Weddingbee Blog

My skin is generally clear, but when I’m stressed, which is exponentially more often now, acne likes to rear its ugly head. The last thing I want is a major breakout on our wedding day so it’s important to have it under control. I have fairly sensitive skin and have struggled to find products that work for me. They’re either too gentle and don’t help or they’re too strong and prevent me from using them on a regular basis. Up until a year ago I was caught in a vicious cycle of breakouts followed by sensitivity and peeling. I can finally say I have clear, healthy skin, and the following things have made a world of difference.

Image via DHC

I know the Clarisonic gets rave reviews but it was a little too steep for my wallet.

I was also afraid it’d be a little too harsh for my sensitive skin. I opted for this Facial brush, and let me just say, I’ll never go back to washing my face without one. It’s gentle enough to use every day and does a great job exfoliating.

Mrs Buttons swore by Mario Badescu’s Drying lotion so last year I gave it a shot. I really have to thank her for introducing me to the Badescu product line because I don’t know what I’d do without it. Macs likes to tease me about my “polka dots” but it really helps dry things up without causing my skin to freak out and peel.

Blind zits are the worst. They’re painful take forever to go away. Messing with them is a BAD idea because it can lead to scaring and discoloration. Not to mention, if you’re aggressively squeezing and pushing you can damage the pore, making it even more prone to erupting again. I put a little buffering lotion on when I wake up and again in the evenings, but I top it off with their drying cream for some extra punch. In a matter of days, not weeks, they’re visibly smaller if not completely gone.

Any time my face is red and irritated, especially when I can’t stop messing with it, I bust out the healing cream. This is my hands down FAVORITE skincare product. I put it on before I go to sleep and the next morning any redness and irritation is gone. If you can’t resist the urge to pick at your skin, do yourself a favor and order this cream.

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When my skin is cooperating I use this as a moisturizer. It’s absorbs beautifully and doesn’t leave my face feeling greasy. At $21, it’s a little on the expensive side, but it’s organic and a little goes a long way.

Image via Triple Pundit

Last but not least, lots and lots of water. This might be a no brainer but I try and drink 2 liters every day, approximately four 16.9 oz bottles. I can always tell when I don’t drink enough because my foundation is more visible on my skin and my workouts are that much harder.

While I’d love to treat myself to a facial before the wedding I’m not sure it’s in the cards. So with the big day less than 2 months out (EESH!) I’ve made it a personal goal to be better about my routine.

Did you struggle getting your skin under control? What are your must-have products?

All images via Mario Badescu unless otherwise notated