After using retinol for a while, I found a simple routine that helps keep my skin balanced and acne-free.

This is the basic setup I follow on my non-retinol days to keep my skin calm, hydrated, and clear:

✨ Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner – lightweight, calming, and a great first layer of hydration

🍇 Lacoco Grape Fruit Acne Fighter Serum – helps fight active breakouts and reduce redness

🌙 Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex – hydrates and brightens the eye area

💧 La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 – a gentle balm that locks in moisture and strengthens the skin barrier

Layering these products helps protect and hydrate my skin while keeping impurities (like acne) away. I've also been following a skin cycling method, using retinol three times a week and this routine on the rest days. I only switch the serum with my retinol serum on retinol nights—everything else stays the same.

The real secret? Consistency. Healthy skin is a journey, and these steps helped me stay on track!✨