Applied a few minutes before getting in shower; make sure to massage into areas with clogged pores/closed comedones.

Never irritates my skin, smells decent, and there are pouch refills available.

Limit to a maximum of two days in a row and skip COSRX toner during use (Inkey List azelaic serum seems to be OK).

I didn't think a toner would make much difference, but including this has helped SO much with irritation - I assume due to increased hydration. I think it may be reducing oil production as well (not sure how, but I'm not going to complain).

Include if using Cetaphil BPO cleanser or to reduce redness the morning after the COSRX toner.

This is the only sunscreen I've tried that doesn't sting, irritate my skin, make me an oil slick, or clog my pores. Moisturizes enough to skip a separate AM moisturizer. I just wish it had a more matte finish.

I try to remember to apply this before brushing my teeth, but I often forget so it typically doesn't sit as long as it does in the morning.

In addition to hydration, this toner also provides a great buffer for actives (most sting if applied directly to my bare skin). Typically use two layers.

Day 1 of 3 day rotation for actives. Skin typically a little red the next morning. Includes BHA (betaine salicylate) + PHA (gluconolactone), tea tree oil, panthenol, AND centella extract components (madecassic & asiatic acid, asiaticoside).

Day 2 of 3 day rotation for actives. I'm not in love with the texture/finish, but it's manageable (to avoid pilling, I have to wait long enough for it to fully dry but not TOO long) and doesn't irritate my skin.

Day 3 of 3 day rotation for actives (rest-ish day). Includes centella extract (obviously) & components (madecassic & asiatic acid, asiaticoside), niacinamide, peptides, and panthenol.

My skin seems to really like oat; this moisturizer has never irritated my skin. Texture is lovely. The lack of actives means this plays well with any that I want to use. I like the packaging, except that the pump dispenses a tiny amount.