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Skin Care

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Skin care does NOT have to be confusing. This is a list of all the skin products I use and that truly work.
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Cleanser

 
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The trick to using this is keeping it on for 3-5 minutes like a face mask. Will cast away all of your breakouts. Bonus: use it on your underarms to the kill bacteria that causes BO. You will never smell bad again.
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10%
 
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This was great when I had a damaged skin barrier and I needed the most basic cleanser I could find. Cleans the skin well without leaving it feeling overly stripped. A great second cleanse that will leave your skin ready for the next step.
Gentle Skin Cleanser - Face & Body Cleaner
 
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Fantastic for the sensitive skin girlies. Great to use as a second cleanse or for those nights when you need the simplest routine.
Vanicream™ Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
 
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No idea why this product is not talked about as much as it should be. This cleansing balm will melt away even the toughest waterproof makeup. Is fragrance free and for sensitive skin girlies like me I am greatly appreciative of that.
Makeup Remover Melting Balm

Moisturizer

 
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If you’re a dry girly like me this will become your best friend. A great occlusive thick cream that doesn’t leave a clogged feeling on your skin.
Intensive Moisturizing Cream for Dry Skin
 
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There’s a reason why this is one of the most dermatologist recommended brands. A perfectly classic face cream that will leave you hydrated without feeling clogged if you’re oily and won’t leave you feeling crusty if you’re dry. Sinks right in without...
Moisturizing Cream
 
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This crushes 2 birds with one stone. Not only is it a great moisturizer it doubles as a primer for underneath makeup. This used to only be available in France and when it finally launched in the US I pounced. It has been on of my faves since.
Lait-Crème Sensitive (Fragrance-free) | EMBRYOLISSE Skincare
 
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This one’s for my oily skin girlies who are also sensitive. This will give you hydration without leaving you feeling like an oil slick. The oats in it help to calm the skin and helps in healing a damaged skin barrier.
Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer, Sensitive Skin

Toner

 
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People don’t give this product enough credit. Will leave your skin looking like glass. Let’s not forget one of the best ingredients that is in this, zinc. This will help soothe your skin and rebuild your skin barrier. Which is needed if you’ve gone a...
Glazing Milk
 
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I love this for under makeup. It’s not as hydrating as the glazing milk so it’s a great alternative if you find the glazing milk too much. A hack, use this as a setting spray at the end of your makeup for a healthy dewy glow.
glazing mist
 
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Eczema girlies to the front! Hypochlorous acid is a game changer. It will help soothe your eczema. This isn’t just for people with eczema. You can use this to help breakouts and in areas that you sweat to kill bacteria.
SkinSmart Antimicrobial Eczema Therapy

Liquid Exfoliant

 
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Probably one of the best if not the best BHA exfoliant on the market. This was the first liquid exfoliant I ever used that actually worked on my oh so stubborn blackheads. I noticed a difference after just one use. With continued use you will continu...
SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
 
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Probably one of the best if not THE best AHA chemical exfoliant on the market. If your skin is feeling dry and clogged this will give you a spa level deep clean.
Glow2OH Dark Spot Remover & Toner
 
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You would think an oil would clog your pores. Well not this one. With linoleic acid as its main ingredient it will get into those pores and clear them out. Significantly has helped with my blackheads and sebaceous filaments.
Oil La La

Sunscreen

 
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Sometimes you don’t want to wear makeup but you want a bit of coverage. Why not add SPF protection into that? This tinted SPF not only protects you from the sun but leaves your skin looking like you’re wearing a filter. Not greasy and the tint will h...
Neutrogena ® Purescreen+ ™ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen
 
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Absolutely NO white cast. Hydrates the skin beautifully and lays great under makeup.
Beet The Sun SPF 40 PA+++: Lightweight Transparent Sunscreen

Serum

 
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I was incredibly shocked to find that this retinol is like no other. It pains me to recommend it with such a high price but it’s worth it. This can last you up to a year so maybe be strategic and ask for it as a bday or holiday gift 🤭 It’s truly tra...
Tri-Retinoid Complex Retinol Serum

Occlusives

Used at the end of your skin care routine to lock everything in and add a layer of moisturized protection.
 
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An absolute CLASSIC. If you have any moderate skin issues I believe it can be cured by the one and only Vaseline. My favorite way to use this is at the end of my skin care routine to seal in all my skin care. I wake up with super soft, supple, glowin...
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Do you have a damaged skin barrier because you went hard on the actives ? We’ve all been there. The best thing for a damaged skin barrier is ZINC. Slap this on as the last step of your skin care routine and wake up the with your skin feeling plump, h...
CareAll Zinc Oxide 20% Skin Protectant 15oz
 
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Oil can be intimidating for most. Trust me, you don’t have to be scared. Any skin type can use this. Oily skins may be shaking in their boots but adding a face oil to your routine can help decrease the production of natural face oils that accumulate ...
Get Radiant Skin with Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil

Lip Balm

 
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I cannot go to bed without slathering my lips in a thick layer of this. It keeps your lips hydrated without leaving your lips feeling drier than when you started. The delicious sugar vanilla smell is a bonus.
Lip Butter Balm, Pink Sugar
 
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There were not many lip peel products on the market that people paid attention to before this. It’s a exfoliant for your lips. Similar to how we need to exfoliate our face our lips need some TLC too! Apply this let it sink in and follow up with your ...
Barrier Baste Lip Peel | Exfoliating Treatment Serum for Lips
 
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One of the best lip balms on the market. I use this baby until it’s completely empty. Not only does it hydrate it also gives a beautiful illusion of fuller lips. Has a slight minty feel which I love in lip balms. Your lips will thank you after using ...
Barrier Baste Lip Baste | Hydrating Lip Barrier Balm