As a licensed aesthetic nurse, my clients are always asking me for recommendations for budget-friendly skincare recs that still get phenomenal results. Here are some favorite products that WORK but you won’t go into debt to keep in your routine!
Great gentle AND effective retinol for anti-aging!
CeraVe Anti Aging Retinol Serum Face
The BEST hydrating toner!
THAYERS Milky Face Toner with Snow Mushroom & Hyaluronic
Year round gentle and effective cleanser
Cetaphil Hydrating Gentle Face Wash
1-2x weekly cleanser that exfoliates so well without damaging skin barrier
AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
First step if my nighttime double cleanse to remove makeup, oils, anything!
Garnier Erase It All Cleansing Balm with Hyaluronic Acid
Copper peptide serum to tighten, repair and retrain aging skin!
Asterwood Copper Peptides Serum - Face Repair
The Skinceuticals CE Ferulic DUPE at a fraction of the price!
Liftactiv 16% Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum
My daytime year round moisturizer with SPF that does the WORK
Toleriane Double Repair Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30
Glass Skin is FOUND! I use this daily for a REAL and LASTING glow.
L'Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion Glow
Evens skin tone while giving you UV protection. A MUST.
Cetaphil Tinted Moisturizer
Skin barrier FIRST AID. Nightly moisturizer that fixes your skin barrier and great for healing post laser or other aesthetic treatment.
Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
No need for $175 la mer when you have this crème! Perfect for fall/winter face, elbows/knees any rough spots.
NIVEA Creme Moisturizing Cream for All Skin
Temporarily lifts and tightens delicate eye skin without drying. Consistent use makes the best difference.
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
A strong over the counter retinol - fine lines, wrinkles, texture, acne BE GONE!
Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ .5% Power Serum
SPF protection PLUS light coverage for aging skin is the only choice. This is my “foundation” daily without a doubt.
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Medium
Back/butt/chest/shoulder acne? Not anymore! Just beware she will bleach your towels but the results are worth it. Consistent use is key!
PanOxyl Antimicrobial Acne Wash 4% BP
Safe at-home peel to use 1x weekly (MAX) to help renew skin and lighten dark spots.
Bright Reveal Dark Spot Exfoliant Peel - L'Oréal Paris
Gets rid of rough or bumping skin on arms, strawberry legs, takes about 4 weeks of use consistently but will ABSOLUTELY work.
AmLactin Daily Moisturizing Lotion 7.9oz
Gentle exfoliant for face/neck/chest but ALSO doubles to de-gunk scalp when used 1x weekly before shampooing!
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
Clears arm/shoulder/neck/back acne faster than you can believe. Great for post workout too!!
