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Skincare Products I Keep Coming Back To Whenever My Skin Needs a Little Extra Help
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items My go to skincare list for those days when my skin decides to have a mind of its own. I’m sharing the products I reach for depending on what my skin needs, from stubborn breakouts and whiteheads to dark spots, dryness, oiliness, and a damaged skin ba...
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When my skin feels dry and flaky.
When dark spots and acne marks won’t leave
When whiteheads and clogged pores keep showing up
When I’m breaking out AGAIN.
When my skin reacts to EVERYTHING.
When I’ve messed up my skin barrier.
When my skin feels dry and flaky.
those days when my skin feels tight, rough, or like it needs all the moisture it can get.
Feels really gentle and leaves my skin clean and soft without that stripped feeling. How I’d use it: Use morning and night, massage onto damp skin, then rinse with lukewarm water.
Fresh Soy Face Hydrating Cleanser
Such a good pick when my skin feels super dry because it gives me that deep, comfortable hydration without feeling too complicated.
How I’d use it: Apply after cleansing, morning and night, especially when my skin feels dry or my barrier needs extr...
La Roche Posay - Lipikar AP+MAX Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream
When dark spots and acne marks won’t leave
those stubborn marks that somehow stay way longer than the actual breakout did.
I’d reach for this when dark spots and uneven skin tone are starting to get on my nerves because it feels like an easy addition to my routine.
How I’d use it: Apply a few drops after cleansing and before moisturizer, preferably once a day, then alw...
Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum With Melasyl™ + Niacinamide
I recommend the red one. Because its really lightweight to skin and can use for everyday when you don't want something strong.
anua serum
When whiteheads and clogged pores keep showing up
For when my pores feel congested and those tiny bumps just refuse to disappear.
I love this when my whiteheads and clogged pores are acting up because it helps my skin feel cleaner, smoother, and less congested after using it.
Pore Clearing Clay Mask - innisfree
I’d reach for this when I’m dealing with stubborn clogged pores and rough texture.
How I’d use it: Start 2 to 3 nights a week and don’t use too many exfoliating products at once.
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - Paula's Choice
When I’m breaking out AGAIN.
For those annoying breakouts that always seem to show up at the worst possible time.
I use this when my breakouts are getting out of hand because it helps keep those stubborn pimples under control without making my routine complicated.
PanOxyl 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Foaming Wash - 5.5oz
Great for when you want you're lazy to do anything just patch a pimple patches on your pimple and also you can use it while sleeping. My holy grail
PanOxyl PM Overnight Spot Patches, Clear Hydrocolloid ...
When my skin reacts to EVERYTHING.
those days when my skin suddenly hates every product I put on it and I just need to keep things simple.
This is what I’d use when my skin needs a break from a complicated routine.
Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin - Unscented - 8 fl oz
Simple, lightweight, and easy to use when I don’t want to overwhelm my skin.
Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid & ...
When I’ve messed up my skin barrier.
when my skin feels irritated, dry, sensitive, or just completely over my skincare routine.
A favorite when my skin barrier is having a full on meltdown. I use it as the last step at night on areas that feel especially irritated.
La Roche Posay Cicaplast Balm Vitamin B5 Soothing Therapeutic ...
SPF is very important for our skin because it helps protect it from harmful UV rays and prevents sun damage. I damaged my skin barrier because I wasn’t consistent with applying sunscreen to my face. Thankfully, using a gentle, hydrating facial cleans...
Face Sunscreen