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My Simple Skincare Routine for Oily/Combination Skin
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items I’ve always had oily skin and a greasy scalp, but postpartum I’ve developed patches of dry skin postpartum. I love all of the following products and use them regularly! My top favorite skin care brands are The Ordinary and CeraVe. I organized my recs...
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Step 1. Cleanse.
Step 2. Tone.
Step 3. Treat.
Step 4. Moisturize.
Step 5. Control Oils.
Step 1. Cleanse.
These are my must-have facial and body cleansers!
If you wear waterproof makeup, you need this micellar water cleanser! It’s super gentle yet effective, plus this unscented version is perfect for sensitive skin. I use it first before CeraVe cleansers.
Garnier SkinActive Unscented Micellar Cleansing Water
This Japanese cleanser removes stubborn waterproof makeup that won’t budge with micellar water alone. It’s gentle enough to use around your eyes and doesn’t sting. Massage it onto dry skin, then wet your hands and rub the moisture in to emulsify the ...
Kose Cosmeport Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil (Japanese Beauty)
It’s my go-to morning cleanser! Although my skin leans to the oilier side, I still prefer this lighter cleanser overall. It’s gentle yet effective and leaves my skin feeling fresh and hydrated.
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser (AM)
I use this foaming cleanser in the evening. It thoroughly removes oil buildup without causing dryness. I’ve tried the generic Walmart brand of this product but it doesn’t have the same rich lather and cleansing power of the CeraVe brand.
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser (PM)
I use it about twice a week in the evening instead of the CeraVe foaming face wash. My skin feels so soft and clean afterwards! Make sure you don’t use any direct acids on the same day as this product since it already contains salicylic acid. I also ...
St. Ives Green Tea & Bamboo 1% Salicylic Acid (PM 2x/wk)
I’ve struggled with bacne for years, but this soap has been a life changer! I use a back scrubber with handles to apply it every shower and my back is so much clearer now!
PanOxyl Acne Treatment Bar with 10% Benzoyl Peroxide
Step 2. Tone.
Toning helps remove any leftover oil or dirt to prepare your skin for the rest of your regimen. Here are the toners I use for my face and scalp.
If your skin is more sensitive to acids, you can use this as your toner and/or to freshen up your skin throughout the day when it gets oily.
T.N. Dickinson's Alcohol-Free Witch Hazel
Thoroughly massage this over your dry scalp. You can leave it in for 15 minutes before washing out in the shower or leave it on overnight. Glycolic acid helps clear away excess oil, dead skin, and product buildup. My hair is so silky smooth now!
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner (3-4x/week)
Step 3. Treat.
The Ordinary’s exfoliators and serums are top-notch!
If your skin isn’t super sensitive, opt for this salicylic acid formula. Use it sparingly after cleanser but before other serums and moisturizers. I literally spread 3 drops all over my face and neck. That’s all you need. Since I’ve been dealing with...
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Acne Serum (2-3x/week)
If you’re new to salicylic acid, start with this. It’s a gentler formula designed for sensitive skin.
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution (2-3x/week)
This serum helps control my face oil and even my skin tone and texture. It’s been a regular product in my skincare routine for years. I apply it after cleansers and direct acids, twice daily (AM and PM).
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% (AM & PM)
Step 4. Moisturize.
These facial and body moisturizers are staples in my skincare regimen.
This was an item in one of my pregnancy Bump Boxes. I still use it! It may seem pricey, but one jar lasts months because you use it so sparingly. It’s perfect for sensitive, dry skin around your eyes and anywhere else on your face. I love the mild sc...
Promise Pregnancy Skin Care Revive Eye Cream (AM & PM)
This is a versatile face and body lotion I use every day, morning and evening. It’s lightweight yet hydrating, perfect for combination or dry skin.
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion (AM & PM)
I use this heavier cream on dry skin all over my body, especially my legs after shaving. A little goes a long way!
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (As Needed)
I use this K-beauty facial sunscreen nearly every day. It’s lightweight and won’t leave your skin feeling oily. Sunscreen should be the last product applied in your facial skincare routine.
ETUDE Sunprise Mild Airy Finish Sun Milk SPF50+ (AM)
If I have sunburn on my face, I apply this aloe vera gel last after my other moisturizers in the evening. I love that it is alcohol-free, dye-free, and fragrance-free! It never burns my skin or clogs my pores.
Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera 100% Gel (PM for Sunburn)
Step 5. Control Oils.
Here are some products I use to help control excess oil on my face and scalp as needed throughout the day.
I always keep a pack of these blotting sheets in my purse to absorb excess grease without washing my face again.
Pleasing Care Bamboo Charcoal Oil-Absorbing Blotting Sheets
This K-beauty powder really does help create a more matte finish on oily skin. I dab it all over my face as needed, especially on my T-zone. The powder is white but has no white cast, it blends right into your skin tone. I’m becoming a fan of ETUDE’s...
ETUDE Zero Sebum Drying Powder (K-Beauty)