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Essential Skincare Must-Haves
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Discover my list of skincare products ideal for dry and sensitive skin types. You'll find effective solutions that replenish moisture and promote a healthy, radiant complexion. Additionally, all of these products do not have any “icky” ingredients in...incidecoder.com).
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Cleansers
 
Exfoliating Acids
 
Retinoids
 
Vitamin C
 
Serums
 
Moisturizers

Cleansers

 
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Love the formula and the pump bottle. Leaves the skin clean without feeling dry.
Hydrating Gentle Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid | DERMA E
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Use alone or part of your double cleansing routine. Great at removing makeup while being gentle and hydrating.
Squalane All-In-One Face Cleanser | The Ordinary
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Love the texture of this cleanser. Leaves the skin clean and refreshed.
Jelly Joker Cleanser | Geek & Gorgeous
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Exfoliating Acids

 
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These gentle AHA pads from First Aid Beauty are convenient and compostable! Can be used daily.
Facial Radiance Pads with Glycolic + Lactic Acids | First Aid Beauty
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This gentle glycolic acid formula from KraveBeauty is perfect if you're new to AHA's.
Kale-Lalu-yAHA: 5.25% Glycolic Acid Treatment | KraveBeauty
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Retinoids

 
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This is a 0.1% retinAl serum from Geek & Gorgeous, a step up from the 0.05%.
A-Game 10 Retinal | Geek & Gorgeous
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This is a great retinol cream if you're just starting out with vitamin A products. This is what I used during my retinization period!
Gentle Retinol Cream | Good Molecules
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Affordable retinal serum.
Retinal 0.2% Emulsion High-Strength Retinoid Nighttime Treatment - The ...
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Vitamin C

 
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If you're looking for a serum containing pure vitamin C, this is a great one from Timeless!
10% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum | Timeless Skin Care
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This is an affordable pure vitamin C serum from Geek & Gorgeous.
C-Glow | Geek & Gorgeous
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This serum features a stable form of vitamin C called ascorbyl glucoside. It's light and goes on smooth, giving a glossy and fresh look to the skin.
Vitamin C Glow Serum | cocokind
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Serums

 
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This silky peptide gel serum from Paula's Choice plumps skin and absorbs fast.
Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster | Paula's Choice
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This niacinamide serum from The Ordinary smooths and brightens skin.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum | The Ordinary
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Wakes up tired, puffy eyes. Soothes and brightens.
Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel | Good Molecules
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Apply before moisturizer for a really pretty glow.
Glass Skin Refining Serum | PEACH & LILY
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If you're looking for an azelaic acid cream, this is a good one. Very affordable.
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% Cream | The Ordinary
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This provides lots of hydration by giving you that glass skin look, while repairing your skin barrier. It also acts as a non-sticky primer.
Phyto Mucin Glow Serum | BYOMA
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Moisturizers

 
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Rich and velvety, perfect for dry skin. I use this mainly in the colder months, or when my skin needs extra hydration.
Bio-Active Ceramide Moisturizer | The Inkey List
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This is my go-to moisturizer. It's lightweight but so nourishing, perfect for every day!
Happier Barrier Moisturizer | Geek & Gorgeous
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Amazing quality Argan oil for face and body. It locks in moisture and is non-comedogenic.
The Original 100% Pure Organic Argan Oil | Josie Maran
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This is my go-to moisturizer for the summer, for both day and night.
Moisturizing Gel Cream | BYOMA
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This is a lightweight but extremely hydrating eye cream. A little goes a long way!
Barrier Repair Eye Cream | BYOMA
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Mineral Sunscreen

 
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Sunlit provides a gorgeous bronzy glow using non-nano zinc oxide.
DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 with Ceramides & Peptides | Kosas
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Gives light foundation-like coverage with a pretty glow using non-nano zinc oxide.
Slip Tint Lightweight Tinted Moisturizer with Mineral Zinc SPF 35 & Hyaluronic Acid | Saie
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Offers light foundation-like coverage with a natural finish.
SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation | Tower 28
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Body Care

 
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This is a very rich moisturizer from Skinfix. I use it at night and it leaves my hands so soft.
Hand Relief Cream | Skinfix
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A classic moisturizer for hydrated lips.
Lip Therapy Original Mini | Vaseline
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This replaced my Burt's Bees unscented lip balm. The mint flavor is very light and lips stay hydrated and smooth for hours.
Mint Message Minty Tell All Lip Balm | Bubble
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Toners

 
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If you have dry skin or just love feeling extra moisturized, this very hydrating toner from Byoma is perfect.
Hydrating Milky Toner | BYOMA
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