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Budget-friendly skincare for Acne Prone Skin!š§“āļø
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items My acne journey has been extremely exhausting, I have tried just about all of the high end skincare products and I went through a phase of thinking my skin would never clear up. But with the right lifestyle changes and gentle products, my skin turned...>
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āļøgentle cleansers for acne prone skin
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āļøgentle moisturisers for acne prone skin
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āļøgentle SPFs for acne prone skin
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āļøacids that cleared my acne!
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āļøluscious lip products
āļøgentle cleansers for acne prone skin
Cleansers that I have tried and tested that havenāt aggravated my acne prone skin! Itās so hard to find cleansers that actually clean your skin without stripping it of its natural oils. I have narrowed it down to my absolute favourites.
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- this cleanses the skin without stripping the skin barrier of natural oils, a gentle, hydrating option for sensitive skin that doesnāt break the bank!
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid for Normal to Dry Skin ...
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- this contains aloe vera which has worked wonders on calming my inflammation. It is super gentle, cleanses very well and it noticeably cleared my redness!
Flawless Cleanser | Award Winning Face Cleanser
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- this is specifically formulated for everyday use for reactive skin! So gentle for sensitive skin and didnāt aggravate my acne.
La Roche-Posay Gentle Hydrating Cleanser
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- really calmed down my redness! Cleanses the skin super well without stripping it of its natural oils. I love this formula, it is really comforting on the skin without disturbing the acne.
The INKEY Listā¢ Oat Cleansing Balm 150ml
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- leaves skin really hydrated instead of dry and stripped. Fragrance free and a safe option for acne prone skin!
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, Face Wash & Body Wash for Sensitive Skin ...
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- you cannot go wrong with this! It is super gentle with simple ingredients, it didnāt break me out and it felt really nourishing on my skin!
aveeno face calm + restoreĀ® nourishing oat cleanser
āļøgentle moisturisers for acne prone skin
These are moisturisers that have really helped to calm down my acne prone skin, without being too oily or thick! Often with moisturisers I find them too hydrating, making my acne worse, or not hydrating enough, making my acne even more dry. These one...
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- this is honestly my favourite moisturiser that I have ever used. It is light, non oily, but still very moisturising without making me sticky or weighing my skin down! It doesnāt aggravate my acne at all and it is so gentle. Makes my skin feel amazi...
Byoma moisturising gel cream
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- this doesnt clog pores at all, it is fragrance free and non-comedogenic. It has natural ceramides which means it is a godsend for sensitive skin, it really repaired my skin barrier and helped my acne scarring!
Medik 8 moisturiser
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- this has been a staple for me. It is super gentle, you canāt go wrong. It is very lightweight whilst also making skin feel lovely and soft. It is great if you are looking for something more affordable for sensitive skin!
Aveeno Face CALM+RESTOREĀ® Oat Gel Moisturiser 50ml
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- this is a great option if your skin barrier is damaged. It really conditions and nourishes the skin without clogging the pores. A great option for tired, acne prone skin!!
Skin + Me light moisturiser oily to combination skin 50ml
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- this was my go-to moisturiser for MONTHS, I love how gentle and lightweight it is. It has aloe Vera extract which is so calming for acne and redness. My skin was never irritated with this, if anything it really calmed down my acne.
Dew Point moisturising gel cream
āļøgentle SPFs for acne prone skin
SPF can be so tricky with acne prone skin, as certain ingredients can trigger inflammation. These ones have not irritated my acne at all and the sun protection is 10/10 :)
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- this is one of the only SPFs that hasnāt irritated my skin. It glides on so easily, leaves my skin feeling so glowy and fresh without being oily! If anything this has really calmed my acne down.
Sun Protection | Anthelios Sunscreen
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- so lightweight for oily, acne prone skin! It doesnāt dry me out, no unnecessary scent or oils added, it is such a simple spf that really does the job!
Eucerin Suncare
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- this is such a great spf. Sun protection is 10/10, whilst being oil free (wonāt disrupt your acne!) and super calming on the skin. Love this and it didnāt break me out!
Daily Defence Oil-free SPF 50 Sunscreen
āļøacids that cleared my acne!
My skin doesnāt respond well to lots of different ingredients, especially active acids, but introducing things slowly is great. These really worked for clearing up my acne and scars!
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- I was prescribed this by my doctor, initially I was sceptical but it really worked wonders for my acne. Azelaic acid helps to fight acne causing bacteria whilst also clearing inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Buy Skinoren Cream
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- helped to clear skin gently. Is great for sensitive skin! Love the texture and it definitely helps to minimise breakouts.
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
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- azelaic acid is so beneficial for acne prone skin. It fights acne causing bacteria and also helps to calm redness. This one is super gentle and a great start if you are wanting to avoid irritation!
The INKEY List UK Azelaic Acid 10% for Redness Relief
āļøluscious lip products
Acne medications can dry out your lips so you need to always be on top of keeping them moisturised!!
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- I sleep with this on my lips every single night, I literally swear by it. And the berry is delicious!!
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask Berry 20g
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- a beautiful lip mask for luscious lips throughout night & day! I love this so much.
Tatcha UK | The Kissu Lip Mask