testing skincare products so you don’t have to! skincare for women in their 20s or 30s struggling with oily, acne-prone and sensitive skin. ymmv but these are largely non-comedogenic. patch test always! and remember, no picking!
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Cleansers
Moisturizers
Toners
Treatments
Protect (SPF)
Cleansers
excellent choice for removing makeup and spf at the end of the day. non-drying but gives that satisfying clean feeling.
Refreshing Face Wash Citric AHA
a classic for oily skin. go-to choice following an oil cleanser and always in my shower.
Face Wash & Face Cleansers for All Skin Types
non-comedogenic oil cleanser choice for the acne prone girlies! feels amazing and smooths any texture from clogged pores.
HARUHARU wonder Black Rice Moisture Oil
for after the gym! a cleanse in a spritz to prevent bacteria and pimples from sneaking up.
SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid
Moisturizers
holy grail. moisturizing and rich feeling but non pore clogging. get it and buy the jumbo during black friday!
SOS Barrier Recovery Cream
another classic moisturizer that’s great for drier months.
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer
a lighter gel option for hotter months or stickier climates!
Dew Point
holy grail summer time moisturizer. picked this up originally on a trip to Tokyo and have since reordered multiple times.
Naturie Skin Conditioning Gel, 180g
another good gel moisturizer that comes in hygienic packaging. great under makeup and in summer months.
Level Up Balancing Gel Moisturizer for Oily and Combination Skin Types
Toners
when you need some extra moisture or your barrier is irritated, layer this under your moisturizer.
Hydrating Milky Toner
a light but hydrating and calming toner for use when you need extra moisture.
naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner R 500ml
Treatments
smoooooothes the skin immediately. helps so much with texture and SFs.
Vinopure Acne Serum | CAUDALIE®
these are an instant glow up. use at night and wake up so much more radiant. i hope they never change these.
Facial Radiance Pads with Glycolic + Lactic Acids
an otc retinol. start low and slow if you’re new to retinol but know this is the best retinol for anyone struggling with acne. non pore clogging!
Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% Topical Retinoid For Acne
an affordable and efficacious vitamin c. always follow with spf.
Glow Maker, Vitamin C Serum with Ferulic & Hyaluronic Acid
Protect (SPF)
the loveliest finish for oily skin. dries down beautifully, doesn’t pill, and wears great under makeup. buy from Stylevana to get the Korean formula and not the US version.
