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simple skincare routine essentials & favs

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my philosophy about skincare is less is more. I don't use an elaborate 10 step, expensive routine. I have linked below several products I’ve tried and enjoy using. My two main affordable skin care brands I love are Medicube + Bubble! I tend to use my...
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I can’t emphasize enough how life changing this product is. I had to link it in my skincare list because hands down, incorporating this into my life has been transformative for my skin. I used to struggle with random red patches on my cheeks that I t...
True Sea Moss Gel - TikTok Shop

cleansers

 
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This is actually my favorite of all the oil cleansers I’ve tried. This one is a bit thicker, and does the best for removing makeup and sebum! I pair it with the foaming cleanser after, and my skin is flawless. Not. Kidding.
Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil - medicube
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The best foam cleanser I’ve ever used not even being dramatic at all. I don’t know how to say it other than you can physically feel your skin get cleaner. Like it literally just feels refreshed, you’ll understand once you try it. This is what I use a...
Zero Pore SA Clear Capsule Facial Deep Cleanser - medicube
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love this oil cleanser for removing my makeup and sebaceous filaments. this would be step one of a double cleansing routine. this stuff made me fall in love with my own skin and I’m not kidding!
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil - ANUA - Ulta Beauty
 
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great water based cleanser for step 2 of a double cleansing routine. clean ingredients!
8.0 oz Gentle Skin Cleanser Face Wash, For Sensitive Skin - Cetaphil

moisturizers

 
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Extremely hydrating and does a wonderful job restoring skin barrier. My favorite is lathering it on thick at night to wake up to very happy skin! Winter essential for sure.
rhode Barrier Butter Intensive Moisture Balm
 
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great moisturizer for face and body with CLEAN ingredients (100/100 on yuka)
Cetaphil - 8.0 oz Moisturizing Lotion, Hydrating Body ... - Ulta Beauty
 
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SPLURGE but this is a really high quality moisturizer that hydrates and glows like crazy! It feels very luxurious on the skin and I can’t describe how nice this stuff is. Expensive, but I would say it’s worth the money honestly.
The Dewy Skin Cream Plumping & Hydrating Moisturizer

toners

 
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hypochlorous acid is the first thing I put on my skin the morning instead of washing to protect my skin barrier but still get rid of bacteria I may have picked up in the middle of the night. You can’t go wrong with medicube products, and this one is ...
Hypochlorous Acid Daily Facial Mist - medicube
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I cannot emphasize how much I love this stuff. I use it in the morning to prep for makeup (adds beautiful glow) and at night on a clean face before moisturizer. If you don’t use makeup, this can be used as a toner as intended and will enhance your sk...
Glazing Milk - Rhode Skin
 
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great alternative to washing your face in the morning! save your skin barrier and just remove any bacteria from the night before.
SOS Save.Our.Skin Daily Rescue Facial Spray - Tower 28 Beauty

serums

 
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Medicubes PDRN line is no joke! If you aren’t using it, start. Boosts collagen production, soothes irritation and redness, reduces fine lines, helps to repair barrier, and leaves the skin radiant. Have not stopped using since I got it and have bought...
PDRN Pink Peptide Serum - medicube
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masks

 
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yallll it’s just too good. I mean GLASS SKIN WHEN I TAKE IT OFF. How I do it: I do my entire night skin routine, which ends in a thick barrier butter. Then I slap one of these bad boys on once a week and sleep in it overnight. Not only does it have ...
PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask - medicube
 
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This is another great mask to do weekly to lock in skincare and boost your collagen. I do this mask and the PDRN sheer mask once a week, one on Sunday and one on Wednesday. I love using this to lock in all the other skincare I put on prior AND gettin...
Collagen Night Wrapping Mask - medicube

misc.

 
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amazing tool for lymphatic draining, which removes toxins and reduces puffiness! I recommend a stainless steel one that does NOT have pores, for sanitary purposes. Gua sha has so many more benefits, like releasing tensions, boosts elasticity, promote...
Stainless Steel Non-Porous Gua Sha - SACHEU

BUBBLE SKINCARE FAVS🫧 at Walmart

 
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hydrating, smoothing, and plumping milky toner that does all of the above! Amazing dupe for Rhode as well. Non-comedonegenic, so it will not clog your pores. Layers really great with makeup, I use it as a primer for foundation daily!
Bubble Skincare Cosmic Silk Hydrating Milky Toner, 100ml, For All Skin Types
 
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this is how I get my morning dose of hyaluronic acid! This stuff repairs my skin barrier, reduces redness, plumps, and can also be used as a buffer with more harsh treatments! I use it in the morning personally
Bubble Skincare Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid Peptides, All Skin ...
 
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daily dose of vitamin C for brightening and evening out skin tone! ☀️
Bubble Skincare Day Dream Serum with Vit C & Niacinamide, Even Tone & Dark ...
 
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refreshing toner that helps hydrate and balance out skin pH. It provides hydration but also mattifies unecessary oil! Can be used in the morning or mid day for a refreshing reset! I use it for both.
Bubble Skincare Bounce Back Refreshing Toner Spray, For All Skin ...
 
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does a really nice job or brightening my under eyes after not getting enough sleep :)
Morning Rays
 
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hydrating, gentle water based moisterizer! I use it in the morning as a lightweight moisturizer under makeup and it does very well!
Bubble Skincare Cloud Surf Water Cream Facial Moisturizer for All Skin ...
 
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I really like this clear lip serum when i don’t want a tint and i need extra hydration on the lips !!
Bubble Skincare Talk Back Hydrating Loud & Clear Lip Serum, Unflavored ...