if you’re like me and you struggle with fungal acne then you know how annoying it can be to see a product everyone loves and want to try and then it breaks you out well not to fear i’ve done a lot of trial and error to find the perfect routine with a...
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pre-cleanse
face wash
toner
acne treatment
moisturizer
sunscreen
pre-cleanse
breaking down the day
helps break down my sunscreen really well without breaking me out like other oil cleansers
gently removes my eye makeup and sunscreen as well- another good alternative
Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Cleanser & Makeup ...
for the micellar water i like putting it on these cotton pads to wipe over my face it makes it easier to
Cotton Pads & Cotton Swabs
face wash
really getting in there and cleaning
this is cool because it starts as a gel and then you add some water and it bubbles up in your hands it’s help to clean my skin without it feeling to dry or stripped of everything had it in my routine for months
PHYLA pH Balancing Gel Cleanser
toner
calming and soothing our skin
helps soothe the skin very calming for any redness or irritation
ETUDE Soonjung pH5.5 Relief Toner 200ml
spray a couple spritz in the morning and evening and it helps to kill any bacteria to cause acne it’s like hand sanitizer for the face
SkinSmart Antimicrobial Eczema Therapy
helps maintain moisture back in your skin super calming been a staple in my routine
Liquid Hydration
acne treatment
over the counter retinoid and bha exfoliation
this has helped with some texture on my skin and flesh colored bumps (closed comedones) and overall in general has cleaned out any gunk hidden beneath the surface also very important only use this at night
Differin Acne Retinoid Face and Body Treatment Gel Adapalene 0.1% - 15g
this also does a really good job of clearing out those stubborn bumps on my face and black dots on my nose
How does a BHA exfoliant work?
moisturizer
keeping our skin barrier in tact
very good at keeping my skin barrier protected while i use the differin gel and is also very lightweight
Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer | Fungal Acne Safe
this has helped me have that bouncy healthy glow in my skin and has a gel texture so it doesn’t feel super heavy
this gel version is oily prone skin friendly and has very good hydration since it’s more on the thin side i like to use it under my sunscreen in the morning
Hydrating Dewy Gel Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramides
sunscreen
protecting from the sun effectively and elegantly
love this mineral sunscreen a little tinted so it evens out my skin and has a high PA rating as well so it fights against the aging rays from the sun
Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Face Shield Classic SPF 50
lips
hydration is key even for lips
for my lips i like to keep it simple with something i know will keep it hydrated and ive used vaseline all my life and prefer it over regular chapsticks
if i’m feeling fancy tho i have been using this cay skin lip gloss that has spf in it i absolutely love the color it gets clogged in the packaging sometimes but besides that ive been really loving it
Spf Lip Balm
accessories
just some funzie add ons
to help have an easier process in the bathroom i like using headbands and arm cuffs to prevent water getting in unwanted areas and making less of a mess
Face Washing Shower Headbands | Adjustable & Comfortable
here are the arm/wrist cuffs i like using
Face Washing Wristbands & Headbands | Face Towels & Skincare
if i’m being really extra i like using a fan in between steps to dry the product instead of a towel