Oily Skin

WHY SYDNEY LOVES IT: Textured toning pads are the perfect way to add chemical and physical exfoliation to prevent and treat breakouts as well as discoloration from past breakouts and sun. They're easy-to-use and great for post-workouts, travel, teenagers, or anyone that loves to keep things simple. They also reduce the appearance of razor bumps on both men...

WHY SYDNEY LOVES IT: My go-to daily SPF moisturizer because it's packed with so many wonderful ingredients and is lightweight enough for all skin types. The tinted option is so subtle but gives a bit of coverage and simply blends with another product to make the perfect color and coverage....

WHY SYDNEY LOVES IT: My favorite sunscreen. It's 100% mineral AND protects against heat and UV light, including blue light from screens, using a technique plants use to protect themselves from the sun! It's the best SPF option for those with melasma/brown discoloration as the main concern. It has enough coverage...

WHY SYDNEY LOVES IT: This is the vitamin C for those with any skin sensitivities or rosacea. It has a derivative of ascorbic acid called THD Ascorbate, which makes it more appropriate for the most sensitive skin. It also serves as an anti-aging serum and has all vitamins A-E found in our...

WHY SYDNEY LOVES IT: My cleanser pick for oily yet sensitive skin. This is one of Epionce's standout products. It's made for oily skin but uses willowbark, the naturally occuring form of salicylic acid, so that it doesn't overdry. It complements other products in a skincare routine so well unlike...

WHY SYDNEY LOVES IT: It's magical. The one cleanser I recommend everyone start with- no matter age or gender or skin type. It's not an oil cleanser but functions like one in that it gently removes eye makeup and fortifies the skin's natural protective moisture barrier. Plus THE PRICE makes it...

WHY SYDNEY LOVES IT: Oil cleansers are the secret to healthy skin and removing makeup. This one can be used on the face AND body! I think it's a must-have. DETAILS:  New and improved! More nourishing, biodegradable formula. Gentle face, body, and scalp cleansing oil help balance the skin’s microbiome while restoring...

WHY SYDNEY LOVES IT: My pick for retinoid alternative during pregnancy or those that can't tolerate a retinoid. Of course check with your OB before using. Azelaic acid is universally considered safe in pregnancy. This product combines azelaic acid with salicylic acid <2% (so less than what is at the drugstore)...

  WHY SYDNEY LOVES IT: Oil cleansing is the secret to healthy, beautiful skin!EltaMD Oil-in-Gel Cleanser is the perfect two in one cleanser.It works better than straight oil cleansers, IMO. The unique texture gives Pond's Cold Cream the ease it offers without the residue. It combines the effectiveness of a...

WHY SYDNEY LOVES IT: Add these to your routine 1-2 times weekly to augment the treatment of discoloration, dark spots, and melasma + they improve texture, the appearance of pores, blemishes, and PIH (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation). You asked I listened! These are gentle enough for all skin types AND improve redness unlike many...

WHY SYDNEY LOVES IT: This cleanser is it for 2 types of patients. It's wonderful for those with sensitive skin that is normal-dry and also breakout-prone. I also like this for preteens that are wanting to prevent or just starting to experience some congestion. There aren't many cleansers that address this skin...

WHY SYDNEY LOVES IT: My go-to lightweight PM moisturizer for breakout-prone skin. It has niacinamide to calm and help with discoloration from breakouts. It can be used in the AM too before sunscreen.DETAILS:  This advanced facial moisturizer works to moisturize, restore and repair skin while you rest. EltaMD PM Therapy is oil-free,...

WHY SYDNEY LOVES IT: I love a lotion in a pump and this one is made for those with oilier skin so it's not as thick. I've found all skin types can use it in the AM and as their go-to lightweight moisturizer. There is a very subtle smell that culminates...

WHY SYDNEY LOVES IT: 2 words- texture and ingredients. It has calming ingredients for sensitive, red, and post-procedure skin.  It also has a special texture that's not too thick or thin so it can be used AM and PM.  If you're looking for one go-to moisturizer for any skin type...

WHY SYDNEY LOVES IT: This is a really gritty exfoliator to add to your routine daily or a few times a week, depending on your skin type. This product is perfect for buffing away dead skin and leaving the skin with that fresh skin feeling that Sydney loves! DETAILS:  Gently helps to remove...

WHY SYDNEY LOVES IT:  a toner in a spray form? YES! This one is hydrating and extra gentle, so it also serves as a midday refresh. It can be used after sweating to prevent breakouts and also sprayed on a cotton pad after cleansing the skin.  DETAILS:  Balancing Toner removes any...

WHY SYDNEY LOVES IT: Children. Men. Golfers. SPF sticks are a must in your sunscreen arsenal. I love for reapplication but also first application on ears and nose and entire face. It's also super easy to hand this over to a child to apply sunscreen. It's what Jack uses in the...

WHY SYDNEY LOVES IT: My peptide serum pick. Add this to your routine twice daily after prioritizing vitamin C serum. I especially love around the eye area (where we see fine lines first) One pump is enough for the entire face, and it should last about 3 months. Like all Alastin products...

WHY SYDNEY LOVES IT: This can be a shampoo, face cleanser, AND body cleanser. YES. It's that good and my pick for men and those with body acne. It has 2% salicylic acid to effectively treat ingrown hairs. I'm not a huge fan of the spearmint smell, but if that's your...

WHY SYDNEY LOVES IT: If you're looking for a dewy glow mix this with your tinted or non-tinted moisturizer or sunscreen. You can also use it alone for light coverage with just a hint of illuminating color that enhances every skin type and tone. It also makes a wonderful primer with SPF 50! An extra...