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Best Skincare Routine for Glowing Skin (Sensitive and Acne-Prone Friendly)
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items My favourite skincare routine for combination, sensitive and acne-prone skin, featuring gentle cleansers, hydrating toners, brightening serums, moisturizers and daily SPF for healthy, glowing-looking skin. I've included several alternatives for each ...
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☀️ AM Routine : Gentle Facial Cleansers, Toners & Essences
☀️ AM Routine — Brightening Serums & Moisturizer
☀️ AM Routine — Sunscreen
🌙 PM Routine — First Cleanse
🌙 PM Routine — Treatment & Serums
🌙 PM Routine — Hydration, Soothing & Moisturizer
☀️ AM Routine : Gentle Facial Cleansers, Toners & Essences
Start your morning with a gentle cleanser and a hydrating toner or essence. Choose one cleanser and one toner/essence rather than layering everything, especially if your skin is sensitive or acne-prone
My pick when my skin feels oily or congested. It gives a fresh, deep-clean feeling without making my routine feel heavy. I’d choose this on oilier days rather than when my skin barrier feels irritated.
Use an oil cleanser first before following with ...
Medicube Zero Pore Capsule Cleansing Foam
The best daily facial cleanser for normal to dry, sensitive skin.😍 Formulated with three essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid, it effectively removes impurities without disrupting the skin barrier or leaving the skin feeling tight.✨️
Use in the ...
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Hydrating and non-stripping ✨️ It is enriched with Tea Tree Oil and natural BHA to cleanse pores, control oil, and soothe acne. I use this in a day and night or after removing make up with cleanser. Then follow with your favourite Toner ☺️💕
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Face Cleanser
Say goodbye to dry and tight skin! ✨️
I use Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser for face and body. It is hydrating, non-irritating, and dermatologist-tested for all skin types 🥰
Wipe off using a soft cloth or cotton pad 😉
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
A soothing toner I like when my skin feels irritated or looks red. It provides lightweight hydration while helping my skin feel calmer.✨️
It can calibrate and calm my skin. Packed with 77% Houttuynia Cordata extract, this sub-acidic toner soothes red...
Anua Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner
A hydrating lotion/toner that I like to layer when my skin feels dehydrated. It adds lightweight moisture before serum and moisturizer. 💕 Powered by 7 forms of Hyaluronic Acid, this rich hydrating toner locks in moisture and soothes dry skin for a s...
Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium
Combines the nourishment of a moisturizer with the convenience of a toner in a single step. Enriched with Cerapeptide & White Tea Leaf Extract to strengthen the skin barrier and deliver plump, glowing, and supple my skin all day long🌻
LANEIGE Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer
When dark spots start appearing on my face, I turned to this product because its nutrient-rich milky toner formula that gives my skin a soft, dewy finish. I like using it when my skin feels dry or looks dull. This hydrating toner is working good in m...
TIRTIR Milk Skin Toner
☀️ AM Routine — Brightening Serums & Moisturizer
Brightening and hydrating options for my morning routine. I usually choose one main serum rather than layering every active together, followed by a lightweight moisturizer before sunscreen.
My Favourite Korean Skincare serum right now 🥰 This Brightening serum for addressing dullness, redness, and enlarged pores. Formulated with 60% Propolis Extract and 2% Niacinamide, this honey-like serum effectively soothes acne-related inflammation,...
Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum : Propolis + Niacinamide
A lightweight hydrating essence that I like when my skin feels dehydrated. It leaves my skin feeling softer and plumper without a heavy finish✨️
It contains ingredients with COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Repairing Serum. Infused with 96.3% snail filtrate, th...
COSRX Advance Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
I often use this brand because many of their products work well with my skin💕
The ultimate brightening face serum formulated with Vitamin C and Yuzu Lemon—absorbs quickly without any sticky residue. Achieve glowing, bright, and even-toned skin in j...
Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Booster Serum
This is one of my go-to serums, especially when I want a lightweight Vitamin C option. 🥰
Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop contains 5% pure Vitamin C, which effectively brightens the complexion, fades dark spots, and evens out skin tone without ca...
Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin C Drop
Byoma Rich Moisturizing Cream is ready to deeply hydrate your skin with its Tri-Ceramide Complex and Bakuchiol formula. It has a smooth, non-sticky texture that leaves your skin feeling bouncy all day long.
Perfect for your glow-boosting skincare ro...
BYOMA Moisturizing Gel Cream
☀️ AM Routine — Sunscreen
My daily sunscreen options for protecting the skin from UV exposure. Choose one sunscreen that feels comfortable with your skin type, makeup routine and preferred finish.
I like using this as a base under makeup because it feels lightweight and non-sticky. It hydrating organic sunscreen that offers powerful broad-spectrum UV protection without leaving a white cast. Enriched with 30% Rice Extract and Grain Fermented Ex...
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics (SPF50+ PA++++)
It's watery texture, incredibly lightweight, absorbs instantly, and leaves a fresh, dewy finish without making my face look oily. Enriched with Hyaluronic Acid, it keeps skin hydrated all day long. Perfect base before applying makeup!💕
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence
My Favourite Japanese Sunscreen! Brown Skin Friendly 💕
A lightweight Japanese sunscreen with a hydrating, watery-gel texture that absorbs quickly, leaves no white cast, and provides an instant glowing finish. Suitable for all skin types and versatil...
Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
A Korean sunscreen option for anyone who likes a hydrated, skin-like glow. Birch juice and hydrating ingredients make it a comfortable choice for dry, combination or dehydrated skin that prefers a moisturized finish without any white cast or sticky f...
ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing UV Lock
Keep my skin protected and refreshed ✨️. Infused with Aquaboost Technology, this alcohol-free, water-based sunscreen guards against UV rays and blue light with a weightless, non-sticky finish. I use it daily as a morning essential for everyday sun pr...
Wardah UV Shield Aqua Fresh Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
🌙 PM Routine — First Cleanse
First-cleanse options for my PM routine to remove sunscreen, makeup and daily buildup before my regular facial cleanser. Choose one based on your preference—cleansing oil or micellar water.
The secret to clear, glowing glass skin free from clogged pores lies in the right first cleansing step! ✨️
This viral Korean Skincare cleansing oil is specially designed for those with sensitive, acne-prone skin. Effectively removes waterproof makeup...
Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
The holy grail first cleanser I used every single day!🫶🏻
It’s incredibly gentle on the skin, doesn't sting the eyes, and instantly removes waterproof makeup without tugging or pulling. A must-have for anyone with sensitive skin!✨️
Gently wipe a cot...
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
The best cleansing oil for nourishing the skin barrier and clearing blackheads deep within the pores.💕
Formulated with 100% pure Centella Asiatica extract from Madagascar, this cleanser effectively dissolves waterproof makeup, excess sebum, and suns...
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil
🌙 PM Routine — Treatment & Serums
Brightening, hydrating and targeted treatment options for different skin concerns. Choose based on your routine and skin needs rather than layering everything together. Use BHA only a few times per week if your skin tolerates it.
A well-known BHA exfoliant for clogged pores, blackheads and uneven texture. Salicylic acid helps exfoliate inside pores, making this a useful treatment for combination and acne-prone skin. Start slowly if your skin is sensitive. You can use it 2 or ...
Paulas Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid
Somethinc Diamond Glow PhytoCell Serum ✨
A brightening serum for dull skin, uneven skin tone, and post-acne marks. Helps support a smoother, more radiant-looking complexion with a lightweight, hydrating finish. Perfect for a glowing skin routine☺️
Somethinc Diamond Glow PhytoCell Serum
The best budget serum for controlling excess oil and fading dark spots over time 🫶🏻
This lightweight serum unclogs pores, targets blemishes, and restores skin radiance. After using toner, apply serum for step 3 before using day or night cream💕
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
🌙 PM Routine — Hydration, Soothing & Moisturizer
Hydrating and soothing options for the end of my PM routine. Choose one moisturizer based on how lightweight or rich you want your finish to feel; the mist is an optional extra step.
Another good and affordable brand! 🤩
La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water Spray contains Selenium and natural minerals that act as antioxidants; it hydrates the face, soothes irritated skin, and supports your skin barrier. It is perfectly safe for se...
La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water Spray
A richer moisturizer for dry or dehydrated skin. It leaves my skin feeling soft, hydrated and comfortable, especially when I need extra moisture.
Use it in the morning and night for soft, supple, and glowing skin all day long!✨️
LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer
My holy grail moisturizer for repairing a damaged skin barrier. Cool, refreshing, and deeply hydrating!💕
This ultra-lightweight gel moisturizer calms irritation and keeps our skin barrier hydrated all day ✨️ Don't forget to add my favourite skincare...
SKINTIFIC 5X Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisture Gel
When my skin is dry, I recommend using products from this brand to achieve a dewy, plump look 🤩
This facial moisturizer is formulated with Japanese Purple Rice and potent antioxidants; it deeply hydrates the skin, locks in moisture, and restores th...
Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream
🧖♀️ Weekly Treatments & Extra Skincare Care
Optional extras for days when my skin needs additional exfoliation, pore care or lip hydration. These are not everyday steps, so I use them according to my skin's needs rather than all at once.
Woke up with ultra-soft lips for every single time. A total game-changer for dry and chapped lips! ✨️
It can Nourish and hydrate my lips effortlessly. Enriched with Vitamin C and berry extracts, this rich balm deeply restores moisture and eliminates ...
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask
If you have sensitive or acne-prone skin, stay away from harsh scrubs and try this instead! 💕 This mild peeling gel gently lifts away dead skin cells, blackheads, and excess oil without irritating active breakouts. Infused with Centella Asiatica an...
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Mild Peeling Gel
A compact essential I always keep in my bag. Perfect for travel and super easy to use! 🤗
It can Soothe breakouts and reduce redness instantly. Infused with real Korean Mugwort and Salicylic Acid, this practical clay stick purifies pores and balances...
SKINTIFIC Mugwort Acne Clay Stick Mask