My obsession with all things skincare runs deep. One of my biggest skincare goals is to overcome hyperpigmentation, treat occasional breakouts, and brighten up my overall complexion. Midway through my pregnancy, I suffered from sporadic breakouts which left behind a lot of scars and spots.
Over the past year, I have focused on staying consistent and nursing my skin back to “health”. I’ve tried several vitamin C-based products and I think I have finally found my startling lineup.
While I tried a range of products, I was intentional about finding products that were affordable and sustainable. A high price tag doesn’t necessarily equal results.
Here are the three skincare products that I have been obsessing over this year.
Garnier Pinea-C Serum Cream
This one has been in heavy rotation since I received it in a PR mailer a couple of years ago. Aside from containing vitamin C and pineapple extract, this serum also doubles as a sunscreen and moisturizer containing SPF 30. It blends seamlessly into the skin and doesn’t leave a white cast – a major plus for melanated girls like myself.
Bonus points for multipurpose products!
Mighty Patch Pimple Patches
I received these pimple patches in a PR package a few months ago and I can honestly say: I understand the hype. They work great overnight to essentially suck the gunk out of active breakouts and help to avoid picking. While I don’t have regular breakouts, I have acne-prone skin that likes to surprise me from time to time.
I’ve used these patches a handful of times over the past few months and highly recommend them. While they are seemingly popular and often sold out, Ulta and Amazon.ca frequently stock them.
The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution
This is my go-to vitamin C serum lately. It is lightweight, doesn’t sting, and absorbs well into the skin. It is however quite strong and is to be applied only once a day, my preference being at night.
Prior to this one, I was using Ascorbic Acid 8% and Alpha Arbutin 2% but recently found out that it was discontinued. Truth be told, the earlier version of the Ascorbic Acid is not nearly as good at the Ascorbic Acid 15%. I’ve tried a number of The Ordinary vitamin C serums but none come close to the results this one provides. I’ve seen a significant improvement in the appearance of my acne scars.
That’s it for the skincare products that are in my current arsenal and are on heavy rotation! I share products that I’m testing out over on my Instagram stories so make sure to follow me to get in on the conversation.
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