A curated list of skincare products I personally use and love as a new mom with normal to oily skin. These products have helped maintain clear, smooth skin in all skin phases and climates for me.
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Moisturizer
Brighten up Dull skin
Cleanser
Moisturizer
I started using this moisturizer when I was dealing with severe acne and was on prescription medication that made my skin very dry and sensitive. It helped fade my post-acne dark spots, and I noticed visible improvement within about 2–3 weeks. The te...
Moisturizer that fades dark spots
Worked good during winter cold. I have normal to oily skin. I use them during winter when it is super dry and cold out there. Absorbs quickly into the skin. Doesn't feel sticky or greasy once it's absorbed well into the skin. I use it before applying...
Hydration booster for winter
I used this moisturizer when my skin barrier was totally damaged and was having lots of acne. I didn't want to test any fancy skincare products. I just wanted to heal my skin barrier with a mild gentle moisturizer. This moisturizer did not irritate m...
Aveeno Calm + Restore Facial Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin
Brighten up Dull skin
I’ve been using this exfoliating solution consistently for a while, and it works really well for my normal-to-oily skin. My skin is usually normal, but it becomes oily in humid climates — and this has performed well in both conditions. There is a sli...
Instant Glow High Strength Exfoliator
Moved to a new country and was searching for a good Vitamin C. I heard most of the them talk about skinceuticals and timeless. Skinceuticals cost an arm and leg for me. So tried Timeless which is a very good decision from my side. It helped with my u...
20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum
Cleanser
I switched to this gentle oat cleanser after overusing a salicylic acid face wash for acne, which left my skin extremely dry, irritated, and with a damaged skin barrier. This is a non-foaming, fragrance-free cleanser that cleans without stripping nat...
Gentle foamless cleanser for damaged skin barrier
Suitable for oily skin only. I used to use salicylic acid face wash when I was living in a humid climate and my skin was oily. It works best for oily skin my only removing the excess oil and gently exfoliating. Helped with my acne when I had oily ski...
CeraVe SA Face Wash Salicylic Acid Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid and ...
I use this cleanser during harsh winters. True to the name it's very gentle and doesn't strip away moisture from the skin. It's also non foamy. I felt my skin smooth and soft to touch after every wash. 8/10 recommend it for dry skin and damaged skin ...