I struggled with acne from the time I was 17 until I was 24, yikes! After lots of research and trial / error, I finally got my skin to calm down. I am now focusing on healing my acne scars + brightening my skin — That being said, this is all of my fa...
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STEP 1: CLEANSE
STEP 2: TONE
STEP 3: MOISTURIZER
STEP 4: SUNSCREEN
OPTIONAL (but not rlly)
STEP 1: CLEANSE
if your skin isn’t clean, the rest doesn’t matter 🫠 here are a few affordable cleansers!
affordable + clean skincare is my FAV skincare
The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Vegan Foaming Cleanser
this has been my tried and true for probably five years!
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser for Oily Skin
STEP 2: TONE
a few affordable toners to help with evenness and complexion
it’s called a calming toner and I can attest that it truly soothes + calms my skin
Abib Heartleaf Calming Toner 7.1 fl oz
one of the most affordable and best skincare brands on the market! love this toner
4.0 oz Niacinamide Brightening Toner - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
STEP 3: MOISTURIZER
here are a few affordable moisturizers to add the moisture back into the skin!
SO THICK and hydrating. I love this cream! It is pricy but lasts SO long. I will add more affordable options as well but this one is my favorite.
philosophy hope in a jar barrier restore cream
great option for oily skinned girls to get a sort of 2-in-1 deal (moisturizer and life spf!)
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizer SPF 30, 1.7oz
good molecules never fails me!!!
3.3 oz Lightweight Daily Moisturizer - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
STEP 4: SUNSCREEN
arguably the most important step — here’s a few sunscreens i love
great sunscreen for dry skin
La Roche Posay Toleriane Face Moisturizer Sunscreen with Ceramide and Niacinamide - SPF 30 - 1.35 fl oz
abib sunscreen stick for over makeup! this is the dewey one for dry skin - love this!
Abib Quick Sunstick SPF50+ 0.77oz Glowing
SPF stick that can go over makeup — this one is mattifying for oily skin
ABIB airy sunstick
if you want to try both :)
Abib Sunstick Duo SPF50 - Quick & Airy Bars
OPTIONAL (but not rlly)
retinols + eye creams
retinol to help prevent aging + help heal scarring
Gentle Retinol Cream - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
tried, true, and affordable! a little goes a long way.
Differin Acne Retinoid Face and Body Treatment Gel Adapalene 0.1% - 15g
such a good caffeinated cream for “waking up” your under eyes!!!
Caffeine De-puffing + Dark Circle Eye Cream - The INKEY List | Ulta Beauty
