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Drugstore/affordable ' skincare!
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items I'm a clinical esthetician these are some products I recommend, please read the description to find out which products would be suited for you & when to use them :)
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Cleanser/ makeup remover
Toner/ mists
Serums/ treat'ments
Eye
Moisturizer
Cleanser/ makeup remover
Great acne cleanser for all skin types. AM/PM The inkey list usually has promos on their own site, which is why I usually order directly from them instead of Sephora!
Salicylic Acid Cleanser
Makeup remover. PINK LID IS THE ONLY lash extension safe. Any skin type.
Shop for SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Sensitive Skin by Garnier | Shoppers Drug Mart
Not foaming, gentle, basic cleanser. AM/PM. All skin types. soothing.
Shop for Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser for Sensitive Skin by Aveeno | Shoppers Drug Mart
Makeup remover. Lash extension safe
Shop for Sensibio H2O Micellar Water by Bioderma | Shoppers Drug Mart
PM, all skin types. has broken some people out.
Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
AM/PM. Combo-oily skin. This is a really great gentle, but effective cleanser. This cleanser does have niacinamide in it, but it is safe to use multiple times a day! Niacinamide helps to regulate oil production and also has brightening properties as ...
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% | Shoppers Drug Mart
Great drugstore enzyme exfoliant! any skin type. good for general texture, discolouration
Indeed Laboratories exfoliator II - facial powder exfoliator | Shoppers Drug Mart
Toner/ mists
Fave spray, zinc can help with inflammation & breakouts. AM/PM. All skin types.
Shop for Hydrabio Brume by Bioderma | Shoppers Drug Mart
If you work out or just get super sweaty, hypochlorous acid helps fight and kill, acne, causing bacteria on the top of the skin. This is great for surface level breakouts as well. This is not the type of acid that will exfoliate your skin, so it is s...
e11ement Hypochlorous Acid Skin Spray 8 oz
Serums/ treat'ments
hydratio. Any skin type, AM/PM Honestly most people don’t need a separate HA prodcut because it’s in most skincare now, but if you do want one this is a great affordable optio!
Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Great spot treatment for all skin types specially sensitive skin
Succinic Acid Treatment
All skin types. Damaged barrier, moisturizing , nourishing.
Shop for ceramide barrier serum by Cocokind | Shoppers Drug Mart
All skin types. Light weight. Irritated, damaged skin barrier.
Ceramide Night Treatment
The inkey list usually has promos on their own site, which is why I usually order dire from them instead of Sephora! Hyperpigmentation, better for brown spots more so than red spots. PM 2-4x a week. All skin types. PM
Tranexamic Acid Hyperpigmentation Treatment
Uneven tone, texture, hyperpigmentation, dullness. PM 1-3x a week
Shop for Doctor's Visit Instant Resurfacing Mask by Versed
All skin types, breakouts & congestion. AM/PM
Shop for Turmeric Tonic Spot Treatment by Cocokind | Shoppers Drug Mart
Such a nice thin pimple patch
Rael Miracle Invisible Spot Cover, 96 Count
On nights, your skin is feeling extra dry or you want that boost of moisture. This is a really great moisturizing serum that doesn't feel sticky or thick on the skin. Peptides are really great for keeping your skin, plump and locking in water and moi...
Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum | Shoppers Drug Mart
Eye
Puffy eyes. AM/PM. All skin types. The inkey list usually has promos on their own site, which is why I usually order dire from them instead of Sephora!
Caffeine Eye Cream
No long term results but noticeable difference for a few hours. Great under makeup. AM/PM
Shop for Dreamlit Glow Undereye Brightener by Pacifica Beauty | Shoppers Drug Mart
Depuffing, hydrating. AM/PM
Shop for DetoxifEYE by Pixi | Shoppers Drug Mart
Moisturizer
Nourishing lightweight moisturizer. All skin types. Soothing & anti inflammatory
Shop for Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin by Aveeno | Shoppers Drug Mart
AM & PM! All skin types, basic moisturizer.
Shop for PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion by CeraVe | Shoppers Drug Mart
Combo, dry skin. Basic moisturizer
Shop for Skin Soak Rich Moisture Cream by Versed |
Light weight moisturizer for all skin types
Shop for Toleriane Ultra by La Roche-Posay | Shoppers Drug Mart
Literally the same as cerave but cheeper!
Shop for Night Facial Moisturizing Lotion by Life Brand | Shoppers Drug Mart
Light weight moisturizer. Combo, oily skin
Shop for Dew Point Moisturizing Gel-Cream by Versed |
Damaged barrier. AM/PM. All skin types but thick, oily skin may not like texture.
Shop for Cicaplast Balm B5 Repair Moisturizer For Damaged Skin by La Roche-Posay | Shoppers Drug Mart
This is a really great effective moisturizer that is lightweight and won't leave your face feeling sticky! This product has colloidal oatmeal which has really great anti-inflammatory properties as well as anti-microbial properties, which is great for...
Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin | Shoppers Drug Mart
AM/PM. Beautiful, medium thickness cream that isn't greasy. Absorbs well into the skin, works well alone & under makeup. Safe for those with Acne!
Cocokind Resurrection Polypeptide Cream | Shoppers Drug Mart