Holy grail acne-prone skincare

Still struggling with imperfections, clogged pores and purging? We will help you create the skincare routine that will fight these issues. Each skin is different and has different needs but following our users’ most loved and effective products we have made a list of holy grail skincare for overcoming acne and the aftercare - cause skincare doesn’t end at just successfully banishing skin issues but also making sure your skin does not decide to take a sudden 360 degrees turn.

Baby steps

For the skincare to be effective we need to effectively get rid of all makeup and precisely cleanse our face. To not irritate the skin and gently take care of it, the best choice would be a mild cleansing oil. It’s great at makeup removal but also helps lock in hydration and balance the skin.

Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil is a deeply cleansing oil with Centella Asiatica extract that soothes the skin and removes the makeup without irritation. It effectively reduces sebum production with the sunflower seed and olive fruit oils, and nourishes the skin with jojoba seed and bergamot fruit oils. Along with the Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam it makes a great duo for gentle double cleansing.

For skin that needs extra moisture the best choice would be the Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Oil, which light oil formula turns into a milky texture. Hyaluronic Acid preserves the moisture, leaving the skin fresh and glowy. Jojoba oil removes all dirt and makeup along with the non-irritating Soapwort Extract. The skin is well cleansed and soft thanks to its natural vegetable oils.

Double cleansing has to be completed with the second step that’s why we recommend reaching for the Matcha Biome Amino Acne Cleansing Foam by Heimish. This product’s special ingredient, Salicylic acid 0.5%, removes sebum and dead skin cells in the pore. To provide delicate care, this product is made with matcha biome, which soothes and improves moisturization. Thanks to its low pH, it’s safe for sensitive skin types.

TikTok’s acne-prone favorites

To achieve the popular “glass skin” effect, we need to focus on brightening blemishes and getting rid of acne scars. TikTok has already found the key products to a successful routine. These reduce the sebum, have a safe pH for the skin and help with acne issues.

To reduce sebum and smoothen the skin, we recommend the Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner. This Toner is not only the most popular toner in Korea but has also won multiple beauty awards. Deep sea water maintains moisture balance coupled with skin barrier-protecting panthenol. It’s recommended for all skin types including sensitive skin type even for those with eczema issues. 

Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner is a lightweight, hydrating and calming toner with a low pH to help fight skin redness without irritating the skin. It removes dead skin cells and provides long-lasting hydration to skin. It’s also recommended for effective whitehead and blackhead removal. No wonder this toner has been one of the most viral K-beauty products this year!

Beauty of Joseon’s Glow Serum : Propolis + Niacinamide is the key to the popular glass skin. Main ingredient, Propolis Extract, helps relieve inflammation, prevent acne from spreading, and brightens the skin. Niacinamide also brightens the skin and shrinks the pores. The texture of the serum is similar to honey but it glides over skin smoothly and is not sticky.

Healthy moisture

Dehydrated skin is likely to produce more oil causing the pores to clog in further. This can lead to breakouts and even more skin issues. Choosing the right moisturizer that won’t be too heavy for the skin, but will also keep it hydrated and balanced is where you should start!

To not overwhelm the skin with a heavy moisturizer choose the Waterfull Hyaluronic Cream by Jumiso for daily skin care. Hyaluronic acid benefits the skin with intense moisture and helps in sebum control. The texture of the cream is lightweight, water-like and does not clog the pores. It’s also now available in a bigger size so you can enjoy it longer!

If you were desperately looking for a way to fully cover your impurities, you must have heard about the DR. JART+ Moisturizing Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment! This cream not only moisturizes the skin, but thanks to its’ green color it conceals the redness and evens out the skin tone. It also has an SPF 30 to protect the skin even more.

No perfection without sun protection

Sunscreen is an unskippable part of each skincare routine. It protects the skin from UV rays, moisturizes and tone-up sunscreens can easily treat uneven skin tone, reduce redness and brighten the skin. 

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics sunscreen in a gentle sun protection care with calming ingredients.  Rice and grain fermented extracts provide moisture to skin and calm it. It does not leave any white cast but makes the skin achieve a healthy glow.

Heartleaf sun essence Calming drop by Abib is a calming hero among the sunscreens. Formulated with Heartleaf extract it helps soothe and hydrate irritated skin. The texture is watery and lightweight without overwhelming the skin. It leaves a natural moisturized finish.

@stylekorean_official My TOP 3 Korean sunscreen as an acne prone skin