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items My favorite skin care items for all skin types. I have combination and acne prone skin and these are all good for both my dry areas and oily areas as well as not breaking me out
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CURRENT AM SKINCARE LINE UP AS OF OCTOBER 2024
CURRENT PM ROUTINE OCT24
Uv protection
Face moisturiser
Facial actives/serums
Face oil
CURRENT AM SKINCARE LINE UP AS OF OCTOBER 2024
I have listed most products below and what I do and don't like about them, but this is what I'm currently doing to tackle multiple problems at once. For reference- I have combination acne prone skin, large pores, fine lines, trying to prevent skin la...
I do use this morning and night to keep acne at bay. I find whenever I switch to anything more gentle I break out, even if I just try to switch to a gentle cleanser only in the AM - I break out. I will always be purchasing the massive bottles of this...
Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash - Dermalogica
This is the vitamin c I use - it doesn’t break my out. It has hyaluronic acid in it as well (most of my morning skin care does so I don’t need a seperate hydrating serum). But you can use any antioxidant serum you want
Vitamin C Complex Serum - Naturium
I think it's questionable if pdrn is absorbed through the skin and exerts its effects like the injections do, but I do love this serum. I love that it has caffeine in it too so it helps with puffiness which is why I use it in the morning. I also appl...
IOPE - PDRN Caffeine Shot Serum - Soko Glam
The only product I've ever seen noticeable improvements in my hyperpigmentation. Apparently not everyone can tolerate this high of a niacinamide, but it hasn't caused any breakouts or sensitivity yet on me. Will 100% repurchase. So lightweight and ea...
Anua - Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum | YesStyle
I use this peptide serum in the morning for graceful aging as it absorbs a lot faster than the medik8 - has a thin milky hydrating texture
Geek & Gorgeous
I add this on top on days I feel extra dry - after serums and before sunscreen.
100% Plant-Derived Squalane - The Ordinary
Still my favourite SPF brand - I normally use the supreme screen as a moisturizer, primer spf in one, if I feel oily I use the clean screen. If I want a glowy base for makeup I use the queen screen
Ultra Violette | Sephora
Twice a week I use this to help reduce the appearance of my pores (note it DOESNT minimize pores, it just helps reduce congestion - unfortunately our pores are with us for life)
Sulfur Mask for Acne | Murad Skincare
CURRENT PM ROUTINE OCT24
I have listed most products below and what I do and don't like about them, but this is what I'm currently doing to tackle multiple problems at once. For reference- I have combination acne prone skin, large pores, fine lines, trying to prevent skin la...
First step - oil cleanse. This changes often depending on what's on sale. I really love the medik8 one but can't justify the price - and most work just as well
Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm & ...
Ride or die baby
Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash - Dermalogica
I bought this on a whim when I had a little extra money and UNFORTUNATELY for my bank account I have seen some improved firmness in my skin and improvements in my fine lines
StemFactor Growth Factor Serum | Skin Care - Osmosis
I love that you can start low and work your way up. Be mindful for extra sensitive types that it does have fragrance
Crystal Retinal – Medik8-US
I wish it wasn't so expensive but I haven't found a better alternative to this yet that has the same quality and strength of ingedients.
Liquid Peptides – Medik8-US
This is one of the only exosome products I can get in Australia, and it's SO hydrating and feels amazing on the skin. I feel like it makes all my other products sink in better
Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Cream - Beekman 1802
I use this every second night after cleansing and before my osmosis
SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant | Paula's Choice
I use a 10% glycolic acid serum twice a week after Bha and before osmosis. I use it on the same nights as retinal as my skin can tolerate that now. I alternate between what I can afford either the Naturium or alpha h, but they're all much of a muchne...
Glycolic Acid Serums | Sephora
Uv protection
Clean screen is great for combination skin or oily skin, and acne prone skin, has a slight tint to it to remove white cast
Clean Screen Sensitive Skinscreen SPF30
Great sunscreen for drier days, has a glow to it. Can mix with the clean screen for combination skin if need extra moisture
Queen Screen Luminising Sun Serum SPF 50+
Moisturiser and sunscreen in one! Remember to still apply 1/4 tsp to have appropriate SPF coverage - I find this a bit too oily for my combination skin when I have oily days but it's good for dry skin
Buy Ultra Violette Supreme Screen SPF 50+
LOVE this for my body (neck down). Perfect everyday sunscreen - not greasy and has a slight glow to it
Extreme Screen Hydrating Body & Hand Skinscreen SPF 50+
Light to moderate color depending on how thick you apply (the darker Color's are quite vibrant), moisturising, and gloss finish. Love these as a lip sunscreen and "no-makeup"
Buy Ultra Violette Sheen Screen Hydrating Lip Balm SPF 50
FAVORITE sunscreen brand!
Ultra Violette
How I reapply over makeup. If it doesn't set down enough when I'm extra oily I'll just add a little loose powder over the top
Buy Ultra Violette Preen Screen™ SPF 50 Reapplication Mist
I wear these gloves every day, 1 because I wash my hands often so it's difficult to keep applying sunscreen and 2 I don't like sticky hands from sunscreen reapplication. For me it's easier, and I can still use my phone while wearing them. I've had my...
Hand Gloves for Sun Protection | Solbari USA
Face moisturiser
Current favourite retinol cream - this can be used alone but I still like to apply a moisturiser or oil over the top
Buy Alpha-H Beauty Sleep Power Peel
Favorite day and night cream with great skin enhancing benefits
Confidence in a Cream™ Transforming Moisturizing Super ...
Very similar to the it cosmetics confidence in a cream, but is a bit thinner in consistency so you don't use as much and skin feels more moisturised after. Similar ingredients list.
Buy Wishful Honey Whip Peptide Moisturizer
PACKED with amazing barrier repair ingredients like lipids, ceramides and peptides
Buy Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream
This has vastly helped my irritation from using tretinoin
RESIST Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer
Okay this might be my new favorite, I got it as a sample and I think I might have to buy a whole bottle. It DOES. NOT. PILL. With my tretinoin
Exasoothe Daily Defense Colloidal Oatmeal Cream
Amazing for healing that post too much retinol or exfoliant skin!
Cicaplast Baume B5+ Balm Cream for Dry Skin
Facial actives/serums
My previous favourite retinol cream before I upgraded to retinal
Beauty Sleep Power Peel
Favorite aha liquid exfoliant - I alternate aha and retinol nights
Liquid Gold with 5% Glycolic Acid - Exfoliating treatment
Favorite aha liquid exfoliant
Buy Alpha-H Liquid Gold Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Treatment
Great for stubborn clogged pores
BHA 9 Treatment
Still my favorite bha for clogged pores
SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Current favorite hyaluronic acid - although I personally find myself not using a hyaluronic acid serum anymore as many of my other serums contain it (unless I'm doing something aggressive to my face like Microneedling)
Much Plumper Skin | Hydrating Serum
Favorite vitamin c currently
Vitamin C Complex Serum
I love this it's so hydrating but not oily (even though it has squalane- it just sinks into the skin). I have been loving this on my "need extra hydration" nights between nights on tretinoin
Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum
Has all the top peptides we hear about - copper, argeline and matrixyl. I use this every night. If I use it during the day I give it a minute to sink into the skin and then make my hands damp and pat back over it or use a spray over it and pat it in ...
Medik8 Liquid Peptides Drone-Targeted Peptide Complex ...
An acid that works for basically all skin types to soothe inflammation and increase hydration!
10% Azelaic Acid Booster
Apparently this isn't for everyone from what I've seen on TikTok but it's hands down the only serum I've ever seen noticeable improvements in my melasma and hyperpigmentation. It hasn't broken me out or caused any sensitivity, it's very light weight ...
Anua - Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum | YesStyle
I've been using this retinal for about a year now after I realised I couldn't work up to nightly use with tretinoin at this point in my skincare journey. I started at 6 and now I'm on 10 and plan to try the new ordinary one next (the 0.2% which is eq...
Crystal Retinal – Medik8-US
Face oil
Favorite very light weight skin oil (I like this better than the squalane which is thicker) but this one is harder to find
100% Plant-Derived Hemi-Squalane 30ml Treatment
Favorite night oil for all skin types including acne prone
100% Organic Cold-Pressed Moroccan Argan Oil
Favorite night oil for any skin type including acne prone
100% Organic Cold-Pressed Moroccan Argan Oil
i do love this, and I love when products have multiple ingredients in them, but for oils I do prefer my single ingredient oils like squalane or argan - I find with skin that's prone to clogging it's just easier
Moisture Renewal Oil Booster
I bought this in September 2024 before I knew it was a viral product and I love it. I use it mostly under my eyes and around my nose and anywhere that is extra dry. I also use it over my makeup under my eyes if it's starting to look dry and patchy du...
KAHI Multi Balm | OLIVE YOUNG Global
Cleansers
Favorite face wash for combination acne prone skin
Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash, Teen Acne, Teen Skin
Love this gentle physical exfoliator for when skin is feeling extra crusty dusty
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator
Oil cleanser and leave on hydrating mask in one
Melting Moment Cleansing Balm
Another favorite cleansing oil. Smells amazing, probably the least vision impacting oil cleanser I have ever used
Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm & ...
Toners and face mists
Good hydrating toner if you're looking to get more antioxidants (the my favourite toners are usually Korean toners)
Dermalogica Antioxidant Hydramist
Favorite brightening and soothing toner- I use every day twice a day
I'M FROM Rice Toner - Korean Beauty & Skincare Australia
Love this, so soothing and hydrating
BEAUTY OF JOSEON Ginseng Essence Water
Great if you need a gentle exfoliant
Medik8 Toners
Eye creams/serums and lash care
Really is thicc! It's nice putting this on at night and still feeling hydrated around the eye area in the morning. A little too thick for under makeup for myself, but might be really good if that's what you're looking for and better at makeup than me...
Buy Fenty Skin Thicc N Smooth Rich Peptide Eye Cream
A cheaper alternative to the higher end lash and brow serums that has virtually the same ingredients but without the hormones that may cause periorbital fat loss
Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum
I love this eye concentrate and it's cooling wand. It's a thin consistency and doesn't irritate the eyes when you use it around the lashes.
Advanced Génifique Yeux Light-Pearl Eye & Lash Serum
Beautiful eye and lash serum in one with a cooling and massaging wand
Advanced Génifique Yeux Light-Pearl Eye & Lash ...
Face masks
I recieved this as a sample in one of my orders and I loved it so much I bought a full size. My skin feels amazing after and it calms any irritation I have if I go overboard on actives
Evercalm™ Ultra Comforting Rescue Mask - REN Clean ...
Body care
Things I LOVE to use to take care of the rest of my body
OMGOSH if you want to smell like a mix of vanilla and caramel then this is for you! Also the cream makes my skin super soft but isn't greasy after it soaks in like I find with most moisturisers for the body
Sol de Janeiro - Skin & Body Care Products
Favorite for body blemishes
COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner 150ml
Lips
Everyone uses it for a reason - better than applying a lip balm or Vaseline overnight
Buy Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
Lip gloss, color and spf in one? Yes please
Buy Ultra Violette Sheen Screen Hydrating Lip Balm SPF 50
Sensitive skincare
These are the products that I have been using to restore my skin barrier when I over do it with the actives
Favorite lower priced moisturiser for damaged and dry skin
Cicaplast Baume B5+ Balm Cream for Dry Skin
*not in my current routine but have used before* I prefer the serum over the moisturiser, I don't find the skinfix barrier moisturiser to be anything special for a damaged barrier (it's a nice moisturiser, I just don't think it helps my barrier)
Buy Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid Hyaluronate Serum
My favourite when my barrier is damaged and I can't use my favorite Dermatologica clean start one
CALM Ultra-Gentle Cleanser
An active that doesn't sting at all when I used (best for hyperpigmentation and melasma) - as I said above it personally didn't help my hyperpigmentation
Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides 2 x10ml
It's okay, I personally didn't see much results though but I love the color
Soothing & Barrier Support Serum
Better than the skinfix barrier moisturiser and a better price point, thinner than the cicaplast baulm so can be used in day time
RESIST Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer
An acid that is great for sensitive skin and rosacea
10% Azelaic Acid Booster
Skin care devices
These are the current ones I'm using. I'm not sure what the best LED mask is, I think from reading the specifications many of them are very similar in wavelengths and irradiance
I'm still on the lookout for a similar conductive gel - when I have a cheaper recommendation I'll add it on here but so far the two that I've used that weren't the ziip brand really stung my skin and broke me out
ZIIP HALO - Microcurrent Facial Device
I didn't think I was noticing much of a difference until I stopped using it, and acne takes longer to heal, Microneedling takes longer to heal, I get post inflammatory hyperpigmentation when I don't use it too
LED Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 2 - CurrentBody USA
Blepharitis
For those of you that also suffer from this, these are a couple of products that help me manage it
It doesn't need to be this one specifically, I've also used the briotech before with the same results, but it really helps me when I feel the tingling of a blepharitis lump coming on
SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid
Foaming eyelid cleaner when you just need a little extra help
Blephadex® Foam - Eye Drop Shop
Another hypochlorous acid spray that I've also found very beneficial
BRIOTECH Topical Skin Spray, Hypochlorous
Budget buys
Cheaper alternatives to some of the fancy viral stuff we see online
You can buy any reusable silicone eye of face patches, they don't need to be the branded ones. You can leave them on over eye products for 10-20minutes to help product absorption, or you can try leaving them on overnight if you want - I put a satin e...
6 Pairs Silicone Eye Patches Prevent Wrinkle Reusable Overnight ...
No need to spend big bucks on a satin mask either. I also like to have a couple so I can have a new one every night to prevent breakouts
Pure Silk Sleep Mask Blindfold Soft Cover Travel Sleeping Shade Padded Foam
Look at how cute these ones are!
Super Soft Satin Sleep Eye Mask high quality Birthday Party Sleepover Gift