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items Invest in your skincare!!! A lot of what I know comes from learning alongside my best friend, who’s a licensed esthetician working at a med spa! Between her professional insights/recommendations and my own trial-and-error, these are the products, rou...
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Cleanse & Prep
Hydration & Glow Boosters
Treat & Repair
Lock in & Protect
Cleanse & Prep
The foundation of glass skin starts here.
These are the cleansers and prep steps I use to remove makeup, dirt, and buildup so skincare can actually work. Gentle, effective, and never stripping
I’ve used this one for years. Super gentle, foams lightly, and cleans your skin without that tight or stripped feeling. Great for everyday use, especially if you have normal to oily or combination skin and want something simple but effective
Special Cleansing Gel for Gentle, Effective Cleansing
This is my go-to when my skin is feeling irritated, dry, or extra sensitive. It’s creamy, soothing, and helps calm redness while still cleansing really well. Perfect for sensitive or reactive skin days, post-sun, or when your barrier needs a break
Ultracalming Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
If your skin gets dry, reactive, or easily irritated, this is a must. It’s hydrating, calming, and dermatologist-approved. Especially good for when your skin barrier needs extra love
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser | Clinically Tested, Derm ...
I recommend this if you prefer a foaming cleanser or have oilier skin. If you’re dry or sensitive, the Hydrating Toleriane is better, but this one is perfect for keeping shine in check
Toleriane Purifying Foaming Facial Wash | Clinically Tested, Derm ...
Paula’s Choice cleansers are fragrance-free and designed to gently wash skin without irritation. Their range has options for oil control, calming sensitive skin, and hydration, so you can pick what fits your skin type without stripping your moisture ...
Face Cleansers & Face Washes
A gentle yet effective gel cleanser with glycolic acid that helps refine texture, brighten dull tone, and remove surface impurities without stripping your moisture barrier. It foams just enough to feel clean and leaves skin conditioned and smooth. Gr...
Purifying Cleanser Gel with Glycolic Acid
A calming, soap-free foaming cleanser that gently lifts dirt, oil, and makeup while soothing sensitive, irritated, or post-treatment skin. It’s formulated with hydrating humectants like sorbitol and glycerin plus botanical extracts (like cucumber and...
Soothing Cleanser Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser
A milder, everyday face wash that lifts oil, makeup, and impurities without stripping your skin’s natural barrier. It has a silky gel texture with glycerin and soothing botanical extracts to leave skin feeling clean, refreshed, and balanced. Great if...
Gentle Cleanser | Gentle Face Wash
Total drugstore holy grail. Affordable, fragrance-free, and super gentle while still actually cleansing. Made with ceramides + hyaluronic acid to protect your skin barrier, with options for every skin type: dry, sensitive, oily, or acne-prone. One of...
Facial Cleansers: Face Wash, Micellar Water & Bar Soap
Ultimate sensitive-skin staple. Super gentle, fragrance-free, and non-stripping, perfect if your skin is reactive, acne-prone, or easily irritated. One of the safest cleansers when your barrier needs a reset.
Vanicream™ Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
A cult favorite for a reason. This powder exfoliant is gentle enough for frequent use but leaves skin noticeably smoother and brighter. I love that it exfoliates without feeling harsh or scratchy
Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator Smooths & Brightens Skin
A great option if you like a physical exfoliant but still want something mild. The exfoliating particles are super fine, so it smooths skin without irritation, especially nice for sensitive or combo skin.
Ultra-Fine Gentle Exfoliating Face Scrub
A true holy grail for clogged pores and breakouts. This liquid BHA exfoliant helps clear congestion, smooth texture, and improve skin tone without scrubbing. Best used a few times a week, especially if you’re acne-prone.
SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
A polished, spa-level exfoliant that gently smooths texture while still feeling refined and non-abrasive. Great for dull or uneven skin when you want an instant smooth feeling.
Gentle Micro-Exfoliating Scrub For Daily Use l SkinCeuticals
This one is all about glow. It gently exfoliates while leaving skin looking radiant and fresh, not stripped. Perfect before makeup or when your skin just looks a little tired
Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator
A cleanser + exfoliant in one. Uses a blend of AHAs and BHAs to help smooth texture and brighten skin over time. Great for normal to oily skin or if you want exfoliation built into your routine.
AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
A more advanced exfoliant that really refines texture and boosts skin radiance. Best used occasionally rather than daily, perfect when your skin needs a deeper polish but still wants to stay balanced.
ReSURFACE Skin Polish
Hydration & Glow Boosters
Think toners, essences, hydrating serums, and glow-boosting prep products that plump the skin and give that fresh, dewy look. (Layering is key here)
A refreshing, hydrating toner that preps your skin and helps your moisturizer absorb better. Light, soothing, and perfect right after cleansing, especially if your skin ever feels tight or dehydrated.
Multi-Active Toner, Hydrating Spray Toner
A gentle, alcohol-free toner that helps rebalance skin and refine pores without drying. Great for normal to oily or combo skin when you want a clean, refreshed feel without irritation.
Equalizing & Exfoliating Toner for Dry Skin l SkinCeuticals
A solid lineup of alcohol-free, fragrance-free toners designed for different skin needs. Whether you’re oily, acne-prone, or sensitive, these help calm, hydrate, and prep skin without disrupting your barrier.
Face Toner | Alcohol-Free & Fragrance-Free
Affordable, barrier-friendly toners made with ceramides to support skin health. Lightweight, hydrating, and perfect if you want simple, effective skincare that doesn’t overcomplicate things.
Facial Toners & Mists
This gives your skin that instant glazed, hydrated look. Super milky and soothing, it layers beautifully under serums and makeup and helps strengthen the skin barrier
Glazing Milk Ceramide Facial Essence - rhode | Sephora
A calming, redness-reducing essence toner that’s amazing for sensitive or compromised skin. Helps soothe irritation and restore balance while keeping skin hydrated and comfortable.
EltaMD Skin Recovery Essence Toner
This set has quite literally been my holy grail and has made a HUGE difference for my skin (just after one use, I noticed a difference)! Super gentle, non-irritating, and great for maintaining a healthy skin barrier. The enzyme powder exfoliates with...
Cleansing Essentials Set
A gentle, brightening essence that helps smooth texture and boost radiance over time. Perfect if your skin looks dull or uneven but you don’t want anything harsh
Vinoperfect Brightening Glycolic Essence - Caudalie | Sephora
A lightweight hydration serum that helps keep skin moisturized longer. Great for dehydrated skin or anyone who wants plump, comfortable skin without heaviness.
circular hydration serum with hyaluronic acid
A soothing, barrier-repair serum that calms redness and irritation. Ideal for sensitive, reactive, or post-treatment skin that needs extra support.
EltaMD Skin Recovery Serum (1 fl. oz.)
A classic for a reason. This overnight repair serum helps smooth, hydrate, and improve overall skin texture while supporting skin recovery as you sleep
Advanced Night Repair Serum Synchronized Multi- ...
Perfect for dry or dull skin that needs a glow boost. Leaves skin looking plump, smooth, and hydrated with a beautiful dewy finish.
The Dewy Serum - Plumping & Smoothing Treatment
A nighttime vitamin C serum that helps brighten, smooth fine lines, and support skin repair while you sleep. Great if you want glow without daytime sensitivity.
biolumin-c night restore serum
Lightweight, glossy, and hydrating. This serum gives instant dew while helping strengthen the skin barrier, perfect for a fresh, glass-skin look.
Peptide Glazing Fluid Dewy Gel Serum - rhode | Sephora
A powerful add-on that boosts firmness and smoothness. You can mix it into your moisturizer or serum to help support collagen and improve skin elasticity.
Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster
A glowy, vitamin C-packed serum that instantly makes skin look brighter and more radiant. Great before makeup or whenever your skin needs an extra glow
1.0 oz Charlotte's Magic Serum with Vitamin C - Charlotte Tilbury | Ulta Beauty
Treat & Repair
These products help smooth, strengthen, and support the skin barrier over time. Nothing harsh, just products that actually make a difference with consistency
A more advanced niacinamide treatment that helps visibly minimize pores, smooth texture, and improve uneven tone. Best used a few times a week if your skin already tolerates niacinamide well.
Niacinamide 20% Treatment
Lightweight and smoothing, this serum helps refine skin texture and soften the look of fine lines without feeling heavy. Great for uneven or rough skin that needs a little extra polish.
Pure Smooth | Serum for Textured Skin | Anti Wrinkle Serum
A high-performance anti-aging serum designed to help soften expression lines and improve skin smoothness. Perfect if you’re focused on fine lines and preventative aging.
P-TIOX Anti-Wrinkle Serum | SkinCeuticals
A classic, affordable option for oil control and breakouts. Helps reduce excess shine, minimize the look of pores, and calm blemishes, especially great for acne-prone skin.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
A lightweight moisturizer that helps brighten dark spots and even skin tone over time. Perfect if you want hydration plus gentle brightening in one step
Dark Spot Brightening Moisturizer with Niacinamide
One of my fav drugstore holy grail for breakouts. This is amazing for both face and body acne. Super effective at clearing stubborn breakouts. (Just be sure to moisturize well after since it’s strong)
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10%
A great option if you want the benefits of a retinoid without irritation. Helps clear breakouts, smooth texture, and improve skin tone while still feeling nourishing.
retinoid acne clearing oil
A solid beginner-to-intermediate retinol. Helps improve fine lines, texture, and overall skin clarity. Best used at night and slowly introduced into your routine.
SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 (1 fl. oz.)
A barrier-repair moisturizer that strengthens the skin, improves elasticity, and helps lock in hydration. Great for balancing skin when using active ingredients.
Barrier Renewal Complex with Ceramides & Peptides | EltaMD®
A rich but non-greasy cream that deeply hydrates and repairs the skin barrier. Perfect for dry, sensitive, or over-treated skin that needs extra comfort.
AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Cream with Ceramides
A soothing recovery serum that helps calm stressed skin and boost hydration. Great for restoring balance when your skin feels tired or compromised.
Génifique Ultimate Recovery Serum with Beta-Glucan - Lancôme
An ultra-soothing cream designed for sensitive or reactive skin. Helps calm redness and irritation while keeping skin soft and hydrated
Indigo Calming Face Cream for Sensitive Skin
This has helped my skin tremendously. I use it after the gym or anytime my skin feels irritated, sweaty, or breakout-prone. It calms redness, helps prevent breakouts, and feels super refreshing.
SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid
A cult-favorite moisturizer for dry, sensitive skin. Thick, comforting, and incredibly hydrating, perfect for face or body when your skin needs extra moisture.
Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
A skin barrier lifesaver. Helps heal, protect, and soothe irritated or compromised skin. Perfect for post-treatment, dry patches, or when your skin needs serious repair.
Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
Lock in & Protect
Moisturizers and daily SPF that lock in hydration and keep your skin looking healthy long-term. Sunscreen is a NON-negotiable for true glass skin
A rich, luxe moisturizer that deeply hydrates and gives skin that plump, dewy glow. Perfect for dry or dull skin, especially when you want your skin to look healthy and radiant.
The Dewy Skin Cream Replenishing and Plumping Moisturizer
Affordable find! Super lightweight and refreshing. This gel cream hydrates without feeling heavy or greasy, making it perfect for normal to oily skin or anyone who prefers a barely-there moisturizer.
Electrolyte Water Cream | Lightweight Gel Moisturizer
A balanced, no-frills moisturizer that hydrates while helping control excess oil. Great for everyday use if you want moisture without shine.
Daily Face Moisturizer | Normal To Oily Skin | SkinCeuticals
Such a reliable everyday moisturizer. Helps repair the skin barrier, calm irritation, and keep skin hydrated without clogging pores, great for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
3.38 oz Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer with Niacinamide - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
A calming night cream that helps hydrate and restore skin while you sleep. Leaves skin feeling soft, smooth, and refreshed by morning
sound sleep cocoon night gel-cream
A cult favorite for a reason. Deeply hydrating and soothing, this mask instantly revives tired, dry, or stressed skin. I love using it as a mask or even a thick overnight cream.
Jet Lag Mask
Perfect for sensitive or irritated skin nights. This sleeping mask helps calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier while you sleep.
Cica Sleeping Mask for Soothing Relief with Centella Asiatica - LANEIGE | Sephora
Love love love. A classic lip care staple. Deeply nourishing and leaves lips soft, smooth, and hydrated by morning, especially great for dry or chapped lips.
Lip Sleeping Mask - LANEIGE | Sephora
An overnight treatment that boosts hydration and helps skin recover while you sleep. Great for waking up with smoother, more rested-looking skin.
Advanced Night Repair Overnight Skin Treatment - Estée Lauder | Sephora
I use this every single day. It protects my skin while giving the best glow, is lightweight, non-greasy, and perfect under makeup. A true daily essential
Face Sunscreen– EltaMD
A lightweight, calming sunscreen that protects while helping reduce redness. Great for sensitive or acne-prone skin that needs gentle daily sun protection.
Clear Daily Soothing UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50
A weightless, invisible sunscreen that feels like a primer. Perfect under makeup and great if you hate the feeling of traditional sunscreen.
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
This is going viral for a reason. It evens out skin tone, gives a natural glow, and feels super lightweight, perfect for those “your skin but better” days
Erborian CC Cream 1.5 oz (Various Shades)