My skin is dry but I keep getting acne, so I don't know what kind of skincare is right for me.

When I thought of acne-prone skin, I always imagined it being oily and shiny, but I think my skin is a bit different.

Lately, my skin feels quite tight after washing my face, so I apply plenty of moisturizer, but after a few days, breakouts start popping up one by one.

So when I cut back on moisturizer, my skin gets too dry, but if I apply multiple layers to keep it hydrating, it feels stuffy for no reason. I really don't know what to do lol.

My skin seems to have become more sensitive, especially now that the change of seasons has begun.

My skin is fine in the morning, but by the afternoon, my makeup looks cakey and rough, and at the same time, acne starts breaking out, so I've completely lost my way with skincare.

Would getting acne skin care help in this case as well?

Rather than a treatment that simply reduces sebum, I would like a solution that soothes breakouts without worsening dryness.

I am also curious if you can determine the direction of care by examining the skin condition to distinguish whether it is a lack of moisture or an excess sebum issue.

I'm also wondering if extraction is a must for acne care. My skin is dry and sensitive, so I'm a little worried that if I extract too much, it might stay red for a few days.

Is it possible to assess the condition on that day and only extract what needs to be extracted, focusing on soothing or moisturizing for the rest?

If anyone has skin that is both dry and acne-prone like mine, I am curious to know which treatment method actually worked best for you.

Please also let me know if it was better to reduce the number of skincare steps at home or if it was better to moisturize more thoroughly.

Lately, it feels like my skin is getting more sensitive the more I try different things, so I’d like to get a proper direction.