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Skincare Routine
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items Dropping my skincare routine ! For reference I have combination skin, and I’ve also dealt with a damaged skin barrier from using too many actives on my face, as well as perioral dermatitis. Sharing what works for me in case it helps anyone with similar skin concerns.
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Cleansers
Moisturizers
Eye Cream
Serum
Toners
Others
Cleansers
On nights when I feel too lazy to use cleansing oil, I reach for my micellar water instead! It works like a magnet, lifting away dirt and makeup from your skin. It’s also super gentle and doesn’t leave my skin feeling dry or tight.
Bioderma Micellar Water and Makeup Remover
Double cleansing at night is a must! After a long day, I use a gentle oil cleanser to remove dirt, makeup, and buildup before following up with my foaming cleanser.
Centella Cleansing Oil
A low-pH gel cleanser that’s super mild and gentle on sensitive skin. Perfect for a gentle cleanse without leaving your skin feeling tight or stripped.
COSRX Gel Cleanser
My go-to facial wash. Not stripping, gentle on the face and calms my damaged skin barrier afterwash.
Cetaphil, Daily Facial Cleanser, 8 oz, for Sensitive Skin
Moisturizers
If you’re struggling with a perioral dermatitis, adding this to my your skincare routine healed my skin!
La Roche Posay Cicaplast Balm Vitamin B5
This calming barrier cream is a go-to when my skin feels sensitive, dry, or irritated. It has 10% Panthenol that helps hydrate and support the skin barrier.
Purito Skin Barrier Cream
A lightweight moisturizer that feels amazing on the skin, no sticky feeling, just a beautiful dewy finish! It’s also great for supporting your skin barrier.
Dr. Althea 345 Moisturizer Cream
Eye Cream
Giving the delicate skin around your eyes some extra care and moisture to help minimize the appearance of dark pigmentation and keep the area looking fresh and hydrated.
BOJ Eye Cream | Korean Skincare
Serum
My trusted brand where I always get my niacinamide serum for my skincare
Niacinamide Serum from Good Molecules
Toners
Looking for a mild and gentle toner? This is it! Perfect for both your morning and nighttime skincare routine.
Rice Toner
Perfect for sensitive skin! Whenever I notice small red spots or irritation after using too many skincare products or actives, this is my go-to.
Cetaphil Hydrating Toner
Others
Retinol cream option for beginners looking to slowly introduce retinol into their skincare routine. Start low and slow, and don’t forget your sunscreen during the day.
Good Molecules - Gentle Retinol Cream
It has exfoliating effect that renews your skin and sweeps away dead skin cells.
Bonus tip: This is not just for the face. It works great for your body too!
Glycolic Acid 7% - The Ordinary
Mist
Feels just like water. No sticky feeling. Just a fresh, dewy, moisturized glow.
Hydrating Spray by d'Alba
If you love Dr. Althea’s moisturizer, you’ll definitely want to try their mist spray too! Since washing your face too often can leave your skin feeling dry, I opt for a face mist whenever I want to refresh and add a boost of hydration to my skin thro...
Dr. Althea Face Mist/Spray