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Acne-prone AND Dry-prone? YOU EXIST and I will not gatekeep

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PUT the Benzoyl Peroxide down! There’s another way diva… I had adult acne over about 3 years, after having no acne as a teenager. I had so many misses trying products that would dry me out and ultimately overwork my barrier. You know a lot of tim...
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moisturiser (no breakouts here!)

we need very moisturised skin without paying the price of a breakout!
 
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I love barrier creams and that’s just that.
Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream 75ml
 
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sooooo deliciously hydrating and soothing
Aveeno Face Calm and Restore Oat Gel Moisturiser 50ml
 
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This is really up there for me!!!!!!! A soothing, barrier-repairing cream that’s perfect for sensitive or stressed skin. It combines niacinamide, centella, and panthenol to calm irritation and strengthen your skin barrier without feeling heavy. I use...
Dr. Althea - 345 Relief Cream
 
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hydrating and inoffensive
I'm from Rice Cream 50g
 
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Centella is the hero ingredient for me : super hydrating and barrier restoring.
Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream 75ml

the only spfs that don’t break me out

a small list
 
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She my baby, on my 6th bottle.
Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum 50ml
 
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feels lovely on the face.
Beauty of Joseon Relief Rice & Probiotics Sun Cream SPF 50 50ml

serums

sensitive skin approved
 
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A great gentle acid alternative. Still I would only use it a few times a week. Does not dry my skin, but definitely follow up with a good moisturizer.
Acnecide+Purifide - Post-Breakout Serum
 
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everything this brand is so soothing on a messed up barrier
Skin1004 Centella Ampoule & Cleansing Oil
 
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Doesn’t get more inoffensive than this. Hydration baby!
Aveeno Face Calm and Restore Oat Serum 30ml
 
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underrated gentle acid : only use a few times a week in the evening
Azelaic Acid Skincare
 
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good alternative to the Face Theory one - but start weekly with a very small amount - as acids go, least drying
The INKEY List SuperSolutions 10% Azelaic Acid Serum 30ml

individual spot treatment

 
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I love applying this directly when I feel a painful bump. This is effective at speeding up the whole process and shrinking the inflammation at times before it even gets a head.
Kanzen Skincare HypoShot Wand 10ml
 
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a classic and great for pulling out a spot that is past taming!
Skin Choice Breakout Patch Classic, Spot Patches 30pk

cleanser

let’s get out of here without being as dry as a desert
 
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this range is affordable and hydrating. This is my second cleanser after my oil cleanser to get some moisture back into my skin.
Aveeno Face Calm and Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser 200ml
 
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Found this in the worst part of my skin journey and never will let it go, now I’m almost superstitious. On my 4th bottle.
Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil 200ml
 
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I would say this is the cheapest least problematic face wash I have found
Face Cleansers
 
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inoffensive and non drying.
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin 236ml

other

sprays, ampoules, oh my!
 
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GREAT for dry skin | I have heard of some people breaking out from this on their cheeks!!!! Super moisturising and great after an acid/exfoliation. I tend to keep away from areas most prone to breakouts.
Cicaplast Baume B5+ Repairing Balm
 
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like bug spray for bacteria on your face! With no drying sacrifice.
Kanzen Skincare Cleansing Spray Duo Pack
 
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not an essential but the luxury feels great
Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Toner 210ml
 
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these feel extra luxurious and are supposed to be good for skin! Just make sure you’re changing your pillowcase! Especially if cheek acne is the problem.
Amazon.co.uk: Satin Pillowcase
 
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I never see people talking about this which is crazy because high frequency therapy really helped my skin! High frequency therapy is a skincare treatment that uses a glass electrode filled with gas (usually argon or neon) to deliver a mild electrica...
Amazon.co.uk: High Frequency