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Skincare Essentials

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From cystic acne to puffy eyes, to makeup that won't wash off and dry, peeling skin — I've experienced it all! Here are the skincare essentials from someone who is regularly told she looks 10 years younger than she actually is. :)
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Anti-Aging and Hydration

 
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For smoother skin and smaller pores
COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence
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A great retinol for those who are used to it. If you're new to retinol, you should start with a lower dose, like .3%.
CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment - Paula's Choice | Sephora
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Somehow this is rich without being thick. Very light and pleasant smell too!
Dr.Temt Advanced Anti-Aging Day Care 1.7 Fl.Oz
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A lovely, rich mask for those with sensitive skin.
Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask
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Wake up with insanely smooth skin. Great if you're new to chemical exfoliants, and it smells like candy!
Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment
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Remove makeup gently and easily without drying or irritating your skin.
Ginger Melt Oil Cleanser
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For that glowy, glass skin look. Use it at night!
Glass Skin Refining Serum
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Great for those random dry-skin days. Also great for traveling, if you want to reduce the amount of serums and creams to pack! Just bring these, cleanser, and a moisturizer.
Lazy Day All-In-One Moisture Pads
 
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Remove makeup, including stubborn waterproof eyeliner.
Garnier Micellar Water for Waterproof Makeup, 13.5oz
 
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Wake up and depuff your tired beautiful eyes with this cream! Also helps reduce/blur wrinkles. Olehenriksen's banana eye cream is good too.
Wrinkle Blur Bakuchiol Eye Gel Crème
 
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For brighter, glowier skin. A refreshing wake-up call for your face in the mornings.
Barrier Booster Orange Ferment Vitamin C Essence

Acne

 
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Use this chemical peel mask 1-2x weekly for smoother, clearer skin.
Super Reboot Resurfacing Mask
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For those awful deep blemishes/cystic acne. Try to catch them early!
Deep Blemish Microdarts
 
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Cheap but more importantly, actually effective. For pimples that have fully emerged.
COSRX Acne Pimple Patch (96 Count)
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To calm those just-popped pimples!
Rescue Balm