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Skincare Must-Haves
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items Everything I actually use and recommend for clear, glowing skin — from everyday essentials to products that help with hydration, texture, and dark spots. A mix of affordable finds and high-end favorites that are actually worth it.
Sections
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Drugstore Skincare That’s Actually Good”
The Glow Getter Routine
Morning Routine
Night Routine
SPF Favorites (Face + Everyday Wear)
Weekly Treatments
Drugstore Skincare That’s Actually Good”
Hands down one of the best gentle cleansers — cleans your skin without drying it out and keeps your barrier healthy. Best for: dry, sensitive skin
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser for Dry Skin
A staple moisturizer — thick, super hydrating, and perfect for dry or sensitive skin. Best for: dry, sensitive skin
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream & Cleanser Set
A budget-friendly favorite — lightweight, hydrating, and gives your skin a smooth, healthy glow. Best for: normal, dry skin
e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration! Face Cream Fragrance Free
Lightweight but effective — hydrates your skin without feeling heavy or clogging pores. Best for: oily, combination, acne-prone skin
1.6 oz Moisturizing Gel Cream - BYOMA | Ulta Beauty
A hydration boost — helps your skin stay plump, smooth, and moisturized all day. Best for: all skin types
2.5 oz Hyaluronic Acid Serum - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
Great for smoothing texture — helps brighten your skin and improve uneven tone over time. Best for: oily, combination skin
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
Super refreshing — lightweight hydration that gives your skin a dewy, healthy look. Best for: oily, combination skin
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream 1.7oz + Cleanser
A classic for a reason — simple, gentle, and perfect for sensitive or easily irritated skin. Best for: sensitive, dry skin
16.0 oz Gentle Skin Cleanser Face Wash, For Sensitive Skin - Cetaphil | Ulta Beauty
A must-have for dry skin — locks in moisture and helps heal cracked or irritated areas. Best for: dry, sensitive skin
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Skin Protectant 7oz
The ultimate skin saver — seals in moisture and keeps your skin soft and protected. Best for: dry, sensitive skin
Cocoa Butter Healing Petroleum Jelly - Vaseline | Ulta Beauty
The Glow Getter Routine
Everything you need for that glowy, healthy, no-makeup look — focused on hydration, skin tints, and SPF for radiant skin that actually looks good in real life.
My favorite non afforable skincare brand
Caudalie
Lightweight, gentle, and actually brightens without irritation. This serum evens out dark spots and gives a natural glow over time. I love it because it layers well under everything and doesn’t make my skin feel greasy or sticky. A good choice if you...
Caudalie Vinoperfect Serum is 62x more effective than Vitamin C to brighten skin
My favorite detox mask for a quick glow-up. It clears congestion, tightens pores, and leaves the skin super fresh and radiant in minutes. The texture is smooth, the finish is clean, and it always leaves me looking more put-together.
Instant Detox Mask | CAUDALIE®
This duo is my go-to for bright, even, glowy skin. The Vinoperfect Serum is super lightweight and helps fade dark spots without irritation, and the Brightening Lotion preps the skin so everything absorbs better. Together they make my skin look smooth...
Caudalie Vinoperfect Serum is 62x more effective than Vitamin C to brighten skin
A serum-based tint with niacinamide, squalane, and hyaluronic acid. Great for dry or combo skin and gives a natural, radiant finish with SPF 40 protection.
Ora ST6 Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 - ILIA | Ulta Beauty
This is my go‑to daily SPF because it gives the prettiest glow without feeling greasy. It hydrates, protects, and makes my skin look instantly healthier.
1.7 oz Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 - Naturium | Ulta Beauty
If you love that dewy, lit‑from‑within look, this is the SPF. Sunrise gives a soft champagne glow that makes your skin look filtered in real life.
Sunrise Mini Glowscreen SPF 40 Sunscreen with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide - Supergoop! | Ulta Beauty
This tint is so underrated. It melts into the skin, gives a natural radiant finish, and honestly performs like a high‑end product for a fraction of the price.
7C Skin Solution Multi-Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 - Versed | Ulta Beauty
This is that effortless, fresh‑skin tint everyone tries to recreate. Dewy, hydrating, and so natural — it’s the perfect everyday base.
COMPLEXION RESCUE Tinted Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and Mineral SPF 30 - bareMinerals | Sephor
A lightweight, non‑comedogenic tinted moisturizer with mineral SPF 35, hyaluronic acid, and nourishing ingredients for sheer, dewy coverage. Ideal for normal, dry, or combo skin and perfect for no‑makeup makeup days.
Saie Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer | Sephora
This is the perfect clean‑girl tinted SPF — lightweight, bronzy, and so smooth on the skin. It gives that effortless, healthy glow without looking like makeup.
Bubble Skincare Plus One Tinted Mineral - SPF 40 - 1.7 fl oz: Aluminum-Free Cream, Vegan, Non-Toxic, Face Sunscreen
Morning Routine
The products I swear by for smooth, radiant skin — a mix of everyday essentials and little luxuries.
A go-to for simple, effective skincare — gentle, hydrating, and perfect for keeping your skin balanced without irritation.
CeraVe
Super gentle and hydrating — cleans your skin without stripping it, making it perfect for sensitive or dry skin. Leaves your face feeling clean, soft, and balanced.
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser
This cleanser is a staple if your skin gets irritated easily — it removes oil and buildup without stripping your skin and is free of common irritants like fragrance and sulfates.
Vanicream
Hands down one of the best vitamin C serums — this is that “expensive but worth it” product. It brightens your skin, helps with dark spots, and gives that healthy glow while also protecting your skin from damage. It combines vitamin C + vitamin E + f...
C E Ferulic® with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid
Hands down one of the best vitamin C serums if you want results without irritation. It brightens, evens out your skin tone, and gives that healthy glow while still being lightweight and easy to layer. It combines 15% vitamin C + vitamin E + ferulic a...
C15 Super Booster | 15% Vitamin C Booster
One of the best affordable brightening serums — this is perfect if you’re trying to fade dark spots, acne marks, and uneven skin tone without spending a lot. The combo of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) + alpha arbutin works to brighten your skin while hel...
Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
A luxury glow cream. Deeply hydrating, plumping, and gives your skin that dewy, radiant finish
Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream Plumping & Hydrating Refillable Moisturizer
Simple, lightweight, and actually works. It keeps your skin hydrated all day without feeling greasy or heavy. It’s made with ceramides + hyaluronic acid, which help lock in moisture and protect your skin barrier, making it perfect for dry or sensitiv...
CeraVe moisturizing lotion
One of the best lightweight moisturizers — it gives that fresh, hydrated, glowy skin without feeling heavy or greasy. Perfect if you want hydration but hate thick creams. It’s a gel-cream formula with hyaluronic acid + aloe bioferment, which helps lo...
CLINIQUE Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator Gel-Cream ...
This is that thick, creamy formula that actually works. It keeps your under-eyes soft, smooth, and prevents that dry, crepey look. It’s made with avocado oil, shea butter, and antioxidants, which help deeply moisturize, brighten, and reduce puffiness...
Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado - Kiehl's Since 1851
One of the best affordable eye creams — it gives you that hydrated, smooth under-eye look without spending a lot. It’s packed with hyaluronic acid + peptides, which help hydrate, plump, and reduce the look of dark circles and puffiness while still fe...
elf Holy Hydration! Eye Cream - 0.53oz - ...
Night Routine
A calming, end-of-day routine to cleanse, hydrate, and restore my skin while I sleep.
A skincare staple; gentle, hydrating, and keeps your skin clean without drying it out.
Hydrating Facial Cleanser: Skin Refresh
This is that spa-like, luxury cleanse at home. It melts off makeup, dirt, and SPF effortlessly without leaving your skin dry or stripped. It starts as a balm, melts into an oil, then turns into a milky cleanser — leaving your skin soft, hydrated, and...
ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 3-in-1
A cult-favorite cleanser — melts off makeup effortlessly while leaving your skin soft, clean, and not stripped.
BANILA CO Clean it Zero Original Balm
Hands down one of the best cleansers if you want the best of both worlds — it starts creamy (so it doesn’t dry you out) but turns into a light foam for that clean feeling. It removes makeup, oil, and dirt while still being super gentle, making it per...
CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser, Daily Face Wash, 12 fl oz
Hands down one of the best overnight repair serums — this is that classic “wake up with better skin” product. It deeply hydrates, smooths fine lines, and gives your skin that healthy, glowy look. It’s packed with hyaluronic acid + peptides + antioxid...
Estée Lauder - 1.7 oz Advanced Night Repair Multi-Recovery Complex Serum
A must-have for oily skin — helps control shine, minimize pores, and keep your skin clear and balanced.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum for Oily Skin
This is that “clear skin in a bottle” product. It helps unclog pores, smooth texture, and reduce blackheads without being harsh. It uses 2% salicylic acid (BHA) to go deep into your pores and remove buildup, making it perfect for oily, acne-prone, or...
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - Paula's Choice
A glow essential — deeply hydrates overnight and leaves your skin soft, plump, and refreshed by morning
Water Sleeping Mask - Overnight Hydrating Face Mask
Some people love it for being gentle + glowy, but others feel it’s a little pricey for the strength — so it’s best if you want a mild, non-irritating retinol, not something super strong.
Sunday Riley – Luna Sleeping Retinoid Night Oil
A hydration favorite; lightweight, refreshing, and gives your skin a dewy glow without feeling heavy.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Moisturizing Gel
A budget-friendly retinol; smooths fine lines, brightens under-eyes, and works overnight without being too harsh.
Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Eye Cream 0.5oz
Hands down some of the best for hydration and under-eye care. Known for rich, nourishing formulas that keep your under-eyes smooth, soft, and well-rested looking.
Kiehl's Since 1851 Eye Creams & Treatments
SPF Favorites (Face + Everyday Wear)
Daily sunscreens I actually love wearing — lightweight, non-greasy, and perfect under makeup. A mix of options for oily, dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin.
A clean SPF favorite; lightweight, blends seamlessly, and doubles as a primer with no white cast.
Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
This is perfect if you want high protection + a smooth, lotion-like feel instead of that typical sunscreen texture. It gives broad-spectrum SPF 60 protection and absorbs quickly without feeling greasy, leaving your skin soft and hydrated. It’s also w...
Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60
A dermatologist favorite — lightweight, acne-friendly, and protects your skin while helping keep it clear and calm.
UV Clear Facial Sunscreen | SPF 46
A gentle mineral sunscreen. Perfect if you have sensitive or reactive skin and want something simple and effective. It uses zinc oxide + titanium dioxide to physically block UV rays, making it less likely to irritate your skin. Plus, it has ceramides...
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion
A luxury SPF; lightweight, smooth, and gives your skin a soft, radiant glow while protecting it.
The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50 Weightless Mineral Sunscreen
A dermatologist favorite — lightweight, calming, and perfect for everyday wear without clogging pores. Best for: acne-prone, sensitive skin
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen 1.7 oz
High protection with a smooth, lotion-like feel — absorbs quickly and doesn’t feel heavy. Best for: normal, dry skin
Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60
Completely invisible and feels like a primer — perfect under makeup with a smooth finish. Best for: oily, combination skin
Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40 Invisible Sun Protection - Supergoop! | Ulta Beauty
Gives your skin a glowy, radiant look while protecting it — perfect for no-makeup days. Best for: dry, dull skin
Sunrise Glowscreen SPF 40 Sunscreen with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide - Supergoop! | Ulta Beauty
Gentle and simple — protects your skin while keeping it hydrated and calm. Best for: sensitive, dry skin
Medium Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion with Sheer Tint SPF 30 - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
Lightweight and affordable — great everyday sunscreen that doesn’t feel greasy. Best for: oily, normal skin
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch SPF 45, 3oz 2pk
A luxury SPF that doubles as a primer — smooth, lightweight, and gives a soft glow. Best for: normal, dry skin
1.7 oz The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50 Weightless Mineral Sunscreen - TATCHA | Ulta Beauty
Skincare + coverage in one — evens your skin tone while protecting it. Best for: dry, normal skin
Diaz ST7 Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 - ILIA | Ulta Beauty
Lightweight tint with hydration — perfect for that natural, glowy look. Best for: dry, normal skin
Saie Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer | Sephora
A great tinted option — evens skin tone while protecting sensitive skin. Best for: sensitive, acne-prone skin
Medium Anthelios Mineral Tinted Fluid Face Sunscreen SPF 40 - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
If you want coverage + SPF in one step, check out my tinted SPF favorites — perfect for that no-makeup, glowy look.
Skincare Must-Haves
SPF is just one step — if you want the full routine for glowing skin, check out my Glow Getter routine
Skincare Must-Haves
Weekly Treatments
Goal: Deep clean, brighten, and smooth skin.
This is best for dry, dull, or stressed skin days — not always necessary daily, but amazing when your skin needs extra hydration.
Jet Lag Mask ® + Moisturizer
This works amazing for oily/acne-prone skin, but it can be drying, so use it 1–2x a week max and always follow with a good moisturizer.
Aztec Secret Face Healing Clay 1 LB
A deep-cleansing mask that helps detox your skin, minimize pores, and leave your face looking clearer and more refined.
SUPERMUD
One of the best! Really makes a difference in texture.
Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator Smooths & Brightens Skin
Hands down one of the strongest at-home exfoliating treatments — this is that viral “red mask” that actually works. It helps smooth texture, brighten your skin, and improve dark spots over time. It uses a mix of AHAs (for surface exfoliation) + BHA (...
The Ordinary - AHA 30% + BHA 2% High-Strength Peeling Solution for ...
A gentle exfoliating powder — smooths, brightens, and leaves your skin soft and polished without being harsh
The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder - TATCHA
Not necessary, but worth it if you struggle with clogged pores or want a deeper cleanse. If you have sensitive skin, just use it a few times a week instead of daily.
FOREO LUNA™ mini 3 | Compact Facial Cleansing Brush
This is one of my favorite skincare tools for reducing puffiness and making my skin look more refreshed. I use it in the morning and it instantly helps with swelling, redness, and gives my face a smoother, more awake appearance. It also feels amazing...
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Tinted SPF
Sunscreens that double as skin tint — helping protect, smooth, and give your skin a more even, radiant finish.
skincare + light foundation in one
Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
smoothing, hydrating, blurs pores.
The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ Weightless
sheer, luminous coverage.
CHANEL LES BEIGES Sheer Healthy Glow Moisturizing Tint Broad ...
hydrating with natural coverage.
Vanilla 02 COMPLEXION RESCUE Tinted Moisturizer with Hyaluronic ...
ull coverage + anti-aging benefits.
Light CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ - IT Cosmetics
safe for sensitive skin, lightweight.
SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen | Back In Stock At Tower 28 Beauty
affordable dupe for IT Cosmetics CC+.
Camo CC Cream SPF 30 - Color Correcting Cream
Glowy and beautiful sunscreen option.
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