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An Esthetician's Skin-care Favorites
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items Here are my favorite skin care retail products as a licensed Esthetician! I love innovative, clean, and effective skin care for all. Lots of Korean skin care here because I think they do align with those elements. These products will depend on what s...
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Cleanser
Toner
Exfoliant
Masks
Serums & Moisturizer
SPF
Cleanser
Step 1: Double cleanse! Removing all impurities from throughout the day.
Such a good stable for any skin care routine. This oil cleanser will help with those that have over sized pores or texturized skin by removing the dirt and oil from underneath.
DHC Deep Cleansing Oil Facial Cleanser - Unscented
This cleanser is packed with antioxidants and vitamins to give the face a healthy glow.
Superfood Gentle Antioxidant Refillable Cleanser
This product comes from a clean brand aimed for many skin types. This product in particular uses 2% BHA's to help with acne.
Acne+ 2% BHA + Azelaic Acid + Niacinamide + AHA Cleanser
This oil cleanser is a very popular one from Korea. Suitable for skin types like normal-dry, and oily.
Beauty of Joseon - Ginseng Cleansing Oil | YesStyle
Toner
Step 2: Hydrate and refresh the skin! Toner will help balance the PH of the skin. You can also tone after exfoliation.
The Ordinary's Glycolic Acid toner is also an exfoliant since it has 7% AHA's in it, however it can act as toner as well to help balance the skin complexion and texture.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
This product is a Korean beauty favorite! Provides overall balance to the skin.
Anua - Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner | YesStyle
Although an essence is not the same as a toner, they can be similar. An essence like this product will help enhance the performance of the products applied afterwards. It can also help soothe the skin.
Beauty of Joseon - Ginseng Essence Water | YesStyle
One of the main ingredients here is rosewater. A great benefit is that it adds nourishment and soothes the skin!
Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydration Toner
This product has been so trendy this year and for good reason! Snail Mucin Essence will hydrate the skin like no other while also repairing it. If you're looking for glass skin in a bottle, here it is! (with a consistent skin care routine of course)
COSRX - Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence | YesStyle
Exfoliant
Step 3: Exfoliate using a mechanical (scrub) or chemical (AHA/BHA) product such as these.
This is honestly such a great gentle exfoliant (chemical and mechanical). It is packed with AHA's and BHA's to help even skin texture on the face.
Daily Microfoliant Refillable Exfoliator
This product is a great all in 1 exfoliant for the face. It has AHA's in it to help with hyperpigmentation.
Facial Radiance Pads with Glycolic + Lactic Acids Refillable
This is one of the most popular skin exfoliants on the market because it really does the job of removing excess dead skin cells and uneven texture in the face. Giving you a beautiful glow.
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Masks
I'm obsessed with this one. Lips need nourishment too and this product does that perfectly.
Lip Sleeping Mask Intense Hydration with Vitamin C
With this mask you can leave it on overnight for the best result.
Cica Sleeping Mask
This one is great for moisture retention!
COSRX - Advanced Snail Mucin Power Sheet Mask | YesStyle
We love a firming mask with collagen!
Cryo Rubber™ Face Mask With Firming Collagen
Serums & Moisturizer
Step 4: Add back water and nutrients back into the skin! This will help seal all products in your skin barrier.
This is a great Korean skincare serum on the market that helps with inflammation and control oil production.
Beauty of Joseon - Glow Serum | YesStyle
Features of the products has tea tree extract, AHA's, BHA's and so much more to transform your skin for the better.
SOME BY MI - AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum 50ml | YesStyle
This product is targeted to those with dark under eye circles. The caffeine and green tea extract helps brighten the skin over time.
Caffeine 5% + EGCG Depuffing Eye Serum
Hyaluronic acid can help with the skin's elasticity and attracting moisture to the skin! Key for any skincare routine.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum
I personally like this product. It's easy to find and very gentle to the skin. It never leaves me oily and I can tell is helping to repair my skin's barrier.
Ultra Repair® Cream Intense Hydration
This moisturizer will help firm the skin. It may be on the thicker side so it is best for dry skin.
Protini™ Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer
SPF
Step 5: One of the most important steps, protect that skin! Apply up to 4x daily.
This is a chemical SPF 50+ taht protects the skin from UVA and UVB rays while leaving you glowy!
Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun | YesStyle
I hear only good things about this SPF and it's 50+!
[Deal] Round Lab - Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ - 50ml
We love a sunscreen that leaves no white cast!
Innisfree Daily UV Defense SPF 36 Sunscreen
It's so important to reapply sunscreen throughout day. This stick compact form makes it easier for you!
Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50