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Alex Luu
The best skincare that actually works — cleansers, serums, moisturizers & SPF. Only highly-rated favorites I'd repurchase.
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The classic dermatologist-recommended cleanser for oily skin — foams up nicely without stripping. A staple I'll always repurchase.
12.0 oz Foaming Facial Cleanser - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
My go-to gentle morning cleanser for dry skin — hydrating and never tight. Perfect for a calm, simple routine.
8.0 oz Hydrating Facial Cleanser - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
A creamy, fragrance-free cleanse that's perfect for sensitive or dry skin. Leaves my face calm and comfortable, never squeaky.
13.5 oz Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser for Dry Skin - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
My favorite foaming wash for oily, breakout-prone skin — deep cleans without over-drying. Niacinamide is a nice bonus.
13.5 oz Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Wash for Oily Skin - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
The gold standard for body and face breakouts — 10% benzoyl peroxide actually clears things up. Start slow, it works fast.
3.0 oz Acne Foaming Wash with 10% Benzoyl Peroxide - PanOxyl | Ulta Beauty
Gentle salicylic acid exfoliation in a daily cleanser — great for rough, bumpy skin. My pores have never looked smoother.
8.0 oz Renewing SA Cleanser - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
A silky oil-to-milk cleanser that melts makeup effortlessly. Affordable luxury for a double-cleanse routine.
1.7 oz Squalane Cleanser Hydrating Makeup Remover - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
The K-beauty classic — this balm dissolves everything including waterproof sunscreen. Skin feels soft, never stripped.
3.3 oz Clean It Zero Original Cleansing Balm - Banila Co | Ulta Beauty
The original oil cleanser and still one of the best. Breaks down SPF and makeup in seconds with zero residue.
2.3 oz Deep Cleansing Oil Facial Cleanser - DHC | Ulta Beauty
The French pharmacy icon — removes makeup gently without rinsing. Perfect for lazy nights and sensitive skin.
16.9 oz Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Face Cleanser for Sensitive Skin - Bioderma | Ulta Beauty
No fragrance, no fuss — just a gentle, effective cleanse for reactive skin. Dermatologists love it for a reason.
8.0 oz Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin - VANICREAM | Ulta Beauty
A powerhouse exfoliating toner for brighter, smoother skin. Use a few nights a week and watch dullness disappear.
8.0 oz Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating and Brightening Daily Toner - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
A milky, barrier-supporting toner that preps skin beautifully. Layers well under everything.
5.07 Hydrating Milky Toner - BYOMA | Ulta Beauty
Tones down redness and evens tone with niacinamide. A budget-friendly glow booster.
4.0 oz Niacinamide Brightening Toner - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
Calms redness and irritation like nothing else — my go-to when my skin is freaking out.
Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner - ANUA | Ulta Beauty
The famous 10-minute facial — dramatic glow and smoothness. Only for experienced exfoliator users, once a week max.
AHA 30% + BHA 2% High-Strength Peeling Solution for Brightening - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
Easy swipe-on exfoliation with glycolic and lactic acids. Great for keeping texture and dullness in check.
60 ct Facial Radiance Pads with Glycolic + Lactic Acids - First Aid Beauty | Ulta Beauty
A potent but well-formulated peel for stubborn texture and clogged pores. Skin looks polished afterward.
The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel with Vitamins B5 & B12 - COSRX | Ulta Beauty
The iconic pore and oil-control serum — visibly refines texture with consistent use. Unbeatable for the price.
1.0 oz Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum for Oily Skin - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
Deep hydration that plumps fine lines from dehydration. Apply on damp skin for best results.
Hydrating Serum 1.0 oz Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum with Ceramides - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
A stabilized 12% vitamin C that brightens dark spots without irritation. Noticeably more radiant skin in weeks.
Pure 12% Vitamin C Serum for Wrinkle Reduction and Radiance - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
A gentle, beloved vitamin C with ferulic acid — great for beginners. Glow without the sting.
1.0 oz Vitamin C Serum - Mad Hippie | Ulta Beauty
The luxury vitamin C that delivers — firmer, brighter skin. Worth the splurge if you want results fast.
1.0 oz C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum - SUNDAY RILEY | Ulta Beauty
Brightening vitamin C with turmeric for extra glow. Clean formula, beautiful results.
NOVA 15% Vitamin C + Turmeric Brightening Serum - HERBIVORE | Ulta Beauty
The cult retinol oil — wake up to smoother, more even skin. A nighttime game-changer.
0.5 oz Luna Retinol Sleeping Night Oil - SUNDAY RILEY | Ulta Beauty
K-beauty's viral retinal — stronger than retinol, gentler than expected. Impressive smoothing power.
The Vita-A Retinal 0.1% Shot Booster Treatment - celimax | Ulta Beauty
Affordable eye cream that actually hydrates and de-puffs. A no-brainer daily staple.
Eye Repair Cream for Dark Circles & Puffy Under Eyes - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
Vitamin C for the under-eye area — brightens dark circles over time. Gentle enough for daily use.
Skin Renewing Vitamin C Eye Cream - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
A convenient swipe-on eye brightener with vitamin C. Great for on-the-go touch-ups.
Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Vitamin C Eye Balm Stick - RoC | Ulta Beauty
The brightening eye cream everyone raves about — vitamin C and light-reflecting pigments wake up tired eyes.
Banana Bright+ Vitamin C Eye Crème for Dark Circles - OLEHENRIKSEN | Ulta Beauty
A proven retinol eye cream that softens crow's feet. Start 2-3 nights a week.
0.5 oz Retinol Line Smoothing Anti Wrinkle for Dark Circles Eye Cream - RoC | Ulta Beauty
The cult water gel — hyaluronic acid hydration that feels weightless. Perfect under makeup.
Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel Moisturizer - Neutrogena | Ulta Beauty
My everyday moisturizer with ceramides and niacinamide — repairs the barrier and keeps skin balanced all day.
3.38 oz Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer with Niacinamide - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
The rescue cream for dry, irritated skin — rich but absorbs fast. A winter essential.
4.0 oz Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration Moisturizer - First Aid Beauty | Ulta Beauty
Peptides and amino acids for firmer, bouncier skin. The splurge moisturizer that's worth it.
1.6 oz Protini Polypeptide Firming Moisturizer - Drunk Elephant | Ulta Beauty
A 24-hour hydration classic with squalane — lightweight yet deeply moisturizing. Universally loved.
1.7 oz Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane - Kiehl's Since 1851 | Ulta Beauty
The barrier-repair hero — calms irritation, heals compromised skin. I use it for everything from retinol recovery to dry patches.
1.3 oz Cicaplast Balm B5 Soothing Therapeutic Multi Purpose Cream - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
Ceramide-rich gel cream that's light but effective. Great affordable daily moisturizer.
1.6 oz Moisturizing Gel Cream - BYOMA | Ulta Beauty
Simple, effective daily hydration that plays well with actives. A great budget pick.
3.3 oz Lightweight Daily Moisturizer - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
Fragrance-free hydration with ceramides and hyaluronic acid — ideal for sensitive skin routines.
Daily Facial Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramides - VANICREAM | Ulta Beauty
A mineral SPF that actually blends in — light tint, no white cast. My daily face sunscreen.
Anthelios Mineral Tinted Ultra Light Face Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50 - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
A serum-texture SPF 50 that feels like skincare, not sunscreen. Layers beautifully.
Anthelios UV Air Daily Supercharged Serum Sunscreen SPF 50 - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
High protection with a dry-touch finish — great for oily skin. No greasy shine.
3.0 oz Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Face Sunscreen SPF 60 - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
Skincare and SPF in one — collagen peptides plus high protection. A smart morning shortcut.
1.7 oz Better Screen UV Serum Sunscreen SPF 50+ - Kiehl's Since 1851 | Ulta Beauty
Mineral SPF with a lit-from-within glow. Doubles as a gorgeous makeup primer.
Sunrise Mineral Glowscreen Soft-Radiance Drops SPF 40 - Supergoop! | Ulta Beauty
The everyday body and face SPF that's actually enjoyable to wear — light, non-greasy, reliable.
1.0 oz PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 Sunscreen with Sunflower Extract - Supergoop! | Ulta Beauty
The only OTC retinoid — clinically proven for acne and texture. A true dermatologist favorite.
0.5 oz Adapalene 0.1% Acne Treatment Gel - Differin | Ulta Beauty
Overnight pimple patches that visibly flatten whiteheads by morning. Oddly satisfying and genuinely effective.
72 ct Mighty Patch Original Acne Pimple Patches - Hero Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
A K-beauty sheet mask for that glass-skin glow — hydrating and radiance-boosting. Lovely self-care ritual.
7 ct Glass Skin Ginseng Collagen Mask - PEACH & LILY | Ulta Beauty
The iconic overnight lip treatment — wake up to baby-soft lips. Nothing else compares.
Lip Sleeping Mask - LANEIGE