Going through empties is always fun because it shows which products are actually worth repurchasing and which ones are better left behind.

Since my skin is acne-prone and tends to get oily, I’m sharing my honest thoughts on a few products I recently finished!

1. Image Skincare Ormedic Balancing Cleanser

This is my second bottle, and I can confidently say it’s one of my holy-grail cleansers. It keeps my skin clear, helps control excess oil, and somehow manages to hydrate at the same time. For me, it’s the perfect everyday cleanser to keep breakouts in check.

2. Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth Serum

I gave this one 4/5 stars, but that doesn’t mean I don’t adore it. I started with a travel size and upgraded to the full version because it worked so well at keeping blackheads and breakouts away without stripping my skin. The only downside? I went through the bottle way too quickly—it vanishes faster than I’d like.

3. Glow Recipe Plum Plump Cream

This one was a disappointment. Yes, it’s hydrating, and I did finish the travel size, but my skin just didn’t agree with it. Instead of helping, it caused breakouts that only cleared up once I stopped using it. Definitely not the right fit for my acne-prone skin.

The cleanser and serum are definitely products I’d keep in rotation, while the cream is one I’ll skip in the future. For oily, breakout-prone skin, lightweight yet balancing products seem to be the real game-changers!