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An Affordable Skincare Guide for Acne-Prone Skin
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items Here's a simple, effective, and affordable skincare routine for acne-prone skin, focused on calming inflammation, preventing breakouts, and supporting healthy skin without clogging pores.
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AM ROUTINE ☀️
PM ROUTINE 🌙
OPTIONAL SPOT TREATMENT 🥒
1X A WEEK MASKS 🧖♀️
AM ROUTINE ☀️
Your morning skincare routine is all about setting your skin up for success. The goal? Clean, hydrated, and protected skin that’s ready to face the day, without triggering a breakout.
step 1: a non-stripping, sulfate-free cleanser that kills acne-causing bacteria.
Effaclar + M Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser
Step 2: Niacinamide (5–10%) reduces oil and inflammation and brightens the skin.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum
step 3: deeply hydrates without clogging pores.
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer
step 4: Non-negotiable for acne and marks, great for sensitive and acne prone skin.
UV Clear Facial Sunscreen | SPF 46
PM ROUTINE 🌙
Nighttime is when your skin resets—and your routine should support that repair process.
Step 1: Oil cleanser to remove excess oil or impurities.
BANILA CO Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm
Step 2: water cleanse to deeply clean pores and further remove buildup accumulated over the day.
Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash Face Cleanser
Step 3: treatment to use on clean, dry skin before moisturizer. Azelaic acid is great for sensitive skin & redness.
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% for Exfoliation & Even Skin Tone
step 4: Locks in moisture and supports skin barrier healing.
CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM
OPTIONAL SPOT TREATMENT 🥒
Shrinks and dries out surface-level whiteheads overnight.
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
A hydrocolloid patch that draws out pus and fluid from pimples while protecting the area from bacteria and picking.
COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch
A leave-on chemical exfoliant that deeply unclogs pores, reduces blackheads, and smooths texture.
SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
1X A WEEK MASKS 🧖♀️
A powerful deep pore-cleansing mask made from 100% calcium bentonite clay. Helps draw out impurities, excess oil, and blackheads from the skin. Temporarily increases circulation (you may feel pulsing), which can improve skin clarity.
Aztec Secret - Indian Healing Clay
A gentler but still effective pore-cleansing mask made with volcanic clusters from Jeju Island. Helps tighten pores, absorb sebum, and gently exfoliate dead skin. Contains AHA (lactic acid) for light chemical exfoliation and skin-smoothing benefits.
Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask