6 Products To Try Immediately If You’re Dry As A Husk But Also Get Acne
Can we all agree that breaking out from a wrinkle cream is some time-bending type of injustice?
by The Candidly Team
If you grew up with acne-prone skin, you probably had some nice adult tell you at some point that you were actually lucky. Because oily young ladies age much better than those porcelain-skinned, tiny pored girls who’d never seen an OXY pad in person.
But then, us oily girls grew up.
And we learned that despite the promises of aunts and aestheticians and articles in Seventeen Magazine, we went ahead and aged right along with everyone else. Fine lines. Loss of firmness. The whole shebang. Only, we get to do it with the added perks of gaping pores and post-40 pimples. Fun!
But before we resort to our same old high-school level of hopelessness, let us take a moment to appreciate that skincare has gotten sooooo much better since we were 17. Honestly, sort of magically so.
It’s possible to get all the deep, rich, hydrating, anti-aging benefits without the ensuing breakouts. We just have to know where to start.
So consider this the start to a powerful, buildable skincare routine for those of us who want to keep our skin bouncy, supple, and youthful without worrying we’re gonna need 3 kinds of concealer to cover the blemishes it creates.
And because we know building a routine can be overwhelming (*cough* expensive), we included both a budget and luxe option for all 6 products you need.
And here they are.
1. THE CLEANSER
2. THE Toner
3. THE Serum
4. THE EXFOLIATOR
5. Moisturizer
6. Night cream
BONUS: The Extras
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