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