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Affordable Skincare Faves

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Perhaps unconventional but affordable skincare products that work without draining your bank. Sensitive/ Dry/ Acne Prone Skin.
 
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For people who say “I'll never use bar soap on my face” this is not your traditional drying bar of soap. I wouldn't even classify it as a bar of soap other than its shape. It is such a good gentle cleanser, I have super sensitive skin and have come b...
Dove Beauty Bar Collection
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If you oil cleanse you can use Baby Oil instead of a really expensive one. I was surprised how well this worked. Melts off all my makeup and removes the gunk in closed comodones. Surprisingly did not break me out either. It is a very thin texture, ju...
Baby Oil | Johnson's® Baby
 
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Everyone and their mother is onto azelaic acid right now and this one is a good affordable option. It has a simple ingredient list and is not silicone based if that is something that irritates/ clogs your skin. It has a greenish tone to it to minimiz...
10% Azelaic Acid Serum - Anti Redness Formula - The INKEY List
 
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This Milky Rice Protein Serum is not the most affordable on this list but you can sometimes find it for much cheaper at Winners. However, it is a really hydrating product and will give you that glass skin look instantly. It also lasts a good while as...
MIDHA RICE PROTEIN SERUM, 1.01fl.oz
 
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Such a good hydrating toner. The texture is almost jelly like and I find that extremely soothing and emulsifying. Adds a quick boost of hydration to your skin and layers well under other products. Bottle lasts a while.
Revolution Skin Bouncy Drops Hydrating Jelly Thremella Mushroom ...
 
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It says body cream but I use it on my face. It is extremely nourishing with a thicker consistency compared to most creams. Very good for locking in moisture if you have dry skin. The only issue I have with it is that it has fragrance, so if your skin...
Dove Cream Intensive
 
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I LOVE THIS CREAM. It is so soothing to any irritation, if your skin feels tingly or burns from skincare, this WILL NOT do that. A lightweight consistency but still hydrating. Has no fragrance. Unsure how much retinol is in this cream but I was not u...
APLB Panthenol Retinol Facial Cream
 
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Dupe for Tower 28 hypochlorus acid spray. Less that $10. Really nice as post-workout skincare. Calms redness, irritation and supposedly kills acne causing bacteria. Helped me a lot after the gym and during hot days. Must have in your bag.
Skin Rescue Spray - Hard Candy
 
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Gentle exfoliating serum that also helps to sooth irritated skin. I put this on after an allergic reaction I had to niacinimide and my skin was so much calmer the next morning. Tiny bumps reduced.
The Ordinary Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution
 
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If you want a gentle AHA + BHA exfoliator that is affordable this is a good one!
Good Molecules - Overnight Exfoliating Treatment AHA + BHA 30ml - $8
 
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These patches are like the most invisible ones and really not that expensive compared to HERO patches.
Good Molecules Pimple Patches