BASED IN DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA, MICAH LAMBETH IS A BEAUTY AFICIONADO, ACNE-HAVER, AND GENERALLY CURIOUS CAT.

What to Grab During the Sephora Sale: Acne-Prone Edition

Sephora’s annual Savings Event is going on now! The dates + savings percentages per tier are as follows:

  • Rogue: 20% off 10/31-11/10

  • VIB: 15% off 11/4-11/10

  • Insider: 10% off 11/4-11/10

Topicals Slick Salve

Finding a lip balm without pore cloggers is no small task, but this one checks the box plus doubles as a gloss.

Experiment Softwear Exfoliating and Hydrating Daily Lip Treatment

If you deal with flaky lips, try a balm with added AHAs to gently exfoliate while hydrating. This one from Experiment has been on my list forEVER.

VIOLETTE_FR BOUM-BOUM MILK

When I’m too lazy to layer on a toner and serum, I bust this out. It’s one step to glowy, moisturized skin.

BioSsance 5% Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum

Eye cream is another one of those things that is almost impossible to find without comedogenic ingredients. This new one from Biossance contains Vitamin C to brighten, plus it has a cooling metal applicator.

Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50

Everyone who’s tried this sunscreen loves it, but immediately comments on the insane price. On sale is the only time I’d buy.

Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm

If you’ve sworn off cleansing oils and balms after trying them and breaking out, you may want to switch to a non-comedogenic version. This one happens to be my favorite cleansing balm of all time.

Fenty Total Cleans'r Remove-It-All Cleanser

While I don’t think a non-comedogenic water-based cleanser is totally necessary, I had to include this one as it fits the list and is the perfect cleanser (imho). It has a nice lather that isn’t stripping, doesn’t smell too strong, and removes everything I need it to.

Paula's Choice CLINICAL Anti-Aging 1% Retinol

As over-the-counter retinols go, this is my top pick. In addition to helping control my breakouts (and not causing new ones!) I’ve also clocked it as having a noticeable brightening effect.

LANEIGE Cream Skin Milky Toner

Most milky toners contain pore cloggers, save for this OG pick. I, personally, don’t love it as much as the Boum Boum Milk, but Laneige’s version is lighter, so someone else will love it for that!

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops

I’m not the biggest Glow Recipe or niacinamide fan, but two negatives do make a positive in this scenario. These immediately make your skin look more glowy and, over time, more even.

Fenty Instant Reset Brightening Overnight Recovery Gel-Cream

If you’re in the market for a thicker gel cream moisturizer, check this one out. It’s a pleasure to use and is the perfect texture for morning or night use.

Tata Harper Retinol Face Oil

My holy grail face oil. Yes, it’s expensive…but it’s on sale.

For non-comedogenic makeup picks, check out this list + these reviews.

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