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Skin Care acne prone skin
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items Skin care that actually clears your skin up. I have struggled with hormonal acne since middle school. I have been to the dermatologist so many times and still couldn’t clear my skin. I have tried so many things and finally found my true skin routine!
Sections
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Face washes
Moisturizers
Serums
Anti aging
Toners
Remover
Face washes
This is my go-to cleanser when my skin needs something gentle but effective. Vanicream cleans without stripping my skin and keeps my barrier calm and hydrated. Perfect for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser Pump 8oz
Seems like Oily face wash will clog your pores…WRONG it's amazing and deep cleans your pores and makes your face feel so clean. I have noticed a HUGE difference in my skin.
Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
Moisturizers
The onlyThis moisturizer feels rich at first but sinks in beautifully. It hydrates my skin without clogging pores or making me oily, and it leaves the most natural, healthy glow. My skin feels calm, balanced, and genuinely moisturized.
Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
Instantly hydrates and plumps your skin so it feels smooth, refreshed, and glowing. I love how it makes my skin look awake and dewy, even when I’m tired.
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask - Hydrating Moisturizer 2.25 Oz
This Amallow 100% Grass Fed Beef Tallow moisturizer is so good because it’s super nourishing and locks in hydration without feeling greasy. It melts into your skin, helps repair dryness, and leaves your face and body soft and smooth all day.
Amallow 100% Grass Fed Beef Tallow Skin Care
Serums
I was scared this would make my skin oily, but it does the opposite. Just a tiny drop gives so much hydration and glow. I got this recommendation from Alix Earle and it’s honestly amazing—my skin looks so healthy and radiant.
Squalane Oil
You will notice a difference in a week!
Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Serum
This makes my skin so plump and moisturized!! I will always repurchase this!
Good Molecules 1% Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Definitely helps eliminate redness. Leaves a little burn on fresh acne. It’s smooth and not oily, moisturizing. Applied too often led to worse acne so I had to find the right amount for my skin. My skin glows and the quality has improved so much!
Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Serum
One of my most versatile skincare products in my rotation.
Applies?— Lightweight, smooth application. Dries down quickly, not sticky.
Good for?— Quite literally, everything. Calms redness and irritation, provides hydration, great for layering befor...
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule 55ml
This spray serum is chef’s kiss—lightweight, refreshing, and gives my skin the dewy glow of my dreams! The white truffle ingredient feels so luxurious, but the mist is gentle enough for everyday use. I love using it as a prep step, setting spray, or ...
d'alba Piedmont White Truffle Spray Serum
Anti aging
I’m OBSESSED with this device. The Medicube Age-R Booster Pro gives me that real glass-skin glow at home. My skin looks smoother, bouncier, and way more radiant after using it. It helps my skincare absorb better and makes my face look instantly refre...
medicube Age-R Booster Pro Pink 6-in-1 Massager
This is one of those anti-aging products that actually works without irritating my skin. It’s incredibly gentle, layers well with the rest of my routine, and gives my skin a healthier, more youthful look. I’m on my second bottle and it’s officially a...
Turnover Ampoule
Toners
The only toner I’ve consistently repurchased. It never breaks me out, keeps my skin hydrated, and the price is so good for the quality. If you like Rhode, this feels like a more affordable dupe.
Hydrating Milky Toner
This Paula’s Choice toner is so good—you can literally see the magic happen as it helps shrink my pores and smooth my skin. It refreshes without irritation and makes everything feel clearer and more balanced
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Remover
Clinique Take The Day Off is amazing for removing even the hardest mascara. It’s an oil-based remover that melts makeup away without harsh rubbing, making it so easy to clean your lashes and face. My skin feels calm, clean, and never stripped after u...
Take The Day Off™ Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes & Lips
Clinique makeup remover balm is perfect for removing makeup, and I really like it. I love that you can use a little bit of it, and it removes everything. If you have your face covered with makeup and need to remove it all, all you need is a little Cl...
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm
This Garnier Micellar Water, Hydrating Facial Cleanser, is my absolute favorite! It’s gentle, has good ingredients, removes all my makeup effortlessly, and doesn’t leave my face oily. It doesn’t burn, feels hydrating, and keeps my skin fresh. I’ll al...
Garnier Micellar Water, Hydrating Cleanser 13.5oz
WOW. I first read about this on Wirecutter, but I was still skeptical. I've purchased many of their skincare recommendations and found most all of them not for me. But this product is an ABSOLUTELY WINNER. It melts all make-up completely, including e...
Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Remover Balm 12ml
Sunscreens
A lightweight, roll-on SPF that makes daily sunscreen effortless. It feels easy, not heavy, and protects your skin from sun damage and premature wrinkles. Perfect for everyday use.
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Balm SPF 45
This Elda MD sunscreen is my go-to all year round. It’s lightweight, a little goes a long way, and it keeps my skin protected and youthful. My dermatologist recommends it, and my cousin, a nurse, swears by it too. I also love the tinted version—it gi...
Face Sunscreen
love this Anua sunscreen. It goes on smoothly with absolutely no white cast, and the moisturizing finish leaves my skin feeling great. It provides excellent sun protection without feeling heavy or greasy. A new favorite in my skincare routine!
Anua Zero-Cast SPF 50 Moisturizing Sunscreen
Masks
This mask gives me literal glass skin. I use it overnight and wake up with my skin looking plump, bouncy, and insanely hydrated. The jelly texture feels so soothing, and my skin looks firmer and smoother every time I use it.
medicube Salmon DNA PDRN Pink Collagen Mask
There are countless sheet masks on the market, and it can be difficult to distinguish one from another, but this is a truly high-quality, top-performing option. Both my mature skin and my daughter’s teenage skin showed visible improvement using these...
BIODANCE Sea Kelp Deep Hydrogel Mask 4pc
could clearly see a difference in my pores after one use, my face felt so hydrated! It does dry fast so apply quickly! I have super sensitive skin as well and it didn't irritate my skin in any way!
Caudalie Instant Detox Mask - Pore Minimizing
Treatments
Okay so first of all I'm not a Frugal person but I do shop wisely and when I saw this mask on my FSA HSA store and it said it was approved I had to read more into it so I started doing a little bit more investigation on this Dr Dennis mask. I'm a hol...
Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite LED Face Mask
I’ve dealt with persistent pimples on my cheekbones for over 10 years—they never completely went away no matter what I tried. I was honestly nervous to try AcneFreeTerminator because I had a terrible reaction to Proactiv in the past, which contains b...
AcneFree Terminator 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Cream