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Another word we don't like hearing along with acne is purging. Why does it happen, how do we spot it, and what do we do?? WHY- skin purging happens usually due to adding new "actives" into your skincare routine. This includes retinol, glycolic acid, salicylic acid and other AHAs and BHAs. HOW to know- it presents as different forms of acne. These can be pimples, or closed comedones known as whiteheads. Your skin may also feel irritated/sensitive, red, or drier than normal. WHAT to do- you can continue the use of your active product as long as the rest of your routine is gentle! Be sure you aren't over exfoliating by using too many actives at once. Only use one exfoliant at a time, 1-2x weekly when trying something new. MY FAVE CLEANSERS FOR PURGING: ⬇️ Krave - Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser THE BETTER SKIN CO. - Better Skin Lotion Kleanse (Scent Free) The cleansing step of your skincare routine is always important to ensure the dirt and oil build up is removed daily from the skin. It is extra important, though, while your skin is purging. You need to be careful to not strip the skin's barrier with harsh cleansers. This can end up making the problem worse! The Krave Beauty and The Better Skin Co. cleansers are gentle and pH balanced to keep the skin clean and hydrated. Avoid any foaming or acne cleansers when purging! Notice in the pictures the difference in the textures of these two cleansers. I would choose the Krave one if you like a jelly texture, whereas the Better Skin Co. Lotion is thicker and creamier.

This is my fall/winter skin routine, it’s not as moisturizing as a lot of others people’s routines (but I’m indoors a lot more so my biggest concern is dry air versus cold dry air, and maskne) THE inkey LIST - Polyglutamic Acid Hydrating Serum Recently, I learned of the benefits of polyglutamic acid and figured why not try it out. Apart from the strong chemical smell. I love the foundation it creates for my face, leaving it ever so slight tacky making it much easier to add on other products without that built up feeling. It’s been a couple months and I have noticed a different in the softness of my face and just so you know, it’s perfectly fine to use with hyaluronic acid! COSRX - Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence After my foundation, I go on to add the revered snail mucin, no need to rave about this. You must already know if you’re here haha. THE inkey LIST - Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Blemish + Blackhead Serum My newest holy grail. It has reduced the appearance of the clogged pores on my nose. And let me tell you I have so many of them. From blackheads to keratin plugs. I totally believe everyone should have a bha serum of any sort in their routine! PEACH & LILY - Glass Skin Refining Serum The Ordinary - Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% I go over all of the previous products with 2 of my favorite niacinamide products, niacinamide helps with a multitude of ailments, from hyperpigmentation/scarring to pore care. It’s definitely helped with certain areas of my face. THE inkey LIST - Caffeine Eye Cream I know the cream isn’t going to stay put only on my eye area and usually I avoid eye creams all together but recently I have been interested in trying out different eye creams, I do enjoy this one. Although I have not really seem much of a difference in the way my eyes look haha THE BETTER SKIN CO. - Better Skin Mirakle Cream To seal it all in, a good fragrance free moisturizer.

This Amaze Balm is super hydrating, soothing and smells amazing. Doesn’t clog pores or make you feel greasy. Cruelty free and full of great ingredients 👌🏼

Hi! I have majorly prioritized my skin care since beginning of COVID. Mostly with products from FabFitFun and my esthetician. Lots of improvements, but still have large pores. Any suggestions? CleanserSORELLA APOTHECARY - Orange You Jelly Cleanser I mix my tone and essence and liberally spritz Toner Terre mère - Aloe and Tea Tree Toner Essence Hanskin - Hyaluron Skin Essence AM: Serums:Too Faced - Hangover Good in Bed Ultra-Replenishing Hydrating Serum Mixed with COSMEDIX - Pure Mixing Crystals Vitamin C Powder Dr Dennis Gross - Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting & Refining Serum Sometimes this, but it results in pilling and doesn’t go on very smoothly: THE BETTER SKIN CO. - Glow G Serum dr. brandt - Do Not Age with Dr. Brandt Triple Peptide Eye Cream Murad - Outsmart Acne Clarifying Treatment Spot treatment on zits: GROWN ALCHEMIST - Blemish Treatment Gel Salix-Alba, Boswellia Kate Somerville - Goat Milk Moisturizing Cream GROWN ALCHEMIST - Hydra-Repair Day Cream HydroPeptide - Moisture Reset Phytonutrient Facial Oil Daytime SPF SORELLA APOTHECARY - Tropical Topical Matte SPF30 At night I swap out the Too Faced for grace & stella - Hyaluronic Acid Serum The GA Day Cream for GROWN ALCHEMIST - Regenerating Night Cream Add in KARYNG - Retinol Renewing Serum With Pro-Verte Complex Typing this out makes me feel crazy!!!

I was recommended this product at my Riley Rose because my skin type was super oily (this was during the summer) and it worked pretty well. After using it for awhile I realized that I don’t like the tight feeling it gives after I use it so I switched over to the COSRX cleanser (you can find more info about that on my previous post 😉). Overall, I think it worked well for me when I was SUPER oily (now my skin is just acting up because it’s winter) but I won’t be repurchasing this product because I prefer a more neutral cleanser for sensitive skin.