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holy grail skincare items!
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items after YEARS of testing products, I give to you my sensitive/oily skin and fungal acne safe skincare routine! no prescriptions required and most products are verified to be fungal acne safe through sezia.co. any product that is not FA safe is noted in the description :) perfect for those just starting a skin cycling journey! also included some of my favorite and most recommended accessories/products in the 3rd section.
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morning skincare routine
evening skincare routine
skincare accessories, masks and tools
morning skincare routine
step 1: cleanse. step 2: under eye cream. step 3: moisturize with SPF. step 4: your favorite lip product
A game changer for clearing out pores, managing sebum and oil control.
skinfix Acne+ 2% BHA + Azelaic Acid + Niacinamide + AHA Cleanser
SPF 50 Moisturizer. Lightweight and has never broken me out! It is a chemical sunscreen though.
RESIST Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50
fungal acne safe mineral sunscreen! as I am a fair skinned girly, I mix this tinted one with the non-tinted which works perfectly!
Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted
non tinted mineral fungal acne safe sunscreen! it exists!
Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Non-tinted
NOT FA safe but a holy grail product! the vanilla smells incredible!
peptide lip treatment rhode vanilla
an amazing, FA safe, gentle foaming cleanser for sensitive skin. perfect for recovery days or those who don't need the exfoliating actives found in the skinfix acne cleanser.
ETUDE SoonJung pH 6.5 Whip Facial Cleanser 150ml
one of my favorite eye creams to date! helps soothe, depuff and moisturize.
Hada Labo Tokyo Age Correcting Eye Cream
a perfect every day lip balm. and a score of 100/100 on the yuka app. IYKYK ;)
Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment, 0.35oz, 2 Pack
a perfect chapstick for any occassion. 93/100 on the yuka app. smells incredible!
Dr. Bronner's Organic Peppermint Lip Balm 6-Pack
a great and affordable korean sunscreen lip balm.
Abib - Protective Lip Balm Block Stick SPF15
evening skincare routine
use these while following a skin cycling schedule. day 1: exfoliant, day 2: retinol, day 3 (and 4 depending on your skin tolerance): moisturize/recover. i started with a four day skin cycle schedule (2 days of recovery) but removed the 2nd recovery d...
NOT FA safe but a good oil cleanser for removing makeup and sunscreen. ALWAYS follow with a good cleanser to remove the oil cleanser from your skin. I only use this product when I need to remove makeup or mineral/waterproof sunscreen.
HARUHARU Black Rice Moisture Cleansing Oil 5.1oz
always start your evening skincare routine with cleanser. most days I only use this cleanser but if I need to remove makeup/sunscreen I will first oil cleanse and then follow with this cleanser.
skinfix Acne+ 2% BHA + Azelaic Acid + Niacinamide + AHA Cleanser
NOT FA safe but one of the cleanest and shortest list of ingredients out there. Great for oil cleansing/double cleansing!
JUNO & Co. Clean 10 Cleansing Balm 85g
love to use this when my skin barrier is acting up. an amazing, FA safe, gentle foaming cleanser for sensitive skin. perfect for recovery days or those who don't need the exfoliating actives found in the skinfix acne cleanser.
ETUDE SoonJung pH 6.5 Whip Facial Cleanser 150ml
after cleansing, use a chemical exfoliator for night 1 of skin cycling (followed by moisturizer). this product is great for sensitive skin or for someone who is new to chemical exfoliating.
Stratia Soft Touch Dark Spot Corrector 10% Mandelic Acid Serum
a great starter retinoid that does NOT require a prescription. use on day 2 of skin cycling after cleansing. followed by a moisturizer.
Differin Acne Treatment Gel 0.1% Adapalene
a fantastic evening moisturizer. so lightweight and soothing! use a moisturizer every night of skin cycling as the final step in your routine.
PURITO Oat In Calming Gel Cream 3.38oz
not FA safe but a holy grail lip exfoliating treatment product. use at night and wake up with smooth and soft lips. perfect for applying your morning lip treatment, see above.
Honey Dew Hydrating and Exfoliating Lip Mask
can use this mask as needed on recovery nights. after cleansing, I mix it with water until it forms a paste and apply. after 5-10 minutes I rinse it off and follow with moisturizer. it is great for clearing out pores or using as a spot treatment.
Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay 1 lb
eye cream. morning and night!
Hada Labo Tokyo Age Correcting Eye Cream
skincare accessories, masks and tools
all my favorite accessories and skincare tools. ranging from bougee to budget friendly :)
a holy grail product and a must have for clearing skin and promoting healthy hair. this shower head removes chlorine, heavy metals, and other contaminants. SO worth the money!
THE JOLIE Filtered Showerhead & Filter
great for speeding up the drying process in between steps!
Mini Handheld Fan Battery Operated
because we all need a cute headband when doing our skincare!
Ztomine Spa Headbands for Washing Face or Facial
perfect for brushing through brows or lashes, applying serums or shaping!
100 Pcs Disposable Mascara Wands
what was once a silly purchase, is now a must have for me. helps to prevent water dripping all over your counter/sink when washing your face.
2 Pairs Wrist Washband for Women
i like to bring these when i travel. my skin can be sensitive to certain detergents and fabrics so these were a game changer for me when on vacations
Clean Towels XL
those with oily skin know… these are perfect for blotting away oil throughout the day!
Natural Bamboo Charcoal Face Oil Blotting Paper 100 Ct
the literal best pimple patches out there. AnyBand-Acne Pimple Patch, must look like the first photo
AnyBand Korean Pimple Patches - 42 Count
NOT FA safe but a great under eye patch for wrinkle prevention, lifting and smoothing.
Mediheal NMF Collection (NMF Eye Fill Patch)
an OG but a goodie. Everyone needs a good pair of tweezers and these are the best I have found.
Tweezerman Stainless Steel Slant Tweezer Neon Pink