The Acne Fix Store: Korean Skincare Routine For Acne Prone Skin

Breakouts feel confusing. You try random products, scroll through trends, and still wake up with new spots. The Acne Fix Store idea is simple. One place where your full routine is mapped out step by step, with products that are gentle, effective, and easy to stick to.

This guide gives you a clear acne routine. You will see which product does what, how to layer them, and where to start if your skin is irritated or sensitive.

Step 1: The Right Cleanse For Acne Prone Skin

1. Evening double cleanse

If you wear sunscreen or makeup, double cleansing is the safest base for any acne routine. First remove SPF and oil based impurities. Then wash away sweat, dust, and leftover residue.

• First cleanse: Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil Mild 200 ml Cleanse on dry skin, then add a little water and massage until it turns milky. This oil is non comedogenic and fragrance free, so it suits oily and sensitive skin that breaks out easily.
• Second cleanse: Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam 150 ml Use a pea sized amount on damp skin. This cleanser removes leftover impurities without stripping your barrier, which is important if you use actives for acne and marks.

2. Morning cleanse

In the morning you do not need a harsh wash. If you are oily or live in humid weather, use a small amount of foaming cleanser. If your skin feels dry or tight, rinse with lukewarm water only, then go straight to toner.

Step 2: Toner To Clear And Balance

A good acne toner should help with gentle exfoliation and pore care, not burn or sting.

• Daily exfoliating toner for clogged pores: Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner 150 ml Use on a cotton pad at night two to four times a week. The acids help remove dead skin from the surface and inside pores to reduce blackheads and whiteheads.
• Brightening toner pads for acne marks: Medicube Deep Vita C Pad 70 pads Use on clean skin. Glide one pad gently over face, focusing on dark marks and uneven tone. These pads combine vitamin C and niacinamide to target post acne spots and dullness.

Do not use both exfoliating toner and vitamin C pads in the same routine if your skin is sensitive. Alternate days or use one in the morning and the other only a few nights per week.

Step 3: Serums That Target Acne And Marks

1. Oil control and dark spot serum

• Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum 30 ml Use after toner. This serum helps reduce excess oil, tight looking pores, and post acne pigmentation from old spots.

Start with once a day in the evening. If your skin stays calm for two weeks, you can shift to morning and night.

2. Redness and texture serum for sensitive acne prone skin

• Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum 30 ml Good for bumpy texture, redness around spots, and post acne shadows. Azelaic acid is gentle enough for reactive skin when used slowly.

You can rotate between the niacinamide serum and azelaic acid serum on different nights if your skin is sensitive. For example, niacinamide two to three nights per week and azelaic acid two nights per week.

3. Soothing brightening ampoule for irritated acne prone skin

• SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule 100 ml Layer this on top of actives when your skin feels hot, red, or tight. Centella calms while brightening capsules support more even tone without extra peeling.

Step 4: Moisturizer That Does Not Block Pores

Acne prone skin still needs moisture. If you skip moisturizer, your skin often produces more oil to compensate.

• Lightweight calming cream: Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream 50 ml A gentle cream that hydrates without a heavy finish. Works for combination, sensitive, and acne prone skin, and layers well over serums.

Use a thin layer in the morning and a slightly thicker layer at night. If some areas are drier, you can spot layer an extra bit only where needed.

Step 5: Daily Sunscreen To Protect Healing Skin

Nothing will fade acne marks if your skin is not protected from the sun. UV exposure makes spots darker and slower to clear.

• Anua Zero Cast Moisturizing Finish Sunscreen 50 ml Use two fingers worth of product every morning as the last step. This formula has a dewy but non greasy finish and suits acne prone skin that also needs barrier support.

Reapply every two to three hours if you are outdoors or sitting near windows for long periods.

Step 6: SOS Care For Active Pimples

Spot patches and simple habits can shorten the life of painful pimples and prevent scars.

• Pimple patches for whiteheads and active spots: Some By Mi Clear Spot Patch 18 patches Apply on clean, dry skin over whiteheads or popped spots. These hydrocolloid patches absorb fluid, protect from bacteria, and stop you from picking.

Leave patches on for several hours or overnight. Replace when the patch turns white.

How To Build Your Acne Fix Routine

Basic beginner routine

If your skin is irritated or you are new to actives, start simple for four weeks.

• Cleanser: Anua Heartleaf Cleansing Oil in the evening, Arencia Cleanser in morning and night.
• Toner: Some By Mi Miracle Toner two nights per week only.
• Serum: Anua Niacinamide Serum at night.
• Cream: Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream morning and night.
• Sunscreen: Anua Zero Cast Sunscreen every morning.
• Spot care: Some By Mi Clear Spot Patch only on active pimples.

Routine to focus on acne marks and redness

• Use Medicube Deep Vita C Pads three to four mornings per week after cleansing.
• Use Anua Niacinamide Serum most nights.
• Add Anua Azelaic Acid Serum two nights per week instead of niacinamide when redness is high.
• Layer SKIN1004 Centella Ampoule whenever your skin feels sensitive.

What To Avoid When Treating Acne

• Do not use many strong actives together on the same night. For example, avoid stacking exfoliating toner, vitamin C pad, and multiple serums if your skin is already reactive.
• Avoid harsh physical scrubs on active pimples.
• Do not skip sunscreen while using niacinamide, azelaic acid, or vitamin C.
• Avoid heavy, strongly fragranced creams that feel greasy and leave a film on top of your skin.

When To See A Dermatologist

Home care and a good routine help with mild to moderate acne, blackheads, whiteheads, and post acne marks. You should see a dermatologist if:

• You have deep, painful cystic acne.
• Breakouts sit on your jawline and neck regularly.
• You notice scars that look pitted or raised.
• Over the counter routines do not improve your skin after three months.

Shop Your Acne Fix Routine In One Place

Start with a simple routine, give your skin time to adjust, and add only one new active at a time. Your acne routine should feel calm, steady, and easy to repeat every day.

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