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My Spoonie/Sensitive Skincare Recs!

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I've struggled with sensitive skin forever, so I'm super careful about what I use. My go-to products are all fragrance-free and gentle. think Cerave, Good Molecules, La Roche-Posay, and pure oils such as Avocado and coconut. I keep my routine simple:...
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Good Molecules

I love Good Molecules because it keeps my skincare simple, affordable, and effective. Especially on days when my skin feels sensitive or unpredictable. Their gentle, science-backed formulas actually work without irritation, which matters so much to m...

 
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Okay, so I've been using this Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer and honestly? It's become my go-to. My skin drinks it up without feeling greasy or heavy, which is exactly what I need. It has this plant-based silicone alternative that makes...
3.3 oz Lightweight Daily Moisturizer - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
 
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So I've been loving this Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel lately! It's got this lightweight gel texture that feels so refreshing when I massage it into my skin. The rosewater in it is such a nice touch and it soothes my face and keeps it...
6.7 oz Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
 
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This Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner has seriously become part of my daily routine! I was a bit nervous to try it at first because my skin is super sensitive, but it's been so gentle on me. I use it right after cleansing and it doesn't c...
4.0 oz Niacinamide Brightening Toner - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
 
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I've been using this Good Molecules Instant Cleansing Balm and it's honestly great. It melts right when you apply it and actually removes everything. My foundation, sunscreen, waterproof mascara, all of it. It has sea buckthorn oil, camellia oil, and... Comes with a little spatula which is nice. It's $19, which is pretty solid for what it does. Clean, vegan, cruelty-free if you care about that stuff. It's become my go-to for removing makeup at the end of the day.
Instant Cleansing Balm - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
 
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I've been using this Good Molecules Ultra-Hydrating Facial Oil and it's honestly been a game changer for my skin. It's just two ingredients camellia oil and sea buckthorn oil, which I love because my skin can be sensitive to a million different thing...
Ultra-Hydrating Facial Oil - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
 
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I finally jumped on the bakuchiol train and got this Good Molecules oil for my dry skin. Bakuchiol is basically a plant-based retinol alternative that won't irritate your face off, which is huge for me because regular retinol makes me peel like crazy...
Bakuchiol Oil Blend for Dry Skin - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
 
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my skin is ridiculously sensitive and with my chronic illness, I'm constantly dealing with inflammation and dryness. This Good Molecules hyaluronic acid serum has been a lifesaver and doesn't irritate my skin at all. I apply it on damp skin right aft...
2.5 oz Hyaluronic Acid Serum - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty

Products that make my skin happy: Cleansers & Moisterizers

These are products that actually work without irritating my already-stressed skin. When you're dealing with chronic illness, the last thing you need is skincare that makes things worse. Everything here is affordable, easy to use on low-energy days, a...

 
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I've been using Philosophy's Purity Made Simple cleanser for 3 months now and it's and it's becoming one of my favorites . It's not a traditional soap or gel. It blends cleansing actives into a moisturizer, which is why it feels so gentle. The formul...
8.0 oz Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser - Philosophy | Ulta Beauty
 
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I've been using the CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser for years and it's seriously one of the best. It has this lotion-like texture that feels so gentle and smooth when you massage it in. It removes makeup, dirt, and excess oil without stripping your ...
8.0 oz Gentle Skin Cleanser Face Wash, For Sensitive Skin - Cetaphil | Ulta Beauty
 
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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid serum is like $10 and it actually works. My skin drinks it up and looks so much plumper and healthier. It's got five types of hyaluronic acid plus ceramides, so it hydrates without feeling sticky or heavy. Honestly, my fi...
Hydrating Serum 1.0 oz Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum with Ceramides - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is the toner that actually made me understand what exfoliating can do. The Ordinary's Glycolic Acid 7% Toner brightens your skin and evens out texture like nothing else at this price point. I swipe it on with a cotton pad at night and wake up wi...
8.0 oz Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating and Brightening Daily Toner - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty