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Skincare Essentials
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items Being someone that has struggled with acne in the past (still get a few pimples just not as much after changing diet and finding the right products that work for my skin), and oily skin. I have tried a lot of different skincare products and put a lot...
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Toners/Serums
Fash wash
Moisturizers
Eyes
Lips
Acne treatments
Toners/Serums
Toners are great at providing support to trouble some areas. I mostly use toners for acne scaring, acne, keeping youthful skin, as well as for added hydration.
Good Molecules has such great skincare for an affordable price. They never include any bad ingredients which I love. This toner works great at getting rid of post-acne marks. Looks milky and absorbs into the skin amazingly.
1.0 oz Discoloration Correcting Serum - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
I don't understand how they make this serum so affordable because it works wonders and packaging looks expensive. This works wonders for breakouts and clearing up the skin and brightening post-acne marks. I like to try to use this at least once a wee...
1.0 oz Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Oil Control Serum - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
Like the Niacinamide Serum, this works great at clearing pimples and breakouts. Doesn't dry out my skin tremendously like other products that help fight acne, which I like.
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution Serum - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
I use this when I feel sweaty or oily this helps my skin replenish and helps fight against acne from forming. I love using this before and after going to the gym, helps it so that the sweat and oils accumulated on my face won't cause acne before I ge...
Mini SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray
You most likely have heard of this, but if not you gotta try it! Definitely is a staple in my skincare routine. This works beautifully as a primer and makes the makeup stick pretty nicely with a nice hydration. Using this without any makeup it makes ...
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence - COSRX | Ulta Beauty
I like that this is a product that helps many issues within the skin. Makes it so that I don't have to apply a bunch of different products to receive the same results as just using this. I have noticed it helps with my skin texture, post-acne marks, ...
The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum - COSRX | Ulta Beauty
If you struggle with texture on the skin or dark spots this is a perfect treatment for you. You just spray it on your skin and try to use it a few times a week. It has given me great results and is super easy to use since it is a spray
AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner - COSRX | Ulta Beauty
If your looking for something that will help resurface your skin, from post acne or other forms of skin issues this will work great. My acne has cleared up and I hardly get any pimples using this. It also helps get rid of dark marks from past acne. I...
CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum - 1 fl oz
Trying to stay away from getting wrinkles and keeping your skin tight and youthful? This serum is perfect to use on a daily basis for a morning serum. Sinks into the skin and can be used under makeup to protect the skin. Has SPF so it protects you as...
CeraVe Skin Renewing Anti-Aging Face Cream with Sunscreen and Retinol – SPF 30 – 1.76oz
If you struggle with oily skin like I do, or breakouts and mild-moderate acne this will do wonders for you. We all know salicylic acid helps manage sebum and clears acne, but this one by La Roche doesn't dry out the skin or cause irritation like some...
La Roche Posay Effaclar Face Salicylic Acid Toner Clarifying Solution with Medicated Formula - 6.76oz
Fash wash
I feel like I have tried many face washes trying to find one that works for my combo, acne-prone, sensitive skin. Here is a list of the ones that helped my skin and didn't just end up making it worse.
Works great at clearing mild acne. Has no fragrance which is better for your skin. Doesn't leave your skin dry like most acne fighting cleansers. Great for sensitive skin. I wouldn't recommend for moderate acne. But if you breakout in bits here and t...
8.0 oz Renewing SA Cleanser with Salicylic Acid for Balanced Skin - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
I currently use this every day and have used it in the past. I got off this, although it was clearing my skin because I wanted to try Curology because a video got me that showed perfectly clear skin. Curology did not end up working for me, in fact it...
Renewing Cleanser with Benzoyl Peroxide - Proactiv | Ulta Beauty
If you have dry skin this moisterizer will hyrdate your skin while also cleansing it from dirt and dead skin. This is perfect if you are using an acne cleanser that is harsh and need to hydrate your skin and wash it twice a day. Perfect for double cl...
Hydro Boost Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel - Neutrogena | Ulta Beauty
While this face wash is the priciest on the list it does the job great! Murad products are very gentle on the skin but work efficiently. Great at clearing breakouts and acne without overdrying the skin. Works for normal to oily skin.
Murad Acne Clarifying Face Cleanser - Ulta Beauty
I have the face wash linked separately already but here is the full kit if you would like to try it. This works perfect for oily/combination skin for getting rid of acne. I usually have mild/moderate acne, but this has helped get my skin to having no...
Proactiv Solution 30 Day Acne Treatment Kit- 5 fl oz/3pc
This face wash is great for a clean refreshing feeling. Especially if your skin tends to get oily. Works well for oily/combo skin type. This is by far my favorite face wash that feels like it gets rid of all the dirt and oil, without stripping your s...
La Roche Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser - 1.69 fl oz
This works great at replenishing and repairing any breakouts. If you have acne-prone skin or deal with pimples I highly recommend this face wash. I notice it clears up my skin pretty quickly when using consistently. Good price as well. I have heard t...
3.0 oz Acne Foaming Wash with 10% Benzoyl Peroxide - PanOxyl | Ulta Beauty
Moisturizers
Some of my favorite moisturizers I have tried out and work for me (I have combo skin)
This moisturizer works great for combo/oily skin. I like to use this throughout the day and put it on in the morning. Does not make my skin oily but gives me the hydration my skin needs.
Bubble Skincare Level Up Balancing Moisturizer, Oily & Combo Skin, Everyday Care, 1.7 fl oz / 50ml
I like to use this when I notice my skin is getting dry and needs a boost of hydration. Makes my skin super soft and hydrated. I highly recommend for any type of skin type. I have oily/combo and it works for me without making me feel oily.
Neutrogena Hydroboost Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - 1.7oz
I recently tried out this moisturizer and it works perfectly for my oily-acne-prone skin! It doesn't use any fragrance and works for sensitive skin.
Toleriane Double Repair Matte Face Moisturizer for Oily Skin - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
Eyes
Eyes are the key to the soul… so I like mine to be soft and long lashed lol
If you are looking to grow your eyelash and have long pretty lashes.. I highly suggest. I use this every night or every other night and I have seen great results. I used this after getting my eyelash extensions off. I had so much damage done to my la...
GrandeLASH - MD Lash Enhancing Serum
I deal with genetic dark eyes that can easily get even more dark if I don't hydrate them constantly and sleep enough. This is the cheaper alternative to more expensive eye creams on the market, that still gives great results. It has caffeine and hyal...
Brightening Eye Cream with Caffeine and Hyaluronic Acid
Smells amazing like a spa with a light floral scent. Works amazing and combating wrinkles from being formed and hydrates your eyes thoroughly to combat dark eyes and eye bags. A bit pricey but definitely is an amazing working eye cream.
Lotus Youth Preserve Depuffing Eye Cream
They didn't have a picture of the product for some reason. This is by far my favorite eye cream I have ever tried. It combats signs of wrinkles while also preventing eye bags and helping your eyes brighten up a bit. I love how this formula feels it f...
Bright & Tight Dark Circle Firming Eye Cream with Vitamin C & Peptides
These are a great prep in the morning for makeup, they depuff and brighten up the eye area, while also giving much needed hydration around the eye. They come with 60 in each one, so it'll last you a good amount of time too.
Advanced Snail Hydrogel Eye Patch - COSRX | Ulta Beauty
Hardly get sleep and need to not look like a zombie the next day? This will help with puffiness and dark circles. Is a nice smooth formula that works right away. Is affordable compared to other eye serums and works efficiently.
CeraVe Under Eye Cream Repair for Dark Circles and Puffiness - .5oz
Need an eye serum that will give you a quick boost in appearance after waking up? This will help with dark circles, puffy eyes, while also providing hyaluronic acid which helps hydrate and keep the skin supple and soft. Long term of these ingredients...
Neutrogena Hydro Boost+ Caffeine Eye Gel Cream with Hyaluronic Acid & Peptide Complex - Fragrance Free - 0.5 oz
Lips
I wear a lot of lipstick through the day…Thats why I find it important to revive my lips before I go to bed. These prevent them from pealing and keeps them healthy and moisturized.
I use this almost daily at night. I tend to wear a lot of lipstick throughout the day, and this helps repair my lips from getting dry and crusty. I drink water and eat, and this still stays on. Has a slight nice smell to it and lasts all night and yo...
12 Hour Overnight Lip Mask - Lanolips | Ulta Beauty
Fan favorite by many. I have so many of these. I like to keep one in my bathroom, purse, and night stand. These are essential if you have dry lips or if you would just like to keep your lips soft. If you use lipstick frequently these are perfect for ...
Lip Repair - Aquaphor | Ulta Beauty
These lip oils are perfect for applying before you go to bed or throughout the day to ensure your lips are nice and soft and don't dry out.
Honey Infused Hydrating Lip Oil
These smell so good and have my lips feeling so kissable and soft. I love putting this on at anytime during they day that my lips need a bit of a pick-me-up.
Lip Butter Balm for Hydration & Shine
This lip mask feels so nice right before bed. My lips feel renewed in the morning and I' not worried about lipstick drying out my lips since they feel refreshed with this.
Lip Sleeping Mask Intense Hydration with Vitamin C
Acne treatments
If you need a quick remedy to get rid of a pimple quick without leaving a mark… these have done wonders for me.
I feel like I've tried almost every acne patch to exist. This is the only one where you put one on and the pimple is completely works at extracting the oils and healing the pimple quicker. While they are pricey, these are the only ones I found to ful...
Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Invisible + Acne Pimple Patches - 24ct
I like to use this when I know my pimple is going through the heeling stage to make sure it doesn't leave a scar. This also helps to heel acne marks quicker. I like to dab it and let it sink into my problem areas overnight. I definitely notice a diff...
Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm
I have recently been put on by my friend to try out this product and I love it. Being someone that suffers with hormonal acne and acne marks, this has helped tremendously in healing my acne and preventing more from forming. Its a high price but defin...
Blackberry Retinol Blemish Serum
I absolutely love this brand for their product working so quickly and not being harsh on the skin. Being that I have sensitive skin it's hard to find a product that doesn't break out my skin out worse…but this truly does help with preventing and heal...
Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner