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Skincare I trust as a 30+ woman
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items Skin care I have tried and tested for 3+ months
Acne prone skin that gets super dry in winters
Used tretinoin twice based on doctor’s recommendation after cystic acne from hormonal medications and now prefer to use the products mentioned in the list ...
I use this to remove sunscreen and makeup. If I am not wearing any or if I haven’t left my home, I don’t need to use it. Glides, washes off quickly and doesn’t leave any white or oily residue
Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover
Absolute favorite cleanser. Skin visibly younger within a week’s use. Removes whiteheads or bumps from skin in single use while maintaining your barrier. Must have
Skinfix barrier+ Ceramide + Ectoin Hydrating Gentle Gel Cleanser
This is perfect as your first layer in the morning after you wash your face. Absorbs quickly and gives a nice glow
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum with Ceramides
I only use this once a week and that’s enough exfoliation. Its light, watery and I tap it in to help with absorption. Always wake up to beautiful, smoother skin
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - Paula's Choice
Lightly glides on skin, watery, absorbs quickly.
Great under makeup
Gentle glow but not sticky at all
All seasons
All types of skin including my cystic acne prone skin
CeraVe Ultra-Light Hydrating Gel Face
Makes your skin look years younger within a week's use. Thick and can be used over retinol as final step. Massage it through and absorbs efficiently. Wake up to smoother and plumper skin
Skinfix Exo + Ectoin Retinol-Alternative Intensive Skin Barrier Repair Baume
Sunscreen. Use this on work/event days. Gives a nice non sticky, non white glow. Skins great under makeup. i prefer untinted.
Beauty of Joseon Day Dew Sunscreen Lightweight SPF 50
I use this only for - sunburns, after heavy exfoliation as final step, during extreme winters. This is not a daily use moisturizer, treat it as your skin rescue if you have sunburn or chemical exfoliant peel burns. Works perfectly and repairs overnig...
La Roche Posay Cicaplast Balm Vitamin B5 Soothing Therapeutic Cream ...
This works for me 1-2x a week at night but I use it with my Skinfix Ectoin cleaner and baume that I use daily. Ectoin is a strong anti-aging addition so may not need the harsher retinol/tretinoin/retinol combos as much. My recommendation would be to ...
Paula's Choice CLINICAL Anti-Aging 1% Retinol Treatment
Use sunday nights (1x a week). I tend to get very oily skin if I accidentally over exfoliate or during summers or if I forget to moisturize. My skin goes into overdrive if my hormonal cycle acts up. This is a perfect rebalance of the oil and sebum si...
Innisfree Clay Mask | Clay & Bentonite Face Masks
sunscreen. Has a shiny glow so only use it for outside sporty stuff. Solid barrier to sun rays. There is also an untinted version which I use sometimes if I need to put makeup on. Can survive Hawaii in summer and water.
EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46 Oil-Free
3/3 Sunscreen Only available in India. Perfect for acne prone skin. Gel absorption, no white cast.
Ipca Acne Uv Gel Spf 50
Works for all cuts, dry skin, bruises, burns, cracks. Has a white residue but repairs dry lips overnight.
Boroline Antiseptic Ayurvedic Cream 20g x6
This is an expensive one but worth the price and lasts a very long time. Better than the dupes and moisturizes well if you apply it for few minutes while you finish makeup and then wipe off before lipstick
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
Works well when you have puffy eyes. Even a single application makes a difference overnight. Comes with an applicator
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