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"High end beauty" kind of ruined my face. Heres some drugstore wins to keep the skin skinning.
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items Spend less for more! if you have sensitive and finicky skin, you might rush to try everything to make it better and with all the marketing, seems like the best options are the pricier ones, when it could be the opposite! Try these options instead!
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Step 1: morning skincare
Step 2: Makeup
Step 3: Night routine
Step 1: morning skincare
everybody's skin is different but as someone who has normal to dry skin but also gets pimples on the regular, and lives in a dry climate, this is what i found works best for me.
Now, arguably the most important part of your skincare, SUNSCREEN. I use sunscreen as both my moisturizer and protection for the day. American suncreens arent the most sophisticated, but this one is made in korea but easily accessible in the states. ...
Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 - Hero Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Most of the times, i skip cleanser but if im feeling like i need to wash my face, this cleanser saved my skin. Especially in the peak high school acne days
13.5 oz Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser for Dry Skin - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
I focus on hydration in the morning and i do realize this is on the pricier side but this is widely available at the drugstore! And the best hyaluronic acid serum i have tried to date! Let me know what your fave serum is!
1.0 oz Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
If you really want to take it one step further, polyglutamic acid packs a bigger punch than hyaluronic acid and this brand is super affordable at about a third of the price as the serum previously mentioned.
Polyglutamic Acid Hydrating Serum
Step 2: Makeup
Most days i dont really makeup and roll out of the house with sunscreen and eyebrows on, but if i do want to get all dolled up, these are my top drugstore faves at the moment!
This infallible line is insane and it wears beautifully with medium to full coverage on all skin types!
420 True Beige Infallible Up to 32 Hour Fresh Wear Foundation - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
I have never used anything better than this for eyebrows, powder or pencil. Used this for over ten years and its still managing to stay under five dollars! A little goes a long way!
Ash Brown Ultimate Brow Kit - Wet n Wild | Ulta Beauty
This is a highlight and blush all in one and always looks beautiful on the skin, their signature color “luminoso” is a cult fave for a reason!
Luminoso Baked Blush - Radiant Powder Blush - Milani | Ulta Beauty
if you wanna be even more on a budget, wetnwild is still rocking their three dollar blushes, if youre not a fan of the highlight glowy look, this is your pick and this stays on the face just as well as high end and this brand doesnt test on animals.
Wet n Wild Color Icon Blush - Pinch Me Pink - 0.21oz
This is currently my fave mascara and doesnt flake and is safe for contact lense wearers like myself! Just remember to set your face with the setting sprays before applying mascara
Blackest Black Voluminous Panorama Washable Mascara - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
lip balm/glosses are my face and this does not give a weird peely skin on your lips and actually moisturizes
Sincerity Eco-Beautiful Mineralist Lip Gloss Balm - bareMinerals | Ulta Beauty
A more affordable option and smells delicious!
ChapStick Total Hydration Lip Oil - Midnight Magenta
This melts everything in beautifully and makes it last through the day! Pro tip: remember to set your face before mascara!
2.8 oz Continuous Setting Mist - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
Step 3: Night routine
again, pretty basic as my skin will freak out if I do the most
Oil cleanse always, this has been my fave cost effective way as my first cleanser because a little goes a long way and is way cheaper than any other “balm” i have tried
Neutrogena Light Sesame Formula Body Oil for Dry Skin - Original Scent - 16 fl oz
As a gel option for more of a heavy duty clean, this does not strip the skin but does clean well!
13.5 oz Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Wash for Oily Skin - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
My fave gel option that is light weight and doesnt break my skin out but provides so much moisture.
Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer
The cream option that provides more bang for your buck for every day use!
Daily Facial Moisturizer - VANICREAM | Ulta Beauty
If i was gonna use a treatment, glycolic of lactic acid has been the only treatments in where i have noticed a difference. This is an affordable, not harsh option. I tend to use every other day to give my skin a break in between!
Glycolic Acid Toner with Grapefruit & Aloe - Mario Badescu | Ulta Beauty