I have struggled with oily skin and breakouts my entire life - I am now 30 years old and these are my tried and true products to reduce oil and keep breakouts at bay
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Everyday Skincare
Extras + Splurges
Everyday Skincare
These products can and should be used daily for best results!
I prefer a balm instead of a cleansing oil - less messy and easier to use in my opinion - I use this after a makeup wipe at night as my first cleanse.
Cleansing Balms & Oils - Skin Care - Ulta Beauty
This is my holy grail at keeping oil + breakouts away as an acne prone woman! I use this at night after removing my makeup.
DermaControl Oil Removing Foam Wash - Cetaphil
I use this is the morning to kill bacteria instead of re-cleansing. Quick + effective.
Antibacterial Spray For Skin
gentle and effective at evening skin texture!
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner | The Ordinary
Hands down the best exfoliating pads for extra deep cleaning. They're expensive, so I use a few times a week to make them stretch!
EXUVIANCE®️
Retinoid + acne treatment in one. Keep wrinkles and blemishes away, for a low price! You can use this as a spot treatment or apply a thin layer all over in your T zone
0.5 oz Adapalene 0.1% Acne Treatment Gel - Differin | Ulta Beauty
Vitamin C is a non-negotiable for me. This combo with Ferulic Acid and Vitamin E is top tier. It helps reduce the appearance of acne marks, brightens my skin and helps prevent further damage.
Vitamin C E Ferulic acid serum , All Skin Types Skincare Comfort
Sunscreen is a must. EVERY. DAY. This neutragena has never let me down and has never caused me a breakout. I love that it is so accessible. You can grab it anywhere from Ulta, to walmart to walgreens and a ton of other places. One bottle will last yo...
Lightweight coverage with SPF ! A great go-to product for that no makeup look, or lake/beach days.
Matte Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46
This is an amazing cleanser! My face feels so good after using this and you get so much product for the price point! A win-win.
13.5 oz Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Wash for Oily Skin - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
Extras + Splurges
I am obsessed with this exfoliate. This is the best at home exfoliation I have found. I noticed a huge difference in my skin after one use. It is a splurge, but completely worth it in my opinion! It exfoliates with professional grade crystals, glycol...
Triple Microdermabrasion Face Polish - Exuviance | Ulta Beauty
It's a splurge, but it is worth it if you can swing it. Vitamin C is crucial to healthy complexion and imperative to anti aging, and the other brand I linked does a great job, but skinceuticals is the holy grail product amongst Vitamin C serums. Reco...
Vitamin C & E Serum | Fine Lines & Wrinkles | SkinCeuticals
I use this once a week - and a very thin layer because it is potent! But this is the best at home peel I have found. It tingles, but it should NOT burn. If you have sensitive skin, start slow and don't leave it on for the full 10 minutes.
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Exfoliating and Brightening Peeling Solution - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty