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skincare routine and recs! oily/combo edition
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items as someone who gets pretty oily in certain areas of my face, ive struggled to find a good skincare routine. this is what i use right now, plus some others i use on occasion!
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makeup removal/oil cleanse
face wash
toners
treatments
moisturizer
extras!!
makeup removal/oil cleanse
i always have to start my routine with removing my makeup. you might notice i use oil cleanser to do this! this is actually because i wear waterproof mascara, and oil breaks it down easier. also, even with oily skin, using oil products can be benefic...
this has been my recent go to for a makeup cleansing balm! im loving this one from good molecules, it takes my makeup off like a dream
Good Molecules Instant Cleansing Balm - Face Cleanser
this is also a tried and true makeup balm for me! super affordable while also great at taking product off!
Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
face wash
this wash is great for oily and acne-prone skin! benzoyl peroxide is a great ingredient for acne treatment, and its also used in panoxyl. this wash from cerave is a great gentler (and cheaper) alternative to panoxyl! i typically use the 4%, but every...
Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser | Benzoyl Peroxide ...
this is also a great option for a gentle daily cleanser, i like to use this in the mornings! won’t clog your pores!
Toleriane Purifying Foaming Facial Wash | Clinically Tested, Derm ...
toners
loveeee this toner! niacinamide is a great ingredient for acne control, reducing redness, and so much more. this does really brighten my skin, and its so gentle!
Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner 120ml
this toner from byoma is also a great way to brighten up your skin while clearing out your pores!
Brightening Toner
treatments
love this stuff! i only use it at night, but this acid is pretty gentle while also really helping with acne control! the ordinary is great!
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
my favorite niacinamide serum! i use this immediately after salicylic acid, but you can use niacinamide in the mornings, too! this was from the ordinary’s recommendations for acne prone skin, and i’ve loved this combo!!
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
moisturizer
this is my go to, tried and true moisturizer. no frills here!
Moisturizing Cream
i’ve also had great luck with elf moisturizer! these are super gentle and super hydrating! after all the products i use for acne control, its important to wrap up with some moisture!
Face Moisturizer | Face Cream
extras!!
as a college student who doesn’t ever get enough sleep, i love using this in the mornings to help with my puffy undereye bags. i even use it without makeup!
Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel
my favorite brand and type of pimple patches! as someone who frequently gets cystic acne under the skin, these are a game changer for getting them before they get too big!
Mighty Patch Micropoint™ Microneedle Blemish Patches