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Must-try skincare products for all skin types
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items Discover the skincare products actually worth adding to your routine. From affordable favourites and cult classics to K-beauty rising stars, this is my curated collection of products for all skin types, concerns, and budgets. If you're like me, there...
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Oily skin
Dry skin
All skin types
Oily skin
Must-try skincare products that help with controlling oil production and minimising the appearance of pores.
One of the best exfoliating treatments for congested pores, oily skin, and blackheads. This leave-on formula is suitable for those that can tolerate strong exfoliating acids. People with sensitive or dry skin should use it sparingly. I've just starte...
Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Very affordable. Makes skin glow. Reduces the appearance of pores. It's tailored to oily, blemish prone skin but it's water based and can be used by all skin types. This serum can be applied morning and night, and layers well with other products. Sin...
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum
I've repurchased this several times as it's great for smoothing rough texture caused by acne marks and shaving. I also use it on my shoulders and upper chest to treat acne flare ups. This exfoliating toner is not recommended for sensitive skin, and i...
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
Primarily targets hyperpigmentation, but it also works well for fading dark spots, evening skin tone, and reducing post-acne marks. The serum is formulated to treat all skin types, but the mix of niacinamide and tranexamic acid make it best for oily,...
Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum
Suited to oily and acne-prone skin with texture as a concern. I use this daily in the morning to clear away the thick layer of oil that has built up on my face overnight. After some recent back and chest acne flare ups, I experimented and found this ...
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser
Dry skin
The best products that deliver moisture, deeply hydrate, add a healthy glow, and won't strip your natural skin barrier.
The new ‘it-girl' of the collagen mask world. Earned holy-grail status as it's a hydrogel mask that melts ingredients into the skin, creating a bouncy and smooth look overnight. Best for dehydrated and dull skin that needs a moisture boost. While it'...
Biodance Bio Collagen Real Deep Mask
A must-try skincare product for deep hydration, barrier repair, and soothing irritated skin. It's popular for delivering that signature glass skin glow. Highly recommended for dry and damaged skin, but some might find the sticky/goopy texture off put...
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
A daytime serum that brightens your complexion and boosts collagen for healthy-looking skin. Ideal for normal and dry skin types but not recommended for oily skin. It's a bit pricier than the other items on the list, but you get more dramatic results...
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Vitamin C Serum
Leave this on overnight and wake up with plump, bright, and smooth lips. Laneige is well known for this cult favourite lip mask. It's made with a hydrating formula that's best for those with dry or chapped lips, but it's effective for everyone. The m...
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
A cult-favourite product that is best for dry, irritated, and damaged skin. It's a multi-purpose soothing balm that can be used on any area with a compromised skin barrier, maintaining moisture and supporting recovery. I used to think La-Roche Posay ...
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+
An affordable, dermatologist-tested wash formulated for dry-to-normal, sensitive skin. This is designed to be suitable for all skin types, but it's best for those with dry skin as it rehydrates as well as cleanses. I also use this on my body as a gen...
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
All skin types
From dry and oily to combination and normal skin types, everyone can use these must-try skincare products.
Treats hyperpigmentation including sun spots and post-acne marks. This is not a serum for hydration as it's formulated to fix dark spots and uneven tone. Also smooths uneven skin texture. It's more expensive but effective for mild pigmentation and se...
La-Roche Posay Mela B3 Serum
My go-to face sunscreen that I use every day. Sunscreen is a must for all skin types if you plan on going out. This one is lightweight, non-greasy, and it doesn't leave a white cast, making it perfect for oily and combination skin, but also good for ...
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics
Soothes inflamed skin and is designed as a gentle option for those with rosacea. I bought this to help fade dark spots and it hasn't done much noticeable difference to my skin, but it has helped with my overall redness. While this is suitable for all...
Anua Azelaic Acid 10+ Hyaluron Serum
I usually cannot resist squeezing pimples, but using a patch stops me from causing more damage. Amazing for those with acne-prone skin to prevent picking and causing scarring, but can be used by anyone who gets pimples. Pimple patches remove the urge...
HERO Mighty Patch Pimple Patches
A skincare staple that every household needs. It's an affordable and hypoallergenic balm that locks in moisture in dry areas and protects the skin barrier. It has so many uses: while it's best for dry/chapped lips, it can help repair wounds and prote...
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly
A new K-beauty moisturiser popular for its lightweight texture and barrier-repairing ingredients. It's suitable for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin thanks to its gel-like texture, and it doesn't leave skin feeling greasy or heavy. For those lo...
Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream
Cetaphil moisturisers have been a staple in my household since I was a kid and I still use it twice daily. They're simple, gentle, and deeply hydrating. I find the creams to be thicker and more suitable for the body, while the lotion is lightweight a...
Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion
Currently the hottest K-beauty product right now. This retinal serum is high-potency, targeting fine lines, wrinkles, and enlarged pores. Best for ageing skin but also recommended for reducing visible pores. I recently phased out tretinoin from my ro...
Celimax The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster