Everything I actually use on my face, morning and night. Built around the basics that genuinely work — great cleanser, solid SPF, exfoliant, and a few serums that make a real difference. I've included options at every price point, from affordable dru...
My holy grail gentle cleanser — never strips or dries out my skin. I use this every morning and night. Perfect for sensitive and dry skin types.
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Best affordable Vitamin C serum I've found. Brightens dark spots, evens skin tone, and gives skin that lit-from-within glow. I apply this every morning before SPF.
TruSkin Vitamin C Serum for Face
The last step of my morning routine and non-negotiable. Lightweight, non-greasy, and doesn't pill under makeup. Dermatologist-recommended for a reason — especially great for acne-prone skin.
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
Lightweight gel moisturizer that plumps skin without feeling heavy. Great for layering under makeup. The hyaluronic acid formula holds 1000x its weight in water — your skin will feel hydrated all day.
Hydro Boost Water Gel & Oil-Free Face Moisturizer
This one changed my skin. Use it 2-3x a week at night to shrink pores, smooth texture, and clear blackheads. The leave-on formula is so much more effective than any scrub — you'll notice a difference within a few weeks.
SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
An affordable niacinamide toner that minimizes pores and evens out skin tone over time. I use this after cleansing to prep my skin before serums. Fragrance-free and great for sensitive skin.
Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner 120ml
The most affordable hydration serum you can buy. Apply to damp skin before moisturizer for maximum plumping effect. Layers beautifully under everything else in your routine.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
Gentle and effective for the delicate eye area. Reduces puffiness and dark circles over time with ceramides and hyaluronic acid. Great for sensitive skin.
Eye Repair Cream for Dark Circles, Puffiness & Wrinkles
A dermatologist-tested daily moisturizer that repairs the skin barrier fast. Works morning and night, feels lightweight, and doesn't clog pores. Great for sensitive or reactive skin.
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer
The OTC retinoid that actually works. Use at night 2–3x a week to smooth texture, unclog pores, and fade dark spots. Takes 3 months — but it's worth it.
Differin Acne Treatment Gel, 30 Day Supply
A cult-favorite SPF that goes on completely clear with no white cast. Feels like a makeup primer, so it doubles as a base layer. Zero excuses not to wear sunscreen every single day.
Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40
The splurge-worthy moisturizer that actually delivers. Japanese purple rice and hyaluronic acid leave skin visibly plumper and glowing. Worth every penny for a special treat.
The Dewy Skin Cream Replenishing and Plumping Moisturizer
A lightweight serum that gives you that lit-from-within glow. Niacinamide fades dark spots and evens skin tone while watermelon extract keeps skin bouncy and hydrated.
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
A rich, fast-absorbing moisturizer that rescues dry, irritated skin overnight. Colloidal oatmeal soothes redness and it works on face, hands, and body. A true medicine cabinet staple.
Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
A few drops of this at night transform your skin by morning. Lavender and squalane restore and plump while you sleep. The ultimate overnight glow treatment.
Midnight Recovery Concentrate Moisturizing Face Oil Serum