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Skincare for sensitive skin (non-pore clogging)
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items I have combo, dehydrated skin. I've struggled so much with acne, closed comedones, and eczema. This is a curated list of skincare products I keep coming back to and have healed my skin barrier. Many of them are Korean skincare favorites. All products...
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Face Cleanser
Toner
Makeup Remover
Moisturizer
Exfoliants
Eye Cream
Face Cleanser
The first cleanser I used for my acne healing journey. Reliable and affordable. A staple and fan-favorite within the skincare community for a reason!
Vanicream | Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
A recent favorite. Gel consistency and does not leave skin feeling dry and stripped of oils.
Does not contain active ingredients - gentle for everyday use, am/pm!
TIP: I make sure to cleanse for at least 1 minute. Spending more time has made a hu...
Haruharu Wonder | Black Rice Cleansing Gel (pH 5.5)
A better alternative to the Panoxyl brand, as the Differen brand does not contain pore clogging ingredients.
This helps fight inflammation, clear clogged pores - basically killing acne causing bacteria!
This is not my primary face wash. I use as ne...
Differin | Acne Face Wash with 5% Benzoyl Peroxide
Toner
Emptied and repurchased multiple times! Healed skin barrier. Works well with other skincare products and layers easily.
Recommend applying on damp skin - absorbs better this way. Followed by serum or moisturizer while the skin is still damp from th...
ISNTREE | Ultra-Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Toner
Makeup Remover
The only micellar water you should use! Perfect for wiping off makeup or just sunscreen from the day. Does not leave a greasy layer.
For more waterproof eyeliner/mascara (usually ones for asian lashes), I have to soak it for a while.
Oil cleansers ...
Bioderma | Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
Moisturizer
[Holy grail moisturizer!] Minimal ingredients. Light. Anytime your skin needs to heal from a broken barrier, this works wonders.
Best for combo/oily skin for am/pm.
It is a small bottle for the price point but you cannot beat the short but strong i...
Sebamed | Clear Face Care
Very moisturizing on drier/irritated skin days. A little thick so I dispense on the back of my hand before applying to the face. Absorbs quick. I use about 2-3x a week, as needed. I use sparingly on areas that are more clog prone.
IUNIK | Beta-Glucan Serum
Exfoliants
I keep returning to this product. It tames any textured areas - the next morning white heads and texture disappear. It can be strong, so I lightly apply using a cotton round on my t-zone. It is a chemical exfoliant so I don’t recommend overusing.
S...
Paula’s Choice | Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Brightening and non-irritating. Mandelic acid is a gentle form of an AHA. It exfoliates and speeds up the outer layer, above the skin.
I use 1-2x a week in the evening. Apply after moisturizer is dry. Can be used more often but I cycle with the Paul...
Stratia | Soft Touch AHA, a 10% Mandelic Acid Gel
Eye Cream
[Rare find!] Finally found an eye cream that isn’t too heavy or irritating. Perfect for those who can’t tolerate vitamin C. It actually helped brighten other areas of hyperpigmentation on my face too!
FYI: there is a citrus scent for those who are ...
BE THE SKIN | Vitavita Circle Zero Eye Cream
Fragrance-free ✨ Thicker eye cream. Perfect for winter time when skin is drier. A little goes a long way, so this lasts a good amount of time!!
Curel | Moisture Repair Eye Cream
Sunscreen
Favorite korean sunscreen! No white cast. Super moisturizing.
Make sure you buy the product that shows “PA++++” on the bottle. This is the korean version! I recommend purchasing from Olive Young Global. The US version does not have this and has diff...
Round Lab | Birch Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++++
Better for OILY skin. Lightweight. If you have a solid moisturizer or more oily skin, this is for you! For me, I find this more drying than the Round Lab sunscreen on my skin if I don't apply an additional moisturizing serum. I recommend this more du...
HUR | Weightless Sun Fluid
Favorite SPF spray! Great for retouching SPF! I prefer to avoid having to physically touch my face with more sunscreen throughout the day, so this spray is super convenient. It doesn’t affect my makeup. I love to bring the mini size version for trave...
Naked Sundays | Glow Mist SPF Spray
Miscellaneous
A MUST for post-workout or throughout the day. Anti-microbial. I haven’t had eczema flare ups since using this more consistently. A good staple to have.
Honeydew Labs | Hypochlorous Acid Spray
Favorite pimple patches!
Contains two different sizes of patches.
Very gentle - does not rip off skin!!
Use once pimple reaches white head for best removal of pus or after it has popped. Also great for protecting pimples at any stage!
Care Plus | Spot Patch
These stickers work better for my cystic/hormonal acne! Its protects, heals, and does well at removing all the gunk. It does take a few days to brew but it definitely speeds the healing with less scarring. Plus - cute to wear on face!
Starface | Hydro-Stars Pimple Patch Acne Stickers
