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28/08/2026
Sensitive skin and a compromised skin barrier can look very similar… but they’re not the same thing 👀
Sensitive skin is about how your skin naturally tends to behave. It may be more reactive to certain ingredients, products or environmental triggers.
A compromised skin barrier, on the other hand, is the current state of your skin. And sometimes, the culprit might be sitting right there in your skincare routine. 🫣
Over-exfoliating, using too many actives, harsh cleansing and constantly switching products can leave your skin feeling tight, dry, irritated and suddenly reacting to products it normally loves.
And here’s where people often get it wrong: when your skin is freaking out, adding more products isn’t always the solution.
Sometimes your skin doesn’t need another serum.
It needs a damn break. 😂
Save this for your next “let me try this new active” moment 🤭✨
28/08/2026
Sensitive skin and a compromised skin barrier can look *very* similar… but they’re not the same thing 👀
Sensitive skin is about how your skin naturally tends to behave. It may be more reactive to certain ingredients, products or environmental triggers.
A compromised skin barrier, on the other hand, is the *current state* of your skin. And sometimes, the culprit might be sitting right there in your skincare routine. 🫣
Over-exfoliating, using too many actives, harsh cleansing and constantly switching products can leave your skin feeling tight, dry, irritated and suddenly reacting to products it normally loves.
And here’s where people often get it wrong: when your skin is freaking out, adding *more* products isn’t always the solution.
Sometimes your skin doesn’t need another serum.
It needs a damn break. 😂
Save this for your next “let me try this new active” moment 🤭✨
Body acne needs a routine too. 🧴
If you’re dealing with body breakouts, clogged pores or the dark marks they leave behind, this is an example of what a body acne routine could look like.
🚿 SHOWER - DAILY
1. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel
2. Gently massage over acne-prone areas - don’t scrub.
3. Rinse and pat dry.
🌙 TREATMENT NIGHTS - START 2× WEEKLY
1. Fundamentals Exfoliating Body Yoghurt 5% Azelaic Acid + 2% Salicylic Acid
2. Allow it to absorb.
3. The Ordinary Body Lotion if additional hydration is needed.
🌙 NON-TREATMENT NIGHTS
1. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel
2. The Ordinary Body Lotion
☀️ MORNING
1. The Ordinary Body Lotion if needed
2. SPF50+ on exposed areas, especially where you have acne marks.
For SPF, you can choose:
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Body Mist SPF50+
Total routine: R1629,99
OR
NIVEA Sun Protect & Moisture SPF50+
Total routine: R1424,99
Because both the Effaclar cleanser and Fundamentals Body Yoghurt contain exfoliating acids, start the Body Yoghurt twice a week and only increase if your skin is tolerating it well.
Disclaimer: This is an example of what a body acne routine could look like and is not one-size-fits-all. Always consider your skin, sensitivities, allergies and current routine.
Want a routine personalised to your skin concerns? Book a skincare consultation with me. 🤎
Your first acne routine does not have to be complicated.
This is an example of a simple teenage routine that gives you the basics: cleansing, an acne treatment, hydration and sun protection.
☀️ Morning
Nature’s Nourishment Cleanser
Skin Republic Hydrating Complex
SKIN functional Chemical & Mineral SPF50
🌙 Night
Nature’s Nourishment Cleanser
Standard Beauty Salicylic Acid Toner - start 2–3 nights/week
Skin Republic Hydrating Complex
On non-salicylic nights:
Cleanser → Moisturiser
Disclaimer: Teenage skin isn’t one-size-fits-all. This is an example of what a routine could look like within this budget, so always consider individual skin concerns, sensitivities and allergies.
For a skincare routine personalised to your skin, book a consultation with Me. 💗
If hyperpigmentation is your main concern, the routine doesn’t need to be complicated. You want a treatment targeting the pigmentation, enough hydration and, importantly, daily sun protection.
☀️ Morning
Dermasil Facial Wash
Skin Republic Alpha Arbutin 2% Serum
Skin-Tegrity Aloe & Cucumber Moisturiser
Sunlab Face Cream SPF50
🌙 Evening
Dermasil Facial Wash
Skin Republic Alpha Arbutin 2% Serum
Skin-Tegrity Aloe & Cucumber Moisturiser
If your skin is sensitive, start the alpha arbutin once daily for the first week and increase to morning and evening if well tolerated.
And when you’re working on pigmentation, SPF every morning is non-negotiable.
Disclaimer: This is simply an example of what a hyperpigmentation routine could look like within this budget. Your skin, sensitivities and allergies should always be taken into consideration.
Need something built specifically for your skin? Book a personalised skincare consultation with Me. 🤎
If you love CeraVe but don’t know which product actually makes sense for your skin concern, here’s where I’d start.
Acne: CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser
Hyperpigmentation: CeraVe Blemish Control Gel
Dry skin: CeraVe Moisturising Cream
Oily skin: CeraVe Oil Control Moisturising Gel-Cream
Sensitive skin: CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser
These aren’t meant to be used together as one routine. They’re individual product recommendations based on different skin concerns.
Disclaimer: Skincare isn’t one-size-fits-all. Always take your individual skin, sensitivities, allergies and existing routine into consideration before adding a new product.
Not sure which one actually suits your skin? Book a personalised skincare consultation with Me. 🩵
Acne-prone skin + a Standard Beauty budget? 👀🧴
You don’t need 10 different products. You need a routine that actually makes sense for your skin.
If I was shopping at Standard Beauty for acne, these are the products I’d start with, keeping it simple, targeted and realistic.
Save this for your next skincare restock, and tell me: which skin concern should we do at Standard Beauty next? 👇🏽
14/08/2026
The older I get, the less interested I am in making my skin participate in every skincare trend on TikTok 😂
No more buying everything that goes viral.
No more over-exfoliating because “tingly means it’s working.”
And definitely no more changing my entire routine because of one breakout.
The biggest lesson? **Good skincare is usually less exciting than we think.** It’s finding what your skin actually needs and being consistent with it.
Your skin doesn’t always need *more*. Sometimes it just needs you to stop confusing it. 😭🤍
What’s one skincare habit you’ve stopped doing?
Hormonal acne is driven by hormones, so skincare can help manage it, but it may not treat the root cause. Consider seeing a doctor and getting your hormones assessed for the right treatment plan.
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