As an esthetician with dry, sensitive skin, I’ve tested so many products that either irritated my skin or didn’t do anything. This is the exact routine I use to keep my skin clear, hydrated, and glowing — using affordable products that actually work....
Sections
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Cleanser
Exfoliant
Toner
Serums
Moisturizer
SPF
Cleanser
STEP ONE: gentle, non-stripping cleansers that keep your skin clean without drying it out
My top pic- super gentle + won’t dry your skin out 🤍 perfect for sensitive skin. I love this cleanser and use it DAILY!
Vanicream™ Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
Another great option if you don’t like the texture of the other - this is a creamy cleanser that leaves your skin SO soft
La Roche-Pose Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Exfoliant
STEP TWO: helps smooth texture + brighten your skin without being too harsh (2-3x a week!)
gentle exfoliation that makes your skin instantly smoother + brighter ✨
I use this once or twice a week depending on how my skin looks/feels.
Daily Microfoliant Refill for Gentle Exfoliation
Toner
STEP THREE: adds extra hydration and preps your skin so your serums absorb better
My Top pick for Toner. It’s a lightweight milky toner that hydrates + helps support your skin barrier! I use it every night.
Hydrating Milky Toner with Snow Mushroom - 12 oz.
Another great option for toner, it feels a bit thicker than the Thayers. But, It still gives that soft, hydrated ‘glass skin’ feel without being heavy ✨
Hydrating Milky Toner
Serums
STEP FOUR: targeted hydration + skin benefits like plumping, smoothing, and glow
A MUST HAVE for any routine. INSANE hydration makes your skin look plump + glowy (Use before other serums!)
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
If I HAD to pick one serum, it would be this. Amazing hydration, perfect texture for under makeup, it gives a soft blur to the skin. I use this every morning 100%
The INKEY List USA Polyglutamic Acid Serum 30ml
Moisturizer
STEP FIVE: locks in hydration and supports your skin barrier for soft, healthy skin
This is thick and hydrating. perfect for dry, sensitive skin. I love this one at Night, but don’t love it under makeup.
Vanicream™ Moisturizing Cream
barrier repair in a jar 🤍 keeps your skin hydrated all day & works beautifully under makeup. It soaks into the skin quickly! I use this every morning
Daily Recovery
SPF
STEP SIX: daily sun protection to prevent damage, aging, and dark spots
spf + light coverage in one 🤍 easy everyday skin. My Favorite SPF to wear alone, or under foundation!
Versed Skin Solution Multi-Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
I prefer tinted, but for a non tint option, this SPF is great. No white cast + super lightweight , and works well under makeup. ☀️