Moisturizing is essential. Some people with oily/acne prone skin think they shouldn’t moisturize but it can actually reduce breakouts and oil.
Perfect for summer. It is so hydrating without being too heavy. Been getting lots of compliments on my skin since I started using this.
Dew Point - Versed
Glass skin! I love this for winter or when my face is extra dry.
Daily Moisture Therapy Hydrating Facial Cream
This smells incredible. The packaging is amazing and I definitely think it’s worth the price. It is so hydrating without being heavy and calming to my skin.
The Dewy Skin Cream Replenishing and Plumping Moisturizer
This moisturizer is very good when your skin is extra dry. The pump is very convenient and it works great to strengthen your skin barrier.
Daily Recovery
Sunscreen
Sunscreen is so important to wear everyday. Remember to check the UV index!
Absorbs great and super lightweight. I love that it is 60+ SPF, in my experience it is hard to find that strength in facial sunscreen.
Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion SPF 60+ - Shiseido
The lightest and least greasy sunscreen. It is so fun to dispense on yourself and very quick to absorb since it is foam! Highly recommend on hot summer days.
Classic Whip SPF 30
Skin protectant
I love using a skin protectant for dry patches and slugging before bed. It is good to slug if you are in a dry environment or near smoke. Recommend only once a few weeks. Build barrier over time.
Amazing if you want to get into slugging! This always works for my dry patches.
CeraVe Healing Ointment, Moisturizing Petrolatum Skin Protectant for Dry Skin Unscented - 3oz: Contains Hyaluronic Acid, Contains Ceramides
Spot treatment
For when you have an annoying blemish.
I love using this when I have a pimple during the day. You can’t even notice it’s there! They really help if you can’t stop picking at pimples and they get painful. It’s so satisfying to see it after the day is over.
Mighty Patch™ Invisible+ Daytime Pimple Patch - Hero Cosmetics
These patches are amazing for overnight when you have a bad pimple. I recently discovered you can also put these on your body!
24 ct Mighty Patch Original Acne Pimple Patches - Hero Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty