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Affordable + simple skincare for oily, acne - prone skin

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Disclaimers: I've EMPTIED these, and these are the only affordable skincare products you’ll need for acne-prone, oily skin; sincerely from a girl who has battled with cystic acne for years and is still dealing with her scars, who has spent thousands ...
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Cleansers

Double cleansing essentials. Oil cleansers that emulsify easily and don't break me out. Trust me, I've had worse experiences with the other oil cleansers. And water cleansers and foam up well, and don't dry your skin. 

 
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I double cleanse every day even on no makeup days. This heimish balm is extremely easy to emulsify and doesn’t give you acne bumps. Heimish all clean palm https://amzn.to/3RMcdMC
HEIMISH All Clean Balm Waterproof Eye Makeup
 
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Another good oil cleanser that doesn't break you out, emusifies quickly and removes makeup effectively.
Thunder Tech KOSE Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil 230ml
 
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Good clanser for oily skin, foams up well extremly quick and doesn't leave any weird residue. amzn.to/4wg2Xzw
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cleanser
 
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Good for all skin types, removes impurites well and leaves your skin hydrated.
ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser

Acne cream

This is the only topical that get rids of my cystic acne for good. Contains adalapene and benzoy peroxide. Used once per day at night with a pea size amount, but have to build it up first. 

 
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Best acne cream I've ever used
Differin Epiduo Acne Gel
 
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Good for acne
Adapalene Gel Retinoid - Acne Treatments
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Face spot treatment

Panoxyl controls face and body acne and eliminates body odor. Cut hydrocolloid bandages into any size for your active pimples for overnight inflammation reduction. 

 
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Best for acne-prone skin. Use MAX 2-3 per week and only the 4% for your face or it can irritate sensitive skin (they have a 10% version). This version doesn’t burn my eyes, foams up really nicely and make me less breakout. You can use for your pits f...
PanOxyl Antimicrobial Acne Wash 4% Benzoyl
 
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Cut-able affordable pimple patches
CVS Advanced Healing Hydrocolloid Bandages
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Post - acne red marks (PIE) treatment

She doesn't irritate your skin even at high percentages like other actives and acids (I've used AHAs, PHAS, tretinoin, adalapene, etc). Even after using dermatologist-prescribed tretinoin, Paula’s choice azelaic for a year, my post-inflammatory eryth...

 
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Fades red acne marks FAST and without irritation.
Paula's Choice BOOST 10% Azelaic Acid Gel
 
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Another affordable azecleic acid option
Azelaic Acid Derivative Complex 10%

Moisturizer

I've used like 3 tubes of these. Doesn't break me out, lightly heals my acne marks.  This one is a gel texture, very lightweight yet hydrating. I used this in the morning and at night, and for the price, it’s a solid product. Both are affordable, but the Inkey List is cheaper. 

 
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Best gel mosturizer for acne-prone skin
Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream, Korean Skincare
 
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Good affordable gel mostuizer for oily skin
Oil Free Moisturizer for Oily Skin - Omega Water Cream
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Best toner for acne-prone skin, lightweight yet hydrating. Is buildable so you can skip the mosturizer.
Pyunkang Yul PKY Essence Toner Barrier Rebuild

Exfoliator

Glycolic acid: I have very oily hair and am prone to build-up. After using this product once per week, my hair has just become less oily. Great for body acne + odor + dandruff. 

 
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Drench your whole body in this liquid gold
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
 
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The best value face exfoliator. Use once per week for 10 minutes.
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
 
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More expensive option
AHA and BHA Exfoliants for All Skin Types
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Brown acne scars

Used for brown scars on face and body. Kinda expensive but it's the only thing that works effectively for both new + old scars. 

 
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Hands down the best brown scars remover
Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel
 
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Old classics that does anything. heals new scars quicker.
Vaseline® US | Healing Jelly, Lotions & Moisturizers for Healthy ...
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Best for bigger scars
ScarAway Advanced Clear Silicone Scar Sheets

Sunscreen

If you only need one skincare product, buy sunscreen. 

 
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Best chemical sunscreen I've used, and I've used all the popular Western and Asian susncreens the world has to offer. Extremely lightweight, dries semi-matte, makes you feel like you wear nothing on the face. Cheap, too.
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Sunscreen
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Used for body because it has a strong alcohol smell, but if you tolerate it them it can be used for the face too. Works well, is really cheap.
UV Aqua Rich Hydrating Facial Moisturizer with SPF 50 - Biore
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Uv body protection if you don't like body sunscreen.
Women's UV Protection Clothing