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TOP medical grade skincare essentials
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items Medical grade skincare is what really works! Not the "fluffy" nice smelling overpriced drugstore brand stuff. I'm 39 and could pass for a decade younger. This is an investment. I've also had issues with ocular (around the eye) rosacea and this stuff ...
Best cleanser for all skin types including sensitive! Foams beautifully, like fluffy velvet, doesn't strip skin but gives an almost squeaky clean. Prefer for night time use but often use morning and night. If I'm travelling it's the only one I bring.
Soothing Foam Cleanser - For Sensitive Skin - SkinCeuticals
Luxurious cleanser feels like butter and does not strip skin at alllll....best for use in morning to get rid of excess oil but leave some natural oils remaining on skin. I use it on my eyes too when wearing makeup as almost a step 1 of 2 eye makeup r...
Gentle Cleanser - Mild Face Cleanser - SkinCeuticals CA
Hands down the #1 thing that will TRANSFORM your skin (besides retinol, which isn't safe for everyone or tolerable)!! This actually changes the molecular structure of your skin CELLS and it has smoothed my skin, given me radiance more than any other ... It also protects your skin from further sun/environmental damage which is huge for someone's like me who is horrible about wearing sunscreen (my one skincare flaw)
When ferulic acid is added to vitamin C it has a "synergistic effect" meaning the power of 1 increases the power of the other ingredient and vice versa. Very few brands combine the 2! This one was the first to do so and is the holy grail of this pa...
Vitamin C actually penetrates your skin cells and continues to work for 72 hours!!
Vitamin C, ferulic acid, retinol and regular sunscreen use is the golden formula as these items actually change your skin on a molecular level. Everything else is more superficial
When ferulic acid is added to vitamin C it has a "synergistic effect" meaning the power of 1 increases the power of the other ingredient and vice versa. Very few brands combine the 2! This one was the first to do so and is the holy grail of this pa...
Vitamin C actually penetrates your skin cells and continues to work for 72 hours!!
Vitamin C, ferulic acid, retinol and regular sunscreen use is the golden formula as these items actually change your skin on a molecular level. Everything else is more superficial
C E Ferulic® L-ascorbic Acid - Serum - SkinCeuticals CA
Best hyaluronic acid out there! Not only does it directly apply to your skin but it enhances your own skins production of its own HA! Really boosts how hydrated your skin feels long term. Must have in winter but I use year round every morning includi...
HA Intensifier - Hyaluronic Acid Serum - Skinceuticals
Best eye cream for aging skin that provides nice moisturize, isn't too heavy, penetrates skin. Helps a bit with puffiness and dark circles too. Use on top of HA intensifier
A.G.E. Eye Complex - Dark Circle Eye Cream - SkinCeuticals
Fantastic cream for really moisturizing deeply! Can't live without this particularly in the harsh Canadian winters. But also amazing post an at home peel mask I do that makes my skin a bit raw and this is what soothes it perfectly on top of the "gree...
Triple Lipid Restore - Anti-Aging Cream - SkinCeuticals CA
Amazing
Phyto Corrective Gel - Sensitive Skin - SkinCeuticals CA
This is the hyaluronic acid serum I use every evening (unless I've just done my at home heavy duty peel, then I stay away from actives) but it works as that and like a glycolic peel!! It literally smoothes your skin texture and is one of those serums...
Retexturing Activator - Exfoliating Serum - SkinCeuticals CA
If you have even slightly oily or acne prone skin and are not a teenager then this serum is a must! First serum I use at night (prior to retexturizing activator) after cleansing. The salicylic acid is amazing at keeping acne at bay without being hars...
Blemish + Age Defense - Salicylic Acid Acne Serum
The nighttime equivalent of a vitamin C serum. Often recommended as first layer after cleansing in evening but personally I use it as the last! As my nighttime cream (unless I'm using triple lipid, just depending on climate, or if I've done an at hom...
This clear yellow gel goes on like velvet and gives the skin a beautiful sheen that is matte feeling but dewy looking, if that makes sense.
Powerhouse protective benefits and wake up to beautiful skin (that in the morning I prefer the cream cleanser to wash)
This clear yellow gel goes on like velvet and gives the skin a beautiful sheen that is matte feeling but dewy looking, if that makes sense.
Powerhouse protective benefits and wake up to beautiful skin (that in the morning I prefer the cream cleanser to wash)
Resveratrol B E - Resveratrol Serum - SkinCeuticals Canada
Best deep cleaning purifying mask that feels and smells great too! Can be used as a spot treatment also. Really helps to bring out impurities and blackheads. I like to leave it on for 20+ minutes personally and this does dry my skin out a little. But...
Clarifying Clay Face Mask - For Oily Skin - SkinCeuticals CA
Feels like a thick water quenching drink for thirsty dry skin. Amazing after clay masque. Love love in winter! Personally I must wash it off after a good 20 minutes despite the option of buffing it into your skin. I find that leaves a weird tacky fee...
Hydrating B5 Face Mask - For Dry Skin - SkinCeuticals CA
If you're going to double cleanse with an oil this is THE ONE. Removes it all and feel super clean if you follow it up with skinceuticas foaming cleanser.
If you want to treat this one like a mask or deep treatment I recommend a large dollop in the palm of your hand and spread all over face and thenassage it in for at least 5 minutes, if not longer. You'll literally feel little granules come out of y...
If you want to treat this one like a mask or deep treatment I recommend a large dollop in the palm of your hand and spread all over face and thenassage it in for at least 5 minutes, if not longer. You'll literally feel little granules come out of y...
Dual Action Pre-Cleansing Oil | Skin EssentiA
Super gentle gel I use directly on my eyes to remove allll eye makeup. Have even used it on my little girls if they had hard to remove sparkly face paint! Super super gentle
Gentle eye make-up remover | Eau Thermale Avène
Lovely gentle toner. I go through periods where I never use toner at all but when I do it's only this one! Just extra clean feeling and I think it might brighten just a touch
Alumier MD Bright & Clear Solution Brightening Facial Solution 6 oz
Craziest at home masque: it's an enzyme so it breaks apart the bond between dead skin cells this being able to slough it off or exfoliate it away. Works AMAZING!! I haven't had an in office peel in a decade with having back to back babies but this st...
Enzymatic Peel 2oz
Best sunscreen I've ever used. And I hate the feeling of sunscreen! But I am willing to use this one. Oil free. Light. 42 spf. Sheer hydration (vs clear shield) is also nice and has a beautiful versatile tint to it
Clear Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 42
Rejuvenating under eye pads that feel great and are wonderful for when you're tired or have had a good cry!
Eye Rescue Pads retail
The most hydrating penetrating moisture for parched lips! I was begging for this when I was in labour. Use it 24/7. My favourite is when the lot is mostly full and I can just unscrew the lid and apply it from the pot without using my fingers
Lip butter 24H Intense hydration | Eau Thermale Avène