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My Holy Grail Skincare Routine (Clear, Glowy Skin)!
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items My personal favorite skincare products that I keep on rotation. All things listed are products that I currently use and that work wonders for my skin!
Sections
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My Everyday Skincare Routine - AM
My Everyday Skincare Routine - PM
When My Skin Is Acting Up (Breakouts, Texture, Congestion)
Skin Maintenence
Skincare Tools & Extras I Actually Use
Honorable Mentions
My Everyday Skincare Routine - AM
This is my real morning skincare routine — products I use consistently for hydration, protection, and glow. No overhyped formulas, just what works for my skin. Everything here is also listed on my Amazon Storefront! amzn.to/3LtfEog
A gentle, low-pH cleanser I use daily to keep my skin clean, calm, and balanced. Never tight or dry. This is my go-to cleanser. I love grabbing it at Marshalls or TJ Maxx, or ordering from Stylevana for K-beauty staples.
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
The Byoma Hydrating Milky Toner is one of my favorite steps for adding instant hydration back into my skin. It’s lightweight but comforting and helps calm my skin while prepping it for serums and moisturizer. I love using this when my skin feels dry,...
Hydrating Milky Toner
The Purito Vitamin C Serum is my go-to when I want that super glowy look without the higher price tag. It’s more affordable than the Biossance Vitamin C, and I love that it’s a true serum texture, not watery like a lot of other vitamin Cs. My skin lo...
Pure Vitamin C Serum
Contains Collagen Boosters, Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide AND 6 different peptides! This is an all-in-one product to cut down having to use multiple products in your skincare routine.
The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum - COSRX
A lightweight, hydrating eye cream that keeps under-eyes smooth, refreshed, and moisturized. Remember, moisture helps prevent wrinkles!
Neutrogena ® Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream
A lightweight, sensitive-skin friendly moisturizer that absorbs quickly and layers perfectly under sunscreen and makeup — no pilling!
Vanicream™ Daily Facial Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin
A lightweight Centella-based sunscreen that feels like a serum — no white cast and layers beautifully under makeup!
Centells – SKIN1004 SPF 50
My Everyday Skincare Routine - PM
I use this toner specifically at night. It offers complexion, support an even skin tone, and strengthen the skin barrier. Its lightweight formula hydrates while prepping the skin for the rest of your routine.
APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Toner
The Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil is my go-to first cleanse when I’m wearing makeup or sunscreen. It melts everything down without stinging or irritating my skin and leaves my face feeling soft, not stripped. Perfect for sensitive-skin day...
Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil | Soothing makeup remover ...
The COSRX Salicylic Acid Cleanser has been a game changer for my skin. It really helped clear up my excess sebum and made my pores look so much more minimal, all without stripping my skin. I use this cleanser specifically at night!
Cosrx Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser 150ml
Contains Collagen Boosters, Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide AND 6 different peptides! This is an all-in-one product to cut down having to use multiple products in your skincare routine.
COSRX 6 Peptide Booster Serum | Firmness & Early Anti-Aging Care
This serum has a thicker consistency than most hyaluronic acids but it's not sticky and it's super hydrating. I like this for hydration, but I mainly use it at night or on no-makeup days since it can pill under SPF and foundation.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
My FAVORITE face cream! The COSRX Hyaluronic Intensive Face Cream is so hydrating and long-lasting. I wake up with my face still feeling plump, soft, and moisturized and not tight or dry. Use at night because it will pill.
COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream, 100g / 3.53 oz
A gentle retinol eye cream that helps smooth fine lines, improve texture, and support a brighter, more refreshed under-eye over time.
RETINOL CORREXION® Line Smoothing Eye Cream
I apply this before bed and wake up with my lips feeling soft, smooth, and deeply moisturized. It’s perfect when my lips are dry or flaky and need some extra love overnight. Layer with CeraVe healing ointment for EXTRA added moisture!
Lip Sleeping Mask Nourish & Hydrate
CeraVe Healing Ointment is my go-to when my skin needs extra love. I use it at night on my lips and as an extra layer of moisture when I’m feeling especially dry. It’s perfect for sealing everything in and supporting my skin barrier.
Healing Ointment for Very Dry, Chafed & Cracked Skin
When My Skin Is Acting Up (Breakouts, Texture, Congestion)
I use this face wash when I get breakouts to help clear and prevent acne. Works like a charm!
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10%
This cream helps calm irritation, reduce redness, and support skin repair. Perfect for recovery nights, post-actives, or sensitive-skin days.
Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
Niacinamide (aka Vitamin B3) is my skincare MVP. It helps balance oil, calm redness, smooth texture, and fade dark spots while strengthening your skin barrier. Perfect if you’re dealing with breakouts, dullness, or uneven tone.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Azelaic Acid helps calm redness, clear breakouts, and fade dark spots while improving skin texture. I love The Ordinary because it’s affordable, easy to find, and great for consistent skincare routines.
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% for Exfoliation & Even Skin Tone
Skin Maintenence
These toner pads help gently exfoliate and reduce the look of pores while keeping skin feeling clean and balanced. Great for congestion-prone or textured skin.
Medicube Toner Pads Zero Pore Pad 2.0
This exfoliant targets clogged pores, uneven texture, and excess oil. I use it 1–2x a week at night only and pair it with a recovery night moisturizer (my COSRX hyaluronic acid intensive cream) to avoid irritation and support my skin barrier.
Curology Liquid Pore Exfoliant 2% BHA 8% AHA
These hyaluronic & collagen Sheet Masks are perfect when my skin needs a quick reset. They’re super hydrating, help restore moisture, and leave my skin looking plump and refreshed. I love using these before events or anytime my skin feels dull or...
Skin 2.0 Hyaluronic Acid & Collagen Mask
Retinoid beginner! Neutrogena Adapalene Gel is my go-to acne treatment when I want long-term results, not just quick fixes. It helps unclog pores, prevent breakouts, and improve skin texture over time. I use it at night only and always follow with a ...
Neutrogena ® 0.1% Adapalene Gel Acne Treatment, 1.6 oz
I LOVE this serum! It is a bit pricey so keep an eye out at Marshalls and TJ Maxx for this item!
Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil | Biossance
Eczema Therapy with Hypochlorous Acid. I have the 3 pack, 2oz bottles so I can pack one in my purse, gym bag, and car!
SkinSmart Antimicrobial Eczema Therapy
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Skincare Tools & Extras I Actually Use
This is not required but I love mine because it does extend your skincare product shelf life, enhance product efficacy, and it provides a cooling, soothing application experience for your serums, creams, and gua sha tools!.
Cosmetic Fridge
These tools promote blood circulation, reduce inflammation, and relieve jaw pain (TMJ). Also sculpts and snatches your face if you use this consistently. You can purchase super cheap from Ross, Marshalls, or TJ Maxx!
Jade Facial Roller and Gua Sha Stone Duo - EcoTools
The MIDHA Rice Facial Oil is my go-to oil for gua sha. It has the perfect lightweight feel but nourishing so my tool glides smoothly without tugging. I also love using it at night to seal in moisture and support my skin barrier while boosting a natur...
MIDHA Rice Facial Oil 30ml Moisturizing
I love these disposable face towels because they offer a hygienic alternative to traditional towels. I use the 100% bamboo or 100% cotton options to gently dry my face and avoid bacteria from regular bath towels. I typically stock up when I see them ...
FOMIN Disposable Face Towels - 25 Count
This is your sign to invest in a LED Mask! Mine is similar to this LED mask I personally use. Mine isn’t this exact model, but it works the same way and I actually found mine at Ross for $20! I use it at night before applying my skincare to help supp...
7 Color LED Beauty Mask
A facial steamer provides gentle steam to help soften the skin and prep it for skincare application. When used briefly and followed by moisturizing products, it can enhance the overall skincare experience without overdoing it.
Facial Steamer - Lighten Pores and Sinuses
This Cleansing Balm is my go-to for melting off heavier makeup days and sunscreen without stripping my skin. It emulsifies beautifully, rinses clean, and leaves my face feeling soft and calm and not tight. Perfect for sensitive-skin days and nightly ...
Radiance Cleansing Balm - Gentle Makeup Remover with Rice Extract
This micellar water cleanses and removes makeup in one step while keeping skin hydrated. Great for sensitive skin, travel, or quick cleansing nights.
Garnier Micellar Water Hydrating Cleanser
Reduce Puffiness & Dark Circles Instantly soothe tired eyes and reduce morning puffiness, bags, and under-eye swelling. Perfect for daily facial refresh.
Ice Roller for Face & Eyes - Cold Therapy
A gentle way to help skincare set faster without touching your face — especially helpful before SPF or makeup.
Makeup Fan
Hands down the BEST SPF. Leaves skin moisturized and glowy! NO white cast.
Beauty of Joseon Sunscreens
Honorable Mentions
These are products I’ve used in the past that I LOVED but are not currently in my rotation. I like ti switch it up because I love trying new products!
Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Sunscreen
Sun – SKIN1004
Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer Sensitive
medicube Jelly Cream with Collagen & Niacinamide
Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Facial Mask