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Glow Up Essentials – My Favorite Products That Changed My Skin

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My skin used to be dry, dull and textured – until I discovered these. From glow serums to barrier protecting creams, these are the only products I rebuy over and over. Everything listed helped me get that “clean girl” glow. ✨
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Morning Skincare

Products to start your day with a fresh, glowing complexion.
 
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I use this mist when my skin feels irritated, dry, or just tired. It instantly calms everything down and makes me feel refreshed, especially in summer or after washing my face. Sometimes I even spray it over makeup and it still works perfectly. It’s ...
La Roche-Posay Thermal spring water spray
 
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A refreshing vitamin C serum that brightens my skin and gives a healthy glow right from the first use.
The inkey Vitamin C Serum
 
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Perfect gentle cleanser and makeup remover that refreshes my skin without stripping moisture.
Bioderma Sensibio H2O micellar Water
 
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I usually rotate this with a creamier cleanser when my skin feels dry, but this one is my go-to when I need a deep yet gentle clean.
CeraVe Foaming Cleanser

Night Skincare

Essentials for repairing and nourishing your skin overnight.
 
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This is my go-to cream when my skin feels damaged or irritated – especially after sun exposure or over-exfoliating. It’s rich but doesn’t clog my pores, and I apply it only when needed, not daily.
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 Cream
 
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had a purging phase when I first started using this serum, but I’m so glad I didn’t give up. After a few weeks, my skin looked cleaner, pores were visibly smaller, and dark spots started fading. I only use it once a day (usually at night), and it hel...
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
 
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Nourishing cream packed with peptides that rebuild skin’s texture and firmness overnight.
Drunk Elephant Protini Polypetide Cream
 
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This gentle exfoliant clears pores and smooths my skin overnight without irritation.
Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
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Let’s be real—retinol can be scary if you’ve never used it before. I was nervous too, but CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum made it easy for me to start. This is not one of those harsh, drying retinols that wreck your skin barrier. It’s gentle, beginn...
CeraVe Retinol serum

Mask & Tretments

This section includes special skincare products designed for targeted care and intensive hydration. These are typically used a few times a week to deeply nourish, repair, and rejuvenate your skin. Masks and serums help boost your routine by deliverin...
 
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This essence has a weird texture at first, but once you get used to it – it’s addictive. It gives that plump, hydrated look, especially if I apply it on damp skin. I don’t use it every day, more like when my skin feels dehydrated.
Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 100 ml
 
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Grab this mask every time my skin feels tired or dry. It gives me that fresh, bouncy glow in 15 minutes. Super hydrating, no irritation, just soft skin that looks awake. It’s like a little spa at home.
COSRX Snail Mucin Power Sheet Mask 10 Sheets
 
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I love using this serum because it instantly hydrates my skin without feeling heavy. It makes my skin look plump and fresh all day long. Perfect for layering under any moisturizer.
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

Hydration & Moisturisers

Products in this section focus on locking in moisture and maintaining your skin’s hydration balance throughout the day and night. These creams and gels protect the skin barrier, soothe dryness, and leave your skin feeling soft, smooth, and plump. The...
 
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Lightweight gel moisturizer that keeps my skin hydrated and plump all day without feeling greasy.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water gel
 
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This cream is my go-to whenever my skin feels dry or irritated. It’s rich but not greasy, and keeps my skin soft and hydrated all day long. I love how it restores my skin’s natural barrier without clogging pores.
CeraVe Moisturising Cream
 
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Sometimes your skin just needs a break. When I’m dealing with redness, irritation, or that tight, dry feeling from retinol or breakouts, this is the product I reach for: Avene Cicalfate+ Repair Cream. It’s not your typical moisturizer—this is a skin ...
Avene Cicalfate+