5 Skincare Products That Work

We’ve all had trouble with acne in the past. And some of us have done the standard face wipes, soaps, scrubs, and or even gone into the prescription realm to get clear our faces up. I’ve also gone down this seemingly endless road. I’ve tried so many different products over the years; some successful, and others not so much that I finally found something that works for me. The following are the best products I have found that work best for treating acne. 

1. Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser

Full disclosure: I’ve always have been a fan of most Aveeno products. (Their oatmeal baths? PERFECT for when a little one has chickenpox) But this cleanser is a game-changer. In other products I’ve tried, (Like OxyClean, or Neutrogena) I always had the same issue after use: Dry skin. Was my face clean? Sure, but it was too dry. As someone with oily skin, taking too much moisture away increases the chance of an eczema flare-up.

That's what these other products I tried did to my face. My face would be so dry that what acne I did have, would feel like scabs on sandpaper; making it tempting to scratch at my face. This would increase my chances of additional acne scarring. I stumbled across this product by recommendation from a family member. They had been using a similar product that was even gentler than this one was. 

That’s why this cleanser works so well. It’s gentle on your skin without taking all the moisture out of it.  It’s almost as if it finally occurred to someone that maybe, just maybe some not all faces can handle the same things. It also works to keep your skin even in tone AND is designed for those who have those pesky breakouts that flare up from time to time. 

2.     Thayers Facial Toner: Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Formula Rose Petal

You know that feeling you get when you take a nice sip of cold water on a hot day? A sense of “ah yes” falls over you, and you feel utterly refreshed. That’s what using this toner is like. It’s the feeling your skin has after you just washed your face with the Aveeno Cleanser. I found this product by reading about it in a post similar to this one. But the reviewers are telling the truth! It’s not too harsh on your face, and as I said, it gives you a fresh feeling of cleanliness. You will truly be ready to face the day after using this toner. 

At the time I was using about 4-6 products on my face in an every morning ritual that seemed to take more and more time each day. I would wash my face with a cleanser, then I'd add toner, and then a dark spot corrector, a brightening serum, and then finally a moisturizer. Needless to say, I was doing a whole lot and not getting any results with my face. I actually was adding too much moisture back into my face, and making my breakouts worse. I needed to find a balance. Once I discovered the Aveeno cleanser and added the toner afterwards, it finally hit me that the two together was all I needed. 

3.     Aveeno Positively Radiant Makeup Removing Wipes 

I used to work out 6 days a week, sometimes for 2-3 hours each day. With that kind of workout, it's inevitable that my face would be covered in sweat, dirt and oil. After a workout, I needed to refresh my face; but didn't have anything I could keep in my bag while on the go. Then I found these wipes. I had kept wipes like these before, but they were more like baby wipes. I have nothing against babies, but it didn't quite live up to what I needed. These Aveeno wipes use a similar cleanser that the facewash does.

For those who may or may not use makeup on a regular basis, these wipes work with whatever is or isn’t on your face! Just like the first product from Aveeno I mentioned, these wipes are perfect for being on the go. Leaving work for the gym? Keep one of these in your bag as a quick way to take the long day off and walk into or out of the gym looking refreshed!  If you’re not a makeup-wearing person, that’s ok! These wipes are great for a quick refresh during the day. I like to keep these in my gym bag to wipe my face down after a workout. They are great for any time you need them!

4.     Pleasing Care Natural Premium Oil Blotting Tissues

For the longest time, I would be so self-conscious of how my face looked as the day progressed. In the mornings, after I had done my daily cleanse I looked refreshed and ready for the day. But then the day would get going, I may have a stressful morning or afternoon and then I'd look at myself in the mirror and see my face shiny as if I had run some marathon! 

I would try everything to appear to remove that oily sheen my face would accumulate in the day. I would end up taking and leaving face wipes at my desk just to wipe my face down. But even that became a bit much when I saw how many I was using every afternoon. Then I saw these blotting tissues online. 

And do they do the work for you! Imagine my utter amazement when using these for the first time! It felt like magic, watching my face return to an even tone. No more feeling like a hot light was on me for hours! These tissues totally changed the game for me. It also cut down on the number of wipes I’d use in a day. They are small and compact and can easily be thrown in your bag whenever you need them. These are now must-haves when I am out and about. 

5.     Avarelle Acne Patches

Last but certainly not least we have Avarelle Acne Patches. I don't know where I've been when these first came out but never have I ever seen something work so well! Before these, I used the acne wipes like Clearasil, or OxyClean. These did more damage than good because not all of my face was dealing with acne. The wipes would take even more moisture out of my face on top of the cleanser I was using. But these patches, do in one spot what the wipes could never do: suck out the icky stuff!

No other product on this list made a bigger difference than these beauties. The patches come in a variety of sizes (You can get the standard patches that come in 3 sizes, or the XL patches to cover more of your face) and it’s super easy to apply. Just wash your face like normal, and then take a patch and put it directly on top of the problem. I like to use these at night, so when the morning comes you can see how well the patches worked while you’re getting that beauty rest. And boy do they work! These patches suck all the gunk and can reduce the size in just one use! You will be amazed (or slightly grossed out) at what these little patches can do for you.

Remember: 

All five of these products have become my routine in the morning and at night with amazing results. But the biggest thing I learned about was what my face could and couldn't take. That's the most important thing to remember: every product is not universal for everyone. It takes time and experimenting and finding what works for your personal routine. Of course, trying things out has its ups and downs, but you are able to determine what will be the most successful for you. It may have taken a few years to find each of them, but I am glad I did.