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Mid-30s Acne Prone, Combo Skin with Scarring - What Has Worked for Me
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items I had horrible acne flares in my 20s and am dealing with the scars left behind. I have realized less is more with my type of skin and while I don't have massive breakouts like I once did, I'll still get the occasional pimple due to stress and hormone...
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Holy Grail for Active Acne
What I'm Trying to Fade Scars and Texture
Sunscreen that Doesn’t Break Me Out
No Frills Moisture
Lip Care
Holy Grail for Active Acne
my go-to items whenever I have a new pimple
Anytime a pimple pops up, this is what I'm reaching for first. One application at night and the next day my pimple has shrank and I'm left with the sebum plug only or it formed a whitehead and is ripe to pop the next time I wash my face. I recently b...
Differin Acne Retinoid Treatment Gel 0.1%
generic version of differin, but unclear if it is as effective as the brand name yet
Adapalene Gel
Once a pimple pops after I wash my face, this patch is going right on top before any other skincare. The hydrocolloid patches really help suck out the gunk and heal my pimples so they shrink significantly by the next day. I'll even keep them on throu...
Mighty Patch Hero Cosmetics Nighttime Acne
What I'm Trying to Fade Scars and Texture
the actives I'm testing to improve my skin texture and fade scarring
I use this 2x a week and should probably increase to 3x a week. I put it on as my first layer after washing my face and then a vitamin C serum on top of it. I want to try the higher strengths once I finish my supply of the VT 100. It feels a bit ting...
VT COSMETICS CICA Reedle Shot 100 Microneedling
I alternate using this with the VT Reedle. I put it on as my first layer after cleansing my face and then only use moisturizer on top. I'll skip it if my skin is feeling to tight or slightly irritated or I'll use a thicker moisturizer if I feel like ...
Trader Joe's Retinal Night Serum
I use this either as my first layer after cleansing or on top of the VT Reedle. It has a watery texture, light citrus scent, and absorbs quickly. I think it has helped my scars fade and brighten my face, but has not done much for my texture
Rohto Melano CC Brightening Lotion
I will layer this after the vitamin C or sometimes use it instead of the vitamin C. I should try layering this after the VT Reedle for deeper penetration into my skin. It is like a watery gel texture without any scent that I notice. It absorbs fairly...
mixsoon Bean Essence Korean Skin Care AHA
Sunscreen that Doesn’t Break Me Out
Sunscreen helps keep the scarring and hyperpigmentation away but it is hard to find one that doesn’t break me out
This was the first sunscreen I used that didn’t break me out and I used this when I had my worst breakouts
EltaMD Facial Sunscreen
The next sunscreen I branched into once my breakouts calmed down some and I was trying to find a sunscreen that didn’t make me look so oily. I bought the trader joe dupe but actually haven’t tried it yet
Unseen Sunscreen: Invisible Protection with SPF 30-70
I was introduced to this Jbeauty sunscreen and fell in love. It is so light, absorbs quickly, and is honestly sometimes the only thing I put on my face in the morning. It makes me wonder how effective it is, but I haven’t experienced any burns or bad...
Anessa Perfect UV Skin Care Milk Sunscreen
No Frills Moisture
if money was no object, I’d be buying this + refills for the rest of time. I loved how this made my skin feel, it didn’t make me oily, and I was able to get every last bit of cream with the way the gel cream is delivered. It also has niacinamide in i...
Barrier+ Skin Barrier Niacinamide Restoring Gel Cream
An alternative to the skinfix moisturizer, no niacinamide, but there’s magnesium and zinc to help with the skin barrier and texture. Also really enjoyed the texture of this cream, minimal scent, good hydration without making me oily, would cut the tu...
cocokind Electrolyte Water Cream - 1.7 fl oz
What I’m currently using. I think I like the moisture and feel of the other two creams more but this is truly no frills. I use it as my last step, gives me moisture, absorbs quickly, no scent, hasn’t made me breakout
SKIN1004 Centella Soothing Face Cream
Lip Care
I need to be better about lip care, but these glide on so nicely though they are a bit sticky immediately after. I don’t notice much the day I apply it to my lips other than them being hydrated, but the day AFTER my lips are so soft it’s crazy. The f...
Cocokind Ceramide Lip Blur Balm
My OG go to lip balm for color and hydration and they last SO LONG unless you lose it 😉
Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm