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Skincare heroes for oily, acne-prone skin
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items These are products that have truly transformed my skin—reducing breakouts, controlling oil, brightening, improving texture, and fading my many acne scars. As an oily 30-year-old who’s battled acne for nearly two decades, I’ve tried countless products...
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Cleansers
Exfoliators
Under-eye Cream
Face Lotion (AM & PM)
Spot Treatment
Towels
Cleansers
My tried-and-true daily cleanser for nearly seven years! ☺️ Don’t let the sulfur smell scare you—it’s actually great for your skin. Creamy, gentle, and effective, a little goes a long way, which helps justify the price.
EradiKate™ 3% Sulfur Daily Foaming Cleanser
A hero for both face and body acne! I alternate PanOxyl with my daily face wash every few days, but I use it on my shoulders and back nearly every day. It really helps keep breakouts at bay—especially those deep, stubborn cystic ones. It can be dryin...
PanOxyl Acne Treatment Bar
Not the sexiest product, but it’s always stocked in my house. As someone extremely prone to acne, I like to use this throughout the day when I need a quick refresh—after a workout or time outside. It helps keep acne-causing bacteria at bay until I ca...
SkinSmart Facial Cleanser for Acne
Exfoliators
A gentle toner that is great for oily skin. I find that it exfoliates well without leaving my face raw. I use it once a day, and it keeps my skin smooth in between uses of my more intense exfoliating mask.
BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner with Salicylic Acid
This product truly is a facial in a bottle. It can feel a bit harsh in the beginning of use, but once your skin is used to it, it’s magic. It has really improved my skin texture, and helps remove dead skin/build up. After use, your skin is silky smoo...
ExfoliKate® Intensive Exfoliating Treatment
Under-eye Cream
A luxurious drink for your under-eyes! It hydrates, smooths, firms, and softens the appearance of fine lines and dark spots.✨
I’ve used it for years and feel it covers everything you’d want in an eye cream. It’s suitable for both AM and PM use, bu...
+Retinol Firming Eye Cream
I use this under-eye cream during the day, saving my retinol for nighttime. It’s simple but hydrating, and it works well under concealer.
CeraVe Eye Repair Cream
Face Lotion (AM & PM)
My daily face lotion. She’s light, dependable, and non-greasy. SPF 30 for the win. ☀️
CeraVe Ultra-Light Daily Face Moisturizer
My nighttime retinol has been a game-changer for my skin texture and acne scars. It also leaves my skin bright and glowing. I alternate it every other night with a CeraVe peptide cream to prevent sensitivity and make it last a bit longer, since it’s ...
+Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer
This is my go-to night cream on nights I skip retinol. It’s thick and super hydrating without feeling greasy, and a little really goes a long way!
CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream
I reach for this serum when I want a more budget-friendly alternative to my Kate Somerville Retinol Vitamin C cream. It’s effective and gets the job done at a manageable price.
CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum For Acne Marks
Spot Treatment
For when the bumps arise, use these! I use dozens of these per breakout. They actually work, helping to draw out the yucky and help your skin heal faster. :)
Mighty Patches: Original, Invisible and Face
Spot treatment to target stubborn pimples
EradiKate® Acne Skin Treatment
An alternative to Mighty Patch. Personally, I think Hero’s patches stick better, but I like that Rael offers multiple sizes and that they’re often slightly cheaper.
Invisible Spot Cover
Towels
I know, I know—they're a bit silly and not the most sustainable, but hear me out. I use these disposable face towels to dry my face after showering or washing. Even clean shower towels can harbor a lot of bacteria, and living in San Francisco, having...
Disposable Face Towel