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Skincare Recs for Acne Girlies – Clear Skin Edition
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items If you’re breaking out, purging, or just tired of trying everything — this one’s for you. Real products, real results, and routines that actually help calm your skin. Sensitive-skin friendly, budget-friendly, and acne-safe. Let’s clear your skin, not...
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Treat Your Acne
Hyperpigmentation
Makeup
Treat Your Acne
This curated list is for anyone struggling with acne or sensitive breakouts. These are affordable, effective, dermatologist-approved products that calms inflammation, and strengthen your skin barrier.
THE Best!! You don’t need anything fancy here — just keep the skin barrier calm. Use both morning and night ;)
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser 236ml
Another amazing pick! Gently foams to deeply cleanse
CeraVe Foaming Cleanser Gel Face Wash 236ml
Best Gentle Exfoliant that worked really well on my sensitive skin. Use every night or according to your preference after cleansing.
St Ives Fresh Skin Scrub Apricot 150ml
Hands down best moisturizer. Not too heavy and gives the hydrating look in an instant. Tip: Apply this before any spot treatment (works charms!!)
Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion 1.25L
Honestly the only product that worked for me. Use every night as spot treatment for your acne
Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel 60g
I’ve tried other pimple patches before and was really disappointed, but this one completely changed my mind! It works so well overnight — reduces the spot and prevents irritation. Honestly, the best one I’ve used so far. Highly recommend!
Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch™ Original - 72 Count
Hyperpigmentation
Here are the best, simple + effective product recommendations for hyperpigmentation left after acne — all safe for sensitive skin like yours 💗✨
Hands down the best brightening mask I have ever used!! Refreshing and instant results ;)
Garnier Hydra Bomb Vitamin C* Brightening & Hydrating Sheet Mask
Use every morning to fade dark spots
Garnier Vitamin C Brightening Serum 30ml
Great product that gives the best results over time. Use every night as spot treatment on the acne marks
Benzac Post Acne Serum 30ml
I've been using this serum for about 8 months now and it's great. Vitamin C and niacinamide both in a single formulation. It works perfectly.
Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule 100ml
Makeup
Fantastic product. Cleans your face and removes your makeup beautifully. Good value for money. Really good for my sensitive skin
Garnier Skin Active Micellar Water 400ml
Again a really good product. Gently removes all make up
BIODERMA Sensibio H2O Micellar Water 250ml
This concealer works miracles for me, it covers my dark spots and acne. I want you to embrace your natural face but if you really want some coverage, this is what you need girl!
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer Medium