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Glow Essentials: My Must-Have Skincare Picks
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items A curated collection of skincare favorites worth knowing about. From daily must-haves to little glow boosters, these are the products I’d recommend having on your radar.
Sections
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Moisturizing
Cleansing
Don’t Skip Toners
Moisturizing
A must-have for dry, thirsty skin! Rich but never greasy, this moisturizer leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated. I love mixing it with foundation for a smoother finish.
La Roche Posay Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream
Don’t skip your SPF! This daily moisturizer combines hydration with SPF 30 protection. No fussy layering, and it wears beautifully under makeup without pilling or leaving a white cast.
SPF 30 Double Repair Facial Moisturizer
Adds a subtle, fresh-looking radiance and works beautifully under concealer for an effortless, well-rested look.
Glow + Get It - TULA
Hydration hack in a bottle. Pulls moisture into my skin and leaves my face looking plump and fresh. I use this right after cleansing and before moisturizing to lock in all the hydration. I also use this on my lips for softer, plumper lips.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides) - The Ordinary
Your lips deserve this! A nourishing, glossy lip treatment I reach for day and night. Apply before bed for overnight moisture or wear during the day for soft, juicy looking lips.
OLEHENRIKSEN | Pout Preserve Hydrating Peptide Lip Treatment
Instant hydration in a bottle & the easiest way to feel ✨ fancy ✨ in 2 seconds. I use this after cleansing, before moisturizer, or anytime my skin needs a lil’ extra love. Helps soak in my serums.
Thermal Spring Water - La Roche-Posay
If I could only bring ONE beauty product to a deserted island… it’s this! My skin’s lifeline. Thirsty skin? This is the cure.
Hydra-Essentiel Face Serum with Double Hyaluronic Acid - Clarins
I love a product that can do more than one thing! This castor oil is a staple for my beauty routine. I use it for extra skin moisture, brows, lashes, and hair, plus I love blending it with frankincense oil for a little DIY facial oil.
100% Pure Castor Oil
The ultimate multi-use healing ointment; locks in moisture, soothes dry or irritated skin, and keeps everything soft and protected. A classic you’ll always want on hand. Great for slugging, chapped lips & when my skins extremely dry.
Aquaphor
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High-potency Vitamin C that actually works for brightening. I saw noticeable difference in my dark spots after the first week of use. Liquid gold.
Brightentng Vitamin C Serum - Buttah Skin
Cleansing
Gives you a deep, satisfying clean. It’s gentle & fragrance-free. I rotate this with the Beautystat cleanser.
Face Cleanser for All Skin Types - La Roche-Posay
Before fancy skincare routines and $50 spot treatments, there was Noxzema! 😂 The OG in my house growing up. That unmistakable cooling sensation and deep-clean feeling will always have a place in my skincare cabinet.
Noxzema - Deep Cleansing Cream
When my skin’s feeling sensitive or overworked, this is the one I grab. It’s soothing, barrier-friendly, and keeps things calm without messing with your moisture.
Universal Microbiome Barrier Balancing Cleanser - BeautyStat
Luxury in a jar. Melts off makeup, spf, and dirt without stripping your skin. Leaves your face soft, clean, and nourished. Not all cleansing balms are created equal, this is the one you definitely want.
ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
Keeps my skin clear and calm. Super gentle helps fight bacteria while soothing your skin. I use when my skin feels irritated, when I feel those tiny texture bumps trying to pop up, even after being outside in the heat sweating with makeup on all day ...
SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray - Tower 28
Melts off makeup, sunscreen, and the stress of the day without stripping your skin or making it freak out. It’s like a cleansing balm and micellar water had a baby. Helped remove blackheads from my nose. Use this before your cleanser. Love It.
BIODERMA Micellar Cleansing Oil
Don’t Skip Toners
My go-to for a gentle hydration boost also great for your base under makeup! I’ve tried many milky toners and this is the only one that didn’t cause any breakouts for me.
Thayers - Milky Hydrating Face Toner
Gives that extra boost of hydration right after cleansing. My favorite hack with this product is to mix a few drops with my foundation or skin tint for the most flawless skin-like finish. It sheers everything out, makes it melt into your skin, and gi...
Hydrating Toner + Face Lotion for Normal + Dry Skin - Clarins
I only use this on days I’m NOT using my glycolic acid — Slow & steady wins the race. Be kind to your skin! This toner gently exfoliates & removes buildup, smooths & preps skin for moisturizer. Leaves skin fresh, never stripped. Been usin...
Clarifying Face Lotion Toner 2 - Dry Combination Skin - Clinique
When my skin’s looking dull or textured. I love using it a few times a week to gently exfoliate, unclog pores, fade dark spots, and keep my skin fresh and radiant looking. It also helps reduce the look of fine lines. This is a multi-use product as we...
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner | The Ordinary
Light, soothing, and perfect after cleansing; gives me that clean, calm base for everything else. I also use this as body care after shower- keeps me feeling fresh longer!
Rose Petal Alcohol-Free Witch Hazel Facial Toner - Thayers