Best Products for Acne

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e.l.f. Studio Acne Fighting Foundation in Buff

Clearing the acne while concealing it? It's a win win situation. This formula is very lightweight and has pretty good coverage. It covers most if not all of my scars and I find that I don't have to use a ton of concealer over this. Another plus is that it keeps my acne from getting worse which is a miracle compared to other acne foundations I have tried. Usually after I remove my makeup, I find a new spot and it was like a routine; however, with this foundation, my spots are smaller and new ones don't reappear every day. 

Biore Charcoal Cleanser 

I got a sample of this with a magazine awhile back, and  I loved it so much I went out and bought a full size bottle the minute I finished the sample. Anyhow, this cleanser cools the skin (it's very therapeutic to be honest) and it leaves it feeling refreshed. Cleansers generally dry out my skin, but this one cleansed all the oils and left my skin feeling soft and clean so I usually start my morning by washing my face with this. Also, a little bit goes a long way. It last forever! Well, not forever I guess, but close to it. 

Philosophy Purity Facial Cleanser

Okay so this is one of those beauty items that I will probably buy forever. It's amazing. It's a very simple cleanser for all skin types and it does what it's supposed to do: cleanse. But I think that's why it's awesome. It makes my skin feel new (if that makes sense?). It's so simple that it doesn't agitate my skin and it leaves it feeling perfect. 

Clarisonic Mia 2

If you don't have one of these then you definitely should consider getting one asap! It's an investment but it's worth it. This with a simple cleanser (like Purity) does wonders for the skin. It clears dead skin cells and leaves your face feeling radiant. I recommend switching the head from the normal one that comes with the clarisonic to a sensitive skin one. The sensitive skin one is softer for skin and doesn't feel rough on the face.

St. Ives Green Tea Cleanser 

St. Ives has been changing the look of this product, I'm pretty sure I have gotten a different design every time I've bought this. Anyway, this product was great for clearing acne, but if your skin is sensitive I may not recommend it. It exfoliates but it did the job for my T-Zone. If I get a couple of new spots I use this and it clears it pretty quickly. 

Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets

Every single person with oily skin needs to have this! Acne is caused by oil clogged pores so to prevent that these blotting sheets will get the oil off your face before they can clog your pores. It leaves an awesome matte finish and it feels nice to not feel like your face is shining brighter than the sun. 

Yes to Cucumbers Face Cleanser Towelettes  

These will be your best friend. It's a quick remedy for being too tired to completely remove your makeup and cleanse your face. Annnddd in the morning you can refresh your face with these too. Basically it's cheating the 7th rule for my Acne 101 posts earlier. 

Hopefully I could recommend some cool products and help you on the quest for clear skin!

Acne 101

If your skin is anything like mine, then you've probably used every product in the drugstore and had zero results. Believe me, I know how frustrating it is.

Here is what you need to know:

1. Acne is not going to go away overnight. Don't be discouraged if it just looks like it's getting worse. 
2. Try not to touch your face. I know how hard it is if you have bangs, but maybe clip them from your face if you keep fumbling with them. 
3.  Pat your face dry, don't rub. Rubbing will agitate the skin more and prolong the healing process. 
4. Wash your pillow sheets often. When you sleep, oils are released and it's definitely not helping your acne. 
5. Find a face wash specially for acne. If it just says cleanser it won't help fight acne.
6.  Wear makeup specified for acne. It will help clear the skin and prevent further breakouts while other foundations will clog your pores and cause more acne.
7. Wash your face every day: morning and night. Yes, everyday and two times a day. Don't skip a day!

These are the basic steps which will definitely help reduce acne slowly but surely. Step 7 is the most important step. If you're going to pick just one step this is the one. Personally, this was the hardest step to follow through. I'm not going to lie, there have been nights where I've been so exhausted I've slept with my makeup on. Oops.

Give these steps a try! Look out for a post about my current skincare and products I recommend!