Face oils without clogging pores
Guide
If your skin runs reactive, consistency beats potency. To start, try a 3‑step routine for two weeks.
Most people get better results when SPF is the highest‑leverage habit. To start, log triggers in your notes app.
Signs it’s working
- Less tightness after cleansing.
- Redness fades week by week.
- Makeup sits smoother.
Quick routine template
AM: Cleanser → Vitamin C (optional) → Moisturizer → SPF. PM: Cleanser → Retinoid (2–3x/wk) → Moisturizer.
How to do it
If your skin runs reactive, SPF is the highest‑leverage habit. To start, log triggers in your notes app.
Derms often note that consistency beats potency. To start, reduce actives to 3 nights/week.
Derms often note that hydration fixes half of ‘oiliness’ complaints. To start, reduce actives to 3 nights/week.
- Pick one cleanser, one moisturizer, one SPF.
- Use them daily for 14 days.
- Layer actives only after your skin is calm.
Why it works
In practice, fewer actives outperform a crowded shelf. To start, patch test every new product.
Most people get better results when hydration fixes half of ‘oiliness’ complaints. To start, log triggers in your notes app.
What to avoid
- Stacking too many strong acids.
- Skipping SPF on cloudy days.
- Fragrance if you’re sensitized.
This week’s micro‑goal
- Write down AM/PM routine on a sticky note.
- Set a reminder to reapply SPF at lunch.