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best skincare products for acne prone + combo skin
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items my tried and true skincare picks that are hydrating, never harsh, and ACTUALLY work for acne prone + combination skin ✷
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facial cleansers
toners !!!
serums :)
daily moisturizers :)
spot treatments !!!
face masks :)
facial cleansers
gentle but effective cleansers that removes oil, makeup, and bacteria w/o over-stripping
i've never used a better cleanser than this one !!! i've noticed much fewer breakouts since using it :)
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Foaming Gel
the hyaluronic acid and sulfur helps fade dark acne spots while locking the natural moisture in !!!
EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser
by far my favorite cleanser for those struggling with active acne - it doesn’t irritate the skin or strip away any natural oils :)
Murad Clarifying Cream Cleanser
i really love this cleanser, i have struggled with acne for most of my teenage years and going into my early twenties - i had tried so many other products and nothing helped like this product has 10/10
Kiehl’s - Rare Earth Deep Pore Exfoliating Daily Cleanser
i will immediately start to break out if i don't use this everyday so the hype is definitely real. LOVE !!!
Aesop - Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser
it shrunk the size of my pores and even started to help diminish my blemishes and dark spots !!! i will always absolutely recommend this bc it is also extremely affordable :)
Paula's - Pore Normalizing Cleanser
toners !!!
toners that help restore skin’s natural pH shine and calm areas prone to redness
this is one of the best toners for anyone struggling w/ active acne
COSRX AHA/BHA Treatment Toner
i'm picky about my toners - really love peach slices ance products a lot, but their toner is the best imo
Peach Slices Acne Exfoliating Toner
thayers is consistently amazing - i prefer the lavender toner over the original simply bc it helps w/ dark spots and healing acne scars !!!!
THAYERS Lavender Witch Hazel Toner
it's not harsh at all and it has such a refreshing, calming, + hydrating feeling after you use it !!! LOVE !!!
OLEHENRIKSEN - Detox Drops 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Toner
HIGHLY RECOMMEND - this toner cleared up acne and texture probs i had within the first week of use !!!
Paula's - 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
This is lightly hydrating, balancing and brightening for those who struggle with acne scaring, i use it every morning after cleansing and before any serums. definitely helps control oil production in the tzone
Aesop - In Two Minds Facial Toner
serums :)
serums that effectively fade acne marks, control oil, reduce, and prevent future breakouts
a lot of vitamin c serums are too heavy - this heals dark spots left from acne marks w/o leaving your skin feeling oily.
La Roche-Posay Vitamin C Serum
shrinks pores, reduces acne, smooths scars, and leaves my skin feeling SO GLOWY. make sure while you use this, you exfoliate often.
CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum
cleared up my skin in the very first week of trying it - with no dryness or irritation AT ALL and my acne has been gone ever since !!! LOVE
Murad - Biome Balancing Clear & Prevent Acne Treatment Serum
This serum noticeably shrinks my acne and any redness within a day - i typically use this when i have a more stressful week and break out
Kiehl’s - High Potency 5% Niacinamide Face Serum
i feel like my oil production has decreased immensely after using this - it is not drying whatsoever !!!
Paula's - Niacinamide 20% Treatment
smoothed my skins texture in just 7 days :) definitely worth trying !!!
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
daily moisturizers :)
light moisturizers that hydrates dry areas and prevents overproduction of oil
my go to daily moisturizer - leaves my skin feeling dewy and soft !!!
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer
perfect for those struggling with active acne - super gentle, doesn’t burn, and doesn't leave your skin feeling irritated, dry or flaky !!!
Kiehl's Clear Moisturizer for Acne Prone Skin
my favorite gel moisturizer - very lightweight and super hydrating !!!
Murad Clarifying Water Gel
spot treatments !!!
these help reduce inflammation, speed up healing, and stop blemishes from spreading
this treatment immediately targets active acne/blemishes and helps them go down in redness, size, and pain.
Murad Deep Relief Acne Treatment
the best pimple patches i've tried
The INKEY List Hydrocolloid Patches
works REALLY well paired with the la roche-posay facial moisturizer !!!
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Acne Spot Treatment
face masks :)
a once or twice weekly mask to absorb oil, calm breakouts, or rehydrate your skin
if you’re dealing with texture, breakouts, or visible pores - this is a no brainer. minimalist formula, maximum results !!!
The Ordinary Clarifying Charcoal & Clay Mask
this mask helps to even out skin tone !!! it visibly brightens skin, making it feel more alive and refreshed w/o leaving residue :)
Kiehl's - Turmeric Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Mask
keep it refrigerated !!! it helps to hydrate, cool, and bring a glow to my skin. evens acne scars/textures
Murad Rapid Relief Acne Sulfur Mask
after ONE USE, my breakouts are almost 100% gone - all of the red textured bumps are gone and any pustular spots dry up and started healing crazy fast. my face looks like a completely different person
Paula's Choice - Oil Absorbing Mask
as someone who has tried literally countless acne products over the years, i can confidently say that this clay mask i by far THE BEST !!!
The POREfessional Deep Retreat Pore-Clearing Clay Mask - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
this stuff really clears up all of my hormonal/cystic acne so well and calms the redness from it. i tend to use it more than it reccomends as long as i moisturize after though :)
Rose Soothing Face Mask - fresh