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Fungal Acne Safe Skincare
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items a.k.a. malassezia / pityrosporum folliculitis including cleansers, toners, chemical exfoliants, serums, sunscreens and much more!
Sections
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Hydrators and Moisturizers
Sunscreen
Serum's,Toner's, Essence's, etc.
Cleansers
Masks
Tools/Gadgets
Hydrators and Moisturizers
Since I have combination and dehydrated skin I go for water based or gel based moisturizers
A fungal acne safe, lightweight hydrator for under $30 is a steal! It smells great without being overpowering and pairs well with makeup!
Jeju Cherry Blossom Glow Jelly Cream
One of the best moisturizers I've used, the price is worth it and a little goes a long way. Try a travel or mini size and please try it!
Calm Water Gel Moisturizer - Dermalogica | Ulta Beauty
Solid hydrator but it needs a hydrating serum underneath. Has a lot of fragrance so I don't use this anymore. My skin can take some fragrance but not a lot.
Hello Kitty Klean Beauty Pink Water Crème - The Crème Shop | Ulta Beauty
Lightweight and absorbs fast but I will not be repurchasing due to it not being hydrating enough.
Beplain, Cicaful Calming Gel, 2.7 fl oz (80 ml)
Packs a big punch in a small amount! Very hydratig and works well with my other skin products! Makes me want to try more french skincare
SVR, Sensifine, Aqua-Gel, Fragrance-Free, 1.4 fl oz (40 ml)
Sunscreen
I aim for hybrid formulas so a mix of chemical and mineral, I find that chemical sunscreens leave my skin very greasy and mineral has been the best for me and is best for acne!!
For some reason this was breaking me out despite it being fungal acne safe so I'm not using anymore.
Banana Boat Baby Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50, 100% Mineral Sunscreen, Baby Sunblock, 6 fl oz
It's a little greasy but not a lot. For the price point you can't beat it!
Trader Joe's Face & Body Sunscreen SPF 30 6oz
It's too greasy for my combo skin but is fungal acne safe. Probably works better for dry skin maybe?? I'm using this on my body to use up.
Banana Boat Sport Kids Sunscreen Roll On SPF 60, 2.5oz
I use this on my body and love how lightweight it is! It was too greasy for my face.
Face Mist SPF 45 - Sun Bum | Ulta Beauty
Serum's,Toner's, Essence's, etc.
These are great for layering extra hydration if your moisturizer or cream isn't doing it throughout the day, I try to do at least three layers under my moisturizer
Sadly alot of Asian beauty is high in actives/ high concentrates so this did break me out but it might not for some people, just depends from person to person.
Madagascar Centella Ampoule - SKIN1004
A lightweight serum that improves your skin's tone and texture overtime.
Brightening And Plumping Skin Serum - BLK/OPL
Gently brightens and promotes a healthy, youthful complexion without irritation. This lightweight, water-based formula that can be used under makeup too!
Daily Brightening Face Serum - 1 fl oz
Brightens, firms, hydrates, and calms irritation like no other!
1.35 oz Glass Skin Refining Serum - PEACH & LILY
Great for brightening and helping with discoloration! You can mix it in with your serums or your face masks!
The Ordinary 100% L-Ascorbic Acid Powder
I can't use it often do to the high amount of extracts so I actually use this on my body and it does better than my face. Sadly a lot of Asian skin care is high in extracts, actives so even though they're fungal acne safe they are not tolerable sensi...
Abib Heartleaf Calming Toner 7.1 fl oz
A staple in my routine due to how well it mixes with other products and simply works well! My skin always looks plumper when I use it!
1.0 oz Hyaluronic Acid Serum - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
Cleansers
I am a strong believer of the double cleanse method, You don't always have to use micellar water you could use the same cleanser twice!
Only the pink one is fungal acne safe. I also use this to double cleanse instead of an oil cleanser.
Garnier Micellar Water Hydrating Cleanser
Great for travel and foams up nicely! I was shocked by how much I like this formula and how refreshed my skin felt.
Olay Vitamin C Cleansing Melts, Foaming Face Wash for All Skin Types, 12 Ct
The best micelluar water I've tried to date! Worth every drop.
8.4 oz Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Face Cleanser for Sensitive Skin - Bioderma
It's costly but worth it Usually three pumps are enough for my whole face. Foam cleansers are drying so I use it after sweaty days.
Sebamed Clear Face Cleansing Foam 5.07oz x2
Love how silky this feels on the skin and gives a great glow! I don't recommend this for sensitive skin since a lot of K beauty is heavy extracts.
SKIN1004, Madagascar Centella, Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam, 4.22 fl oz (125 ml)
Very rich lather in calms down my acne and works the best for oily skin, not combo skin. I use this on my sweaty body areas cuz it dries out my face too much.
Acne Foaming Cleanser - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
Masks
Love a good sheet, clay or firming masks :) I aim to do 2 a week for the best results.
I mix mine with water, some people use for ACV, either way works!
Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay 1 lb
Use as a face mask for 10 to 15 minutes when you have a fungal outbreak and it will take it out overnight! You can also use it for flakes in your hair! I only need to use this about once every two to three weeks
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo with 1% Ketoconazole, Fresh Scent, 7 fl oz
Tools/Gadgets
The best tweezers I've found in the drugstore! I've had my pair for at least three years and you can sharpen them using a nail file.
Revlon Expert Slanted Tweezer, Made with Stainless Steel, 1 Count
Exfoliants
Good for textured skin, avoid using on active inflamed acne and use a spf after applying!
Overnight Exfoliating Treatment - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
Great for daily acne control! I am sadly allergic to almonds so no mandelic acid for me.
Mandelic Acid Serum - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
I use this in my hair too!! Honestly did nothing for my skin cuz I have KP and need something stronger. Keeps my oil and sebum production low and I can use it every day due to its low concentration.
Salicylic Acid 0.5% Body Serum Exfoliating Treatment for Acne Blemishes - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
Acne Products
My acne is mainly hormonal and I also deal with hyperpigmentation and oily pores around my nose and cheek area.
Great for enlarged pores and a little goes a long way!
0.68 oz Acne Solutions Clinical Advanced Clearing Gel with Salicylic Acid - Clinique
Blends in well with other skin care!
AcneFree Terminator 10 Acne Spot Treatment Cream with 10% Benzoyl Peroxide, 1 fl oz
Great treatment for all over acne!
De La Cruz, Acne Treatment Ointment with 10% Sulfur, Maximum Strength, 2.6 oz (74 g)
Can be used for the face too, that's where I mainly use it! it's gentle enough to use everyday and for such a big amount it's a great deal.
Salicylic Acid 0.5% Body Serum Exfoliating Treatment for Acne Blemishes - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
Best cleanser I've used for my hormonal acne so far! My skin can do 4% now but you want to start low!
AcneFree Oil-Free Cleanser Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%
Essential to get stubborn pimples that are under the skin, purging is normal when first using this and layer between a moisturizer to help.
PanOxyl Adapalene 0.1% Leave-On Gel, Retinoid Gel Acne Treatment, 0.5 oz
Refreshing and gives the skin a good reset every week! I use it weekly and have noticed a difference when I don't! If you have excess sebum or sweat alot, add this to your routine! Start off slow with the 2% cleanser in this list for about a month fi...
Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty