CLOSED COMEDONES | How I cleared my clogged pores, routine and products

A deep dive into how I fixed my closed comedones (clogged pores) and my advice to you on how to improve yours, if you’d like to.

Below are all of the links I mentioned in the video, as well as links to products. Some of the links are affiliate, which means I may make a small commission if you decide to purchase something. Let me know what I should film next!

00:00 Intro
02:17 What are clogged pores
02:42 Causes of closed comedones
07:38 What caused my closed comedones
10:51 What I changed to remove my closed comedones
14:07 Why I choose a retinoid instead of acids
15:22 How retinoids work
17:22 Pore clogging ingredients
18:58 My exact routine with products
24:50 Alternative products
25:29 The best starter retinoid
27:48 What to expect when you start a retinoid
29:24 The purge
33:15 Advice for best results
35:05 Adding new products into your routine
37:04 How often to use a retinoid

Links

How I double cleanse - https://www.tiktok.com/@natalie_oneil...
How to apply a retinoid - https://www.tiktok.com/@natalie_oneil...
Pore clogging ingredients blog - https://natalieoneilll.com/does-my-sk...
Retinoid guide - https://payhip.com/b/URNDK

My personal routine

Oil cleanser https://jordansamuelskin.com/products...
Water based cleanser (discount code NATALIEONEIL) https://collabs.shop/zptqqg
Barrier serum https://amzn.to/3U09FaO
Moisturiser https://amzn.to/4aPFhGY
SPF https://ultraviolette.co.uk/products/...
Retinoid - Differin/adapalene (prescription)
Discontinued retinoid - Avene Triacneal

Alternative products

Barrier products https://natalieoneilll.com/the-best-s...
Sunscreens https://natalieoneilll.com/best-sunsc...
Moisturisers https://natalieoneilll.com/best-moist...
Water based cleansers https://natalieoneilll.com/best-water...
Oil and balm cleansers https://natalieoneilll.com/best-oil-c...
Retinoids https://natalieoneilll.com/the-best-r...

Other links

TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@natalie_oneillll
Instagram - www.instagram.com/natalieoneilllll
Skincare blog - www.natalieoneilll.com
My retinoid guide - https://payhip.com/b/URNDK