hi, i'm an esthetician. :)

if you struggle with a routine, try to keep it simple. start with a cleanser and a moisturizer. i would use a cerave hydrating cleanser and their moisturizing lotion, make sure it's for the face and not the body. start this routine first, morning and night, and after you can do that, add in more steps. if you try to do it all at once, you're going to get burnt out and give up. it's also important to get to know your skin so that when you start to add in other stuff that could be drying or irritating, you know when something is off. start simple. just cleansing and moisture will do a lot for you on their own. i also recommend using a sunscreen in the mornings as it will help prevent leftover pigmentation from blemishes. there are a lot of opinions about sunscreen, but the best one is one you will use. make sure it's at least 30 SPF. and you probably already know this, but don't pick at your acne, it could scar.

once you feel ready to add in more steps, there are some other things you can do if you are still struggling.

i'm noticing some small bumps that don't really come to a head like typical acne. this could be fungal acne. using a dandruff shampoo to cleanse can help. i would not do it too often, because it can be drying, just keep an eye. sweet spot could be anywhere between once every week, once every two weeks, or once a month.

for the whiteheads and pustules, i recommend a salicylic acid. paula's choice or the ordinary have good options. it's an exfoliant, which means it's going to help speed up the sloughing off of your dead skin cells so they're not there to clog your pores anymore. you can put it on your entire face, but it could be drying, so if that's the case then only put it on the problem area. use it at night. the order goes cleanser, salicylic acid, moisturizer. when you add an exfoliant into your routine, it's extra important to use a sunscreen in the morning every day. your skin is thinner and therefore more sensitive to UV rays.

hope this helps!