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My Handpicked Skincare Essentials for Glowing Skin

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After years of experimenting, I finally found a skincare routine that truly transformed my skin. If you're looking for a routine that gives you a healthy, luminous glow, this list is for you. Here, I'm sharing my absolute beauty favorites and essenti...
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The Morning Glow Routine

The start of your day is key! These products are my go-tos for prepping my skin and getting that fresh, natural radiance that lasts.

 
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A great routine starts with a gentle cleanser that won't strip your skin. For me, finding the right one was a challenge, but this has been a total game-changer. The texture is a dream—it creates a soft, luxurious lather that feels so soothing on my s...
Toleriane Purifying Foaming Facial Wash | La Roche-Posay
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People always ask me for that one product that gives me an instant glow, and the answer is always the same: the Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops serum! This little magic bottle has become my absolute holy grail. I tried it a few mont...
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
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If you want a moisturizer that feels like a drink of water for your skin, this is it. The Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Moisturizer has become an absolute staple in my routine. The texture is what completely sold me. It's a weightless gel that feels so re...
Cloud Dew Gel Cream Moisturizer
 
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Honestly, finding the right sunscreen has been a struggle for me. So many of them feel heavy, sticky, or leave that awful white cast. But then I found the EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46, and it was a total game-changer. This stuff is lightweig...
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
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The Night Routine

My nightly skincare routine is more than just a step; it's my personal ritual to unwind and reset my skin. After a long day, I focus on a deep cleanse and skin recovery with powerful ingredients. This section contains my must-have nightly skincare es...

 
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My first step every single night is what they call a "double cleanse," and this is my absolute go-to. The DHC Deep Cleansing Oil is an oil that is unbelievably good at melting away all my makeup, even waterproof mascara and the most stubborn SPF. Eve...
6.7 oz Deep Cleansing Oil Facial Cleanser - DHC | Ulta Beauty
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After cleansing, I move on to the hard worker in my nightly routine. The The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion is my choice. I use it a few nights a week, and I've noticed a huge difference in my skin's texture. My fine lines look less noticea...
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
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To finish my nighttime routine, I use a sleeping mask to lock everything in. The Laneige Water Sleeping Mask is a product I truly can't live without. The gel-like texture feels incredibly soothing and refreshing on my skin. I apply a generous layer b...
Water Sleeping Mask

My Weekly Glow Treatments

Your daily routine is the foundation, but these weekly treatments are what truly take your skin to the next level. I use these products a few times a week to exfoliate, hydrate, and give my skin an instant boost of radiance and freshness. These are m...

 
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When my skin is feeling tired or dehydrated, this is the product I reach for. The Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask is an absolute lifesaver. It’s rich, creamy, and instantly makes my skin feel plump and incredibly hydrated. I use it as an overnight mask o...
Jet Lag Mask
 
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Exfoliation is crucial for glowing skin, but you don’t want anything too harsh. The Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant is one of the best products I’ve ever used. It’s a rice-based powder that turns into a gentle foam when you mix it with water. It exfol...
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Okay, this product is a bit of an investment, but it is a total game-changer. The Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel comes in two-step pads. You use the first one to exfoliate and the second one to neutralize the skin. I use it som...
Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel

My Go-To SOS Skincare

Some days my skin needs a little extra help. This section is all about the products I use "as needed" to tackle specific concerns like breakouts, dullness, or redness. These are my go-to solutions for getting my skin back on track

 
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Let’s be real, breakouts happen to everyone. When I feel a blemish coming on or already have one, these patches are my absolute lifesaver. The Cosrx Acne Pimple Master Patch are small, almost invisible stickers that you put directly on a spot. They a...
Acne Pimple Master Patch - Original Care - COSRX | Ulta Beauty
 
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After a long day or when my skin is feeling irritated and red, this is the mask I reach for. The Kiehl's Calendula Petal-Infused Calming Mask has a soothing, gel-like texture that instantly makes my skin feel calm and refreshed. It’s perfect for calm...
Calendula & Aloe Soothing Hydration Mask – Kiehl’s
 
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Whenever I have one of those stubborn blemishes that just won't go away, this is my emergency product. The Mario Badescu Drying Lotion is a legendary product for a reason. I simply dip a cotton swab into the pink sediment at the bottom of the bottle ...
Drying Lotion