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Emergency Hormonal Acne Skincare for PCOS (YesStyle)

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my skin is suddenly furious; what do I reach for? note: PCOS/PMOS, AuDHD, combination skin, tropical residence currently
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Classic Pimple Patches

For pimples that have already committed to being here. Mostly for protecting the spot from my hands.

 
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My absolute all-star. My skincare love language is gifting this to people.
COSRX - Acne Pimple Master Patch
 
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Whimsy extends to emergency acne care, in this essay, I will…
YAOZHI - Pure Radiance Acne Pimple Patch - 3 Types
 
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Beveled patches for when my pimples become mountains instead of molehills
SOME BY MI - 30 Days Miracle Clear Spot Patch
 
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Paper thin, almost invisible for presentation days. You can tell a dermatologist had a hand in making this :o
ACCA by Dr.DSP - Pro Acne Mask

Microdart & Active Patches

These are the slightly unhinged cousins. Microdarts, actives, tiny spikes, so basically for the spots that laugh at a normal hydrocolloid patch.

 
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The tiny spikes take some getting used to, but during bad flare-ups I bring out the weird little weapons.
Anua - Triple Acid Spot Care Microdart Patch
 
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Definitely splurge territory. Lifesaver for the kind of pimples that leave scars after.
medicube - Deep Vita C Patch
 
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A bit of a splurge but luteal phase pimples are demons and the centella is super soothing :D
Purito SEOUL - Wonder Releaf Centella Spot Patch

Serious Spot Treatments

When a sticker is not enough and I need something I can apply directly to the problem child.

 
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Hormonal acne HURTS. I keep this in my bag for SUPER oily acne days for when one of those decides to appear.
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Spot Cream
 
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Stressful seasons come and go in my life, and acne with it, so this is especially nice when pimples arrive as an army.
AXIS-Y - Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment
 
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AuDHD often means a big routine is hard. They curated this for my head-empty, full-breakout days.
Anua - YesStyle Exclusive Breakout Care Duo Set 2pcs Bundle Set
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Clogged Pore & Nose Rescue

Because pimples born of clogged pores on my nose are EVIL.

 
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My nose has enough oil to influence nations, so I often clear the clogged pores to prevent pimples.
My Scheming - Mandelic Acid Renewal Nose Pore Strips
 
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I've used this forever no matter my budget. When in doubt, I pull this out.
Kao - Biore Pore Pack
 
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This one's for DEEP cleaning. I usually wear it during deep work sessions or overnight.
JUMISO - Overnight Zero Pore Nose Patch Set

Big Breakout / Area Treatments

Because hormonal acne sometimes has the audacity to arrive as a group project.

 
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When I need more than half a dozen pimple patches, it's just easier to use a whole mask instead.
Kracie - Hadabisei Acne Care Moist Mask
 
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Easy to use when my face is having a bad sensory day.
INGU - Anti Acne Toner Mist Jumbo
 
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I love how quickly I can apply this to soothe a total breakout, especially for low spoon spa days.
SKINTIFIC - Mugwort Acne Clay Stick