🌿 1.
OILY / ACNE-PRONE SKIN
✅ Cleanser:
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Gel Cleanser
✅ Toner:
Pixi Glow Tonic (5% Glycolic Acid)
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
✅ Serum:
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant (Salicylic Acid)
✅ Moisturizer:
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion
✅ Sunscreen:
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+
La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Dry Touch SPF 50+
🧴 DAILY SKINCARE ROUTINE (OILY / ACNE-
PRONE + ANTI-AGING)
🌞 MORNING ROUTINE
Step Product Notes
CeraVe Foaming Cleanser - Gentle, removes oil & acne-causing
1. Cleanser
WATSON bacteria
BHA Clarifying Toner-
2. Toner (2–3x/week) Gently exfoliates, use after cleansing
SEPHORA/SHOPEE
Brightens, anti-aging, apply before
3. Vitamin C Serum Melano CC Essence- WATSON
moisturizer
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% +
4. Niacinamide Serum Zinc 1% Reduces pores & oil, can be used
(Optional) daily
SEPHORA/SHOPEE
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel -
5. Moisturizer Lightweight hydration
WATSON
Biore UV Aqua Rich SPF 50-
6. Sunscreen Mandatory daily to prevent aging
WATSON
🌙 NIGHT ROUTINE
Step Product Notes
Optionally double cleanse if
1. Cleanser Same as morning
wearing makeup
Deep clean pores, use on clean
2. Toner (2–3x/week) Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Exfoliant
skin
The Ordinary Retinol 0.2%/0.5% - Anti-aging, increases cell turnover,
3. Retinol (2–3x/week)
SEPHORA/SHOPEE apply only at night
4. Hydrating Serum The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5-
Soothes skin after retinol
(Alternate nights) SEPHORA/SHOPEE
CeraVe PM Moisturizer OR Sebamed
5. Moisturizer Lightweight, repairs skin overnight
Clear Face Gel
🧖♀️WEEKLY TREATMENTS
Treatment Product Notes
Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay
Clay Mask (1–2x/week) Deep cleanse pores
Mask 2X
Ice Massage Rub gently to shrink pores (30–60 secs
Ice cube wrapped in cloth
(2–3x/week) max)
🌞 Morning Routine (AM)
1. Cleanser – CeraVe Foaming Cleanser
🕒 When: First thing in the morning
🔹 Wet face with lukewarm water
🔹 Massage cleanser into face for 30–60 seconds
🔹 Rinse and pat dry
2. Toner (2–3x/week only) – Paula’s Choice 2% BHA
🕒 When: After cleansing
🔹 Use only on alternate mornings
🔹 Apply a few drops on a cotton pad and swipe over the face (avoid eye area)
🔹 No need to rinse – let it absorb
🔸 Skip this if using on PM that day
3. Serum – Melano CC Vitamin C
🕒 When: Daily
🔹 Apply 3–4 drops to face
🔹 Gently press into skin
🔸 Wait 1–2 minutes before applying moisturizer
4. Moisturizer – Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
🔹 Apply a small amount and massage into face
🔹 Helps lock in hydration and prep skin for sunscreen
5. Sunscreen – Biore UV Aqua Rich SPF 50+
🕒 When: Last step of AM routine
🔹 Use 2 finger-lengths for full face
🔹 Reapply every 2–3 hours if outdoors
🌙 Evening Routine (PM)
1. Cleanser – CeraVe Foaming Cleanser
🕒 When: Start of routine
🔹 Use to remove sunscreen, dirt, and oil
🔹 Pat skin dry with a clean towel
2. Toner (Alternate nights only) – Paula’s Choice BHA
🔹 Use only if not used in the morning
🔹 Same application method as above
🔸 Avoid on nights when using retinol
3. Treatment (alternate nights)
Choose only one of the following per night:
A. Retinol Night (2–3x/week) – The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalane
🔹 Use after toner, or directly after cleansing if not using toner
🔹 Apply 2–3 drops all over the face (avoid eyes & corners of nose/lips)
🔸 Wait 10 minutes, then apply moisturizer
B. Hydration Night (non-retinol nights) – The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid
🔹 Use after toner or on damp skin
🔹 Pat in 2–3 drops
🔸 Follow with moisturizer
4. Moisturizer – Neutrogena Hydro Boost
🔹 Lock in all treatments with a thin layer of moisturizer
🧖♀️Weekly Mask (1–2x/week)
Innisfree Volcanic Pore Clay Mask
🕒 When: Use in the evening on clean skin
🔹 Apply evenly to face (avoid eyes/lips)
🔹 Leave on for 10–15 minutes
🔹 Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry
🔸 Follow with hydrating serum and moisturizer
⚠️IMPORTANT NOTES
✅ Patch Test new products before full use
✅ Introduce Retinol Slowly: start with 1–2 nights/week
❌ Do Not Mix Vitamin C and Retinol at the same time
❌ Do Not Overuse exfoliating products (BHA/Clay Mask)
🗓️Weekly Skincare Timetable
Day AM Routine PM Routine
1. Cleanser 1. Cleanser
2. Vitamin C Serum 2. BHA Toner
Monday
3. Moisturizer 3. Hyaluronic Acid
4. Sunscreen 4. Moisturizer
1. Cleanser
1. Cleanser
2. Vitamin C Serum
Tuesday 2. Retinol Serum
3. Moisturizer
3. Moisturizer
4. Sunscreen
1. Cleanser
2. BHA Toner 1. Cleanser
Wednesday 3. Vitamin C Serum 2. Hyaluronic Acid
4. Moisturizer 3. Moisturizer
5. Sunscreen
1. Cleanser
1. Cleanser
2. Vitamin C Serum
Thursday 2. Retinol Serum
3. Moisturizer
3. Moisturizer
4. Sunscreen
1. Cleanser 1. Cleanser
2. Vitamin C Serum 2. Clay Mask
Friday
3. Moisturizer 3. Hyaluronic Acid
4. Sunscreen 4. Moisturizer
1. Cleanser
2. BHA Toner 1. Cleanser
Saturday 3. Vitamin C Serum 2. Retinol Serum
4. Moisturizer 3. Moisturizer
5. Sunscreen
1. Cleanser 1. Cleanser
2. Vitamin C Serum 2. Clay Mask
Sunday
3. Moisturizer 3. Hyaluronic Acid
4. Sunscreen 4. Moisturizer
📝 Quick Reference Key
Cleanser: CeraVe Foaming Cleanser
Vitamin C Serum: Melano CC
BHA Toner (2–3x/week): Paula’s Choice
Retinol Serum (2–3x/week): The Ordinary Retinol 0.2%
Hyaluronic Acid Serum: The Ordinary HA 2% + B5
Clay Mask (1–2x/week): Innisfree Super Volcanic Mask
Moisturizer: Neutrogena Hydro Boost
Sunscreen: Biore UV Aqua Rich SPF 50+