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🌿 Skincare Must Haves
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Skincare must haves I actually use 💕 Perfect if you’re starting tretinoin, healing your barrier, or just want glowing, healthy skin. These are simple, effective, and affordable staples you can trust.
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1. Cleansers
 
2. Moisturizers
 
3. SPF (non-negotiable with tretinoin!)
 
4. Serums (optional extras)
 
5. Barrier Repair & Tret Buffering
 
6. Treatments / Extras

1. Cleansers

 
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Creamy, soothing, perfect for sensitive or irritated skin.
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser
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Gentle, removes makeup/sunscreen without stripping.
Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser
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2. Moisturizers

 
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Thick, fragrance-free, locks in hydration all day
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
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Ultra-basic, no irritants, my go-to when skin feels reactive
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream for Sensitive Skin
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Lightweight, refreshing, but still deeply hydrating.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream
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3. SPF (non-negotiable with tretinoin!)

 
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Lightweight, no white cast, feels like skincare not sunscreen.
UV Clear Facial Sunscreen | SPF 46
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Rich hydration + high protection, great for everyday
Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60
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Clear, velvety, makeup-friendly (no pilling).
Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
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4. Serums (optional extras)

 
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Affordable hydration boost, layers well with tret.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
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Smooths texture, balances oil, and brightens.
10% Niacinamide Serum Booster + Vitamin B5
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Calming, plumping, and ultra-hydrating.
Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Face Serum
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5. Barrier Repair & Tret Buffering

 
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The best slugging product for dry patches.
Healing Ointment for Dry, Chafed & Cracked Skin
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My skin saver after irritation—soothing and repairing.
Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
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Affordable, rich, but sinks in without feeling greasy.
Advanced Repair Cream
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6. Treatments / Extras

 
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Lightweight and soothing, helps heal acne marks and irritation.
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
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Brightens uneven tone, safe with tretinoin.
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% for Exfoliation & Even Skin Tone
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Clears pores and texture (use sparingly, not with tret nights!).
SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
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