u/Due_Salary_787

The first two pictures are from one year ago when I was using a cleanser daily and the last two are my current skin condition.

I am 21 f and have probably tried around 20 different cleansers for my skin, none of which "worked" for me. I have gotten rashes, breakouts, and clogged pores and I am not sure why? I have combo-oily skin and have tried more gentle cleansers as well as cleansers with actives in them like salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. I have been into skincare for about 7 years and each time I try a new cleanser I use it for at least a month and never when there is a new product in my routine. Instead of face wash I use micellar water, but it does not seem to be getting my face as clean as I want it to be. I have always had issues with blackheads and clogged pores on my nose, cheek, forehead and chin but decided it was better than painful bright red breakouts on my face. However with summer heating up, I have had some painful and persistent breakouts on my hairline and cheeks. I want to try out a cleanser hopefully from someone with a more educated opinion. I have been using the micellar water only for about a year.

My goal is to integrate a cleanser into my routine to properly clean my skin and possibly a product to help fade dark spots as well. If anyone has advice/recommendations on a possible solution I will be forever grateful.

My current routine

AM

Garnier - Hyaluronic Acid Micellar Water

AXIS-Y - Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum

NIVEA Japan - UV Super Water Gel SPF50

PM

Garnier - Hyaluronic Acid Micellar Water

AXIS-Y - Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum

e.l.f.- Holy Hydration! Hydro-Gel Moisturizer