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Skin report · Maya, 29

Clearer pores, protected skin, in 12 weeks.

Combination: oily T-zone, normal to dry cheeks · Fair, freckles, burns easily

A note from your esthetician

Hi Maya,

Thank you for the clear photos. Your skin is in good shape overall: an even base, no notable redness, and a healthy barrier. The two things holding it back are the clogged pores across your T-zone and the sun damage starting to show as spots on your cheeks.

Below is a routine that tackles both without overloading your drier cheeks. You mentioned you have about ten minutes a day and a budget under $100 a month; this plan fits both. Follow the phases, and expect real change in pores and texture by weeks 8 to 12.

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Your priorities, in order.

  1. 1

    Clear the T-zone pores

    The most visible concern in your photos, and the one you ranked first.

  2. 2

    Protect against new sun spots

    Fair, freckle-prone skin darkens easily; daily SPF prevents new spots and fades existing ones over time.

  3. 3

    Hydrate the cheeks without clogging

    Your cheeks are drier than your T-zone, so the routine treats them differently.

Your skin, zone by zone.

Forehead & T-zone

Moderate

Shine and a few open blackheads between the brows.

Nose

Moderate

Visible pores and blackheads on the sides of the nose.

Cheeks

Mild

Freckles and some sun spots; slight dryness on the outer cheeks.

Under-eye

Mild

Light shadowing, no visible puffiness.

Chin & jaw

Mild

Two small healing breakouts and a faint post-acne mark.

Redness

None

No notable redness or irritation.

Morning routine

  1. Step 1 · Cleanser~$15

    CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser

    Niacinamide, ceramides

    Removes overnight oil from your T-zone without stripping your drier cheeks.

    Massage onto damp skin for 30 seconds, then rinse with lukewarm water.

    DailyEasy
  2. Step 2 · Serum~$6

    The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

    Niacinamide 10%

    Helps regulate oil and visibly refines pores, and can help fade post-acne marks.

    2–3 drops over the whole face before moisturizer. Start every other day for the first week.

    DailyEasy
  3. Step 3 · Sunscreen~$37

    La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk SPF 60

    Broad-spectrum UVA/UVB filters

    The most important step for your skin: prevents new sun spots and slows visible aging.

    Two finger-lengths for face and neck, as the last step. Reapply every two hours outdoors.

    Daily, reapply outdoorsEasy

    Budget pick CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 (~$17)

Evening routine

  1. Step 1 · CleanserIncluded above

    CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser

    Same as morning

    Removes sunscreen and the day's oil so your treatment can work.

    On days you wear heavier sunscreen, cleanse twice.

    DailyEasy
  2. Step 2 · Treatment~$15

    Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1%

    Adapalene 0.1% (retinoid)

    Keeps the pores on your nose and forehead clear and smooths texture over time.

    A pea-sized amount on dry skin, avoiding the corners of the nose and eyes. Expect some dryness at first.

    2–3 nights a week, building to nightlyModerate
  3. Step 3 · Moisturizer~$17

    CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion

    Ceramides, niacinamide

    Lightweight enough for your T-zone, enough to buffer the retinoid on your cheeks.

    Apply after the treatment. Add an extra layer on the outer cheeks if they feel tight.

    DailyEasy

    Budget pick Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer (~$14)

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Your 12-week start plan.

Weeks 1–2

Cleanser, niacinamide, moisturizer and sunscreen only. Let your skin settle into the basics.

Weeks 3–6

Add adapalene two nights a week, then three. Some dryness or a few breakouts are normal.

Weeks 7–12

Build adapalene to nightly if your skin is comfortable. This is when pores and texture visibly improve.

What to avoid

  • Scrubs and cleansing brushes: they irritate skin that's using a retinoid.
  • Mixing adapalene with other acids or retinol on the same night.
  • Picking at blackheads: it enlarges pores and leaves marks on fair skin.

See a dermatologist if…

  • Any freckle or mole that changes in size, shape or color, bleeds, or looks different from the others.
  • Breakouts that become deep, painful or cystic, or don't improve after 12 weeks.
  • Redness, burning or flaking that lasts more than a week after starting the retinoid.

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General skincare guidance, not medical advice. Patch-test new products, and see a board-certified dermatologist for medical skin concerns.