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Cystic Acne/Hormonal Acne

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This is for the girlies who struggle with cystic ance/hormonal acne
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Medicube Zero Pore Toner pads
These are a 10/10 for me. They help so much with my active break outs. They are also really nice for after you wear makeup and just want to make sure you have cleansed off all your makeup
Toner & Pad – MEDICUBE US
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This was newly added to my facial routine and I LOVE it. It has helped clear up some acne on my face in almost 3 days of using it!
Good Molecules - Cleansers
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I was reccommended this on TikTok when i visited Japan. It is now sold in Ulta's here in the US. It helps to ease those days where your breakouts are so bad and your face is very inflamed or just in general you tend to be on the more red side. When i...
Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Serum
 
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I love this sun screen. A lot of suncreens are too heavy and break me out. This one is very liquid in consistency and really feels like a hydrating lotion and I NEVER breakout from it
Good Molecules - Sunscreen
 
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ANY PRODUCT from LA ROCHE POSAY  is the absolute best. BUT, this product gets a special mention due to it helping sooo much on those days where your skin is soooo inflamed. It doesn't burn and is really just an all around gentle cleanser.
Démaquillants et Nettoyants | La Roche-Posay
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LISTEN!!! You will purge from this which can be so hard to deal with when you are already breaking out. BUT, the science behind it is that the cell overturn much faster. So when you have active breakouts it can help to heal them much quicker. It also...
Tretinoin 2026 Prices, Coupons & Savings Tips - GoodRx
 
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OKAY! Super weird reccommendation but a girl on TIKTOK reccommended after going through accutane multiple times and finding her own routine. SHE LATHERS her face in castor oil and I was so desperate I tried this. I noticed a very LARGE difference in ...
Castor Oil: 4 Benefits and Uses - Healthline
 
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MY FAVORITE! This is SO light weight and just such an easy mosturizer to add to anything. it lays well with makeup as well
Vanicream™ Daily Facial Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin
 
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When your barrier is messed up!! and you're skin is burning. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and then lather this on your face. IT IS VERY thick! but your skin will be baby smooth. Reccommend for those dryer skin days as well!
Cicaplast Balm B5+ | Soothing Therapeutic Balm for Dry Skin Irritations
 
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Such a nice serum! Feels so good on your skin and gives you that glow.
PDRN Pink Peptide Serum - medicube us
 
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Known as microneedling in a bottle. Helps with resurfacing the skin. It gives a tingling feeling when applied to the face.
Zero Exosome Shot – MEDICUBE US
 
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Such a cool product! For those days you are really dry and possibly peeling! Just place this on your face and it will exfoliate the dead skin off! you're skin is so smooth and the peeling that you saw on your face before goes away!
Dr.Melaxin Peel Shot Glow White Rice Ampoule
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Such a cool mask! i didn't know at first that you are supposed to SLEEP in this it goes from the pink color to a clear color when you wake up! the glow you get from this mask is unreal
PDRN Pink Vita Coating Sheet Mask
 
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I really love this! feels like a spa at home! it has a cooling effect for those days your eye seem more puffy (especially for those that struggle with allergies). It also has two different modes. Red light for anti aging. Blue light for acne fighting...
Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask with Cooling
 
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PLEASE TRY her skin care line! I have not used her in a while due to the cost! But, it really is worth the money. She is THE DR. PIMPLE POPPER. Her products are targeted for us with acne. And each product on her website helps to create a routine that...
SLMD Skincare by Sandra Lee, M.D. - Dr. Pimple Popper
 
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THESE ARE THEEE SERUMS. If you are going to spend the $$$ get these. THEY ARE SO HYDRATING and target so many skin needs.  I would not say this is to fight acne but to hydrate the face and it is so hydrating!
Znajdź idealne serum do twarzy dla Ciebie | Lancôme - Lancome.pl
 
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We all have heard of these but I can't just not add them to my list. I don't use these to actually pull out my acne secretions. I actually use them to hide my acne when it's very severe, inflamed, and red. It really helps my confidence for the days I...
Mighty Patch Original by Hero Cosmetics
 
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THESE PRODUCTS ARE WOTH THE HYPE. Do i feel they help with acne specifically NO! But, man do they give you that glass textured feel to your skin. Any and all of these products are so hydrating.
Glow Recipe
 
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I always see a visible difference as soon as I use this mask. You can use this as a spot treatment and I genuinely feel this helps with the acne.
Face Masques & Treatments | Skincare - The Ordinary

Not my favorite

 
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I have always been reccommended CerVae products from my dermatologists. However, it just doesn't fit my skin. I don't notice any difference with breakouts. AND it BURNS my skin so bad!!
Facial Cleansers: Face Wash, Micellar Water & Bar Soap | CeraVe
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I have always been reccommended this product from my dermatologists. However, it just doesn't fit my skin. I don't notice any difference with breakouts. AND it BURNS my skin so bad!!
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 236ml, Face Wash & Body ... - Boots
 
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These are targeted for acne. However, i didn't feel it helped the way the zero pad toner pads do. I also felt a sticky consistency on my face after using it that I could not just get used to. Overall, there are better products.
Red Succinic Peeling Pad - Pads visage anti-imperfections - Sephora
 
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I wanted to LOVE this product as it felt SO nice on the skin and was SO hydrating and really gave you that glassy look. But, I broke out SO bad when i use this product. I have tried multiple times and always end up with a bad breakout
Collagen Niacinamide Jelly Cream - medicube us
 
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There are better toners. This one didn't break me out but also didn't add anything to my skin.
PDRN Pink Peptide Toner - medicube us
 
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This was my VERY first skin care routine when i was 12 getting my first acne spots! Did this clear up basic ACNE ? YES! But, it honestly just ins't the best on the market. It leaves your skin dry and dull while others help to refresh and hydrate your...
For All Skin Types | Acne & Skincare Treatment | Proactiv ...
 
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I REALLY WANTED TO LOVE THIS!!! But, it BURNS!!!!
Hydro Boost Water Gel & Oil-Free Face Moisturizer - Neutrogena
 
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Just not my favorite for the price. The smell of rose is nice and it lathers very well. But, didn't really see a difference in my skin for the price
Facial Cleansers - Face Wash, Cleansing Water, Scrubs - Lancôme
 
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JUST NO! These are so bad for your skin
Facial Sprays & Mists - Mario Badescu
 
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I have tried so many different variations of these SPOT creams. They simply DO NOT HELP. For those with cystic acne it just doesn't penetrate deep enough to actually help the acne. In some cases i felt that my skin got worse when i used these
Neutrogena® On-The-Spot Acne Treatment, 0.75 Oz
 
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NO JUST NO
PanOxyl 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Wash
 
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RUINED MY SKIN BARRIER
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Exfoliating Peeling Solution | The Ordinary
 
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Didn't really care for this product. Didn't break out more. Didn't break out less. Just MEH
Facial Cleansers - Skincare - The Ordinary
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