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My favorite beauty recs (from someone who is VERY acne-prone)
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items My skin has always been a struggle for me, acne-wise. I used to deal with cystic acne and had no clear skin. I’m also a big fan of the water (pools, beaches, and lakes) so sun protection is a must. Here are some of my favorite products that I love th...
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Skin Care
Gadgets/ tips
Sun Protection
Makeup!
Skin Care
This is the best drug store cleansing balm that doesn’t break me out. I’ve had issues with other ones. Some people don’t love the smell but I do! I think it just smells like eucalyptus. Others say it smells like Vicks hahaha!
Day Dissolve
Another great spot treatment for your emergency zit kit. I use this at night and in the morning under sunscreen.
Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel
10/10 helps so much. I’ve used this for years and noticed that it helps to nourish the skin but also even helps with scarring somehow.
Rescue Balm | The Post-Blemish Recovery Cream | 5 ml
This for after the first cleanse is sooo good in the evenings.
Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser | Acne Face Wash
The best morning wash
Ultra Gentle Gel Cleanser
I use this in the morning under my sunscreen as a simple, pill-free base for my Colorscience. It helps keep my skin hydrated. My husband loves it too haha.
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Gadgets/ tips
I am so convinced this helped clear my skin. I’ve had it for about 7 years now and still use it every few days.
LightStim for Acne
One of the best ways to minimize acne is changing your pillowcases often. I don’t love satin on my face, and cotton is best for your hormones which may also help with acne!
LANE LINEN 100% Organic Cotton Pillowcases
Alright, you’re probably thinking “why are these on here?” You know those clean xl face towels that are super fancy? Well, these work just as well for minimizing bacteria to your face. Pretty much just avoiding the grimy bathroom hand towel will help...
Kirkland Signature Paper Towels, 2-Ply, 160 Sheets, 12 Individually Wrapped ...
This book is so good to read through and understand how your diet can affect your skin!
Eat Beautiful: Recipes to Nourish Skin
This isn’t skin specific, but it does go over some interesting links between gut health and mental health. The happier and healthier your mind and gut are, the better your skin will look!
Gut: Inside Story of Our Body's Underrated Organ
If you’re concerned about your skin, start with the basics. Eating clean and minimizing hormone pathway disruption may not work right away, but over the years it will! It starts with purified water and home cooked foods. Some people have much more co...
PUR
Use the Argon (purple) one for acne and the Neon (orange) one for wrinkles. This can help to dry out any acne but it mostly helps bacteria on the skin. DO NOT USE if pregnant unless okayed by your doctor or midwife.
NuDerma Professional Skin Therapy Wand
Sun Protection
The BEST sunscreen/face tint. Matches my skin perfectly and literally replaces foundation. You can layer it for more coverage as needed. It covers my acne scarring well and I use it for full glam even! (Just not like on my wedding day or something su...
Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Face Shield Flex SPF 50
On days I wear foundation, I’ll use this underneath. On days I wear my color science on my face, I wear this on my neck still.
Daily SPF 30 Plus
This is one I pull out when I know it’s going to be a long day in the sun. It’s super thick but doesn’t make me or anyone I know break out. Wear it over moisturizer and blend it out and you have yourself a super solid base that looks good and protect...
Face | Vertra
I still don’t know how this works but I use it pretty much every day on the tip of my nose as highlighter, as well as my collarbones!
Supergoop! Glow Stick SPF 50 Sunscreen and Highlighter
Makeup!
I’ve been using this forever and it hasn’t clogged my pores or made me break out!
Cheek Kiss Cream Blush
This has lasted me forever using just the top two swatches. I layer this over my Milani cream blush.
Compact Powder Blush Palette with Vitamin E
I love the wide variety of shade selection. I can get my summer and winter colors for cheap.
Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour | ...
I used this on my wedding day either the Charlotte Tilbury setting spray. Let’s just say I don’t usually wear foundation but it seriously has the best coverage without looking cakey. It lasted all night through a lot of sweating and dancing. I make s...
Luminous Silk Perfect Natural Glow Foundation
I just have the mini one since again, I don’t use foundation every single day. However this one worked so well on my wedding day. It didn’t make me too matte or make my skin look cakey; it didn’t leave me shiny. I have combination skin!
Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray