After dealing with cystic acne and hormonal breakouts, I have finally narrowed down my perfect skincare routine to address preventing breakouts and hyperpigmentation.
Sections
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Base routine (for morning and evening)
Morning routine
Evening routine
Base routine (for morning and evening)
My holy grail cleanser! Super simple, nothing fancy. Cleanses the face super well and my skin doesn’t feel tight afterwards.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Always the second step in my routine. Helps control the oil production.
Paula’s Choice Pore Reducing Toner
I’m a big believer in not needing to spend too much on your skincare essentials, which is why Vanicream is a must have.
Vanicream™ Daily Facial Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin
Morning routine
This is the best Vitamin C serum I have used! Non irritating and doesn’t pill.
Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum
I love this sunscreen. It’s melts into the skin beautifully and has a nice glow to it. Doesn’t pill under makeup.
Byoma Ultralight Face Fluid SPF50
This eye balm has some pink shimmer to it to counteract dark circles. And it feels super cool on the skin.
Tula Rose Glow + Get It Eye Balm
Evening routine
This is hands down my favorite makeup remover. It breaks down my waterproof mascara easily and doesn’t break me out.
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water for Waterproof Makeup
Differin has been a must in my routine for years now. Helps keep those deep acne flare ups at bay and reduces hyperpigmentation.
I use this after the Differin. Has a lotion like feel which I am a fan of and helps with an even skin tone.
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
I use this on nights I don’t use the Differin/Azelaic acid. This is also helpful with I have active breakouts.
Naturium Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10%
I love this eye cream. It feels nice on the skin and doesn’t irritate my eye area. I mostly use this at night, but I also use this eye cream when I do a full face up makeup so my concealer is seamless.
CeraVe Skin Renewing Eye Cream
This oil has been amazing. It doesn’t make you feel oily and it sinks into the skin nicely.
Byoma Hydrating Recovery Oil
My holy grail spot treatment! It helps sooth redness as well as actively fighting the blemish.
