Staring at a laptop screen late into the night to meet deadlines really wreaks havoc on my sleep schedule, and inevitably, my skin "acts up"—becoming super dry, dull, and prone to breakouts. After a long process of trial and error during these hectic...
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Gentle Non-Stripping Cleanser🫧
Toner & Essence (Hydration Heroes)💧❄️
Serums & Targeted Treatments💧🥛👄
Morning Moisturizer & Protection🧴🌨️⛅
Gentle Non-Stripping Cleanser🫧
The texture is really delicious, like jelly. The matcha smell is calming enough to use to wash your face after you're feeling dizzy thinking about the day's work. Makes your face feel fresh but still moist.
Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser
A total lifesaver when my skin is extremely sensitive. It produces very little foam, but you can really feel it cleansing away dirt without leaving my face feeling tight or stripped after washing.
CeraVe, Hydrating Facial Cleanser, 12 fl oz, for Normal to Dry Skin
Toner & Essence (Hydration Heroes)💧❄️
It’s definitely on the pricey side, but it’s the best investment I’ve ever made for my face. It gradually transforms dull skin, making it look clear and healthy from within—"crystal clear skin" is actually a real thing!
Facial Treatment Essence - Hydrating Skin Essence | SK-II US
I’ve lost count of how many bottles I’ve gone through. The texture is a bit sticky at first, but it works like magic to make my skin feel supple and plump when I wake up. It really improves skin texture.
Whenever my face gets red or starts breaking out in tiny bumps due to stress, I always use this toner with cotton pads as a compress. It really calms everything down overnight.
An absolute go-to for controlling excess oil and fading dark acne marks. My tip: don't use too much, or it might pill when you layer sunscreen over it.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum
My go-to exfoliator! Just use it 2–3 times a week at night. Stubborn blackheads on the nose really vanish, and the skin texture becomes "so" much smoother.
Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Exfoliant
Do your lips often get so dry they peel because you forget to drink water when you're busy? Apply a generous layer of this before bed. By the next morning, your lips will be instantly moisturized and incredibly supple.
Lip Sleeping Mask Nourish & Hydrate - Laneige
It’s a truly unique hybrid product. I usually use it as a serum, but sometimes I dab it onto my cheekbones as a liquid highlighter to get that instant "glass skin" effect without heavy makeup.
It has a creamy texture and is incredibly gentle on temperamental skin. Highly recommended for locking in all your previous skincare layers to keep the skin barrier strong.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer, 2.5oz
The lightest sunscreen I've ever tried! The texture is exactly like a regular moisturizing lotion. There's absolutely no white cast, and it gives my face a beautiful, natural glow.
Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics (SPF50+ PA++++)
When I'm in a rush, this is a total winner because it’s transparent and has a velvet finish that controls oil. I use it as a primer before doing my makeup all the time.