I’ve tried a lot of skincare over the years, and honestly, not everything works. This list is my personal “it actually helped” collection — products that calmed breakouts, soothed dryness, and improved my skin barrier without irritation.
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Cleanse
Toners
Moisturizers
Serums
SPF
Lashes and Brows
Cleanse
I recently started using this and it cleared my skin SO MUCH!!
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil Mild - ANUA
This paired with the Anua oil is a perfect combo to clear skin it cleared all of my acne in three days!
ANUA Heartleaf Quercetinol Deep Cleansing Foam
So soothing on my skin and clears acne overnight
Face Wash & Face Cleansers for All Skin Types
Toners
I have used this for years. Paired with the right routine this product can work wonders
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
I love this toner and it feels so nice ok my skin
The Base Face Milk - Clean and Vegan Facial Essence
I love the way this makes my skin feel
Facial Toners and Mists for All Skin Types
This keeps my skin clear and tightens my pores
Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner
I LOVE THIS
Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner
Natural Performance cream and toner, EUCERIN DermoPure triple effect serum,
COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence 100ml
Moisturizers
I love this product it keeps my skin smooth and moisturized! doesn’t make me oiling and does not cause acne
Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Body Moisturizer For Dry Skin
Any eye bags I had DISAPPEARED
Elf Holy Hydration! Eye Cream
I LOVEEE this moisturizer
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
Rich and nourishing, especially effective for very dry skin or skin recovering from treatments (like Accutane)
Cicaplast Balm B5 for Dry Skin Irritations
lightweight and makeup-friendly, gentle on reactive skin
Hydra-10 Hydrating cream | Eau Thermale Avène
Serums
Makes my skin very glowy and any blemishes disappear
Discoloration Correcting Serum
This helps clear any stubborn acne
The Ordinary Serum
Fast acting and effective for reducing pimples
Salicylic Acid 2%
SPF
I love using this for sports games it has a tint and protects me from the sun!
Sunscreen Makeup & Skincare with SPF
makes me glowy and protects my face
Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 - Tinted Sunscreen & Primer
UV Face Mist—covering everything from hydration and barrier repair to blemish care and sun protection
