The Ultimate ‘Gentle But Effective’ Acne Routine

If you're looking for a hydrating, nourishing skincare routine that's going to support your acne and irritation-prone skin, you're in the right place.  Today, we're chatting with beauty whiz Ali Whittle, a former journalist and editor who has worked with top brands like Elizabeth Arden, MECCA, and L’Oréal. She's here to reveal her favourite cosmeceutical skincare brands that are not only powerful and effective but also gentle and soothing for your skin. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  FRESH Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence $59 FRESH Soy Face Cleanser $59 SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF $242 MECCA COSMETICA Skin Brightening Vitamin C Serum $58 UltraCeuticals Ultra B² Hydrating Serum $121 MECCA COSMETICA Hyaluronic Acid Hydration Serum $55 UltraCeuticals Ultra Clear Treatment Lotion $80 ALPHA-H High Tide Water Cream $28 Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover $33.99 MECCA MAX MELT DOWN Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm $28 The Secret Skincare Cleansing Balm $65 UltraCeuticals Ultra Clear Purifying Mask $85 iS Clinical – Active Peel System $165 Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10 $176 Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment $141 SUBSCRIBE:  Subscribe to Mamamia Vote in the 2024 You Beauty Awards Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven-day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia  GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Host: Erin Docherty Guest: Ali Whittle Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Lu Hill Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.