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my go-to hydrating skincare routine for acne-prone, sensitive skin (incl. Korean skincare products!)
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items My absolute FAVOURITE products & routine for glowy, hydrated skin all year round – including some of the best K-beauty products for hydration, barrier repair, and glass skin results. If your skin is acne-prone or gets dry, irritated, reactive or ...
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Cleansers
Exfoliants
Toners
Serums
Actives
Oils/Ampoules
Cleansers
Your makeup removers and cleansers set the foundation for a hydrating skincare routine. These gentle AM/PM options remove makeup and SPF without stripping, helping to keep a healthy, calm skin barrier – perfect for sensitive and acne-prone skin 🫶
This oil-infused micellar water is my go-to makeup remover for sensitive and acne-prone skin – it melts away makeup without stripping or stinging skin, and doesn’t irritate my skin at all. I love this for a first cleanse when I’ve been wearing makeup...
Garnier Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water
I’m in love with this rosehip cleanser! If you have rosacea or redness, I cannot recommend rosehip enough – it has saved my skin, and I highly recommend this specific cleanser for sensitive skin and rosacea. Gently cleansing, non-irritating – AND THE...
ARENCIA Fresh Rosehip Rice Mochi Cleanser (120g)
Lovely balm cleanser for sensitive skin that really melts into skin, and melts away makeup! I use this as a two-in-one really – perfect for first removing makeup, then going back in and cleansing properly. Leaves skin soft and clean, and I find it is...
HEIMISH All Clean Balm (120ml)
Exfoliants
Exfoliating 1–3x a week with chemical and/or physical exfoliants helps remove dead skin, unclog pores, and smooth texture so the rest of your routine can absorb better. These are barrier-friendly exfoliants that brighten without damaging sensitive sk...
Chemical exfoliant which helps to reduce the size of your pores and feels SO refreshing on skin. Doesn’t leave my skin irritated or dry at all so I can recommend for sensitive skin. I love that it comes with tweezers too so you can keep it super sani...
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 155g (70 Pieces)
The gentlest physical exfoliant I’ve ever used.
I’m weirdly obsessed with this and I’ll tell you why: it’s a physical cleanser which starts off as a gel, and as you rub into your face… you suddenly start taking off old skin and it literally beads up...
Pyunkang Yul Peeling Gel 120ml
Toners
Hydrating toners boost moisture and prep your skin for every step that follows, also they balance the pH of your skin! Absolutely essential for achieving that dewy K-beauty glass skin and keeping acne-prone or irritated skin balanced and happy.
The perfect toner designed for sensitive or acne-prone skin, this black rice toner helps to balance the pH of your skin after cleansing so it stays hydrated. Lightweight, calming, and a must-have if your goal is dewy, plump, bouncy skin. I also find ...
haruharu wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner for Sensitive Skin
This Charlotte Tilbury toner leaves your skin SO SOFT and also, so clear and glowy!! It really is in the name – this is an acid-free hydrating toner with niacinamide, so your skin is left visibly brighter. Pairs perfectly with the Charlotte tilbury s...
Charlotte Tilbury Glow Toner
Serums
Serums deliver your deepest hydration and glow 💕 These are my glass-skin heroes – perfect for strengthening your skin barrier, calming redness, and giving that plump, bouncy, hydrated look. Remember, moisturisers lock in moisture, but serums actuall...
I’m sorry, but this hydrating serum is WORTH IT. Combine this with the magic cream and you will actually see magic. But it’s also perfect on its own; extremely hydrating, especially for dry, sensitive and acne-prone skin, and sits beautifully under m...
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Serum Crystal Elixir – Firming & Hydrating Serum
My holy grail K-beauty product! This hydrating, silky-soft serum-essence hybrid deeply hydrates skin to leave it incredibly soft, with a beautiful texture when you apply. It’s been key for repairing my skin barrier, reducing redness and leaving my sk...
Dr. Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence
Actives
Targeted treatments for acne, texture and redness. These are effective but not too irritating for sensitive skin – pair with hydrating layers (like with the sandwiching method) and use 1-3 times a week to begin with, and build your way up. Go slow – ...
If you’re struggling with acne, I highly highly recommend differin for acne – it’s not as drying as other actives, and it worked wonders for me. Differin helps to reduce breakouts, smooth texture, and prevent clogged pores. I would use 2-3 times a we...
Differin Cream for Acne
A gentle retinal that brightens and smooths both the eye area and face. I use this k-beauty retinal all over my face (with only a tiny amount, so it lasts a long time). I love this because it gives retinol-style results but is much calmer on sensitiv...
Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal 30ml
Oils/Ampoules
Use oils or ampoules to nourish skin and add extra hydration, soothe redness, and boost barrier repair. These are especially dreamy if you struggle with sensitivity, dryness, or irritation from actives. Also, you can use oils for gua sha or to double...
Rosehip oil is honestly incredible if you struggle with redness, irritation, or acne-prone skin. This one is pure, super affordable, and feels gorgeous on my skin - I always wake up looking calmer and more even-toned when I use this, and I notice I’m...
Biovene ROSEHIP OIL Pure & Natural Anti-Aging Regeneration
Very calming, lightweight ampoule for sensitive, reactive, or redness-prone skin which does feel very soothing on my face. I find it helps to calm down my skin if it’s had a lot of sun or something has irritated it – it’s just one of those products t...
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule 55ml
Moisturisers
Your moisturiser locks everything in and protects the barrier. These keep skin hydrated, plump, soothed and soft, day and night, without feeling heavy or clogging. I’ve got AM & PM recs here!
THE HYPE IS REAL. I adore this rich, hydrating moisturiser for dry skin – it leaves your skin SO plump, smooth and radiant. I see a visible reduction in redness when I use it. It feels
gorgeous and luxurious to put on, sits beautifully under makeup, ...
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream 30ml - Hydrating Moisturiser
Truly this is my winter skin saviour and one of the best k-beauty ceramide creams I’ve found for repairing a damaged or dehydrated barrier. If you deal with dryness, sensitivity, or irritation from actives like Differin or retinoids, this will bring ...
ILLIYOON Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream 200ml
My daily AM k-beauty moisturiser (when not stocked up with magic cream) and honestly such a staple if you want hydration without heaviness. I’m all for anything that repairs and protects your skin barrier. This moisturiser is barrier-friendly, very b...
Pyunkang Yul Calming Moisture Barrier Cream 50ml
Sunscreen
The non-negotiable final step. These sunscreens protect sensitive skin daily without pilling, greasiness, or white cast – perfect for AM and for pairing with makeup, or wearing while you’re active!
The BEST everyday SPF for glowy, hydrated, glass-like skin. I always reach for K-beauty SPF products and this is the best sunscreen for sensitive skin I’ve found. High factor 50 SPF protection with added probiotic benefits for skin, but no white cast...
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics 50ml
I looove this sunscreen for sensitive skin. This SPF lasts through workouts (even running!), comes in a tinted or untinted version, and sits beautifully under makeup. It doesn’t run into your eyes, won’t clog pores, and gives reliable, high-level pro...
Anthelios | SPF 50+ Sunscreen For Sensitive Skin