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1. A powerful steamer, because a DIY facial is just what you need to bring out those darn whiteheads in the fastest way possible. Feel free to wear a fuzzy robe.
2. A pack of Cosrx one-step moisture pads from the skincare brand behind the cult-fave pimple patches that'll streamline treating acne and gently moisturizing into one easy step before bed. Your skin wants simple, simple, simple!
3. Speaking of! A pack of Cosrx pimple patches for draining zits overnight and reducing the lifetime of your breakout faster than you can say pop. Not to mention they'll give you all the satisfaction of a popped zit without the scarring.
4. A jar of The Body Shop tea tree clay mask so you can seriously soothe your irritated complexion — all while deep-cleansing your pores, controlling excess oil, and targeting breakouts with tea tree oil to get you clear STAT. Plus this'll deliver a cooling sensation for some much deserved relief.
5. A bottle of La Roche-Posay gel acne cleanser, because this formula of salicylic acid will STRONGLY encourage breakouts and excess oil to ~clear out~. In fact, they won't really have a choice.
6. A derm-approved Obagi foaming gel face wash that'll basically do it all: a complex of oat amino acids and alfalfa extract detoxifies breakouts, controls excess oil, and evens skin tone, while aloe vera soothes inflammation and cools redness. Let us say thanks this doesn't require a prescription.
7. A bottle of Thayers witch hazel toner for *smoothing over* any long-lasting tension between you and your skin by moisturizing and calming red, broken-out complexions with rose-petal water, vitamin E, witch hazel extract, and aloe vera.
8. A Secret Key peeling gel so you can REALLY show acne who's boss with this seriously effective exfoliating technique. Prepare to be grossly amazed as dead skin is scrubbed away with vitamin C and pectin to reveal a brighter, smoother complexion.
9. A jar of Nip + Fab glycolic cleansing pads, because these will resurface clearer skin with just the flick of your wrist, thanks to their 2.8% glycolic acid, hyaluronic acid, witch hazel, and a light moisturizer. Acne is VERY afraid of glycolic acid — it's simply no match.
10. A tube of Clean & Clear spot treatment that'll hit the bullseye when it comes to reducing your pimples' swelling, redness, and size while you catch up on your beauty sleep. Its 2% salicylic acid will confront your zit ~head on~ and, well, the rest is history.
11. A skin-clearing soap bar with bamboo powder, shea butter, and citrus oil for rinsing away both body and face breakouts before you have time to work yourself into a *lather*. Bacne? We don't know her anymore.
12. A tub of Aztec healing clay so when you feel like waging war on tough breakouts you totally can. Seriously, this acts more like a vacuum than a mask — no matter how deep your acne goes, this mask will suction out every clogged pore in its path. AND it works on cystic acne!
13. An A'Pieu tea tree stick, because this will make it easier than ever to target those pesky pimples. Tea tree oil, chamomile, and lavender will quickly dry out the sebum (yum) and heal that zit before you even have time to panic. Aka FAST.
14. A bottle of tea tree oil as a natural spot treatment that'll make sure smoother, matte skin is at your *fingertips* before can even consider picking. Put your hands down unless you're using this, my friends.
15. An Etude House deep foaming cleanser for directly addressing enlarged pores with a very simple message: Go away. Forever. Believe, me message will be RECEIVED.
16. A bottle of The Ordinary peeling solution so you can control excess oil (aka what's probably causing your breakouts in the first place) and give yourself a ten minute exfoliating facial to kick shiny T-zones — and all its lovely friends — to the curb.
17. A jar of Elizavecca night cream, because now you'll have a secret weapon against pores and recurring breakouts: retinol. I bet they're afraid just SEEING the word. And how easy is it to treat breakouts when it's already in your moisturizer?
18. A Neutrogena body wash with salicylic acid that'll treat breakouts head to toe so efficiently you may find yourself singing in the shower. Not to mention its pink grapefruit scent is h-e-a-v-e-n-l-y.
19. A tried-and-true Bio-Oil exfoliant for conquering scarring, breakouts, and stretch marks by gently yet effectively resurfacing a clearer complexion. AND it's non-greasy, because the last thing we need is clogged pores.
20. A pack of Biore pore strips so you can easily draw blackheads, dirt, and oil out of clogged pores from your nose and forehead like a freaking magnet. Blackheads will be gone before they even know what hit 'em.
21. A FOREO LUNA Mini 2, because this'll scrub away makeup, dead skin, and excess oil (oh my!) in just *60 seconds*. Can we say efficient? Plus, now your fave acne face wash will really treat your pores, instead of just skimming the surface.
22. A bottle of drying lotion that'll kill your zits on sight and keep you from popping or picking — aka making everything worse. Dab this on, go to sleep, and wake up a whole lot happier.
23. A jar of Andalou Naturals pumpkin honey glycolic mask for a ~treat yourself~ moment, but also telling your skin it has no choice but to be smoother and clearer. This formula of vitamin C and exfoliating properties will be sure to pass along the message — you just sit back and watch Netflix.
24. A cult-favorite Glossier acne solution so even the most consistent of breakouts will think twice before coming around here again. Actually it won't be able to, thanks to this exfoliating blend of alpha hydroxy acid, beta hydroxy acid, and polyhydroxy acid. Acids = happy, happy skin.
25. An Etude House sleeping mask, because while the bubble tea design may LOOK delicious only your skin is allowed to drink this up. And boy will it: this green tea formula will cleanse pores and control excess sebum so you wake up feeling *fresher* than ever.
26. A bottle of Seoul Ceuticals vitamin C serum that'll thoroughly nourish irritated complexions with a powerful blend of hyaluronic acid and vitamin C. It'll reduce pores and breakouts, target discoloration, and make your overall complexion ~brighter~. Basically this serum is already more productive than I'll ever be.
27. A pack of Neutrogena stress control pads with maximum-strength salicylic acid for putting pimples to rest before bed. Not only will these treat current breakouts and wipe away pore-clogging dirt and oil, but it'll also tell future *situations* to not even think about it.
28. And! A Neutrogena skin-clearing foundation so your skincare regimen doesn't have to stop when you leave the house. This'll treat and prevent acne with salicylic acid, control shine all day, AND unclog pores to get you on the fast track for a clear complexion.
29. A soothing Klairs serum, because if you're saying "OILS?! No way," this is definitely for you. Its unique blend of celery, carrot root, and broccoli extract is specifically designed for easily inflamed skin. So don't worry, this will calm irritated breakouts, moisturize, and nourish your complexion before there's a chance for any freak-outs.
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