first pic is 6 months ago, vs today. most of my acne cleared up in the last 3 months, but i say 6 because i went through a LOT of trial and error with the products
skin type: combo, sensitive, acne-prone
skin concerns: acne, redness, sebderm, PIH and scarring
CLEANSERS
1) bioderma micellar water: not AB so i wont go into a detailed review, but ive been using this for 2 years now, one of my holy grails. oil cleansers have consistently made me break out so micellar water in general is a lifesaver
2) round lab birch juice cleanser: a no fuss, simple foaming cleanser. it doesnt strip my skin at all but still makes it feel clean and refreshed
3) by wishtrend green tea enzyme cleanser: i was wary of physical exfoliation until i tried this. its in the form of a powder that you activate with water. you can actually adjust how much exfoliation you want by adding more or less water, which is so handy! gentle and actually moisturizing, makes my skin baby smooth. i only use it 2 times a week though
SERUMS:
1) nineless A-control azelaic acid serum: new addition so i cant do a full review yet, but i will say i love it so far! lets see if it helps fade my remaining acne scarring and redness
2) torriden dive-in serum: simple hyaluronic acid with panthenol and other moisturizing ingredients. gives a LOT of hydration, i use it on damp skin. softens and gets rid of dry patches
3) rohto melano CC premium essence: best vitamin C ever i swear. didnt cause acne, and to me theres a noticeable difference in my PIH + slight scarring. i use it as a spot treatment rather than my whole face, the clever packaging helps keep the vitamin C stable, and a little goes a looooong way
TONERS
1) numbuzin no.1 toner pads: quickly became my holy grail. so soothing, calms down active breakouts and redness, hydrates… very lightweight as well, and the pads are big enough to be used as a morning mask
2) round lab dokdo toner: very simple, but it does the job of hydrating and softening the skin pretty well. i'll definitely keep using it because it's suitable for sensitive skin and unscented which i appreciate
3) cosrx AHA/BHA toner: i use this 1-2 times a week for gentle exfoliation, hasnt caused any problems and definitely speeds up the process of clearing breakouts and clogged pores. definitely the most sensitive-skin-friendly AHA/BHA product ive used so far
4) cosrx ceramide cream mist: good for moisturizing, hydrating, and supporting barrier health. i've definitely noticed improvements in dry areas and overall glow/hydration!
MOISTURIZER
1) im from vitamin tree water gel: my holy grail all year round. adequate moisture without any greasy feeling, super lightweight and basic. the only moisturizer ive tried that hasnt caused clogged pores for me!
SUNSCREEN
1) skin aqua UV super moisture gel: perfect for summertime. super lightweight, feels like i have nothing on, doesnt get greasy, no noticeable whitecast, no breakouts, and truly a bang for your buck product with how big the bottle is. i tested it on a week-long beach vacation in a very sunny and hot/humid city- didnt get any sunburn on my face. has a bit of an alcohol smell when first applied but amazing overall!
2) round lab birch juice sunscreen: i use this in the fall/winter season for how moisturizing it is. no whitecast and i can comfortably skip moisturizer in the morning. really great product
MISC:
1) hypochlorous acid spray: non-AB again, i dont use it all the time (just when i sweat a lot and when my face feels especially greasy/has active acne), and i went with a generic brand for kids. ngl this is a game-changer for the summer season or after workouts, love it
by friendlycryptid