I spent 4 years trying every skincare product on the market. Spent thousands. Most of it was garbage.

Here's what I learned the hard way:

✅ What actually works:

1. Niacinamide (5%) — Reduces inflammation and controls oil without drying you out. This is the one ingredient most people sleep on.

1. Salicylic Acid (2%) — The only BHA that penetrates into pores. Use it as a cleanser, not a leave-on if you have sensitive skin.

1. Azelaic Acid (10-15%) — Kills acne bacteria AND fades dark spots. It's the Swiss army knife of skincare.

❌ What's overhyped:

• Vitamin C serums for acne — great for brightening, but they won't clear breakouts and can irritate inflamed skin

• Physical scrubs — you're literally spreading bacteria across your face

• "Detox" products — your skin doesn't need to detox. It needs a barrier.

The biggest mistake? Layering 10 products when your skin just needs 3 good ones.

I built GlowVault because finding those 3 good products shouldn't take 4 years and thousands of dollars. Every box is curated specifically for acne-prone skin — clean formulas, no fluff.

Drop your current routine below. I'll tell you what's working and what to cut. 👇

I spent 4 years trying every skincare product on the market. Spent thousands. Most of it was garbage.

Here's what I learned the hard way:

✅ What actually works:

1. Niacinamide (5%) — Reduces inflammation and controls oil without drying you out. This is the one ingredient most people sleep on.

1. Salicylic Acid (2%) — The only BHA that penetrates into pores. Use it as a cleanser, not a leave-on if you have sensitive skin.

1. Azelaic Acid (10-15%) — Kills acne bacteria AND fades dark spots. It's the Swiss army knife of skincare.

❌ What's overhyped:

• Vitamin C serums for acne — great for brightening, but they won't clear breakouts and can irritate inflamed skin

• Physical scrubs — you're literally spreading bacteria across your face

• "Detox" products — your skin doesn't need to detox. It needs a barrier.

The biggest mistake? Layering 10 products when your skin just needs 3 good ones.

I built GlowVault because finding those 3 good products shouldn't take 4 years and thousands of dollars. Every box is curated specifically for acne-prone skin — clean formulas, no fluff.

Drop your current routine below. I'll tell you what's working and what to cut. 👇