Step | Product | Purpose / Benefit

1. Cleanser

COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser
A gentle foaming cleanser with 0.5% salicylic acid (BHA) + tea tree / willow bark. Helps unclog pores, reduce excess sebum, and prevent blackheads + breakouts.

2. Leave-On Exfoliating Toner

Some By Mi AHA • BHA • PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner 
Contains AHA to exfoliate dead skin, BHA to clear clogged pores, and PHA for gentle hydration. Tea tree helps calm active acne and redness. Boosts skin turnover and brightens post-acne marks.

3. Treatment / Serum

The Ordinary Azelaic Acid 10% Suspension
Azelaic acid is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, smooths bumpy texture, fades acne marks, and calms redness. Very effective for acne-prone skin without being too harsh.

4. Weekly Exfoliating Peel

Medicube Red Acne Succinic Acid Peel
A rinse-off chemical peel with succinic acid, BHA, and AHA. Deep-cleans pores, regulates sebum, reduces bumps, and calms breakouts. Works in just 1 minute.

💡 How to Use This Combo in a Routine

Morning Routine

• Cleanse: Use COSRX Salicylic Cleanser.

• Tone: Apply Some By Mi Miracle Toner with hands or cotton pad.

• Treat: Apply a small amount of Azelaic Acid on blemishes or all over.

• Moisturize + Sunscreen: Finish with lightweight moisturizer + SPF.

Evening Routine

• Double cleanse if needed, or use the COSRX cleanser alone.

• Reapply Some By Mi Miracle Toner (if skin is sensitive, use 3–4× weekly).

• Apply Azelaic Acid again (or every other night).

• Follow with moisturizer.

Weekly

1× a week: Apply Medicube Red Acne Succinic Acid Peel after cleansing.

• Leave for 1 minute, rinse well with lukewarm water.

• Do NOT use the Miracle Toner on the same night as the peel.

⚠️ Precautions & Tips

• You are now using multiple acids, so monitor for dryness/irritation.

• Reduce Miracle Toner if skin feels tight or sensitive.

• Always use sunscreen during the day.

• Patch-test new products.

• Introduce toner + peel slowly if new to acids.

✅ Why This Combo Works Well Together

• Multi-level exfoliation: Cleanser (BHA) + Toner (AHA/BHA/PHA) + Peel (AHA/BHA) deep-clean pores.

• Balanced treatment: Azelaic acid reduces acne bacteria, bumps, redness, and marks.

• Oil & breakout control: Succinic acid in the peel helps regulate sebum and calm inflammation.

• Barrier-friendly: Miracle Toner includes PHA + tea tree to prevent irritation.