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skincare routine for beginners

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here is my current skincare routine! my staples, my daytime routine, and i do skin cycling at night. i have organized below the products i love and use for each day. also, please note i have been using retinol/ retinoids for a while now & have co...
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cleanser + moisturizer + tools

 
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i only use this at night and cannot recommend it enough for your double cleansing routine. it helps remove all makeup residue and dirt at the end of the day.
The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm
 
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i use this in the morning & at night as my second cleanser at night after my oil-based cleanser
CUSHION CLEANSE™ | Facial Cleanser for Acne
 
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i have dry-ish skin that could sometimes get oily but never again after changing to this moisturizer. love its velvety texture!
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA Daily ... - Ulta Beauty
 
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this has lasted me almost 2 years… i swear it is so worth it
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Eye Cream
 
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this is the only thing that will save and prep my lips overnight on the daily
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Nourish & Hydrate (shade: vanilla)
 
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my absolute best friend! if you have not gotten one yet you absolutely need to
FOREO LUNA™ 4 | Smart Facial Cleansing & Firming ...
 
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best thing i own because it removes all my waterproof makeup flawlessly without harming my eyelashes or my skin
The Original MakeUp Eraser
 
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this is the most similar to the one i have (i got mine in one of those spiritual shops) but incorporating this to your skincare routine and actually being consistent will for sure give you the results you have heard other people talking about (take i...
DEAYOKA Rose Quartz Gua Sha Tool - Asian Beauty

night 1

exfoliation day (this + moisturizer)

 
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the nicest exfoliating scrub for my sensitive skin
Fresh Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Exfoliator, 3.3 oz.
 
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has actually helped reduce my dark spots so much!!
Vinoperfect Facial Radiance Dark Spot Serum | CAUDALIE®

night 2

retinol day + moisturizer

 
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this one SAVED my skin and sent me directly into my glass skin era
Retinol 1% in Squalane

night 3

hydration day (this + moisturizer)

 
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this is the most affordable and best toner in town PERIOD
Rose Petal Facial Toner | Witch Hazel Toners
 
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best sleeping mask ever… i sometimes even do this one on the plane
Water Sleeping Mask Brighten & Hydrate

night 4

retinoids day (this + moisturizer)

 
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sunday riley has always been my true love and this product is no exception… i actually believe this is what saved my skin thanks to its retinoids and soft formula
A+ Retinoid Serum I Two Forms of ... - Sunday Riley

daytime = SPF time

i just cleanse with my water-based cleanser in the morning after the gym, use these two solutions, and go in with my moisturizer + SPF

 
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using this with retinol actually made my purge a lot smoother, controlled and shorter
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
 
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this is amazing for those stubborn little spots with no head that just give texture to your skin thanks to the zinc in it
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
 
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this is the only SPF i will ever swear by. no think textures, feels hydrating and non-clogging, they have so many different options but we know korean skincare does it BEST!!
Suntique I'M MEDI 100% Zinc Sun SPF50+ PA++++ 50ml

winter add-ons

for my sensitive dry skin i like to make sure incorporate products that will aid my skin barrier during these really cold months and here are some products i have been loving so far

 
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i was gifted this moisturizer and i cannot tell you how much my skin is thanking me for using it. i added it to my night routine and i have fallen in love! it is not greasy and contains ceramides to boost that barrier
Honey Halo Hydrating Ceramide Face Moisturizer
 
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this face mask has become one of my all time favs!! it feels like subtly putting honey on your skin without it ever becoming sticky (so like a cream almost but a thicker version of it... i wanna say vaseline but better cause you will ot get annoyed f...
Honey Potion Plus