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Affordable things that actually cleared my skin!
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items These are products that have helped me clear up my acne and still do. I use most of these to this day. I’d be happy to answer any questions!!
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Cleansers
Ointments/gels
Moisturizer
Patches
Basics
Cleansers
I use the panoxyl first to pull all oils and then I use the differen to really cleanse. It’s important to double wash. It makes a huge difference.
I use this every night second to my panoxyl and then I either throw on a pimple patch or use the differen acne spot cleanser and I see a difference within the next morning.
Differin Acne Face Wash 5% Benzoyl Peroxide
So I just started using this because I needed an oil pulling face wash and the last one I used didn’t work. I use this on my dry face, mixing in water and then I rinse and move on to my differen face wash.
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10%
This is just a small scrubber. I use it because I don’t like getting the wash on my hands and I like to make myself believe that scrubbing does more with a brush rather than with my hands.
Beauty Tools Silicone Finger Facial Cleansing Brush Mini Soft Handheld Face Scrubber Gentle Exfoliator Massaging Tool for Skin Pore Cleansing
Ointments/gels
I use the gels only when I’m having a bad breakout. It doesn’t go all over your face you only apply a thin coat over any acne spots.
This works wonders. It drys out the acne and eliminates it. It’s literally a life saver if you have a short amount of time before a formal event or something.
Differin Gel: Over-The-Counter Retinoid Acne Treatment
Before I got really interested in clearing up my skin, this was my lifesaver. I’d put on a thin coat over an already huge pimple and it’d be mostly gone by the morning. I recommend this if you really can’t afford anything else. If you can, get the di...
Equate Acne Treatment Gel, 1 oz, Compare to Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10
Moisturizer
Moisturizer is just lotion but cera ve has the best one. Don’t be confused though, I don’t recommend their face washes!
I do not recommend the face wash from cera ve but this moisturizer is sent from heaven. It can go literally anywhere and you can feel change instantly.
Moisturizing Cream
This is literally a cera ve dupe. It’s the same product in a different container with a different price.
Equate Beauty Moisturizers
Patches
All patches are the same, don’t be fooled by the packaging.
I find these at my local dollar general very often. They work like any other pimple patch. NEVER EVER EVER get the star face pimple patches. They’re cute but they don’t work. You shouldn’t have to wear a patch all day to see change, it’s tacky. These...
Mighty Patch™ Original Hydrocolloid Acne Patch
These work great, I believe all pimple patches are the same and work the same unless they’ve been made to look cute. It’s sucking puss out of your face, it’s not going to be cute.
Walgreens Acne Spot Patches 10 mm, 12 mm Clear
Basics
These are super niche recs that you’ll grow to love.
Okay guys this one is far out and niche but drinking a lot of water really will help clean up your skin. And it’s free!!!
Dasani® - Water Nutrition Facts & Ingredients
Another niche idea, eat CLEAN. If you’re eating oil and junk all day then you’re going to be prone to acne. Eat veggies and fruits and you’ll see more progress.
Clean-Eating Foods List