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Favorite affordable skincare - oily and acne prone skin 🧴

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Paula Smolić

The best soothing affordable skincare products that work for my skin and have gotten rid of my acne😊 My skin is oily in the t-zone and dry on the edges. Also very acne prone, so these products work nicely for my sensitive skin!

Sections

Cleansers

Actives/serums

Moisturizers/spf

Facemasks and exfoliants

Cleansers

My favorite non-drying cleansers.

A great cleanser that does not cause breakouts and does not dry out my face. Also takes off all of my makeup effectively😊

16.0 oz Foaming Facial Cleanser, Gel-Based Face Wash for Balanced to Oily Skin - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty

The best oil for getting rid of blackheads and sebacious fillaments! I massage my t-zone with it once a week and it extracts all the impurities from my pores. It does nor cause any irritation!

Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil

My favorite micellar water! Takes off my makeup beautifully and doesn't leave my face dry! Great for sensitive skin.

2 in 1 Makeup Removing Micellar Water - Pure Algue - 400ml

Actives/serums

Products that have helped me clear my skin.

A great calming serum that reduces inflammation and makes my complexion look better overall. It absorbs easily into the skin while hydrating it!

Madagascar Centella Ampoule - SKIN1004 - Ulta Beauty

I recently started trying this out because my skin gets really dry during winter. I can say that it definitely hydrates and my skin is less flaky. I didn't have any bad reactions on my skin. I use it immediately after cleanser and before azelaic acid...

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% and B5 30ml

I swear by this product!! Helps clear my acne and get rid of acne scars faster! I use it every morning right after my cleanser and before moisturizer.

Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

These Toner Pads have quickly become a staple in my skincare routine! These pads are soaked with a low-pH formula that gently exfoliates without irritating my sensitive skin. The PHA exfoliates lightly, leaving my skin feeling smooth and nicely prepp...

ANUA Heartleaf 77 Toner Pad, Mild Exfoliant

I'm quickly falling in love with korean skincare! I’ve been using this serum for 2 weeks now, and I’m honestly impressed with the results. The serum has a thin, water-like texture that absorbs almost immedialtely into my skin. My complexion also app...

Anua 10% Niacinamide Serum 30ml

The best product for acne I have tried so far!! I put it all over my face when it gets particulary problematic and it makes any breakouts or irritations go away fast!

La Roche-Posay Effaclar DUO (+M)

Great simple hydrating serum for sensitive skin, smells nice and deeply hydrates!

MIXA Hyalurogel Super sérum

My favorite serum with salicylic acid, helped me get rid of my acne! I know I say that for every product but truly it's the combination of all of them that helped my skin

MIXA Sensitive Skin Expert

I use this to help me get rid of acne scars and it works! It makes them fade so much faster. You get 200 mililiters so it lasts for a long time!

Bio Oil | Superdrug

I still haven't found a good blemish treatment that is made specifically for that purpose. For now, this works quite well, it heals my blemishes within days! A bonus is it can be used on all types of wounds.

BEPANTHEN Plus wound Healing cream

This is a lower impact retinol that I used when I first introduced retinol into my routine. I noticed lower hyperpigmentation and less acne but it took a few months to see the results. Then I transferred to the La roche posay one.

The Retinol 0.3 Cream

A stronger retinol for complexions already adapted to retinol products! This is the most expensive product here and I wouldn't quite call it affordable, but trust me it's worth the price! An amazing retinol that truly makes my complexion better day b...

La Roche-Posay Retinol

Great serum with bakuchiol designed to treat acne, hyperpigmentation and first signs of aging. I find it very gentle and nice on the skin. I have noticed some improvements with my skin texture but slowly, over 4 weeks.

Skintegra Architect

This has an instant depuffing and brightening effect! I love the applicator and the cooling effect it offers! Definitely worth having in my opinion! Unlike the inkey list cream, like I said, this offers more instant results, as opposed to the long ru...

L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Filler

Moisturizers/spf

Amazing moisturiziers and spfs that are not greasy and sink into the skin flawlessly!

My favourite moisturizer ever! Nicely moisturizes and does not leave a greasy finish. Also doesn't cause me any breakouts! It has a water-like lightweight texture and it absorbs quickly! For some reason it's the best one I have tried so far.

Skinlick Cloud Cream Light 50ml | BeautyTheShop

This is a great moisturizer if you want both hydration and matte finish! I used it for a long time, but recently I have transfered to the skinlick one just because it's more affordable but similar in quality.

Mattifying Moisturizer - BABÉ Laboratorios Stop Akn Skin Mattifying Moisturiser 50 ml

My favorite eye cream! Instantly depuffs and brightens the undereyes over time. I keep it in the fridge to get a cooling effect, really helps to wake me up😅

Brighten-i Eye Cream

The best moisturizing balm ever!! I use it on my lips throughout the year to stop them from cracking, and on my face where it gets dry. It can be used anywhere on the body. Makes the skin very velvety and smooth.

3 Large Melem Skin and Lip Balm Tins with Lanolin

A nice sunscreen, doesn't leave a whitecast unlike many I have tried. Also has a calming effect and it's not greasy at all! It’s super lightweight and it absorbs quickly. I wear it every day, and it gives me great sun protection without irritating my...

Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics Spf50+ 50ml | Skin

I loveee this sunscreen stick! So convenient and easy to take to the beach with me. Not greasy at all and doesn't leave a whitecast. Perfect for reapplying sunscreen over my makeup!

Sunscreen stick

Facemasks and exfoliants

Exfoliants for a smooth and bump-free skin!

The best mask for smooth skin! I use it once a week and it cleans out my pores and makes my face very smooth! It also helps with controlling my breakouts!

MIXA Anti-Imperfection

Amazing hybrid exfoliant, I use it once a week to clense my pores and remove any dead skin cells. Leaves my face feeling and looking so smooth!

Mikroeksfolijant

The only sheet facemask I use. Extremely calming and hydrating! Makes my face soft and glowy without causing any irritations!

Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask 22ml

Best scrub for chapped lips, leaves them soft and smooth!

Burt's Bees Honey Lip Scrub, 0.25 oz

These are the best pimple patches on the market. I like to throw these onto my pimples right before bed, then I peel them off in the morning and it's like the pimple was never there! It is so easy to apply and theres two sizes (small and large) for a...

Rael Pimple Patches, Hydrocolloid Acne Patch