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The Morning Ritual: How I Prep My Skin for the Day

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Protect the skin, hydrate, and treat concerns like acne, redness, and uneven tone while preparing skin for the day!
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MORNING ROUTINE

Tips & Tricks:🌷Apply hydrating toners or essences on slightly damp skin to help lock in water.🌷Vitamin C works best in the morning because it helps protect against environmental damage.🌷Apply clindamycin in a thin layer to acne-prone areas to reduce bac...

 
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A new favorite of mine - a light-weight milky-gel hybrid cleanser for sensitive skin!
Cocokind Milky-Soft Face & Body Cleanser 13.5oz
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Helps protect compromised and sensitive skin! I use this on my eye-lids and lips after washing my face and before I use any other products.
Aquaphor Baby Healing Balm Stick 0.65 Oz
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Targets redness and active breakouts!
Mediheal Madecassoside Blemish Pads
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Adds light weight hydration after cleansing!
BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner - 5.07 fl oz
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**PRESCRIPTION** Topical treatments that help reduce acne-causing bacteria/inflammation and fade dark-spots! Azelaic Acid - Amazon Pharmacy Link
Clindamycin Phosphate 1% Topical Lotion/Azelaic Acid 15% Gel
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Balances, soothes, and replenishes the skin!
BYOMA Balancing Ultra-Fine Face Mist
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Soothing & calming - good for redness and sensitivity!
I'm From Mugwort Essence Vegan Toner 5.41oz
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Helps brighten dullness, skin tone, and supports collagen production over time!
Prequel Skin Lucent-C Vitamin C Serum 1oz
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Helps boost moisture retention throughout the day!
BYOMA Phyto-Mucin Glow Serum - Glass Skin
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Helps reduce the appearance of dryness, fine lines, and puffiness!
Cocokind Revitalizing Eye Cream 0.5oz
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Lightweight but nourishing - seals in all previous hydration steps!
BYOMA Hydrating Milky Moisturizer
 
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Coverage and protection!
ALASTIN HydraTint Pro Mineral Sunscreen SPF36
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PRESCRIPTION ALTERNATIVES

✨ Your OTC Glow-Up Guide ✨ Tretinoin Swap → Adapalene (Differin): This is a powerhouse retinoid! It speeds up cell turnover to keep your pores clear and your texture smooth. Clindamycin Swap → Benzoyl Peroxide: Since you can't get antibiotics over th...

 
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Clindamycin Swap: It uses "micronized" benzoyl peroxide, which means the particles are smaller and can get deeper into your pores without as much surface irritation. It also has LHA to gently exfoliate.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar BPO Acne Treatment 20ml
 
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Clindamycin Swap: It has a super light, lotion-like texture that doesn't feel chalky! It also includes soothing plant extracts to keep your skin barrier happy.
Paula's Choice CLEAR Acne Cream Benzoyl Peroxide
 
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Azelaic Acid Swap: A more "elegant" formula that mixes easily into your favorite moisturizer!
Paula's Choice BOOST 10% Azelaic Acid Serum
 
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Azelaic Acid Swap: Top Pick! This one is a fan favorite because it’s super lightweight and includes soothing Green Algae and Panthenol to calm skin on contact.
Peach Slices Redness Relief 10% Azelaic Acid Serum
 
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Azelaic Acid Swap: A classic, budget-friendly choice that has a slightly thicker, cream-like texture!
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
 
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Azelaic Acid Swap: Great for sensitive types since it includes Vitamin C and Niacinamide for extra brightening!
Naturium Azelaic Acid 10% with Niacinamide & Vitamin C, 1 oz