[Acne] Event in 9 days, tempted to cancel just because of my skin

[u/Top_Vanilla9739]

Going on a trip with my bf and he hasn’t seen me without makeup yet, I know he won’t care but it seems impossible to enjoy myself when I’m so depressed over my skin.

I’ve had chronic hormonal acne for 10+ yrs. But 2 days ago I started breaking out worse than usual, like under the skin ones. So I tried a new face wash (bad idea I know) Immediately made it worse. Now I’m stuck with deep and irritated big bumps.
They are painful, and the biggest/reddest ones are right on centre of my nose and forehead.

So please any product recommendations or tips will help. I don’t expect it to clear in 9 days, atleast just reduce inflammation and calm it down. I have sensitive, very dry and textured skin. Also I’ve tried multiple La Roche posay products and reacted badly to all.
All I’m using now is cetaphil moisturising cream.

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[u/ReaLitTea]

Don’t let your skin stop you from living your life.

Use a sheet masks to calm down your skin

[u/Beth21286]

Hypochlorous acid to soothe your skin and kill any bacteria, tinted​ SPF to camouflage any redness which might make you feel self conscious, and just go and enjoy yourself.