My skin type = Oily, sensitive, acne/blemish prone
Goal 1 = prevent acne without stripping the skin from it's natural oils, or overly drying it out
Goal 2 = keep a fresh, blemish free, rejuvenated complexion
Morning -
Cleanse - gentle cleanser for oily sensitive skin - https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/1015/s/effaclar-purifying-cleansing-gel/
Tone - gentle toner for sensitive oily/combination skin - https://www.clarins.co.uk/toning-lotion-with-iris-combination-oily-skin/C010103002.html
Hydrate - gentle hydration formula - Hyaluronic Acid - https://dermaquestinc.co.uk/product/essential-b5-hydrating-serum/
Serum - 5% vitamin C drop - https://sokoglam.com/products/klairs-freshly-juiced-vitamin-c
Moisturise - barrier repair light moisturiser for all skin types - Lactic acid - https://sokoglam.com/products/apieu-madecassoside-cream
Spf 30 - zinc based non oily - https://dermaquestinc.co.uk/product/sheerzinc-spf-30/
Night -
Cleanse - AHA cleanser for acne clearing - Mandelic acid and Retinol - https://dermaquestinc.co.uk/product/dermaclear-cleanser/
Tone - gentle toner for sensitive oily/combination skin - https://www.clarins.co.uk/toning-lotion-with-iris-combination-oily-skin/C010103002.html
Hydrate - gentle hydration formula - Hyaluronic Acid - https://dermaquestinc.co.uk/product/essential-b5-hydrating-serum/
Serum - 5% vitamin C drop - https://sokoglam.com/products/klairs-freshly-juiced-vitamin-c
Moisturise 1 - BHA moisturiser, lightweight, for oily skin - Salicylic acid - https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/effaclar-duo-plus
Moisturise 2 - barrier repair light moisturiser for all skin types - Lactic acid - https://sokoglam.com/products/apieu-madecassoside-cream
I've seen conflicting reports about mixing and matching AHA/BHA/Retinol together, with some for and against...
https://www.paulaschoice.co.uk/6-retinol-myths-busted
I'm new to all this, so does this routine sound sensible for my skin type? Anything there that stands out (particularity in the night routine) as being a bad idea?
Previous - a skin care clinic had me on Dermaquest clearing products, twice daily, for 3 months. The major acne outbreak cleared, but these products are far too harsh for my skin type, for long term use, eventually causing irritation and dryness, after months of use, with more spots as a result.
I haven't began this full routine yet, as I've been testing out products and routines for the last two weeks. I have all of these products ready to go, but would like to ensure I'm using them at the correct times.....
Goal 1 = prevent acne without stripping the skin from it's natural oils, or overly drying it out
Goal 2 = keep a fresh, blemish free, rejuvenated complexion
Morning -
Cleanse - gentle cleanser for oily sensitive skin - https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/1015/s/effaclar-purifying-cleansing-gel/
Tone - gentle toner for sensitive oily/combination skin - https://www.clarins.co.uk/toning-lotion-with-iris-combination-oily-skin/C010103002.html
Hydrate - gentle hydration formula - Hyaluronic Acid - https://dermaquestinc.co.uk/product/essential-b5-hydrating-serum/
Serum - 5% vitamin C drop - https://sokoglam.com/products/klairs-freshly-juiced-vitamin-c
Moisturise - barrier repair light moisturiser for all skin types - Lactic acid - https://sokoglam.com/products/apieu-madecassoside-cream
Spf 30 - zinc based non oily - https://dermaquestinc.co.uk/product/sheerzinc-spf-30/
Night -
Cleanse - AHA cleanser for acne clearing - Mandelic acid and Retinol - https://dermaquestinc.co.uk/product/dermaclear-cleanser/
Tone - gentle toner for sensitive oily/combination skin - https://www.clarins.co.uk/toning-lotion-with-iris-combination-oily-skin/C010103002.html
Hydrate - gentle hydration formula - Hyaluronic Acid - https://dermaquestinc.co.uk/product/essential-b5-hydrating-serum/
Serum - 5% vitamin C drop - https://sokoglam.com/products/klairs-freshly-juiced-vitamin-c
Moisturise 1 - BHA moisturiser, lightweight, for oily skin - Salicylic acid - https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/effaclar-duo-plus
Moisturise 2 - barrier repair light moisturiser for all skin types - Lactic acid - https://sokoglam.com/products/apieu-madecassoside-cream
I've seen conflicting reports about mixing and matching AHA/BHA/Retinol together, with some for and against...
https://www.paulaschoice.co.uk/6-retinol-myths-busted
I'm new to all this, so does this routine sound sensible for my skin type? Anything there that stands out (particularity in the night routine) as being a bad idea?
Previous - a skin care clinic had me on Dermaquest clearing products, twice daily, for 3 months. The major acne outbreak cleared, but these products are far too harsh for my skin type, for long term use, eventually causing irritation and dryness, after months of use, with more spots as a result.
I haven't began this full routine yet, as I've been testing out products and routines for the last two weeks. I have all of these products ready to go, but would like to ensure I'm using them at the correct times.....
