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Formulator Faves: Chemist-Approved Skincare
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items As a cosmetic formulation chemist with a background specifically in skincare, my friends are always asking me for recommendations for their skincare routines. Follow along for top recs from someone with insights into the industry!
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SPF ☀️
Glass Skin ✨
Hydration Station 💧✨
Breakout Busters 💥
Under-Eye Essentials
SPF ☀️
Super hydrating SPF that doesn’t leave a white cast. Almost more like a moisturizer than an SPF, I love finishing my morning skincare routine with this step
Tocobo Bio Watery Sun Screen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
It’s popular for a reason. It will apply clear and create a great base for makeup application. I wouldn’t call it pore clogging however if your skin is sensitive to that, I would be cautious of this one.
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
If you prefer a mineral sunscreen that doesn’t leave a white cast, this is a great option. Plus it’s hydrating!
Hydra Vizor Broad Spectrum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Moisturizer
Glass Skin ✨
The secret to smooth skin! (Not for sensitive skin) I use once every few weeks and leave on for 10 mins before washing off
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
PDRN is a signaling molecule that activates key receptors in your skin to stimulate skin regeneration and collagen production. Truly a hero ingredient for skin longevity and this mask will have your skin looking supple and glowy!
medicube Salmon DNA PDRN Pink Collagen Mask
Brightening serum that will liven up dull skin. While it does have some ingredients that work for dark spots, it is not the most effective if you are looking specifically to fade hyperpigmentation marks. But it will work towards giving you an overall...
Glow Serum : Propolis + Niacinamide
Usually I’m not one for physical exfoliation but this powder formula is so gentle, and it lasts a long time too because you mix what you need with water to use it.
Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator Smooths & Brightens Skin
Gentle exfoliating serum to add to your nighttime routine. Don’t expect immediate results but if you are consistent you will
see smoother, more radiant skin.
Lotus Youth Preserve AHA Resurfacing Serum | Fresh US
My skin has actually never felt smoother. Overnight results! It is a peel-off mask that has PVA so definitely moisturize in the morning after use.
Kojic Acid Turmeric Night Wrapping Mask - medicube
Hydration Station 💧✨
Love for when my skin needs some extra hydration. Great for overnight use.
Jet Lag Mask ® + Moisturizer
Rich moisture but lightweight feel, the best of both worlds. The combo of ceramides, peptides and naturally occurring lipids is great for barrier repair.
Instant Angel Moisturizer | Lipid-Rich, Nourishing Face Cream
My favorite gel moisturizer! Serum like consistency packed with humectants (this will draw moisture into your skin) and soothing ingredients. Can be layered or used on its own!
Aquafix Hydrating Water Gel
She’s an OG for a reason. Great for dry skin and a lightweight option for treating eczema that’s not going leave you feeling greasy.
Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
A recent fave. Application feels luxurious and leaves my skin feeling so smooth. Loaded with actives that help with barrier repair and soothing sensitive skin.
Bean Cream Barrier Repair Moisturizer - Mixsoon
Breakout Busters 💥
Using a pimple patch > popping your pimples, it’s the only way I avoid post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The OG Hero ones are my favorite.
Mighty Patches: Original, Invisible and Face
Great for calming the skin during breakouts, helps subdue swelling of pimples
BRING GREEN ZINC TECA Serum with Niacinamide
Under-Eye Essentials
I notice a difference when I use this versus when I don’t. It’s a huge lifesaver for nights when I haven’t slept well and wake up looking tired. Has proprietary actives you won’t find anywhere else.
H30 Fibroquin™ Advanced Firming Eye Cream
Rich & hydrating cream with a powerhouse of ingredients. The formula is a water-in-oil emulsion (or reverse emulsion) meaning it inherently has a richer, more cushiony feel. Great for if your under eye area feels dry. It has botox-like peptides a...
Extreme Cream Eye | Refillable Firming & Contouring Eye Cream