A curated collection of my go-to skincare products for clear, calm, and youthful-looking skin. These picks focus on minimizing pores, reducing redness, and supporting a glowing, age-defying complexion. From gentle cleansers to targeted serums and hyd...
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Masks
Cleansers
Toners
Serums
Moisturizers
Eye Care
Masks
I love this pumpkin mask. But beware, it does burn a little. If you don't mind sensation that makes you feel like it's working, then this mask is for you. Gradual use is recommended. I keep it on for 7 mins and then rinse. I use this product specific...
Pumpkin Enzyme Mask Enzymatic Dermal Resurfacer - Peter Thomas Roth | Sephora
The perfect holiday gift does exist! All these great sheets in one set. I need to go tell Santa before they're gone.
Korean Sheet Mask 12 Pack Gift Set - Dr. Jart+ | Sephora
This is a great clay mask for clearing out pores without drying out my skin. After a nice steam this goes far.
Instant Detox Mask - Caudalie | Sephora
The best for filling lines in a short period of time. These patches are wonderful, reusable and a staple in my routine.
These are great rice masks that come with 10 in a pack. They stay well hydrated and don't dry out quickly. They also feel nice on my skin.
Hoshisu Hydration & Moisture Rice Mask (10 pcs)
I love these masks. It feels great on my skin and the packs are well serumed that they don't dry quickly. The 30-pack is such an incredible deal that goes very far.
Niacinamide Face Mask 30 Sheet Authentic From Japan
Cleansers
Pores are my main skin concern. You really can't beat the price and all its great ingredients.
CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser 2% Salicylic Acid
I love this cleanser. It doesn't dry out my skin and cleans out my pore. Go-to cleanser for years.
Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser
Toners
I love this toner. It's so refreshing after a cleanse. I like that it contains BHA to help minimize pores. My face feels much more refreshed and even tighter after I use it. This is a regular staple.
Squalane + 2% BHA Pore Minimizing Toner
This hyaluronic acid toner is such a great combination before a makeup routine. It helps hydrate the areas of my face that feel dull and dry and tones the skin to tighten pores. It's a great product to have in the arsenal.
Biossance Squalane + Hyaluronic Toning Mist
My favorite makeup remover. It doesn't leave my skin feeling greasy or heavy. It's very light and refreshing which is what you want to feel removing all the impurities off of you.
I love this hyaluronic acid and peptide serum from Biossance! It's so versatile. I can use it with my normal skincare routine, or if I don't have time for the full spread and want some hydration and plumping before my makeup routine, this serum goes ...
When I need to neutralize my skin's tone without makeup, this vitamin c brightener is a great serum for naturally moisturizing the skin visibly brightening dark spots. It helps a lot around my nose area as well without an oily finish.
Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum
I like this night resurfacing serum. It helps exfoliate my skin naturally and is part of regular evening routine.
I love these daily peels from Dr. Dennis. I used the box consistently and saw a difference in my skin. My only wish was that they didn't cost so much on a monthly basis.
Mini Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel - Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare | Sephora
I like this retinol serum. It comes with vitamin c and hyaluronic acid to work multiple ways. My only wish is that it didn't leave an orange tint, but it's best to use at home.
Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum - Kiehl's Since 1851 | Sephora
This vitamin c serum is such a great buy. The product feels so nice on my skin – very hydrating. The best part is how much the product lasts for the cost. I use it all over my body.
VITANO C Vitamin C Concentrated Anti-Aging Serum 60ML
I was recommended this product for its aha/bha properties for shrinking pores and resurfacing texture. It works well for the price but consistency is key.
Tatcha products are great. I particularly love their water cream. It actually has a more watery texture when applied with Japanese rose water. It's great for pores to not over clog them.
The Water Cream Oil-Free Pore Minimizing Moisturizer - Tatcha | Sephora
This product is pricy so I'm recommending the mini version to test first. Since I have oily skin, I prefer water-based moisturizers. I like that this one contains Niacinimide to help with redness. It's nice quality. My only wish is that it cost less.
Mini Magic Water Cream Gel Moisturizer with Niacinimide - Charlotte Tilbury | Sephora
This moisturizer is my most used. It helps calm the redness in my skin and is typically the product I would use after a complete skincare regime including the steam and mask. It's gentle enough for worked or tired skin and goes far not making my skin...
Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer
Using oils when you have oily skin feels redundant but it plays a huge role in keeping skin hydrated. I particularly love to use this oil in areas where my skin most sensitive and dries out the most. For me, that would be around my nose and forehead ...
Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil
I use this oil on my skin. I love how it dries without leaving a gross oily feeling.
Biossance 100% Squalane Oil
Very luxurious oil that doesn't leave skin feeling overly greasy. It's light but still hydrates. Get the mini because a little goes a long way.
Mini The Renewal Oil - La Mer | Sephora
This cream is fabulous. If only it didn't cost so much.
Mini The Moisturizing Fresh Cream - La Mer | Sephora
Eye Care
Great eye cream that hydrates and fills in fine lines underneath and around the eyes. I don't see immediate changes but it feels nice and keeps the skin barrier protected with regular use.
Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream
I love Biossance eye brightening products. They took away a favorite and released this product that now contains niacinamide which is even better and still depuffs which is what I loved about the other one.
Squalane + 5% Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum
Sunscreen
Sunscreen products
Learning that the sunscreen in the US isn't as healthy, I was intrigued to try this Japanese Biore sunscreen. It goes on so nicely with its watery based texture. I'm very pleased.
Kao Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ PA++++ 70g
Acne
These salicylic acid acne dots work great. I see changes after a day or night's use.
Salicylic Acid Acne Healing Dots - Peace Out | Sephora
These acne patches are excellent. Very effective.
Shop NatureLab - Acnes Labo Night Care Patch - 30pcs | STYLEVANA
Tools
I've had this steamer for years and it has done wonders making my skincare products work more effectively. It's such a luxurious home experience. I love using this as part of my self-care routine.