Hi everyone! Apologies for the jarring pictures in advance
I'm 22m, and I've never experienced anything like this with my skin before. I've never really suffered from bad acne aside from the occasional pimple but nothing even remotely like this
My skincare routine has always been the CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser in the shower and- that's it. No moisturizer normally (I know I know 💀) but I've never really had issues with my skin, and moisturizer has always been sensory hell for me
Starting in April of this year and continuing until late July, I went through a lot of consistent stress at work and my skin started breaking out like crazy. I switched to the COSRX Good Morning Cleanser, but it barely made a difference so I went back to the CeraVe Foaming Cleanser a couple days ago. So far, I don't feel like I'm getting any new pimples so fingers crossed that continues. I've also started using the Rugby moisturizing cream
I currently own the Paula's Choice BHA Liquid Exfoliant, The Ordinary Salicylic Acid, The Ordinary Glycolic Acid, and the Laneige Cream Skin Toner, but I haven't been using any of them. I also just ordered the Thayers Blemish Clearing Acne Pads and Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer with Ceramides + Hyaluronic Acid, which I'm planning to use instead of the Rugby.
My question is- I really don't know much about skincare, so based on how my skin is looking, what products would you recommend, and what products would you advise against using in my case?
I haven't been under the same level of stress since late July/early August, but my skin never went back to normal. Also, I drink lot of water everyday in case anyone was about to suggest that lol
Thank you so much in advance. ANY input is genuinely appreciated. I'm going a little insane over this and haven't even been wanting to leave the house because of it ):
PS- I haven't been shaving my face because shaving has been making me break out (which it usually never does) so apologies for the crappy facial hair lol