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Esthetician-approved skincare at all price points!

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My mother is an award-winning aesthetician, and as someone who suffers from hormonal acne and sensitive skin, I have tried so many products. Here are some that have worked wonders for me :) I have categorized them by price ranges. These products are ...
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Affordable skincare (Under $20)

These are great, clean products for those looking to help with acne or hydration and anti-aging!
 
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I actually love this more than the Inkey list hyaluronic acid serum. A little Goes, a very long way, so this product is extremely long, lasting and hydrating.
mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum 300ml
 
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My favorite sunscreen to wear under make up. I would buy it directly from their website as the American formulation is not as good as the Korean formulation! For the American formulation, you can get this at Sephora.
Day Dew Sunscreen
 
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A great water-based cleanser for acne prone skin. This is a great second step to include after cleansing with the oat cleansing balm.
The INKEY List USA Salicylic Acid Cleanser & Fash Wash 150ml
 
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A sensitive skin friendly cleansing balm! Great as a first step in your nighttime routine to remove makeup and sunscreen. Rub this on your face for a minute and then emulsify it with water for another minute :)
The INKEY List USA Oat Cleansing Balm 150ml
 
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Such a cheap and hydrating product. Use in the AM and PM for hydrated skin. Great for ALL skin types
Hyaluronic Acid Serum to Plump & Hydrate Skin - 30ml
 
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This is a thicker mineral sunscreen that I like to wear on days where I am not wearing make up. This has great UV protectant qualities and leaves a nice glow finish to the skin.
mixsoon Bean Sunscreen 50ml
 
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Anything from this Korean brand is truly amazing. This is a great antiaging product that I like to use in the morning.
medicube Deep Vitamin C Golden Capsule Moisturizer
 
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MY FAV OF ALL TIME. A little goes a Long Way. This is such a lightweight moisturizer that hydrates so well. I will never use another moisturizer on my face in the morning or evening besides this one.
The INKEY List Omega Water Cream 1.69oz
 
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This has worked really well for my pores and blackheads in the evening. This is a great addition to your routine prior to putting on hyaluronic acid and moisturizer at night.
Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0, 70 Units

Medical Grade Skincare - Clinically proven to work but $$

Medical grade skin care is clinically proven to work as it has been tested in a facility, but it is hard to get without an aesthetician license. These are some that you can buy without a license.
 
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This has worked well for my acne and hyper pigmentation! It does not make me break out like other harsher ingredients do
Discoloration Defense Serum for Dark Spots
 
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Another holy grail product this has helped my hyperpigmentation so much! The results were quick within a month as well
Dark Spot Lifting Serum with 5% Tranexamic Acid
 
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If you want to splurge on a hydrating toner, this is absolutely the one you need to splurge on. It is amazing and I have no notes for it.
Hydrating Toner
 
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I get this chemical peel done every three months and the sunscreen is such a good mineral sunscreen that I love to use under or without makeup
SPF 50 Daily UV Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen
 
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LOVE this tinted sunscreen - it is not too heavy or cakey, and the coverage is light to medium. Great for a casual day and you can cover up any acne with concealer.
Mineral Sunscreen for Face: Award Winning Protection
 
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Amazing anti-aging moisturizer, especially for the neck area. You can actually see it lifting your skin over timr
ISDINCEUTICS Age Contour