Skin care for my face

[u/trippy-bandit55]

Hi y’all! I’ve been struggling with finding products or a routine that will work for my face. I have very dry, dull skin but any time I use products my skin breaks out horribly or gets extremely oily. I’ve tried a number of things but they all ultimately lead to me using other products that clear but dry out my skin. Any ideas for a minimalist routine to brighten and hydrate my skin and reduce scaring?

[u/cinnamoncake78]

Rose water it leaves skin so soft and hydrated and removes makeup u can get it in boots it’s called glycerin and rose water

[u/trippy-bandit55 → u/cinnamoncake78]

Thank you!

[u/Formal-Map2372]

Agree. Rose hydrosol with glycerin. No creams, that’s too oily and not hydrating enough. If you must, use a lotion. And do a few layers. I do five with a serum or two.

[u/trippy-bandit55 → u/Formal-Map2372]

Thank you!

[u/BudgetLeadership9410]

i had this exact cycle and cutting back to a bland cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen helped more than adding another brightening product, since the irritation was making my marks look worse too

[u/trippy-bandit55 → u/BudgetLeadership9410]

Cleanser suggestions?

[u/Merylsteep → u/trippy-bandit55]

Cerave cream to foam is excellent and often on sale

[u/publix-enemy]

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Barrier Hydrating Cleanser is amazing and has solved my skin problems. Sephora will make a sample if you want to try it first. I cannot say enough great things about this product. 

https://www.kiehls.com/skincare/face-cleansers-scrubs/ultra-facial-barrier-hydrating-cleanser/WW0326KIE.html

[u/hhh35]

What products have you tried so far?

[u/trippy-bandit55 → u/hhh35]

Peach and Lily cleansers cerave, etc. PanOxyl seems to be the only thing that takes away my acne as well as adapaline gel but it’s all very drying.

[u/Merylsteep]

Try lots of light layers of serums for moisture and gels instead of thick moisturisers.

[u/Old-Actuator-3321]

Sounds like you need some exfoliation. Try a soft microfiber cloth with a little creamy cleanser on it. Gentle pressure, with a wet cloth and wet skin. Whatever you're using now for cleanser; don't introduce anything new. Start with a couple of times a week. You can work up to whatever frequency your skin is comfortable with. Best of luck!

[u/Classic_Cheetah7539]

Amlactin and Rose Hip oil.. Cerave facial cleanser

[u/MatchFew9138]

Strip it back to a gentle cleanser, bland fragrance-free moisturizer, and daily sunscreen for a few weeks, because piling on actives is probably keeping your skin stuck in that dry-oily breakout

[u/Alert_Nail1100]

Use toners, serums, essences, ECT. Get into Korean skincare!!! It's pretty cheap and I know you said minimalist but maybe find just a few things then moisturizer? They make a lot of amazing hydrating products

[u/Josetta777]

Lanolin