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items I'm mainly focused on skincare these days. I'm in the range of 40 years old and have lived in the desert for the last 10ish years so I'm all about moisturizing & protective barriers following exfoliation. My routine regularly changes with skin an...
A cheap but still very good option, hyaluronic acid serum is a necessity when living in a dry climate.
Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum - 1 fl oz
Lovely Skin has some nice, higher-end skincare products.
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum
It's been a minute since I could afford to splurge on StriVectin. The packaging has changed, but I hope the formula remains the same 🤞🤞
Wrinkle Recode Moisture Rich Barrier Cream - StriVectin | Ulta Beauty
Like once per year you can catch these on sale and when it works out it's like hitting the lotto
Performance Peel AP25 At-Home Facial Peel - Exuviance | Ulta Beauty
This pairs nicely with the hyaluronic acid serum. I read the HA should be applied first, then this but 🤷
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum for Oily Skin - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
What I'm using right now
Renewing SA Cleanser - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
This works as a super gentle makeup remover.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula with Vitamin E Skin Therapy Cleansing Oil Face, natural rosehip, 6.5 oz
I admit I was fully influenced by Nina Pool with this one, but she was *right.* Feels great, smells AMAZING, good ingredients, and affordable. I'm in love.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Firming Body Lotion Smooths and Tightens Loose Dry Skin, 13.5 fl. oz.
Lightweight and relatively inexpensive. It's a good one.
Daily Facial Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramides - VANICREAM | Ulta Beauty
Mineral sunscreen is top tier! Supergoop is the most lightweight & invisible sunscreen I've used, but then again, it takes a lot to show on my melanin deficient skin 😅
PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 Sunscreen with Sunflower Extract - Supergoop! | Ulta Beauty
Another Nina Pool influencing at work here, but it's soooo so good! Feels great, smells great, won't break the bank. What more could you ask for?
Dr Teal's Shea Butter Moisturizing Bath & Body Oil, 8.8 fl oz.
This stuff is legit and would be sooo nice to add to the bag for a moisture touch-up/ refresh on the go.
Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater - Mario Badescu | Ulta Beauty
I don't know how effective this actually is for eczema but I do know it works wonders on my dry skin, especially during high desert winters! Hands and body mostly, but I'll sometimes even use it on my face.
CeraVe Eczema Relief Creamy Body Oil for Itchy Dry Skin with Colloidal Oatmeal, 8 fl oz
Okay, hear me out. When I have a pimple/ swelling that I need gone NOW I dab a little bit of this on and give it a few minutes to work its magic before rinsing and proceeding with the regular routine. It *is* a topical NSAID, so if you're on certain ...
Equate Arthritis Pain Reliever Gel 1% Diclofenac Sodium, 1.76 oz, Compare to Voltaren® Arthritis Pain Active Ingredient
Post pregnancy I had major issues with dry skin, especially on my feet. This stuff was amazing, especially when combined with a silicon sock! (Amazon affiliate link)
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Daily Skin Therapy Lotion
silicon sock + palmers heals softens + lazing in bed playing games on my phone = self care 🤣 (Amazon affiliate link)
5 Pairs Silicone Moisturizing Socks for Cracked Heels