[Routine Help] Chemical exfoliants don't work for me. How can I improve my skin texture and even out my skin tone?

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Hello SCA!I have been trying to improve my skin texture and even out my skin tone through the use of various products. For background, I have extremely dry and sensitive skin with one or two small breakouts that occur a couple of times a month. I'm not concerned about the breakouts as they happen infrequently and usually disappear on their own after 1-2 days. My primary concern is my skin texture and skin tone. I have a medium brown complexion, and my skin colour appears patchy/uneven around my face. There is no hyperpigmentation, but just a general unevenness of skin tone. Additionally, my skin appears quite dull and rough-- it doesn't have the smooth and shiny appearance that many of you have!I've tried to use BHA and AHA products from various companies (Paula's Choice, CosRX, MUAC) and they just haven't worked for me. Even though I used it sparingly, BHA made me break out badly all over my face, and my face immediately cleared up after I stopped using the product. AHA also caused breakouts, and even worse, caused my skin to scar/darken after the breakouts had subsided which is something I have never experienced before (my breakouts usually disappear without trace). I reacted very similarly to almost all of the Vitamin C serums that I tried to use.I've stripped back my routine now and excluded all BHA/AHA/Vitamin C and my skin feels dramatically better! But I'm disappointed at all the money I've spent on trying to improve my skin tone and texture, which still remains the same. I've seen some improvements from using sunscreen diligently and products with niacinamide, but I'm wondering if there is something else that I can do? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!I've stripped down my routine to the absolute basics:AM Routine: - CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser - CeraVe PM Moisturizing Lotion - Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence SunscreenPM Routine: - OCM with Sweet Almond Oil - CeraVe Moisturizing Cream - Mizon Snail Recovery Gel
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