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✨ My Skincare Must-Haves ✨
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items Mid-twenties = skincare obsession unlocked 🧴 Now that I’m in my mid-twenties (EW 😂), I’ve been on a mission to find the best products for my skin. It now has become one of my favorite routines. It’s part self-care, part science, and it makes me fee...
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🧼 Cleansers
💧 Toners & Serums
🧴 Moisturizers
☀️ Sunscreens
🌙 Eye Creams
💋 Lip Balms/Masks
🧼 Cleansers
Starting with a clean base is everything. These cleansers remove makeup, SPF, and impurities without stripping my skin. 💕
This is my favorite makeup remover when I want something quick, gentle, and hydrating. It sweeps away makeup, dirt, and SPF without any harsh rubbing, while hyaluronic acid gives my skin a boost of hydration. I love how refreshed and plump my skin feels after using it. Perfect as a first step before cleansing.
Micellar Replumping Hyaluronic Acid Micellar Water
This cleanser is a gentle but effective way to keep skin clear and smooth. I love how it balances being powerful yet non-irritating. Perfect for everyday use if you want clearer, healthier-looking skin.
Renewing SA Cleanser
This is a powerhouse cleanser for breakouts! I like to use it as a treatment wash rather than every day since it’s strong, but it’s amazing for stubborn breakouts or acne-prone areas on the face and body.
PanOxyl 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Foaming Wash
This is one of my all-time favorite daily cleansers! It’s gentle, foams beautifully, and removes dirt, oil, and light makeup without stripping. Plus, it’s refillable, which makes it both skin- and eco-friendly.
Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser
This cleanser is perfect for oily and sensitive skin. It removes excess oil, dirt, and impurities without over-drying, thanks to soothing ingredients like niacinamide and the brand’s signature thermal water. I love how it leaves my skin feeling fresh, balanced, and clean while keeping my barrier happy.
Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Wash for Oily Skin - La Roche-Posay
This cleanser is super gentle yet refreshing. It lightly exfoliates while soothing the skin, leaving it soft and clean without any tightness. I love how it balances cleansing power with hydration, making it ideal for sensitive or combination skin.
Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser for Gentle Daily Wash
This scrub gently buffs away dead skin cells while leaving my face soft, smooth, and hydrated. The texture is luxe but not too harsh, and the rose scent makes it such a relaxing step in my routine. Perfect when I want a gentle exfoliation and a glow ...
Rose Sugar Exfoliating Face Scrub
This cleanser is refreshing, lightweight, and perfect for daily use. love how it leaves my skin feeling fresh and balanced without stripping, and the subtle fruity vibe makes it fun to use every day.
Pineapple Refresh PGA Daily Cleanser
💧 Toners & Serums
Lightweight layers that pack a punch. These balance, hydrate, and target exactly what my skin needs.
This toner is a holy grail for brightening and smoothing! It gently exfoliates to improve texture, fade dullness, and give skin a healthy glow. I love using it a few times a week as a chemical exfoliant. It keeps my skin looking fresh and radiant. Ju...
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating and Brightening Daily Toner
These dual-textured toner pads are perfect for exfoliating and keeping pores in check. I love how one side gives a deeper exfoliation while the other is softer for a refreshing swipe. Super easy to use and leaves my skin fresh, smooth, and glowing.
Medicube Zero Pore Pads Textured Facial Toner Pads
This essence is a skin barrier savior! The lightweight milky texture sinks in beautifully, leaving my skin plump and dewy without feeling heavy. I love using it right after cleansing as a prep step. It makes everything I layer on top work even better...
Glazing Milk Ceramide Facial Essence
This serum is all about that glazed donut skin look. I love how lightweight the gel texture is. It layers perfectly under moisturizer and makeup, leaving me glowing without feeling sticky. Truly one of my holy grails for everyday radiance.
Peptide Glazing Fluid Dewy Gel Serum
These exfoliating toner pads are a lifesaver for breakout-prone skin. I love how easy they are to use, just swipe and done! My skin feels smoother, clearer, and refreshed after each use, and they help keep breakouts in check.
Medicube Red Succinic Acid Panthenol Peeling Pads
This serum is a must-have for sensitive or stressed-out skin. It helps calm redness, deeply hydrates, and strengthens the skin barrier to keep everything balanced and healthy. I love how lightweight and gentle it feels. Perfect for layering under moisturizer when my skin needs extra TLC.
Soothing & Barrier Support Serum for Sensitive Skin & Hydration
This serum is my hydration hero! I love how it sinks in quickly without feeling sticky, leaving my skin plump, soft, and perfectly prepped for moisturizer or makeup.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum
This serum is amazing for balancing my skin! I love how lightweight it is. It absorbs quickly and keeps my skin looking smooth and balanced without drying me out. A total staple when I want a no-fuss product that really works.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Oil Control Serum
This serum is my go-to for breakouts. It’s lightweight, easy to layer, and perfect as a spot treatment or all-over when my skin feels acne-prone. I love how it helps keep my skin smooth and clear without being too harsh.
Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution
This is one of the best over-the-counter retinoids for acne-prone skin. I love how effective it is while still being gentle enough for consistent use. It’s definitely a skincare staple when I want clearer, smoother skin with long-term results.
Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% Topical Retinoid Acne Treatment
This serum is all about glow and anti-aging benefits. I love how it gives my skin a fresh, radiant look while also helping with firmness and smoothing fine lines over time. A true staple for keeping my skin looking youthful and healthy.
Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum
🧴 Moisturizers
The step that seals it all in. Hydration, glow, and skin barrier love.
This moisturizer feels like a comforting hug for my skin. I love using it when my skin feels extra dry or during colder months. It keeps my face soft and hydrated all day. Also looks amazing under makeup!
Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer
This moisturizer is rich, comforting, and designed to strengthen the skin barrier. I love how it leaves my skin plump and soft without feeling heavy or greasy. Perfect as a daily moisturizer, especially when my skin feels stressed or dry.
Barrier Restore Cream Comforting Daily Moisturizer
This is a classic for a reason! I love how rich and nourishing it feels without being greasy & causing breakouts. It works on both face and body, making it a versatile staple. Perfect for dry, sensitive, or compromised skin, and super affordable for the size you get
Moisturizing Cream Body and Face Moisturizer
This moisturizer is lightweight yet super hydrating. Perfect for acne-prone or combo/dry skin. I love how refreshing it feels while still giving enough moisture to calm dryness. It’s a great everyday pick, especially if you want hydration that won’t ...
Red Bean Water Gel Hydrating Peptide Moisturizer
This is such a reliable everyday moisturizer! I love how lightweight yet nourishing it feels. It sinks in quickly, works well under makeup, and leaves my skin soft, plump, and healthy-looking. A true classic that never disappoints.
Ultra Facial Moisturizing Cream with Squalane
This cream is a hydration powerhouse! It deeply replenishes moisture while keeping skin soft and plump. I love how it feels refreshing yet nourishing, giving me that bouncy, healthy glow without being greasy. Perfect for everyday use, especially when...
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer
Honestly, it’s like a budget-friendly dupe for Laneige’s cream, and I love how refreshed and smooth my skin feels after using it. Perfect for everyday hydration, especially if you want something simple and effective.
Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Cream
This mask is a multitasking must-have! It works as a deeply hydrating mask, daily moisturizer, or even an overnight treatment. It leaves my skin looking refreshed, like I actually got a full night’s sleep. I love how versatile it is, whether I need a...
Jet Lag Mask - Summer Fridays
This moisturizer is lightweight, soothing, and barrier-loving. Perfect for everyday use. I love how it sinks in quickly, works well under makeup, and leaves my skin feeling soft and balanced all day.
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer with Niacinamide
This is the ultimate rescue balm for dry or compromised skin. It melts into the skin to deeply nourish, repair, and lock in hydration. I love using it as a nighttime treatment or on extra-dry areas when my skin needs serious TLC. It’s like a cozy bla...
Barrier Butter Intensive Moisture Balm
☀️ Sunscreens
Non-negotiable! Sunscreen keeps my skin protected and glowing without pilling under makeup.
This sunscreen feels more like skincare than SPF! The lightweight serum texture melts into the skin without leaving a white cast or greasy feel. Perfect for layering under makeup or wearing on its own. I love how it gives me high protection while als...
Better Screen™ UV Serum SPF 50+ Facial Sunscreen with Collagen Peptide
This sunscreen is truly invisible! No white cast, no greasy feel, just smooth protection. I love how it melts right in and leaves my skin silky, making it perfect for both no-makeup days and full glam looks.
Unseen Sunscreen Invisible Broad Spectrum SPF 50
This sunscreen is lightweight, breathable, and gives just a hint of tint for a natural, even finish. It protects against UV rays while also blending seamlessly into the skin. No white cast, no heaviness. I love how it feels like skincare with sun pro...
Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen
This is a true multitasker: hydration + sun protection in one step! I love how lightweight it feels for such a high SPF, and it layers easily under makeup without leaving a white cast. Perfect for busy mornings when I want to keep things simple but e...
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50
This sunscreen is perfect for when I want light coverage with my SPF. It has a sheer tint that evens out skin tone while still looking natural, plus ceramides and hyaluronic acid to keep my skin hydrated. It is great for sensitive skin and everyday wear. The only thing is that it does pill slightly!
Medium Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion with Sheer Tint SPF 30
🌙 Eye Creams
Because under eyes need love too! Hydrating, smoothing, and keeping me looking wide awake.
This serum is my go-to for de-puffing tired eyes. It helps reduce the look of puffiness and dark circles while feeling super lightweight. I love how quickly it sinks in and it’s perfect for mornings when I want my under-eyes to look fresh and awake.
Caffeine 5% + ECGC Depuffing Eye Serum
This eye serum is all about renewal and smoothing. It helps firm, brighten, and refresh the delicate under-eye area. It sinks right in and works overnight to keep my eyes looking rested and youthful
Revive Eye Serum
This eye cream is my go-to for brightening and tackling dark circles. It instantly gives a subtle glow while hydrating and smoothing the under-eye area. I love how it layers perfectly under makeup, keeping my concealer looking fresh all day while giv...
Banana Bright+ Vitamin C Eye Crème for Dark Circles
This eye cream is rich, hydrating, and perfect for tired under-eyes. It melts right in and leaves my under-eyes plump, refreshed, and prepped for concealer. A must-have when I want hydration + brightness in one step.
Mini Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
💋 Lip Balms/Masks
My lips deserve just as much love as the rest of my skincare routine! From everyday chap sticks that keep them soft and hydrated to nourishing overnight masks that repair while I sleep, these are my go-to essentials. Whether I need a quick swipe of m...
My all-time favorite lip product!!! Even though it’s called a mask, I use it throughout the day as a super-hydrating lip balm. It makes my lips soft, smooth, and plump. Plus, the jar lasts forever! You get so much product for the price! A true staple I can’t live without.
Lip Sleeping Mask
Simple, soothing, and effective, this balm is a lifesaver for dry lips. I love how it’s fragrance-free, budget-friendly, and easy to toss in my bag for everyday use.
Aloe Vera Naturally Inspired Lip Repair Lip Balm Stick
Amazing lip balm! It’s very similar to the summer Fridays lip balm, and more affordable. It lasts me months and months
peptide lip treatment rhode vanilla
This balm is perfect for lightweight, everyday hydration. I love how it gives just the right amount of shine while nourishing at the same time. Perfect for tossing in my bag and reapplying throughout the day.
Lip Glowy Balm - LANEIGE
An absolute cult classic! This balm works on both lips and skin, keeping everything soft, smooth, and hydrated. It’s rich without being greasy and comes in the cutest flavors and tints for a little extra fun. I love how multi-purpose it is. Perfect for everyday use, on the go...
Balm Dotcom Lip Balm and Skin Salve
This lip balm is buttery-soft and ultra-nourishing. It's perfect for both everyday wear and as an overnight treatment. Plus, the yummy scents make it even more addictive!
Lip Butter Balm
💕 Extras & Treatments
Little heroes I add in depending on what my skin needs most.
This is the best addition to my skin care routine! Towels can cause breakouts for me, so a disposable towel was a game changer!
Premium Face Towels for Clean, Clear Skin
These are the BEST! You can either use it with just water OR I like to put a little micellar water on it to take off my makeup before I start my skin care routine!
The Original MakeUp Eraser
THE BEST EYELASH SERUM! I have the shortest eyelashes and this has helped them grow SO MUCH!!
GrandeLASH - MD: Lash-Enhancing Serum
This face oil is AMAZING! It gives my skin instant hydration and glow. I especially love using it with my gua sha! It glides perfectly and leaves my skin feeling plump, nourished, and radiant. It’s rich but lightweight, making it the perfect finishing touch in my nighttime routine.
Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Oil with Squalane and Antioxidants
I love using these to de-puff, boost circulation, and help my skincare absorb better. My jade roller feels so cooling and refreshing in the mornings, while my gua sha gives me that sculpted, lifted look when I use it with face oil at night. Together,...
Gua Sha & Jade Roller
This is my go-to when my skin needs a reset. It’s a powerful exfoliating treatment that brightens, smooths, and helps with texture by removing dead skin cells. The red serum might look a little intense, but it leaves my skin glowing and refreshed after each use. Definitely a strong treatment, so I use it sparingly… but the results are worth it!
AHA 30% + BHA 2% High-Strength Peeling Solution for Brightening
This mask is perfect for breakout-prone skin! With salicylic acid, charcoal, and clay, it deeply cleanses to unclog pores, absorb excess oil, and target blemishes. I love how it leaves my skin feeling fresh, clarified, and smooth without being overly...
Salicylic Acid 2% Masque Clarifying Charcoal & Clay Mask for Blemish Prone Skin