Breakouts
Breakouts tend to start in pores that hold on to excess oil and dead skin. Scrubbing harder rarely helps: a harsh routine can leave acne-prone skin irritated as well as congested.
Skin concerns
Start with what you see.
Most acne-prone skin deals with more than one of these at once. Each guide explains what can play a part, and where the two-step routine fits.
Guides
Choose a concern
Excess oil
Shine through the day, a slick T-zone, makeup that slides: oiliness is common with acne-prone skin, and the instinct is often to strip it away.
Texture
Uneven texture often shows up as rough patches, visible pores or small bumps that make skin feel less smooth.
Redness
Visible redness can come with breakouts or with skin that is easily irritated. Gentleness matters more here than strength.
Sensitive skin
If your skin reacts easily, how you start matters as much as what you use.