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Harling Ross
Favorite acne product:
Biologique Recherche Balancing Exfoliator Lotion P50
Skin type and history:
Definitely verging on the oily side. My skin has a long history of being acne-prone, beginning at age 11 when I got a weird bump on my forehead and I asked my mom what it was. (She said, “It’s a pimple.” I cried.) I went on Accutane twice in high school, which helped enormously but didn’t permanently rid me of breakouts. At 24, I think I’ve finally found a routine that works for me. It involves this, religious moisturizing, never touching my face with dirty hands, and *almost* always removing my makeup.
When and where I first heard about it:
On aesthetician/beauty blogger Caroline Hirons’ website.
How long I’ve used it:
A year and a half.
Why it’s my favorite:
It’s called a “facial in a bottle” for a reason. Not only did it drastically reduce my breakouts, but it also changed the texture of my skin–making it more even and glow-y and less…gray.
Tips for using it:
The not-so-pleasant-but-very-worth-it smell (it’s kind of like vinegar) and tingling sensation are definitely intense, so I only use it at nighttime. Also, some people apply it with a cotton pad, but that just wastes the product! I squirt a little bit into my hands and pat it onto my face.
Favorite acne product #2:
Glossier Mega Galaxy Greens Pack
When and where I first heard about it:
Into the Gloss.
How long I’ve used it:
For about a year.
Why it’s my favorite:
I love clay masks because they’re great for drying up acne and making my skin less oily–but a lot of clay masks make my face feel super tight and dehydrated after using them. This Glossier one does not do that! That’s why it stands out to me.
Tips for using it:
It’s great for pretty much anything and everything — I use it if I feel a breakout coming, but also if I already have a breakout and need to calm down my skin. And it works as a spot treatment, too! I just dab a tiny bit on a pimple and it helps it dry up and go away faster.