r/asianskincare

I have tiny comedones & clogged pores with a dehydrated to combination skin type. My skin can feel slightly itchy in some areas like cheekbones & chin sometimes. I can wake up looking greasy & dehydrated. I have uneven skintone & alot of texture & sometimes grease on my forehead. On my cheeks I have those tiny bumps that look like clogged pores & I have some slight small post-acne marks. My nose pores can feel rough & sometimes look greasy. I have a rough upper lip. I’m sensitive to strong cleansers & exfoliating acids (e.g BHA & Benzoyl Peroxide) that can dry out my skin I think I used to have fungal acne back when I was 13 but I’m not sure…
My reason for purchasing each product based on what I’ve researched:

1. Bioderma miceller cleanser, I’ll use it only every night for removing sunscreen/makeup & I’ve heard it’s very gentle compared to other micellar waters & I’ve seen it acne-prone & fungal acne skin routines.

2. Geek & Gorgeous jelly joker cleanser, I’ll use it AM & PM, I heard it’s a gentle low ph cleanser & it’s suitable for fungal acne & it cleanses properly without stripping but I’ve seen people say it’s not the best for removing sunscreen & I’m not sure about removing makeup.

3. I’m not sure if I should use retinoid because im sensitive & 19, which is why the Geek & Gorgeous cheer up exfoliator stood out to me since it has 5% mandelic acid which is considered gentle & can help with texture, post-acne marks & bacteria from pores & it has 1% BHA that can help with my comedones & congested clogged pores. I’ll use it 2x a week.

4. Skin1004 centella ampoule, I heard I’m supposed to put an ampoule before serums, & I chose this specific one because I heard it’s lightweight & saw it has 100% centella, so basically it’s just something soothing to calm my skin barrier, especially after exfoliating.

5. IUNIK Beta-Glucan serum, I’ve used it before & I found it feeling thick & leaving a film despite seeing claims it’s lightweight, which is why I stopped using it because I didn’t like the thick feeling, but I’m re-adding it back into my routine because I need a plumping hydration serum & this one seems to work best since Beta-Glucan is a very hydrating ingredient, & back when I was using it - my skin was clearer compared to now.

6. Purito oat in calming gel cream, I’m seeing claims it’s lightweight & hydrating enough for sensitive acne-prone skin & it won’t clog pores. I’ve seen it many fungal acne skin routines. I’m
   hoping it works as a makeup base too.

7. Skin1004 centella sunscreen, I was going to choose the COSRX ultra light sunscreen over this one because that one seemed to have claims of absorbing faster & feeling lighter, but after seeing a review that it peels under makeup because it has silicones & doesn’t work with water-based foundations, I had to let it go. I heard this one is soothing & looks dewy & works under makeup. I’ve seen it in many fungal acne skin routines.

What do you think about my routine, is it worth the purchase??? If you have better recommendations then please suggest.

My skin is combination to dehydrated with clogged pores. Do you these products are worth the purchase?

Hi! I've been having such painful acnes on my forehead for the last two months. They appear, don't grow any heads, don't discharge any pus​ or anything, stay like this for about a week, then go down on its own.

I've never really had such acne problems and I don't really know what to do in this case. My skincare routine is like:

Morning → Water cleanse, Hadalabo Shirojyun Moistirizing lotion, Melano CC Vitamin C serum, Skin Aqua Tone Up sunscreen.

Evening → Kose Softymo cleansing oil, Anua Heartleaf foam cleanser, Hadalabo Shirojyun moisturizer, Cos de BAHA Azelaic Acid serum (3X a week).

Since last month I've started using the iHADA Acne cream for the acne but they haven't really done anything.

I'd really appreciate some advice on how I can take care of my skin and this painful acne problems. Thank you in advance!

Just spent my hard-earned money on all of this skincare… and now I’m sitting here wondering what do I even use when? 😭😂

I’m a total skincare newbie, have combination skin, and I’m currently dealing with hyperpigmentation, so I really need some help.

Are these products actually good? And most importantly, when am I supposed to use what? 👀
If you’re a skincare girlie, please help me build a proper routine because clearly I bought everything before figuring out how to use it. 😭🤍

So, this is me with no makeup. I am 22f, i work from home dont do much makeup.
My everyday routine is i was my face with cetaphil face cleanser, my skin is very sensitive and oily.
And then i just apply some moisturiser that’s it!
What shall i use and begin my skincare with?