my favorite skincare products for healing skin and getting glass-like texture because it is achievable (former sephora employee, tested these on myself)
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hero cosmetics
the ordinary
aquaphor
corsx
la roche posay
innisfree
hero cosmetics
a south korean brand by ju rhyu - known for their pimple patches and masks
soft mineral sunscreen, does not have a white cast, helps red skin
green tinted sunscreen • hero cosmetics
hydrocolloid patches are amazing for allowing white heads to heal, but these are the best patches
pimple patches • hero cosmetics
sometimes you just need to help those dark spots... this works overnight like magic
dark spot patches • hero cosmetics
great for closed comedowns (pores), and blackheads on nose. helps keep your skin fresh and clean. :) 10/10!! 🫶🏼
nose hydrocolloid patches • hero cosmetics
the ordinary
a canadian brand made by brandon truaxe - known for their serums and acids
highly underrated, and cleared my skin and my friends' skin so fast...!
glycolic acid 7% • the ordinary
helps acne (whiteheads, not black heads), wrinkles on face, and smooths skin. makes your lips kind of plump overnight. i use this about once a month, never more.
retinol serum • the ordinary
if you have under-eye bags or dark spots on your face or anywhere else, apply a little bit of this in the morning or at night and they’ll lighten up in about a week, literally a lifesaver
vitamin c serum • the ordinary
- helped me!!
- i use this once or twice a month
salicylic acid 2% • the ordinary
- chemical peels are 100x better than scrubs/ exfoliants
- makes my skin glowy
- don’t use too often, only when you need an oomf!
aha 30% + bag 2% peeling solution • the ordinary
(for acne, fine lines)
- use only 2 times per week
- use lotion after (cera ve)
- do not mix with other acids, serums, antibiotics applied to skin
- use only at night
retinal 0.2% emulsion • the ordinary
- for bumpy/ textured skin
- a toner, not an exfoliator
- for sensitive skin, oily or dry skin
- can be used am or pm
- use after spray toner (tower 28, is good)
- use before lotion and sunscreen
niacinamide 10% + zinc 1% • the ordinary
aquaphor
a german brand by herman a. metz in 1925 - known for their lip balm and soothing lotions
tbh, need i say more?
lip balm • aquaphor
great for summertime. it has sunscreen. it tastes a little weird if it gets in your mouth, like sunscreen, but it definitely keeps your lips very hydrated and it’s protecting your lips from the sun’s UV rays. great for sunny days. i wouldn’t wear thi...
balm stick • aquaphor
corsx
a korean brand by jun sang hun - known for their snail mucin essence
i recommended this to so many people i know and they’ve all come back to say thank you. helps acne prone skin (white heads, lots of acne, scars) but not so good for simple irritated skin, or very dry skin. if you’re skin only has black heads it might...
snail 96 snail music essence • corsx
tbh, sometimes you just need to have a self-care day, stay home, put on a mask and watching a rom com. this is great for irritated, red, acne-prone skin. 🫶🏼
10 snail mucin masks • corsx
la roche posay
a french brand by the l’oréal group - known for their moisturizing face wash and serums
- for any dark spots on skin
- eye bags, purple marks, scars
- can be used in the am or pm
10% pure vitamin c serum • la roche posay
- aging is a beautiful privilege, use wisely
- can be used for wrinkles, acne scars
- use only at night, not often
- eat collagen rich foods the day you choose to use retinol on your face for best results
- dm me for collagen rich foods :)
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retinol b3 pure retinol serum • la roche posay
innisfree
a korean brand by the amore pacific group - known for their invisible sunscreens and volcanic clay masks
- a chemical, not mineral, sunscreen that goes into your skin to stop uv light harm
- good for ALL skin types
- can be worn under makeup
- user after lotion (cera ve or CORSX)
- NO WHITE CAST (great for darker skin)
spf 36 sunceeen • innisfree
- use am or pm
- use after cleansing/ washing face
- use before lotions
- can be used daily
vitamin c serum • innisfree
mediheal
a korean brand by dr. swarup mishra - known for their toner pads and sheet masks
- for acne prone skin, dark spots, uneven tone
- use after oil cleanser and after water cleaner
- use before toner and lotions
- can be used in am or pm
- great for oily/ mixed skin