[Routine Help] Oily Skin
Hi all! I have been trying to pin down a helpful skincare ringtone for a bit now. Originally I was focusing on general recs but now I’m thinking I should factor in how oily my skin is.
I can go through a blotting pad an hour some days. I get acne often. Overall, if there’s any way to have a skincare routine that helps reduce the shine and acne but keeps my skin healthy, I’m all ears.
Here is my current lineup—I would love some advice or tips. Truly anything helps as I am pretty ignorant to this sort of thing. Am I doing too much? Using the wrong stuff? Anything I should swap out?
AM:
CLEANSER: PanOxyl Acne Foaming wash, 10% Benzoyl Peroxide
TONER: Neutrogena Oil-Free acne Stress Control Triple Action Toner
SERUMS: Naturium Vitamin C serum; the Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
MOISTURIZER: Neutrogena Hydroboost gel
SPF: elta MD UV daily spf40
PM:
CLEANSER: PanOxyl Acne Foaming wash, 10% Benzoyl Peroxide
MOISTURIZER: Neutrogena Hydroboost gel
I used to use a retinol from The Ordinary brand in the PM, but didn’t love it, ran out, and haven’t gotten another yet. I’ve also heard other things besides retinol may be preferable like adapalene or tret
Thanks so much in advance!!