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Skincare for every skin condition
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items Whatever your concern, I got you. (From a bioengineer who is obsessed with skincare and reading ingredient labels.)
Sections
6
Anti-Aging
Ingrown Hairs & Keratosis Pilaris (aka Strawberry Skin)
Acne
Dehydrated Skin
Rosacea
Melasma, Dark Spots, & Hyperpigmentation
Anti-Aging
Retinol stimulates collagen production and increases turn-over of dead skin cells. So it is a key component of an anti-aging routine. This one is gentle and good for people new to retinol.
If you are new to retinol, start 1-2x per week and work you way up to every night as tolerated. If you rush in, your skin can get irritated.
If you are new to retinol, start 1-2x per week and work you way up to every night as tolerated. If you rush in, your skin can get irritated.
[CeraVe] Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum
You can also use retinol on your body to increase collagen!
[Versed] Gentle Retinol Body Lotion
Technically an eye cream, but I use it on my full face. Anti-aging serum with retinAl, which works more quickly than reitnOl while still being gentle.
If you are new to retinoids, start 1-2x per week and work you way up to every night as tolerated. If you rush in, your skin can get irritated.
If you are new to retinoids, start 1-2x per week and work you way up to every night as tolerated. If you rush in, your skin can get irritated.
[Beauty of Joseon] Revive Eye Serum - Ginseng & Retinal
the first retinol I ever used. gentle & hydrating
[First Aid Beauty] Retinol Serum 0.25%
Sunscreen is the core of an anti-aging routine. This is A SUPER hydrating sunscreen. Honestly, Naturium almost never misses
[Naturium] Dew Glow Moisturizer - SPF 50
a MINERAL sunscreen with no white-cast and that blends in easily. I liked it so much I got some for my mom too!
[Etude House] Soon Jung Mineral Filter Sun Cream
provides sun protection + covers redness!
[Tower 28] SunnyDays - SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen
This moisturizer has encapsulated peptides to signal to your skin to produce more collagen and moisture. Cheaper than any other peptide moisturizer, while being really high quality. I use this every night.
[Stratia] Interface - Firming & Repairing Peptide Moisturizer
Ingrown Hairs & Keratosis Pilaris (aka Strawberry Skin)
Very affordable for such a big bottle! salicylic acid is so good for exfoliating skin. This keeps hair follicles open so keratin and hairs don't get trapped.
[Naturium] The Perfector: Salicylic Acid Skin Smoothing Body Wash
Really great for KP. Has Glycolic and Lactic Acid to exfoliate skin. And it has gentle pumice beads to physically exfoliate as well.
[First Aid Beauty] KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA
Moisturizing is super important when you're exfoliating. This moisturizer is affordable, fragrance-free, and good for sensitive skin. Apply after showering while your skin is damp!
[CeraVe] Daily Face and Body Moisturizing Lotion for Normal to Dry Skin
I like to mix this into my body moisturizer (Cerave) and apply to my legs and arms a few times a week! good for preventing ingrown hairs from shaving and preventing keratosis pilaris.
[The Ordinary] Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toning Solution
Acne
Salicylic Acid toner to exfoliate and clear out pores. Just be sure to start slowly (1-2x per week) and don't use on the same nights as retinol, differin, or another retinoid because it can be irritating!
[Naturium] BHA 2% Liquid
A gentle but effective cleanser is the basis of an acne skincare routine. I like this one because it is fragrance-free, dye-free, paraben-free.
[Vanicream] Unscented Gentle Facial Cleanser
Differin is a retinoid for preventing acne that used to be only available by prescription, so it is strong and effective.
Start slowly (1-2x per week) and work your way up if you skin can tolerate it. Only apply a small pea-sized amount for your full face. Don't use on the same night as Salicylic Acid products.
Start slowly (1-2x per week) and work your way up if you skin can tolerate it. Only apply a small pea-sized amount for your full face. Don't use on the same night as Salicylic Acid products.
[Differin] Adapalene Acne Treatment Gel
It is so important to wear sunscreen, even when you have acne! Especially because exfoliants like Salicylic Acid can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. This one won't clog your pores.
[Dr.G] Red Blemish Soothing Up Sun 50ml
it is still important to moisturize if you have oil & acne! And this moisturizer has salicylic acid to fight acne.
[Peach Slices] Acne Oil-Free Moisturizer
Light-weight hydration you can apply throughout the day
[BYOMA] Balancing Face Mist
Dehydrated Skin
Soo plumping and hydrating. 30% glycerin which is the best hydrating ingredient
[Experiment Beauty] Super Saturated Serum
A gentle, hydrating cleanser for dehydrated and dry skin
[CeraVe] Hydrating Facial Cleanser for Dry Skin
Viral for a reason. very hydrating & nourishing.
[Laneige] Cream Skin Mist
Good for restoring your skin lipid components so it can better hold in hydration/water
[cocokind] Barrier Ceramide Serum
Rosacea
Azaleic Acid may sound scary, but it is great for reducing redness and rosacea. It also very gently exfoliates and can reduce dark spots left from acne.
[Naturium] Azelaic Topical Acid 10%
Another Azaleic Acid option that's great to redness and rosacea. From Ulta.
[Peach Slices] Redness Relief Azelaic Acid Serum
Melasma, Dark Spots, & Hyperpigmentation
Tranexamic Acid is the best for reducing dark spots! Super gentle even though the name sounds intense. I use this for dark spots left after a zit and on my body after mosquito bites.
[Naturium] Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%
Targeted patches for post-acne dark spots. With tranexamic acid and vitamin C.
[Hero Cosmetics] Micropoint for Dark Spots