Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
The skincare routine that saved my skin barrier ✨
19
items LESS is MORE! I used to be a 10-step Korean skin care girlie until I noticed it was damaging my skin. After taking a few steps back and learning about my skin with intention, I’ve found my holy grail products! Here’s how I repaired my skin barrier in...
Sections
6
Cleansers
Toners
Serums / Treatments
Moisturizer
Once a week NON-NEGOTIABLES
Sunscreen
Cleansers
Double cleansing is key! Whether or not you wear makeup, the oil and dirt buildup on your face require an oil cleanser. Use on a dry face, melt away the dirt and makeup, and emulsify with water. After rinsing, use a foam cleanser to wash away the oil...
If you’re looking for a cleaner product that melts away all your makeup but it is on the pricier side $$
Fragrance-Free Green Clean Cleansing Balm - FARMACY | Ulta Beauty
Budget-friendly 2-in-1 daily cleanser. Not ideal for heavy makeup!
Nourishing Oil to Foam Cleanser Face Wash for Sensitive Skin - Cetaphil | Ulta Beauty
My go-to cleansing oil since high school. Melts all my makeup, including stubborn waterproof Japanese mascara.
The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Vegan Light Oil Cleanser - 5 fl oz
And of course the matching cleansing cream! Makes my skin and pores feel deep cleaned!
The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Vegan Foaming Cleanser - 5 fl oz
Toners
Your skin is like a sponge! With the right toner hydration, your skin will be prepped and ready to soak up all the serums and treatments from the next step!
Current obsession! Been using consistently, day and night, to get my skin just the right amount of hydrated to soak up the serums. Super lightweight and not too complicated.
numbuzin No.1 Pure-Full Calming Herb Toner - 10.14 fl oz
Lightweight, budget-friendly, cleaner ingredients, and extra hydration.
Milky Hydrating Face Toner with Snow Mushroom and Hyaluronic Acid - Thayers | Ulta Beauty
DON’T GET IT TWISTED!! Use only 1-2x a week and only when necessary. Perfect for that well-needed chemical exfoliation + evens skin tone + ph balanced + evens texture + minimizes look of pores.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating and Brightening Daily Toner - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
Serums / Treatments
Troubleshoot any issues (breakouts, texture, discoloration, etc.) with this step! As a base, I ALWAYS use the Skin1004 Centella Ampoule. Anything additional will be based on your skin needs!
THIS SAVED MY SKIN! No notes. Just pure, clean, centella goodness. 🥰 I use this serum EVERYDAY, twice a day, right after toner. This is my base serum before I add anything else.
Madagascar Centella Ampoule - SKIN1004 | Ulta Beauty
For those annoying bumps and blemishes. I like to use this whenever I start to feel a breakout. I add about two drops after the centella serum and TAP onto the blemish areas.
1.0 oz Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum for Oily Skin - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
If you need those blemishes gone ASAP ROCKY (like the next day), this mask will do the trick. Pop it on right after that centella babe and let the tea tree do its magic! Nighttime use only!
Mediheal Teatree Essential Mask - 10 count
I use this to address any discoloration and uneven texture from acne scars. Everything evens and fades away within a week or two. Use at nighttime only!
Faded Brightening Serum for Dark Spots and Discoloration (UNSCENTED)
Moisturizer
Time to lock in all that goodness! This thick and moisturizing lotion is all I need to work with my skin.
I know. This is a face AND body lotion but it’s what worked for me! Locks in all those serums and treatments and keep you moisturized all day and night!
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Face and Body Lotion for Normal to Dry Skin – 12 fl oz
If you have more sensitive skin, this facial-specific moisturizer is just as good. Has lighter formula + niacinamide for that extra treatment. (It says PM use but I’d use it during the daytime also.)
CeraVe PM Moisturizing Lotion, Night Cream for All Skin Types - 3 fl oz
Once a week NON-NEGOTIABLES
Masks, exfoliation, weekly treatments to keep your skin balanced!
Putting this here again bc she is really THAT girl. You shouldn’t need to use this toner more than once a week, though!
I made the mistake of exfoliating almost daily, and that destroyed my skin barrier. It’s good – but only in moderation.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating and Brightening Daily Toner - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
Yes another glycolic girlie – in stick form! I use this once a week, typically for my underarms, or anywhere on my body where there’s discoloration. My underarms have brightened significantly! For extra exfoliation, I apply this to my elbows, knees, ...
Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick - INKEY | Ulta Beauty
My Sunday night routine: double cleanse, numbuxin toner, centella serum, RETINOL, and moisturizer.
I try not to use this serum with any other treatments to prevent any unwanted reactions. I focus tapping the retinol on high-movement areas where wri...
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane, Intermediate Retinol Serum - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
On the pricier side, I use this scarcely and only when I need that extra detox in my pores. Particularly after a vacation or extended time outdoors (hikes, picnics, etc.). Not necessary for barrier repair but feels good on a self-care day!
Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask - Kiehl's Since 1851 | Ulta Beauty
Sunscreen
THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP! Protect your skin from harmful everyday UV rays!
Everyday!
Day Dew Sunscreen Lightweight SPF 50
Great under makeup and no white cast!
Daily UV Defense Invisible Broad Spectrum SPF 36 Sunscreen