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Skincare you NEED! (No B.S., Just Results)
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items Over the years, I’ve tested a lot of skincare — from hyped-up serums to hidden gems I found by accident. Every product on this list has been personally tried, re-bought, and actually used on my (acne-prone + sensitive) skin. No brand deals. If it’s o...
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Cleansers & exfoliating
Serums & creams
Sunscreen You’ll Actually Want to Wear
Eye Creams
Masks
Cleansers & exfoliating
These are the skincare staples I swear by — all tested on my own skin and purchased with my own money. No fluff, no filters. Just products that deliver.
Honestly? This reduced texture in less than a week. I use it 2–3x a week after cleansing. My skin feels smoother, pores look tighter, and I get way fewer hormonal breakouts. It's a lightweight formula and never stings.
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 118ml
My everyday cleanser for months now. It always make my spots goes less each time I use it and I’m telling you this is the best cleanser to get. Plus, it’s fragrance-free and dermatologist-approved — perfect for sensitive skin.
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser with Salicylic Acid for Dry, Rough & Bumpy Skin 236ml
Super gentle but effective — this keeps oil and breakouts in check without drying me out. My skin feels clean, fresh, and balanced every time!
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser for Oily, Blemish-Prone Skin 400ml
Serums & creams
These are my favourite to wear and I have seen a difference since wearing it and would love for you to see the same.
If you’ve ever been scared of vitamin C because of irritation, try this one. It's super lightweight, absorbs quickly, and gives a noticeable brightening effect without stickiness. Even my friends started noticing the glow!
Dr. Althea - Vitamin C Boosting Serum | YesStyle
This has been a long-term fave for a reason. It fades hyperpigmentation gently, evens out skin tone, and leaves a fresh, hydrated feel. Perfect for sensitive skin — no harshness, just steady brightening that builds over time. It’s gentle, hydrating, ...
CAUDALIE Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum 30ml
My skin is ALWAYS dry and whenever I use this it makes my skin so smooth all day and it doesn’t irritate my skin at all. It leaves me with a dewy, bouncy glow and layers beautifully under makeup. It also comes with the cutest spatula (yes, that matte...
TATCHA The Dewy Skin Cream 50ml The Dewy Cream 50ml
Sunscreen You’ll Actually Want to Wear
You have to try these sunscreens — they’re 100% worth it! Lightweight, no white cast, and they feel amazing on the skin :)
(RECOMMENDED BY DERMATOLOGISTS) If you hate sunscreen because it’s greasy or stings your eyes — this one is for you. It’s totally invisible, super lightweight, and even sits well under makeup. I use it every day, and it never fails.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Sun Cream 50ml
(RECOMMENDED BY DERMATOLOGIST) It’s hydrating, calming (thanks to rice & B5), and gives my skin a soft glow without looking shiny. Plus, no white cast, even on deeper skin tones.
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Rice + B5 SPF50+ 50ml
Eye Creams
Here are the eye creams I’ve personally used — and yes, they’re actually worth it
This one surprised me in the best way. Lightweight, smooth, and absorbs instantly — perfect for morning use. The ginseng + retinal combo helps with brightness and fine lines without being harsh.
My under-eyes look more awake and less puffy. No grea...
Beauty of Joseon - Revive Eye Serum | YesStyle
Rich, creamy, and so hydrating. This has been my go-to for tired eyes — it melts in, plumps the skin, and makes concealer glide on like a dream.
A little goes a long way, so one jar lasts forever. If you want an eye cream that feels like a treat bu...
Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado 14ml
Masks
Are you hunting for the right mask for your skin? These are a few I keep coming back to — they deliver visible results without the drama.
You can literally see this mask pulling impurities out of your skin as it dries and it always shows the pores which is so satisfying. It leaves my face feeling so fresh, clean, and never stripped.
It clears out my pores without leaving my skin tigh...
CAUDALIE Instant Detox Mask 75ml
This did not irritate my skin at all but left it feeling so soft and bright. I notice a glow right after rinsing — like, “I could skip makeup today” glow.
For the price, it's such a hidden gem. If you're chasing that glass-skin effect, grab this.
Beauty of Joseon - Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask | YesStyle
Dry, flaky lips? This is your fix. I put it on every night and wake up with soft, smooth lips. The texture is rich but not sticky, and the berry scent is just sweet enough.
Bonus: one jar lasts forever.
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask Berry 20g