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Skincare Products I’ve Actually Tried and Liked (oily/combo skin)
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items I love trying out new skincare products, but it can be hit or miss. These are all my tried and true favorites that I've used consistently and continue to repurchase! My skin-type leans more oily, but I do get dry patches around my nose and mouth, esp...
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Cleansers & Makeup Removers
Toners
Serums
Active Treatments
Moisturers & Eyecreams
Sunscreens
Cleansers & Makeup Removers
Ride or die for me (oily/combo skin). It’s never broken me out, rinses clean without drying my skin out, and does a great job of removing makeup (but if I use waterproof makeup or sunscreen, I always double cleanse)!
Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser - CeraVe
I love using an oil cleanser first to fully remove waterproof makeup and sunscreen, then following up with a regular cleanser. This one rinses clean and doesn't leave an oily residue on the skin. It has never broken me out, and it doesn't make my com...
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil - ROUND LAB
My favorite high-end makeup remover! Takes off all my makeup, even waterproof, and has never broken me out.
Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover - Clinique
Hands down my favorite makeup remover! It removes sunscreen and waterproof makeup so well. I also prefer this over an oil while traveling because the packaging is more convenient and I'm less worried about it leaking.
Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm - e.l.f. Cosmetics
Toners
One of my favorite toners I’ve ever used! When I use it daily, my skin looks & feels so hydrated and healthy. I love using it in my skin prep before applying makeup.
PDRN Pink Peptide Toner - medicube
Hydrating without being TOO much for oily skin. I can wear this in the summer with a lightweight SPF on top and it doesn't make me feel like an oil slick. I love using this as part of my skin prep before applying makeup.
Milky Hydrating Face Toner with Snow Mushroom and Hyaluronic Acid - Thayers
Great option for a lightweight, hydrating toner. I love using this in the summer because it doesn't feel TOO hydrating on oily skin.
1025 Dokdo Toner - ROUND LAB
Serums
My favorite serum ever! So moisturizing but lightweight enough to use in the summer.
Madagascar Centella Ampoule - SKIN1004 | Ulta Beauty
I’ve used this on and off for about a year and I love how it makes my skin look when I use it consistently. I notice improvements within 1-2 weeks of daily use. My skin looks more hydrated, plump, and dewy without feeling oily.
PDRN Pink Peptide Serum - medicube
A holy grail for me – I've used this for yearsss. It reduces the appearance of fine lines (doesn't completely erase them) by hydrating and plumping the skin. I apply it after cleansing my face while my skin is still damp, then seal it in with the res...
Hydrating Serum Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum with Ceramides - The Ordinary
Active Treatments
I use this a few nights per week, and my skin looks brighter and glowier the following mornings!
Faded Serum for Dark Spots & Discoloration
Holy grail exfoliant! I will always, always have these in stock. I notice a difference after literally one use - they instantly make my skin look brighter and glowier. They're gentle enough to use daily and they don't dry my skin out.
Facial Radiance Pads with Glycolic + Lactic Acids - First Aid Beauty
I use this so much and love it! I rotate it into my nightly skincare routine when my face feels extra dull or congested, but it has so many other uses. I use it on my scalp as a pre-shampoo treatment, on my heels to exfoliate dead skin, and on my arm...
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating and Brightening Daily Toner - The Ordinary
I was hesitant to try this because I think it does break some people out, but I really like it. With consistent use, it helps with my overall skin texture and my skin feels brighter & clearer. If you don't have particularly sensitive skin, it's d...
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum for Oily Skin - The Ordinary
Moisturers & Eyecreams
Just a good, basic eye cream. I always go back to this. Feels hydrating & protects my moisture barrier.
Eye Repair Cream for Dark Circles & Puffy Under Eyes - CeraVe
Such a good eye cream – it's so silky and hydrating but soaks into the skin so nicely. It reduces the appearance of fine lines by plumping the skin, and it's formulated to target blue, purple, and brown dark circles with consistent use.
Advanced Night Repair Eye Gel-Cream for Dark Circles - Estée Lauder
#1 holy grail moisturizer in my house! My husband (who hates the feeling of lotion) and I both use it daily and I've repurchased over and over for years. It's a good basic, lightweight moisturizer, can't go wrong!
Daily Moisturizing Lotion - CeraVe
Sunscreens
MY HOLY GRAIL! No white cast, unscented, lightweight, isn’t greasy, doesn’t break me out, and doesn’t sting my eyes at all. I’m so picky with sunscreens but I love this one! (Shipping takes longer with YesStyle but it’s usually worth it bc they run g...
Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel
I usually buy the 2 pack to save ~$5 (Shipping takes longer with YesStyle but it’s usually worth it bc they run good sales)
Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel Set
Honestly very close to taking over as my #1, I just haven’t used it long enough to definitively say.
⭐️ Zero white cast, lightweight & absorbs well into the skin — non-greasy, and doesn’t sting my eyes
ROUND LAB - Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen
No white cast. Doesn't feel greasy. Hydrating without looking oily. Super lightweight consistency that feels weightless on the skin. Great for hot summer months!
UV Aqua Rich Daily Hydrating Facial Moisturizer SPF 50 - Bioré
The entire Vacation line smells SO good. I like the mousse because it feels more lightweight than a regular lotion while still being protective from the sun. I reapply every 1.5-2 hours and I've never burned with any of the Vacation sunscreens!
Classic Whip SPF 50 Sunscreen Mousse - Vacation
Clean ingredients, water resistant, and convenient spray bottle. All the Vacation line sunscreens smell so good and don't leave a whitecast.
Classic Spray SPF 50 Sunscreen - Vacation
Tied as my favorite with the whipped mousse formula! The lotion rubs into the skin without leaving a white cast and it feels moisturizing. I reapply every 1.5-2 hours and I've never burned using this (and I'm very pale so that is saying something lol...
Classic Lotion SPF 50 Sunscreen - Vacation
Lips
Love to wear this at night, my lips feel so soft and moisturized the following morning!
Lip Sleeping Mask Intense Hydration with Vitamin C
So soft and moisturizing and NOT STICKY at all! I initially got this as a xmas gift and thought there was no way I could ever spend $19 on a lip balm. But then I ran out, and I have in fact repurchased it myself a few times. Look for it to go on sale...
Lip Glowy Lightweight Hydration Balm with Shea Butter
A classic!
Rosy Lip Therapy Lip Balm - Vaseline
My favorite lip balm I've found, hands down. A lot of chapsticks feel like they dry my lips out more, but this is actually moisturizing. I keep tubes of this everywhere & carry one out with me because I use it constantly!
Nivea Moisturizing Lip Balm - 0.34oz/2pk
Body Lotions/Oils
This has so. many. uses. I do use it in my nighttime skincare routine in place of a moisturizer when my skin feels extra dry. I also use it as a makeup remover / oil cleanser, cuticle oil, hair oil, and body moisturizer. Because it's so similar to th...
Cliganic Organic Jojoba Oil
Smells SOOO good (tbh I didn't love the smell when I smelled it from the bottle, but once I put it on my skin I was obsessed)!! And it's actually very moisturizing and doesn't feel greasy once it soaks into the skin. My fave way to use it is putting ...
Vanilla Cashmere Shea Better 24HR Moisture Body Lotion - Eos
Both of these individually? Amazing. Together? Chef's kiss!! They're both moisturizing without feeling greasy or sticky. I love how the body oil especially makes the skin look dewy and hydrated.
Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant 6.8 fl oz Body Gel Oil + 32 fl oz Moisturizing Body Lotion
The best hand cream. Period.
O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream Unscented