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Jillian Lucas
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So far the only product I have found that is effective in keeping my face acne-free. I use it when I’m washing my face but if I’m in the shower I’ll use the bar soap version.

So far the only product I have found that is effective in keeping my face acne-free. I use it when I’m washing my

I hardly ever splurge on skin care, but after my gyno switched my birth control and my face broke out like there was no tomorrow, I had to do something. Then I found GlamGlow’s SuperCleanse Daily Clearing Cleanser. This stuff comes out like mud, but foams up into a cleanser and leaves my face feeling so refreshed and Read more

I hardly ever splurge on skin care, but after my gyno switched my birth control and my face broke out like there was

So I have an oily T zone; for a wash that doesn’t leave my face feeling right and too dry, I used St Ives. It really is great.

So I have an oily T zone; for a wash that doesn’t leave my face feeling right and too dry, I used St Ives. It really

Image’s Ormedic Face Wash and Image’s Clear Cell.

Image’s Ormedic Face Wash and Image’s Clear Cell.

Coconut oil. I was a diehard MAC Cleanse Off Oil fan for YEARS and YEARS-but coconut oil has replaced it for me. It’s less expensive, my eye makeup absolutely MELTS off (And I’m a MUA-I wear a LOT of makeup), and leaves the slightest bit of moisture on my skin and eyebrows/eyelashes that is totally absorbed by

Coconut oil. I was a diehard MAC Cleanse Off Oil fan for YEARS and YEARS-but coconut oil has replaced it for me.

Philosophy: Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser

Philosophy: Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser

Tatcha Rice Enzyme Powder. It’s a super gentle exfoliant for sensitive skin, and it leaves my face and hands extra soft without any dryness or irritation. You pour a small amount into your hand and mix it with water to make a paste, and a little goes a long way. The full size at Sephora is 65, but you can get a

Tatcha Rice Enzyme Powder. It’s a super gentle exfoliant for sensitive skin, and it leaves my face and hands extra

Clean and Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser. Cheap, available pretty much everywhere, and despite it containing a touch of benzoyl peroxide I don’t find it drying or irritating. Read more

Clean and Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser. Cheap, available pretty much everywhere, and despite it containing a touch

Anything by Hylunia for the skin is wonderful. Read more

Anything by Hylunia for the skin is wonderful.

Old school Noxzema. It removes makeup great and makes your skin feel cool, soft and smooth. As a bonus you can also use it as a face mask.

Old school Noxzema. It removes makeup great and makes your skin feel cool, soft and smooth. As a bonus you can also

Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash, ~$7 at drugstores. This stuff cleared up my adult acne, takes makeup off, and isn’t over-drying. I always get compliments on my skin now!

Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash, ~$7 at drugstores. This stuff cleared up my adult acne, takes makeup off, and isn’t

I have oily skin that dries out really easily. I feel like this one cleans my skin and doesn’t leave it feeling dry at all.

I have oily skin that dries out really easily. I feel like this one cleans my skin and doesn’t leave it feeling dry

Frownies pH-Balancing Complexion Wash. For my sensitive, combination skin, it’s the only face wash I’ve found that reliably cleanses my skin without breaking or drying me out. Read more

Frownies pH-Balancing Complexion Wash. For my sensitive, combination skin, it’s the only face wash I’ve found that

The only standby that has been consistently good to my sensitive, rosacea-prone face. I have tried so many other recommended face washes from Cetaphil to unsustainably expensive (for my budget) brands, and this is the only thing that doesn’t leave my face hurting, red, and broken out. I long thought that maybe going

The only standby that has been consistently good to my sensitive, rosacea-prone face. I have tried so many other

First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser - $20 at Sephora

First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser - $20 at Sephora

I’ve gone through so many face washes over the years. I stuck with Murad for a long time, but suddenly it turned on me. This face wash leaves my skin less red and splotchy and doesn’t dry it out. Like I can use it, and then not immediately have to put on moisturizer.

I’ve gone through so many face washes over the years. I stuck with Murad for a long time, but suddenly it turned on

I started using Simple Face Wash a few years ago and haven’t looked back. I have very sensitive skin and I’ve never had a problem with this wash, plus it doesn’t dry my skin out.

I started using Simple Face Wash a few years ago and haven’t looked back. I have very sensitive skin and I’ve never

My fave right now is the Peter Thomas Roth BHA 2% cleanser. If you are acne prone and oily this will help tremendously! You can buy it from Ulta Sephora & Macy’s (probably other places too). I use it with my Boscia cleansing sponge, Foreo or hands. i owe this to handling (olivia pope voice) my oil slick face. Sorry if

My fave right now is the Peter Thomas Roth BHA 2% cleanser. If you are acne prone and oily this will help