If you told 20-year-old me that I was going to become a beauty editor and talk to people about skincare, I would’ve laughed in your face. Looking back, the thing that changed my life both physically and mentally was my decision to take Accutane, the controversial prescription acne treatment. Ten years later, I want to share my experience since it wound up being a turning point for me. Because the truth is, even though I have *finally* mastered my skincare routine and feel more comfortable (and confident) in my skin, none of the products I use today helped me with my biggest issue: hormonal cystic acne.

Hormonal cystic acne is no joke. Old photos of myself help me remember the severity of my breakouts, which began at the end of high school and worsened by the start of my freshman year of c

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