My skincare routine after years of trial and error with acne prone, red, dry AND somehow oily skin! Also suggestions for skincare prep for professional and wedding makeup :)
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Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Exfoliators
Eye Creams
Serums and Toners
Masks
Moisturizers
Best overall budget moisturizer!
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer
Love love LOVE Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream! I use this on clients with dry skin to keep the skin smooth and supple throughout the day. I love using this one in the winter months as well when my skin is extra dry. It's on the pricier end but the Kiehl'...
Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane | Face Cream
Love this and lasts so long as a little goes a long way!
The Dewy Skin Cream Replenishing and Plumping Moisturizer
Amazing for acne scarring and dehydrated skin that needs a little TLC
Okay. I'm now, full disclosure, listing products that are on the pricier side. But don't get me wrong, these are staples in my house. Are there cheaper options? Of course! But I wanted to list these too as this is a comprehensive list. Also, if you h...
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer - LANEIGE
This visibly plumps and smooths skin on my clients.
SPF is non-negotiable, and needs to be applied every day! Even when it’s cloudy, or when you’re indoors. The blue light from your phone is also constantly harming you as well 👀
Facial Sunscreens
Exfoliators
Great Exfoliator for combo/dry skin. Use up to 3-4x a week.
Dermalogica daily milkfoliant exfoliator
Wedding makeup essential (and weekly essential for me!) this powder clears out pores and gunk from every-which-where and brightens your complextion while keeping you skin barrier intact. Not to mention that with weekly use, you can make this baby las...
Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator - Dermalogica
Good exfoiliator!
EADEM Cashmere Peel Milky Exfoliant & Hydrating Essence — Daily AHA + ...
Eye Creams
Okay, this one is expensive I admit, but so worth the price. It completely eliminates any possibility of under-eye creasing from concealer on ALL skin types, and brightens up the under eye. If you're on the fence, try the tiny size at sephora or ulta...
Lancôme Eye Creams & Treatments
Here we have the La Mer super-freaking-expensive-but-worth-it eye cream. I wouldn't put it in this list if it didn't have value, but this one holds up. It lasts so long and a little goes a long way. Lookout for sales and trial sizes so you can experi...
The Eye Concentrate Cream - La Mer
Love that this eye serum has a metal ball applicator, helps de puff and hydrate the under eye area.
innisfree Green Tea Caffeine Eye Serum For Hydration & Puffiness
So, I use this all over my face. I know it's meant for undereyes but retinal is SO good at fading dark spots and brightening and wrinkles! I recommend once a week and working up to 2-3 times depending on how your skin takes it.
Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum
Very firming and blurring eye cream. Really impressed me!
Dieux Eye Creams & Treatments
These are so cute and refreshing to wear around the house while keeping your undereyes moisturized!
Also a wedding makeup prep staple! Ladies and gents, skin doesn't get much suppler than this. Worth the price tag!
SK-II Skin Care
Magic when it comes to dark spots and acne scars!
Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum Vitamin C Alternative
Hypochlorous acid facial mist for irritated and inflamed skin, acne safe.
SOS Save.Our.Skin Daily Rescue Facial Spray - Tower 28 Beauty
Amazing for hydration on a budget!
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum
Best makeup remover and micellar water I have ever used. Oil-free and so gentle on skin. Removes waterproof and tubing mascara with ease. 10/10
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Makeup Remover - 8.4 fl oz
Amazing vit c for brightening up skin!
Vitamin C For Women
SO GOOD for scalp and under arms! I have some clients working on hair growth and this stuff is always recommended from me to keep scalp healthy to make room for growth.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toning Solution - The Ordinary
Best for smooth skin all over you body and scars/ stretch marks!
Bio-Oil Skincare Body Oil for Scars & Stretch Marks
I use this on everything ;)
Aquaphor Healing Ointment, Advanced Therapy
Masks
I've been using this mask back when Caudalie was only sold in German pharmacies. I love this brand and no other mask can extract imperfections quite like this one.
Instant Detox Mask - Caudalie
I love using these sheet masks once a week just to replenish the skin. I put mine in the fridge for a cooling effect so it also helps soothes the skin and reduce any redness. I love using them before I do my makeup!
Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution™ PRO Glow Face Mask with Hyaluronic Acid
Love these to keep yourself from touching active breakouts
Peace Out Salicylic Acid Acne Healing Dots
Great option for sheet masks and it comes in a 4 pack. Great if you’re dry and flaky or if you’re feeling irritation.
Hydro Cera-nol Real Deep Mask - 4 pack for Dryness Relief & Redness Soothing
Cleansers
All three of these are great for sensitive skin and removing makeup
Face Wash & Face Cleansers for All Skin Types
Love this cleanser. It's definitely pricier but such great value. If you're looking for a more budget-friendly cleanser, any of the La Roche-Posay cleansers I listed work just as well!
Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser - Youth To The People
