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Korean skincare that your sensitive, acne-prone skin craves
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items Since Korean skincare has been popping off lately, I wanted to share some products that are great for protecting my skin barrier and avoiding irritation, and can work wonders for you!
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Ampoles & serums
"Toner" & toner pads
Moisturizer
Face wash
Face masks
Ampoles & serums
If you want to introduce or reintroduce vitamin c, I’d suggest this one. I started using this a few months back and my skin seems to enjoy this extra step. After this bottle and you want quicker results is start with the 63% one!
Dr. Althea - Gentle Vitamin C Serum
63% may seem harsh if you’re skin is sensitive, so once you’ve introduced ur skin to vitamin c, I’d grab this one. It’s still more gentle on the skin than other vitamin C’s !
Vitamin C Boosting Serum - Dr. Althea
One of my favorite extra steps to add in my morning and night routine. Centella does not cause irritation, it like calms it down! My holy grail & trusted product. A little goes a long way!
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Ampoule
I apply this product mainly at night to calm my irritated skin and my acne scars have been disappearing. This is one of my most repurchased product and I cat go without it!
Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum - ANUA
If you’re struggling with current acne, yes even the cystic acne, AND u want to apply a serum for calming the skin, this here is the best ampoule u can apply to ur face. It’s not irritating at all and allows ur skin to feel relief from the inflamed a...
Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Relief Ampoule - SKIN1004
"Toner" & toner pads
I love everything that has to do with rice. It brightens my face and it’s another nice “extra step” to add to my routine. It doesn’t feel thick nor thin, it’s the perfect toner for everyday. Keeps my skin EXTRA hydrated & perfect for makeup prep ...
Rice 70 Intensive Moisturizing Milk - ANUA
One of the best Mediheal toner pads you could try if u have any acne flare ups. When cystic acne starts to cave in, I love applying this toner pad that calms down my skin.
MEDIHEAL - Teatree Trouble Pad
Keep in mind the ingredients may be harsh for those who have ruined their skin barrier (me). However, after those 3 years I FINALLY started implementing exfoliants and this one is great for an extra step. DISCLAIMER: I don’t use this often maybe 1-2 ...
Zero Pore Pad - medicube
Now, If you’re looking for a more gentle exfoliant that helps with the skin barrier and reduces any texture & scars this is it. It doesn’t have any harsh ingredients so you're able to use it day and night which I love! PLEASE PATCH TEST FIRST🙏🏼
EQQUALBERRY Korean Swimming Pool Toner 300ml
Moisturizer
Fungal acne safe option. It has ingredients to help strengthen your skin barrier. Catered to mature and dry skin!! Your best bet is to do a patch test and if your skin is absorbing the moisturizer making your skin feel and look amazing then that this...
147 Barrier Cream - Dr. Althea
Another product that I’m glad ulta now has. this cream is super popular for a good reason. It helps with post acne marks and great for sensitive skin. Always patch test before using any product!!
Dr. Althea - 345 Relief Cream
When dealing with current cystic acne and a ruined skin barrier, this product helped me a lot. I never had to worry if this was the cause of my acne. It wasn’t a thick and greasy texture nor thin with barely moisture, it was just right.
AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Cream with
Face wash
If you prefer foam cleansers, I’d recommend this product. Nothing can go wrong with centella! This paired with their ampole?? Perfection.
Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam - SKIN1004
Face masks
For those with sensitive skin that crave a face mask, this one is it. It has amazing properties that calm and relieve the skin in real time.
I'm From - Mugwort Mask