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Asian Beauty products for dry, acne-prone skin
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items As a dry skin girlie on tret, I have tested my fair share of hydrating products for acne-prone and dry skin - here are the products that are regulars in my rotation! Only recommending products that I have used and repurchased.
Sections
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Cleansers
Toners
Serums, Ampoules, & Essences!
Moisturizers
SPF
Treatments
Cleansers
Let's be honest, sometimes it's hard to feel motivated to wash your face. That's why it's important to me to find products that make it enjoyable - a full experience, if you will. It's like a reward!
Yes it blew up on TikTok, but for good reason! I love the thick consistency of this oil and its smell. Feels luxurious - I look forward to my 1st cleanse with this oil!
Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil, Oil Cleanser for Face, Makeup ...
Gentle 2nd step cleanser that doesn't strip my skin
SKIN 1004 | Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam | Ulta Beauty
Toners
I've tried more toners than I care to admit, so trust that it takes a really special formula to make it on this list!
Holy grail milky toner. No matter how much I explore, I keep coming back to this. My skin drinks this toner up!
Torriden DIVE IN Hyaluronic Acid Serum 50ml (1.69 fl.oz.) | Deep Hydration to ...
This toner gives my skin the healthiest glow!
COSRX | Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner
Solid hydrating toner. I personally love the herbal smell but it comes in a scent-free version as well!
Haruharu | Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner
Serums, Ampoules, & Essences!
MVP for healing open wounds from acne, helps with redness!
COSRX | Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Obsessed with the herbal smell of this ampoule. Super soothing for irritated skin!
celimax Noni Energy Ampoule 30ml | with Noni Extract, Hydrating, ...
This stuff is great for textured skin, it makes my skin look bouncy and smooth!
numbuzin No.3 Serum | Skin Softening Serum | Pores, Textured, Bumpy, ...
Moisturizers
Tret + eczema friendly!
Holy grail PM moisturizer. Your bestie in the winter but good all seasons because it's especially helpful with eczema flare ups or super dry patches!
ATOBARRIER365 Cream Moisturizer with Ceramides & Niacinamide for Skin Moisture Barrier Repair
Fave lightweight AM moisturizer that plays nicely under makeup
Cocokind Electrolyte Water Cream | Lightweight Gel Moisturizer
My favorite lightweight PM moisturizer, light enough to be used in the AM too. Great for warmer months! Helps fade dark spots from post-acne marks.
HadoLabo | Gokujyun Perfect Brightening Gel , 3.5 oz (100 g)
SPF
If you can, I'd recommend buying from stores that source directly from Asia. Some of these brands have “American formulations” that use different SPF filters and they are not as good!
Beautiful finish and plays nicely under makeup! Packaging is done well, easy to use to the last drop!
haruharu wonder | Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Sunscreen
I love the woodsy smell of this one and it noticeably smooths out my skin. Plays nice under makeup!
Round Lab | Birch Moisturizing Sunscreen UVLock SPF 45+ Broad Spectrum
My go-to sunscreen when my skin is irritated. It soothes my skin nicely and works well under makeup!
SKIN1004 | Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
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Treatments
I love the Cosrx propolis line, what can I say! This is my favorite occlusive (last step) for my PM non-tret night routine!
COSRX | Full Fit Propolis Honey Overnight Mask
I love using these as mini-masks on inflamed pimples or angry skin. 15 mins and it helps with redness tremendously! Sometimes sold at Costco.
Mediheal | Madecassoside Blemish Pad
Stores to buy AB from in the US!
Because no one wants to wait 2 weeks for shipping from Asia. Here are small businesses that ship out of the states - I have personally purchased from all of these spots!
One of my fave small businesses to shop K-Beauty, Christina (@kbeautymom on TikTok) is truly a gem. She curates all of her products herself!
Olive Kollection
This store has a bigger selection than most and runs great sales pretty often. Shipping is super quick!
Moida K-Beauty
Another small business that often has stock of viral K-Beauty products. The free sample bag goes crazy!
Song of Skin
If there is one near you, Mitsuwa is a great place to shop Japanese beauty products! I love to get my Hada Labo here!
Mitsuwa Marketplace