Hi Friends,
Sharing a few of my favorite skincare picks. I have sensitive, combo skin that's prone to fungal acne, so each category includes options I’ve tried and loved. I’m not a derm, always patch test and check ingredients for yourself. I use sezia.co to check for fungal-acne safe ingredients, some things I take the risk on. :) )
All links go to sites I use. Shop directly from the brand when you can.
Reminder: Take your time introducing new products. A cleanser or moisturizer shouldn’t break you out—if it does, you might be allergic.
Drink water. Wash your face. Wear your sunscreen.
Love Syn
AM
STEP 1 - Cleanse
Rinse your face with cold water. No need to wash your face unless you feel oily and you can use micellar water for that. (Scroll down for reco)
STEP 2 - TONER
Use none, use one, use all three, just listen to what your skin needs.
EQQUALBERRY Swimming Pool Toner
numbuzin No.5+ Vitamin Boosting Essence Toner
STEP 3 - SERUMS
Good Molecules Super Peptide Serum
MISSHA Vita C Plus Spot Correcting & Firming Ampoule Always use with Sunscreen
STEP 4 - MOISTURIZE
PURITO Oat-in Calming Gel Cream
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Soothing Repair Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin
ILLIYOON Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream (Thicker texture, use it when you’re dry or during the winter months)
STEP 5 - SUNSCREEN
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50+
NIVEA Super Water Gel (My daughter uses this everyday, FA-safe too)
PM
STEP 1 - DOUBLE Cleanse
You can use an oil cleanser if that’s your thing but recently been loving Bioderma Sensibio H2O micellar water. Takes makeup off and removes dirt.
STEP 2 - CLEANSER
You can always double cleanse by washing your face twice.
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleanser
B_LAB Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser
STEP 3 - TONER
Same as AM.
STEP 4 - SERUMS/TREATMENTS
Peptide Serum again.
Mixsoon Bean Essence (Can use in AM before Vitamin C)
Retinol/Retinal PM
Both Vitamin A’s but Retinal is more potent. Start once a week with Retinol and then work your way up. Only use at Night.
Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® Treatment Serum (Black-Owned)
Medik8 Retinal Take their test to see which one is best for you.
Spot Treatments
Topicals Faded Serum (Funky but effective. Can be used in AM and all over the body) (Black-Owned)
STEP 5 - MOISTURIZER
Same as AM.
Extra Credit
Serums - AFTER TONER
ANUA Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum - Reduces redness, evens skin tone, and hydrates
Torriden DIVE-IN Low-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum - AM & PM. Your face should be a little damp before applying. Helps boost skin hydration & relieve dryness.
ANUA 7 Rice Ceramide Hydrating Barrier Serum - AM & PM. Deeply hydrates, strengthens skin barrier, and softens texture.
EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE WHENEVER YOU NEED IT.
RiRe PDRN Liposomal 14 Ampoule - AM & PM. Improves elasticity, strengthens skin barrier, boosts regeneration
Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser - Lifts dirt, minimizes excess oil, and unclogs and tightens pores, leaving skin soft and hydrated.
Medicube Collagen Radiance Mask - Intensive rejuvenating step with triple collagen complex. Restore moisture.
MOISTURIZERS - AFTER SERUMS
SEPHORA COLLECTION Lift & Firm - AM&PM. Help to visibly firm, moisturize, and reduce fine lines/wrinkles. A little goes along way.
Medicube Triple Collagen Cream - PM. Designed to rehydrate dry and dehydrated skin. It contains collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. Not FA-safe but I love it.