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My Acne Journey: Skincare That Actually Helped
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items I've struggled with acne since high school🥹, so finding products that actually worked took a lot of trial and error. These are the skincare products that stayed in my routine and genuinely helped my skin feel healthier. Of course, everyone's skin is...
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Gentle Cleanser
Hydrating Toner
Serum That Helped me🥹
Exfoliation
Gentle Cleanser
Whenever my skin felt irritated from breakouts, this was the cleanser I trusted the most. It cleaned my skin without making it feel tight, and it was one of the few products that never made my acne feel worse.
Cetaphil Hydrating Gentle Face Wash 20oz
I usually reached for this when my skin was feeling extra oily. It removed all the excess oil without making my face feel stripped, and it fit really well into my acne routine.
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser for Oily Skin, 19oz
I switched to this whenever my skin was feeling extra sensitive, and it honestly made such a difference. It cleans really well but still feels super gentle, so my face never felt dry after washing. This quickly became one of my favorite cleansers dur...
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleanser 5.07oz
Hydrating Toner
Whenever my skin looked red or felt irritated, this was the toner I reached for. It felt really soothing, gave my skin a boost of hydration, and helped it feel much more balanced without feeling heavy.
Anua Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner 8.45oz
I also used this whenever my skin felt dry from acne treatments. It added just the right amount of hydration and made the rest of my skincare absorb so much better. My skin always felt healthier after using it consistently.
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Toner 6.76 Fl Oz
I liked using this on days when my skin felt dehydrated. It gave my skin plenty of hydration without feeling sticky, and it layered really well with the rest of my routine.
haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence 4.05oz
Whenever my skin was breaking out or feeling rough, I'd reach for this. It felt gentle, helped smooth my skin over time, and never irritated my acne-prone skin.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella TECA Soothing Toner 210ml
Serum That Helped me🥹
I started using this when my acne kept coming back. It didn't work overnight, but after staying consistent, I noticed my skin felt less oily and my breakouts became easier to manage. It became one of the products I always kept in my routine.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum
Whenever my acne looked really red or my skin felt irritated, this was the serum I reached for. It felt lightweight, calming, and helped my skin feel much more comfortable without making my breakouts worse.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule 100ml
I mainly used this on areas where I felt a pimple coming. It became one of those products I'd reach for whenever I wanted to stop a breakout before it got worse.
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Acne Serum
Exfoliation
I didn't use this every day, only a couple of nights a week. It helped keep my pores feeling clean, and over time my skin felt much smoother and less congested.
Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Exfoliant