Affordable Acne Care That Works: My Go-To Skincare Staples
Dealing with acne doesn’t have to break the bank—or overwhelm your routine. I’ve put together a list of tried-and-true acne care essentials that have helped me (and many others) maintain cle...
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Cleansers
Sunscreen
Night Time Treatment
Day Time Treatment
Toners
Cleansers
Cystic Acne Where? Best Facial Cleanser for Acne. Only con to this product is that it does have peroxide and will “bleach” colored towels. I would recommend white towels and to make sure it is completely washed off.
CeraVe Acne Foaming Cleanser 4% Benzoyl
Salicylic acid cleanser. This makes your skin feel clean.
CeraVe Salicylic Acid Cleanser 16oz
This cleanser feels like butter and makes my skin feel clean. Great for sensitive skin.
Clinique All About Clean Foaming Cleanser Oily Skin
Sunscreen
I’ve been using this sunscreen for a few months. I use sunscreen to prevent my acne scars from getting darker. I have not experienced a white cast with this product.
Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense SPF 60 Serum
I wear sunscreen to prevent acne scars from getting darker. This was my go to sunscreen for years. I wear it under my make usually. It can leave a white cast if not fully rubbed into skin.
This a post acne spot treatment. This reduces the redness and flaking after a workout.
Rescue Balm Post-Blemish Recovery Cream 15ml
Pimple patches work well to protect blemishes ane to keep them clean
Mighty Patch™ Original Hydrocolloid Acne Patch (75 Count)
This is a post acne treatment. Good for dark marks or discoloration left after breakouts.
CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum, Niacinamide
This is great for discoloration and acne scars!
Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum
This a peeling solution designed for brightening. I use this once every two weeks for my acne scars. When using, make sure it’s on the skin for 10 mins or less and rinse completely. It also won’t cause your skin to physically peel.
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
Day Time Treatment
My go to daily moisturizer for acne prone skin
Aveeno Positively Radiant Acne Moisturizer 4oz
This will repair the skin barrier after a breakout.
Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream | Blemish Care
This targets uneven skin tone and texture. Can use morning or night but must pair with sunscreen for daytime use.
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
Toners
This is the perfect toner. It noticeably evens out my skin and lightens my dark marks. I have sensitive skin and this has never given me issues.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
These are fully equipped toning pads. They brighten and even skin tone. These can be used day and night.
