I’ve had such a long day, so this video is basically me doing my current nighttime skincare routine to unwind and get to bed without overthinking it. I start with body care in the shower (because for me, a good night routine starts there), then I go straight into a simple-but-effective double cleanse. I oil cleanse with Remedy Skin’s Remedy for Pre-Cleansing because it emulsifies beautifully, feels light, doesn’t leave a film, and—most importantly—hasn’t triggered more breakouts while I’m dealing with acne and redness. From there I use Prequel’s Redness Reform Sulfur Cleanser on damp skin when my breakouts are bad (not an every-single-day cleanser for me). Then I move into actives that I rely on when my skin is acting up: Differin gel for active breakouts and a super affordable 10% azelaic acid serum from The Inkey List. I finish by rehydrating and rebuilding my barrier with Naturium’s Barrier Bounce bi-phase mist, a gentle sulfur spot treatment from The Ordinary, and two of my “it” ingredients right now: sulfur and ectoin. The biggest takeaway: when my acne is flaring, I do better with consistent, steady routines that treat breakouts without over-drying or over-exfoliating—because a strong barrier has been a huge part of healing for me.