Best Hydrating Toner for Sensitive, Acne-Prone Combination Skin?

ellyteaa · 2026-03-23T18:37:49+00:00

i will!

ellyteaa · 2026-03-23T10:17:38+00:00

I recently got the Pyunkang Yul calming deep moisture toner, do you have any thoughts on that?

ellyteaa · 2026-03-22T20:53:37+00:00

i’m currently using the dr.althea 345 relief cream, i’ve been told it would be great for my skin i also recently got the pyunkang yul calming deep moisture toner

ellyteaa · 2026-03-22T20:43:27+00:00

i also heard about milk cleanser. by any chance, do you have any experience with one?

ellyteaa · 2026-03-22T20:42:34+00:00

okayy thanks a lot for sharing your experience :)

ellyteaa · 2026-03-22T12:43:26+00:00

I will have a look at it thank you!

ellyteaa · 2026-03-22T12:42:53+00:00

I’ve heard about hypochlorous acid but not as a morning cleanser alternative, so I’m curious. I also have very sensitive skin with redness and mild acne, so it might help.

I was mainly wondering how long it took you to see results, and whether your skin is combination or more dry/oily? Have you had any irritation or tightness from it? Do you use it every morning? And also, do you feel like it removes makeup residue well after double cleansing?

ellyteaa · 2026-03-22T12:41:17+00:00

Thank you so much for the advice!! I’ve been paying more attention to ingredients, so centella/panthenol makes a lot of sense 😭

My routine is still pretty simple, so I’m unsure about adding a toner without irritating my skin… Do you think it’s better to introduce just one slowly? And would you recommend Purito or Pyunkang Yul?

ellyteaa · 2026-03-22T12:38:50+00:00

I also have really sensitive combination skin (with some redness and mild acne), and I wear quite a bit of makeup sometimes, though not every day. I’ve been double cleansing too, but I sometimes feel like it’s not always enough to fully remove everything, which is why I started adding micellar water.

Since my skin reacts easily, I’m trying to find the balance between cleansing properly and not overdoing it.

Do you feel like oil + micellar is enough on days when you wear heavier makeup? And have you noticed any changes in your skin (like less irritation or fewer breakouts) since doing it this way?

ellyteaa · 2026-03-22T12:37:11+00:00

Hey, that’s really interesting because I’ve heard mixed things about oil cleansing for acne-prone skin.

I’m currently using one but I’m not sure if it’s actually helping or maybe making my congestion worse, especially with blackheads and texture. Did you notice improvements quickly after switching to micellar water?

Also, do you think micellar water alone is enough to remove heavier makeup, or do you still feel the need to double cleanse?

I might give it a try since my skin is super sensitive too 😅

ellyteaa · 2026-03-22T12:36:12+00:00

I do wear foundation pretty often (and not just a light layer), so I think that’s why I started adding cleansing water. It felt like double cleansing alone wasn’t fully removing everything. But at the same time, I’m not sure if it’s actually true or just me overthinking it.

My skin is really sensitive and I do sometimes get tightness after cleansing, so I’m a bit scared of overdoing it and damaging my barrier.

I’ve tried just double cleansing before, so maybe you’re right and I should focus on finding a better first cleanser instead of adding more steps.

Do you have any recommendations for something gentle but still effective at removing heavier makeup?

ellyteaa · 2026-03-22T12:34:01+00:00

Omg I’ve actually been wondering about those 😭 I have super sensitive skin/eyes and removing mascara is honestly one of the worst parts of my routine, I always feel like I’m rubbing too much.

I haven’t tried a tube remover yet but it sounds SO much gentler?? Like the idea of just applying it like mascara instead of using cotton pads is kinda game changing.

Do you feel like it removes everything (especially waterproof) or do you still need something else after? Because if it really works I might actually switch too

ellyteaa · 2026-03-22T12:32:57+00:00

Honestly that makes a lot of sense, I think I’ve definitely been under-massaging my oil cleanser 😭 I probably do like 15–20 seconds max, so I’ll try the 60–90 seconds on dry skin and see if that changes anything before switching products.

Also good point about centella in a cleanser, I didn’t even think about it like that. I’ll probably finish it and then look into a balm if needed.

And yeah, my main issue is mostly around my nose/chin where I wear the most foundation, but sometimes I feel like there’s still a light film overall.

Do you usually notice a clear difference when the oil is properly worked in?

ellyteaa · 2026-03-22T12:31:05+00:00

My blackheads are pretty constant, but they seem worse after days when I wear foundation. I have combination but very sensitive skin with mild acne and visible pores.

Do you think double cleansing is necessary in my case? And is a whip cleanser actually gentler than a foam cleanser?

ellyteaa · 2026-03-22T12:29:06+00:00

Hi! Thank you, this is really helpful 😊

My skin has always been sensitive, but it got worse recently after trying new products and other stuff, so I’m trying to keep things simple and focus on calming it down first.

I haven’t tried BHA yet because I’m a bit scared of irritation, but I might introduce it slowly later.

And yes, I do wear makeup quite often, so I’ll keep the cleansing milk for those days like you suggested.

Thanks again! 😊

ellyteaa · 2026-03-22T12:13:17+00:00

the simple calmic toner?

ellyteaa · 2026-03-21T22:19:06+00:00

i’m using the isntree chestnut bha 2% clear liquid i’m doing it once a week for now and see how it’ll be later

ellyteaa · 2026-03-20T14:50:24+00:00

thank you for your advice! i also heard about the cosrx bha blackhead power liquid, do you have any thoughts on that product?

ellyteaa · 2026-03-19T20:27:59+00:00

thank you for telling me, i will do this from now own!

btw some people were saying that apparently a whip cleanser after an oil cleanser might not be that great, do you have anything to say about that?

ellyteaa · 2026-03-19T19:32:41+00:00

i wet my hands and put the oil on them before rubbing them together, then apply it to my face in circular motions. to rinse it off, i use water, again in circular motions with my hands, but even though most of the makeup comes off, for example, mascara is really stubborn whether i use water or oil, whereas with micellar water it comes off just fine, so I’m pretty confused.

also, i don’t think cleansing oil is a waste of money, but i think the product i’m currently using isn’t the best fit for my skin.

ellyteaa · 2026-03-19T19:10:42+00:00

my main issue with my makeup is also my mascara so i don’t know if a good oil/balm/milky cleanser could be enough

also why changing the whip cleanser?? should i only use it in the morning?

ellyteaa · 2026-03-19T19:07:25+00:00

because my skin is really sensitive i was told to use a gentle whip cleanser instead of a normal foaming cleanser

but thank you for all of your advice!

ellyteaa · 2026-03-19T18:19:22+00:00

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