Kbk's Skincare Routine

KBK

Dry Skin

Los Angeles

Routine

“I'm starting to take a closer look at my skincare routine...better late than never!”

2 Steps
Day Time Routine
Acne Healing

Routine

“I'm starting to take a closer look at my skincare routine...better late than never!”

2 Steps
Day Time Routine
Acne Healing

STEP
1
Exfoliant
aveeno positively radiant skin brightening daily scrub
Trying out for the first time...my previous daily scrub made my skin really dry
STEP
2
Moisturizer
aveeno daily moisturizer

@Mina

Commented 1 year ago

Omg there's so much room to upgrade yaaa!! You should get a gentle cleanser, hydrating toner, some sort of exfoliator (as mentioned below), and a better moisturizer. 😂 Hydrating toner: try the Laneige in my routine, it's srsly the best.

@Karekare

Commented 1 year ago

Nice and simple 😆 I would recommend adding an acid (chemical exfoliant) and perhaps a gel moisturizer.. I like a sebamed gel moisturizer. Also do you use sunscreen?

@KBK

Post Owner

Commented 1 year ago

Thanks for the reco! And yup, I burn pretty easily so I try to limit prolonged sun exposure and use sunscreen.

@Christine

Commented 1 year ago

Hm, I see that the Aveeno scrub still contains small exfoliating beads, which can irritate your skin causing tears (also, it's not great for the environment). Instead of using a physical exfoliating scrub, why not try using a chemical exfoliant that helps you clear your skin? I would recommend trying the Paula's Choice BHA exfoliator, it's in my routine. It's helped me clear out my acne.

@KBK

Post Owner

Commented 1 year ago

Thanks for the reco - I'll give it a try! Glad to hear that it's helped with your acne. Is BHA better than AHA in your opinion? (saw a lot of versions for both when I searched)

@KBK

Post Owner

Commented 1 year ago

Thanks for the reco - I'll give it a try! Glad to hear that it's helped with your acne. Is BHA better than AHA in your opinion? (saw a lot of versions for both when I searched)

@Lisa

Commented 1 year ago

BHA is better for your skin if you're dealing with acne issues bc it goes beyond the surface of your skin to help clear out impurities. AHA is more for treating the surface of your skin -- think hyperpigmentation, skin tone, etc. I think if you're looking to clear out your acne, BHA is the primary exfoliant you should look into!

@KBK

Post Owner

Commented 1 year ago

Thanks so much for the thorough explanation!

@Alyssa

Commented 1 year ago

yeah, I'd look into incorporating a BHA chemical exfoliant! Paula's Choice has a good one: https://www.paulaschoice.com/skin-perfecting-2pct-bha-liquid-exfoliant/201.html

@Christine

Commented 1 year ago

oh our first male poster!!

@KBK

Post Owner

Commented 1 year ago

👋

@Alyssa

Commented 1 year ago

Hi KB! This is a very bare bones routine 😊 noticed you tagged acne healing, do you have acne that you're dealing with?

@KBK

Post Owner

Commented 1 year ago

Yup 😬 I used to travel a ton for work, so I never really got into a routine even with this stuff I have at home (since they weren’t travel-sized products/would get taken away at airports). And yup, I feel like I’ve been dealing with acne for as long as I can remember. Would greatly appreciate any recommendations to level up my routine!

@Alyssa

Commented 1 year ago

oh also, try to use a more gentle cleanser! i have a good one in my routine :)