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morning skincare!
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these are my current morning skincare routine favorites! in the morning, I like to keep things minimal with gentle, hydrating products that work well under makeup. I try to rotate products often, so I have a couple of options for each stop. anything ...
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cleanser
 
eye cream & eye patches
 
toner | essence
 
serum
 
moisturizer | oil
 
sunscreen

cleanser

STEP ONE - you have to clean your skin before you can apply any additional products. these are my go-to favorites for the morning.

 
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great clarifying cleanser! my skin feels squeaky clean after use.
Pore Clarity Hyaluronic + Flower Acid Cleanser - Saint Jane
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my favorite, go-to gentle cleanser for the morning
Kale + Spinach Superfood Face Cleanser - Youth To The People
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eye cream & eye patches

OPTIONAL STEP - i apply eye creams & patches as an optional step between cleanser and serum.

 
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my favorite eye patches! they are translucent and really do provide instant brightening after just one use.
GOODAL eye patch (old version)
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toner | essence

STEP TWO - prepping the skin with a toner or essence is essential in boosting the efficacy of the steps to follow.

 
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milky and gentle, but has some active ingredients for “workhorse” days.
Shop Cashmere Peel AHA + PHA Exfoliating Toner - EADEM
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hyrdating and great for minimal skincare days.
The Essential Tonic | Hydrating Toner - La Mer
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i love these pads! they went viral on TikTok, but i'm a huge fan of korean skincare, so i knew as soon as i discovered them that i had to give them a try. i've noticed considerable changes in my complexion and texture in just a week of use! believe t...
JiYu Korean Skincare Anti-Aging Toner Pads
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gentle, hyrdating, and gives a nice glow!
Bestseller* Raw Sauce "Hydrating Essence" 150ML / 40ML
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serum

STEP THREE - serums, boosters, and other products that have ingredients that may promote hydration, glow, or even skintone. I try to avoid products that have a lot of active ingredients in my morning routine and typically save those for my evening routine to work overnight.

 
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helps with hydrating, evening skin tone and texture!
The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum - COSRX
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this product is gentle, but effective. i did notice subtle brightening of dark spots over time with consistent use.
Milk Marvel Dark Spot Serum $68.00 - EADEM
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this serum is my favorite, lux splurge for “glass” skin! the “veil” element of this serum creates a smooth, radiant layer on the skin that locks everything in and provides a great foundation for makeup application! the skin is noticeably smoother and...
MIWAJI Hyalu Serum Veil (30ml) | KOODING
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moisturizer | oil

STEP FOUR - lock in your serums with a good moisturizer/face oil. I tend to reach for gel moisturizers and light oils to add extra hydration and glow in my morning routine if needed.
 
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this moisturizer is light but hydrating! I don’t moisturize every morning, but whenever I feel like I need a little boost in hydration, I reach for this moisturizer!
Shop Cloud Cushion – Lightweight Skin Brightening Cream - EADEM
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another favorite daytime moisturizer. I tend to gravitate to gel moisturizers in my morning routine as they are lighter and work well under makeup when I need a little extra hydration.
Cloud Dew Gel Cream Moisturizer
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sunscreen

FINAL STEP - protect your skin with SPF! this should be your final step in your morning routine. I typically use different SPFs for different occasions. tinted and/or mineral for every day use, glowy sunscreen under makeup.
 
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my absolute favorite sunscreen! it’s a mineral sunscreen, but has tint that offers great coverage and glow for an even, vibrant finish!
Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen for Face SPF 40-50
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this is my favorite sunscreen for under makeup at the moment. it has a nice glow to it that gives my makeup a little ✨extra glow✨ from within!
Isle Glow Face Moisturizer SPF 45
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a nice, glowy mineral sunscreen option. super lightweight!
Mo'Bay Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
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misc

other products I use during my morning skincare routine.

 
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an essential during the face washing/rising process.
Clean Towels | Premium Face Towels for Clean, Clear Skin
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