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Consider this my open-book routine for ✨radiant✨, (nearly) makeup-free skin. I'm a glow girl through and through...dewy, lit-from-within, the kind that has people asking what you're doing. Inside: the overnight moisturizer I'd marry, non-sticky serum...
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My ride-or-die overnight moisturizer. Soft rose scent, zero fuss, and I wake up genuinely radiant...not filter radiant, actual glowy skin. Mom-tested on three hours of sleep and still earns its spot every single night. A French pharmacy classic for a...
Lait-Crème Concentré - #1 Bestseller Moisturizer - Embryolisse USA
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Not sticky! I've tried so many HA serums and am usually disappointed because they are sticky, and cause pilling when applying my moisturizer. This was such a great find because it does neither of those things, and really draws in moisture to my skin ...
ATOBARRIER365 Hydro CERA-HA Ceramide + Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum for Skin Moisture Barrier Repair
 
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With repeated use, I've been able to tell a noticeable difference in the firmness of the skin around my eyes. This is just a nice eye cream at a good price point, that actually does deliver results.
Lift & Firm - Smoothing & Firming Eye Cream with Peptides + Hyaluronic Acid - SEPHORA COLLECTION | S

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I really like this for my dark circles. I can tell an immediate difference in brightness between each eye when I pat it on. Plus, vitamin C defends against damaging free radicals. It's great all around!
Banana Bright+ Vitamin C Eye Crème for Dark Circles - OLEHENRIKSEN
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A classic! I've tried lots of different moisturizers over the years, but this is the one I keep coming back to. While I have a normal skin type, my T-zone tends to be a little more oily so it's important for me to have a moisturizer that doesn't emph...
Purity Made Simple Ultra-Light Moisturizer - Philosophy
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The subtle, glow-from-within radiance this gives cannot be beat. I like to mix a dab of this with my moisturizer every morning. Bonus: it smells lovely!
Hello FAB Coconut Skin Smoothie Priming Moisturizer - First Aid Beauty
 
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Again with the glowing? Yes. I love dewy, glowing skin! I like to mix 2-3 drops with my moisturizer every morning for a subtle hint of color and radiance. The trick is that you HAVE to mix it with something...moisturizer, sunscreen, etc.
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Sunscreen is a must no matter your skin type. I love this one because it absorbs well and leaves no white cast. And it doesn't burn like so many others I've tried for my face.
Daily UV Invisible Korean Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ for Face & Body - innisfree
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Another must have, just like sunscreen. As a matter of fact, those guys go hand in hand to fight environmental stressors to your skin. I appreciate that this one doesn't have that weird vitamin smell, and works great! Not to mention, it's a budget fr...
GLOW - Super Brightening Serum with Vitamin C + Vitamin E - SEPHORA COLLECTION
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Oily eyelid girlies - listen up! This was an AMAZING find. I struggled with my mascara and eyeliner sliding down my face by mid afternoon every day until I found this. I use a small dab on my ring finger and pat it on my upper and lower lids and lash...
Matte Veil Longwear Eye Primer - ULTA Beauty Collection
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If you are looking for length in your lashes, this is your girl. 2 coats is all I need to get super fluttery lashes. The brown is my go-to for a soft, natural look.
Brown Tartelette XL Tubing Mascara - Tarte
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I like a good glow, and I like a good, rosy flush. To keep everything looking soft and natural I prefer liquid and cream products, which is one reason why I love this blush. The other reason? It is suuuuppper pigmented (ask me how I know), so a littl...
Hope Soft Pinch Liquid Blush - Rare Beauty
 
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Another great, inexpensive find! My brows are LOCKED IN when I use this stuff, and amazingly it washes right off with my cleansing balm. The only downside: it really only works if you've already got full brows. Don't expect to use this over pencil or...
Clear Brow Laminating Gel - e.l.f. Cosmetics
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Pair this with a Makeup Eraser or Clean Skin Club cloth. Disolves everything and leaves skin feeling clean, but not tight. Great first step for a double cleanse, or just on its own if you're not wearing makeup. It's got a lovely botanical smell, but ...
Original Green Clean Cleansing Balm - FARMACY | Ulta Beauty
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Love this stuff! My skin is smoother, more even and radiant since adding this to my routine. I pat on 3 pumps, morning and night, after cleansing my skin.
The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum with Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid - COSRX
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While I don't have sensitive skin, I still struggle with redness. This dual chamber serum has been fantastic for treating this! I can tell a difference almost immediately with the serum alone, but coupling it with the color corrector is 🧑‍🍳💋
Calm the Red Down Dual Chamber Redness Treatment Serum - INNBEAUTY PROJECT
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Masks and Treatments

 
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If you've ever wanted to know what it feels like to sleep with a wet Fruit Roll Up on your face, then this is the mask for you! 😂 in all seriousness though, this mask is worth the hype. I like to use these once a week or so (Sunday night usually) an...
PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask - medicube | Ulta Beauty
 
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Love these guys! I find most of these types of patches are just hydrocolloid sheets, but these take it a step further with dissolving micro-darts, salicylic acid, and niacinimide to really knock out blemishes. 1000/10 👍🏼
Hero Mighty Patch Micropoint for Blemishes - 8ct: Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free, Contains Salicylic Acid, Acne-Prone Skin