My Holy Grail Skincare

 Top 5 Products That I Swear By

When I say I swear by these, I mean I could never live without it. I have tried plenty of products since I started my skincare journey and it took me a very long time to figure out what worked and what didn't.

If you're someone like me with oily acne prone skin with cystic acne, whiteheads, blackheads and acne scar pits, you would know the struggle. I struggled with my skin for a very long time. To be frank, I almost gave up many times but I knew I had to keep going and finally, I found products that worked for me. 

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Here are the top 5 holy grail products that I always keep in my vanity:

1. CeraVe Foaming Facewash

As someone with highly acne prone skin type, I've tried every facewash on the market that you can name but nothing worked as good as the CeraVe Foaming facewash marketed for normal to oily skin.

This is the only facewash that has reduced my acne and my red scars to an extent. It is hydrating, it gives a fresh feel and makes your skin very smooth. Although this is a little expensive, i assure you it is worth every single penny.

2. The COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

" You apply snail secretion on your face? EW"

Yes. I know, it sounds a little crazy but this is one of the best products you will ever come across if you're someone with a very weak and sensitive skin barrier. It contains 96% snail secretion filtrate and is designed to provide intense hydration and deeply moisturize the skin while protecting the skin barrier and also aids in improving the texture and skin regeneration. This essence works best when applied on damp skin right after your cleanser in both your AM and PM routine.

3. The Ordinary 8% Glycolic Acid

This serum deserves an award. If you want an all in one serum, this is your go to product. Glycolic acid is an AHA acid that has exfoliating and skin brightening properties which allows deep exfoliation of the skin  giving you a fresher, smoother skin by improving the skin texture that happens due to the cell turnover. It also helps with fine lines, dark underarms, acne and you can also use it as pre-wash hair treatment if you are concerned with dandruff or product buildup. Use this serum 2 to 3 times a week to see effective results.

4. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel

My oily acne prone sensitive skin girls, you will never let go of this once you buy it. For us beauty queens who live in hot regions like India, we NEED this. I've gone through at least four of these and I will never trade it for any other moisturizer. It doesn't feel heavy, it leaves a very cooling effect on the skin and it gives you a very soft skin. It also works beautifully under makeup or tinted sunscreens. If you are struggling to find a moisturizer that is non- comedogenic, then look no further! The Hydro Boost Water Gel is also refillable to make the packaging eco friendly.

5. The Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Gel

 

Never ever skip sunscreen in your routine. It is the most crucial step and there is no way around it if you want to protect your skin barrier from the harmful UV rays

But if you don't want an excessive skincare routine. You are a very simple person or you have a busy lifestyle and you only want a single product in your vanity, this is what I'd recommend. The Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Gel provides a broad spectrum protection with SPF PA++++.It  has 1% hyaluronic acid so it moisturizes the skin and leaves a very glowy supple finish. It does not feel greasy at all and it blends like a dream. It leaves no white cast at all so my melanin queens, I got you!

And those are the products that actually worked for me and gave me real results. Remember, consistency is key. I did not clear my acne over night. In fact, i still have recurring acne in one or two spots due to hormonal factors as well as scars. The products that I've listed may or may not work for your skin. Each skin is different. You are different. Embrace your skin, show her some love! Your skin is beautiful no matter what. Its divine! 

Thanks for reading and let me know your holy grail products!

यत्र आत्मस्नेहः, तत्र दिव्यता।💗

Srinidhi Srinivasan