It’s officially been two years since the pandemic hit and we started to wear masks and let me tell ya, it has absolutely destroyed my skin. I’m definitely no anti-masker but boy oh boy, my skin has not been happy lately. But also, let’s be honest. It’s not just the mask ruining my skin. My skin’s suffering has also been largely in part due to the immense amount of stress I’ve been under lately. I’m not kidding when I say this is probably the most stressed I have ever been in my whole entire life. Am I being dramatic? Probably. School has just been a lot lately. But in two weeks, I will officially be done my last semester of my MBA program and I’m hoping my skin will soon return to normal.
So, when I say my skin has been destroyed, what exactly do I mean? I mean that acne has absolutely wreaked havoc on my skin lately. It’s been breaking out so much lately and nothing seems to be helping to calm it down. And so, when Wishtrend reached out to me to try their new #TeamAcney Brand Package, I knew this would be the one thing that would be able to turn my skin around. This Brand Package is a skincare routine of different products and brands that Wishtrend has specially curated just for acne-prone skin. And dontcha worry, if you don’t have acne-prone skin (lucky you!), Wishtrend has a large array of brand packages for other skincare types!
This Acney Box for acne-prone skin contains seven different products at a discounted price of $89.70 with a value of $138USD. These boxes are 35% off on the Wishtrend website until April 3rd so pick yours up ASAP! It contains a cleanser, toner, Vitamin C serum, sulfur treatment, calming cream, sunscreen, and pimple patches, all chosen to work together to treat all of the problems of acne-prone skin like active acne, sensitivity, and pigmentation!
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser (150ml) | $12USD
The skincare routine starts out with this cleanser that has a lovely gel texture. I am such a huge fan of gel cleansers so this one is right up my alley. It has a low pH to restore and maintain your skin’s natural balance while also exfoliating dead skin cells and cleansing out pores. It foams up quite nicely and doesn’t leave my skin feeling dry or stripped of its natural oils.
Rovectin Lotus Water Calming Toner (200ml) | $22USD
I have been so bad with using a toner lately. I don’t know why but it seems like whenever I get stressed or life gets too hectic, a toner in my skincare routine is the first to go and be neglected. But that’s all about to change. This toner contains 40% Lotus Water which helps to purify the skin from pollutants while also revitalizing the skin. Plus it’s super calming and soothing which is exactly what my skin needs right now! In addition, it has a lightweight watery texture that is far from sticky so it absorbs quickly and keeps your skin hydrated throughout the day.
Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop (30ml) | $23USD
This product is truly a holy grail in my skincare routine. I apply it every morning after cleansing and toner and you can almost see it working instantly. It’s formulated with pure stabilized Vitamin C to help with dead skin cells, dull skin tone and enlarged pores. But the most important effect is that it helps to fade my acne marks. As I’ve talked about so many times on ze blog before, whenever I get a pimple, it always leaves behind a mark for months afterwards. However, this Vitamin C serum fades it so much faster than just waiting for time to pass!
By Wishtrend Sulfur 3% Clean Gel (30g) | $21USD
I was quite intrigued by this product when this package arrived in the mail. I had surprisingly never tried a sulfur treatment gel for acne before and was super curious about how it works. Essentially, the key ingredient, Collodial Sulfur, penetrates your pores to help dry out the skin’s surface (but don’t worry, it also contains Sodium Hyaluronate and Tocopherol to prevent the skin from being overly dried out) and absorb any excess oil. Then, because of both it’s anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, it rids the skin of bacteria and prevents new bacteria from collecting.
Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream (60ml) | $31USD
This cream might possibly be my favorite product out of the whole package! It contains the ingredient, Guaiazulene, which I was unfamiliar with up until when I received this product! It is extracted from chamomile oil and thus has powerful calming effects to soothe even the most sensitive skin and alleviate the swelling of acne. In addition, another ingredient, Centella Asiatica, hydrates the skin and relieves redness for clearer skin.
Rovectin Aqua Soothing UV Protector (50ml) | $29USD
I was in desperate need of a new sunscreen so once again, this one came at the perfect time! It’s specially formulated for oily and combination skin types while being super gentle and not irritating skin. I’m always worried about sunscreen that makes my skin feel heavy or greasy but this one is so lightweight and feels like I’m not even wearing it! It is a mineral sunscreen with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide to protect your skin from even the strongest of sun rays. Plus, it has some skincare benefits too! It’s super hydrating and helps to brighten your skin while improving the appearance of any fine lines and wrinkles.
By Wishtrend Clear Skin Shield Patch (39 patches) | $10USD
I am such a huge fan of pimple patches and these ones are no exception. The pack contains 39 hydrocolloid patches in two shapes (circular and oval) and three sizes. I love putting these on any active breakouts at night to dry out the pimples while absorbing excess oil without creating any irritation or peeling. Plus I find that these stick very well and don’t fall off while I’m sleeping which is always a huge positive!
And there you have it! Seven products that are sure to turn your skin around especially after all this mask wearing and stressing we’ve been experiencing! Like we all know, it takes time for your skin to normalize itself when changing to a new skincare routine but I’m so excited to see the positive effects all of these products will soon have on my skin! I will keep you posted on any updates!
*ftc disclaimer: Products were sent free of charge for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make When I’m Older possible!