The daily and nightly skincare routines of a 25 year old woman with combination, sensitive skin. Lots of super affordable products that I've tested and use regularly after years of trying to find the best balance for my skin.
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Morning
I've been on a Beauy of Joseon kick recently and I've started using this face & body soap in the shower. It has rice for soft exfoliation and almost no fragrance. I like it a lot but it's only available on the Beauty of Joseon website.
Low pH Rice Face and Body Cleansing Bar
After cleansing, I usually use two serums on a daily basis, both from The Ordinary. They're super affordable and last a while, even with daily use. I use this hyaluronic acid serum for hydration & cell renewal.
1.0 oz Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum with Ceramides - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
Niacinamide is a great treatment for acne! I use this serum daily after The Ordinary hyaluronic acid and it doesn't dry my skin out.
1.0 oz Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum for Oily Skin - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
This is my holy grail moisturizer. A lot of moisturizers are too greasy & leave my face feeling clogged or oily, but this moisturizer has a weightless gel texture that leaves my face feeling super hydrated and glowy. I don't feel greasy at the en...
Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan Lightweight Gel Moisturizer - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
Nighttime
I use this after taking my makeup off at night. It's been my go-to cleanser for three years now, and it's gentle while still clearing up breakouts.
8.0 oz Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser - Philosophy | Ulta Beauty
I have this in the spray version and it smells just like strawberry milk. You do have to shake it before you use it!
Hello Kitty Klean Beauty Pure Cure Strawberry Milk Toner
You can use niacinamide at morning and night, so I like using this Beauty of Joseon niacinamide Glow Serum at night. Plus it's got propolis, a bee product that's supposed to be antifungal.
Glow Serum for Oil Control with Niacinamide - Beauty of Joseon | Sephora
I really liked the Biossance Retionol + Squalane Night Cream bu they discontinued, so I switched to this The Ordinary retionol & squalane emulsion.
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion for Wrinkles and Uneven Texture - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
I use this almost every night to combat dark spots and puffiness. It works pretty well, especially after a night out. Doesn't sting or irritate my eyes!
Revive Eye Serum - Beauty of Joseon | Sephora
These are the only pimple patches that have worked for me honestly!!
I love this serum for when my skin is excepionally tired, usually after a few days of wearing more makup than normal or not getting a ton of sleep. It has ginseng and snail mucin, so lots of antioxidants.
Beauty of Joseon Snail Mucin Ginseng Serum 30ml
I love using this mask once or twice a week (usually during a bath). It dries down pretty quickly but doesn't itch or flake, and it always leaves my skin feeling so soft.
I just love a face mask in general, and this one is so gentle and soft. I usually will use it on my forehead and chin while I use either the Philosophy clay mask or Beauty of Joseon red bean mask on my sheeks & nose.
Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask - Beauty of Joseon | Sephora
I use this about once a month if I had to guess - usually in lieu of the Philosophy clay mask and in tandem with the Beauty of Joseon rice & honey mask.
Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask for Purifying Pore Care - Beauty of Joseon | Sephora
I love this lip exfoliator - I use it about once a week after my everything showers and usually follow with a lip balm or lip mask. My lips always feel so soft!!!
Revlon Kiss Sugar Scrub Lip Balm, Sugar Mint
Everyone loves the Laneige Lip Masks. I love the berry flavor (same as my daily lip gloss!)