Skincare routine help

Honestly I was in a super similar situation (Duac + dry irritated skin) and what helped me most was focusing on hydration first, not choosing “Western vs Korean”. Brand now because it’s simple and doesn’t mess with my treatment. The one that really made a difference for me is the ""Brand name"" Niacinamide 10% Serum it helped calm my skin, reduce pores/texture and fade marks a bit without irritating me.

I just keep my routine very basic:

gentle cleanser

that serum

moisturizer

SPF in the morning

Duac at night (sometimes sandwich method when my skin is dry)

Tbh once my skin barrier got better, my acne + PIE improved way faster. I’d say don’t overload your routine, just hydrate + support your treatment"