What I Do: Ariana's Clear Skin Regimen
Skin-care products for blemish-free skin
By Ariana Finlayson
Ariana Finlayson
Ariana's beauty stats: Asian; early 20s; brown eyes, black hair; medium complexion, normal skin.
"I'm lucky that my skin stays blemish-free most of the time thanks to these products. My #1 tip to avoid breakouts: I do not touch my face, and I try not to let my cellphone rest on my cheek for long periods of time those are two serious oil-trappers!"
Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash
"In hot weather, cream cleansers leave my face feeling oily so I prefer using a gel cleanser everyday instead. This one from Bliss exfoliates and smells so good that my boyfriend steals it from me. It's gentle on my skin without drying it out."
$22, blissworld.com
Clinique Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion
"I apply this solution after I get out of the shower. It has just the right amount of 'zing,' which refreshes my skin while getting rid of oil and clearing dead skin cells. Bonus: I also pat it between my shoulder blades to keep bacne at bay."
$13.50, clinique.com
Premium Cotton Rounds
"These quilted cotton rounds don't fall apart and shed all over my face like a cotton ball would. Lately I've been cutting them in half to save product and money."
$2, target.com
Aveda Enbrightenment Brightening Toner
"After I wake up, I splash water on my face to get rid of any dirt and oil that accumulated on my skin overnight. Next, I apply this toner — toners are so underrated. Ever since I started using the right one, I've been almost blemish-free. This brightening formula aids in surface skin cell turnover for a more even skin tone."
$42, aveda.com
Skinceuticals Daily Sun Defense SPF 20
"I love those super-magnifying mirrors, but sometimes they show you more than you want to see. After peering into one in the drugstore, in addition to blackheads (the bane of my existence), I noticed little freckles popping up. Now I wear SPF every day on my face. This moisturizer with SPF absorbs instantly, isn't greasy, and gives me a dewy but not shiny look."
$37, skinceuticals.com





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