How I Remove My Makeup As An Acne-Prone Baddie 🫧
As a girl with sensitive and acne-prone skin, I have to make sure that I am taking ALL of my makeup off by the end of the night! Here is the routine I follow, as well as the products I use:
✅ Key steps: My hair must be pinned back or in a towel, and I need to wear towel scrunchies to keep the water from running down my arms!
Step 1: Oil Cleanse! ✔️
• Heavy Makeup - Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil
• Sensitive Skin - SKIN1004 Light Cleansing Oil
- Using SKIN1004, I start with dry hands and do 2-3 pumps. I massage it into my skin, focusing extra long on my nose and any area that tends to have clogged pores 📝
- I then wet my hands and emulsify, or do the first step of removing the oil cleanser!
Step 2: Water Cleanse! ✔️
• My everyday - La Roche Posay Foaming Cleanser
• Dry Skin Alternative - Vanicream Gentle Cleanser
- With wet hands, I then go in with 1-2 pumps of La Roche Posay to remove the oil cleanser and any leftover dirt 🧼
* Using a water cleanser after an oil cleanser is key to keep your skin from getting clogged from the oil cleanser! ✍🏻
- I especially focus on my jawline and t-zone, since this is where I tend to break out the most
-I wash this off with water, then I am good to apply the rest of my skincare! 🫧
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Maintaining clear skin when you're acne-prone often boils down to consistent and effective cleansing. One trick I've discovered is the importance of choosing cleansers that match your skin type and concerns. For example, I opt for Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil when I wear heavier makeup and SKIN1004 Light Cleansing Oil when my skin feels extra sensitive. Starting with dry hands allows me to really massage the oil into areas prone to clogged pores, like the nose and t-zone, which helps dissolve makeup deeply without irritation. Following the oil cleanse, I rinse and then apply a water-based cleanser—La Roche Posay Foaming Cleanser is my go-to. This second cleanse is essential to remove any leftover oil and impurities, especially from trouble spots like the jawline where I break out most. I always make sure to rinse thoroughly with water afterward. Something I find helpful is pinning back my hair and using towel scrunchies during my nighttime routine to keep everything neat and avoid water dripping onto my arms, which can be annoying during cleansing. Also, focusing on gentle, circular motions instead of harsh scrubbing helps avoid aggravating my sensitive skin. In addition to cleansing, I never skip the next steps in my skincare routine to fully support healthy skin barrier function. Incorporating soothing and non-comedogenic products afterwards protects my skin and prevents future breakouts. If you're struggling with removing makeup as an acne-prone baddie, I highly recommend trying a similar double cleansing method tailored to your skin type. It’s made a big difference in keeping my skin clear, fresh, and healthy!
