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Dry acne prone skincare recommendations
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items After much experimentation on my acne prone skin. Here you go an easy list of my tried and tested skincare products that helped me get my skin back on track. I got your back.
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Serums
Moisturizers
Oil cleansers
Cleansers and facewashes
Face masks
Serums
Best for reducing inflammation and acne. Also supports skin barrier. Been using it since 2022. I can not function without this serum. Any other niacinamide serum can not come close to this beautiful formula.
The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum 30ml | Nahdi
It's really good at removing post acne hyperpigmentation (PIH).
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Brightening Serum for Uneven Skin
If you're reluctant to use tretinoin this is great start to exfoliants. It gently removes top most layer of skin.
Lactic Acid 5% + HA Mild Exfoliator to Reveal Smoother Skin
Moisturizers
Moisturizers for acne prone skin
This moisturizer is a god send for dry acne prone. I'm currently on tretinoin and i use the sandwich moisturizer method to mask the dryness from tret. It is incredibly nourishing and rich without clogging pores. Also wears well under make-up.
COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream, 2.82 oz / 80g
Dry skin in summers. No issues this moisturizer solves that. Moisturised skin Without feeling greasy.
Purito panthenol cream
Oil cleansers
Best cleansing balm for acne prone skin. Never broke me out. No fragrance whatsoever. And extremely travel friendly. Has a smooth texture and super long lasting. 100 ml lasts you a very long time.
Radiance Cleansing Balm - Gentle Makeup Remover with Rice Extract
Another go to cleansing oil. Takes makeup off instantly. Has fragrance but does not break me out. Watery oil texture that's so easy to use. Travel friendly as well. Doesn't spill.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil 6.76 fl.oz, 200ml
Cleansers and facewashes
Face washes i recommend
Gentler version of the original panoxyl. I use this everyday at night without any irritation along with tretinoin use. Foamy texture that cleanses really well
PanOxyl Antimicrobial Acne Creamy Wash, 4% Benzoyl Peroxide, 6 ...
It is super gentle on the skin. Never dries out the skin. Great for winters
Hydrating Facial Cleanser: Skin Refresh - CeraVe
My go to nowadays as the weather has gotten warmer. This is a must for summers
Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar | Dove
Face masks
Omg this is such a great clay mask to unclog your pores and basically have a mini facial at your finger tips. It literally pulls the junk out of your pores. Whenever i apply this i wake up with the softest skin. But apply this once a week or every 2 ...
Aztec Secret – Indian Healing Clay 16 Oz – Deep Pore Cleansing ...
Before going to an important event. I use this and bam my makeup looks so flawless. Also if i need hydration on my skin after the aztec clay mask i use this. My skin glows after this killer combo. I even used these both on my wedding!!!
Moisture Bomb - Green Tea & HA Hydrating Sheet Mask - Garnier