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Drugstore Skincare *Actives Edition

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If you're wondering in Target or drugstores and heard of these products, want to give them a try and wondering what is what-let me help!
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Cleansers

 
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Contains glycolic acid, an AHA with the smallest molecular weight, meaning it penetrates the skin easily but can also be more irritating for some people. Best for more resilient skin types or those who already have a healthy skin barrier. Not ideal i...
Glycerin & Glycolic Acid Cleanser - Gleanser + GA
 
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Contains salicylic acid, a BHA that penetrates pores to help clear congestion, reduce acne, and calm inflammation. Best for acne-prone or oily skin, but if your barrier is sensitive or compromised, start every other day and possibly build up. Some pe...
Glycerin & Salicylic Acid Cleanser - Gleanser + SA
 
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This cleanser has sulfur, which is the main ingredient that helps target breakouts and excess oil and also kills acne-causing bacteria. It also contains azelaic acid, which helps reduce redness, and cica, bisabolol, panthenol, and aloe, which are gre...
Redness Reform Sulfur Cleanser

Treatments

 
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This is a gentle antimicrobial mist with hypochlorous acid. Think of it like hand sanitizer for your face, but gentler. Like hand sanitizer, it's mean't to be used when you can't wash your face right away. It does not replace cleansing, so you still ...
Universal Skin Solution Hypochlorous Acid Spray
 
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This vitamin c serum with ferulic acid is amazing for brightening and protecting your skin. Vitamin C is an antioxidant, which helps prevent free radical damage that can speed up aging. It also supports collagen synthesis, in short, it means it helps...
Lucent-C Brightening Vitamin C Serum
 
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This serum isn't just for reducing redness, it's also great for supporting and maintaining a healthy skin barrier. It has ingredients that help restore and repair the skin, so you can even use it on minor injuries, cuts, or irritated areas.
Redness Reform - Redness Reducing Soothing Serum
 
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This is a milk exfoliating product, which makes it super easy to use and fit into your routine to regularly exfoliate. It has a multi acid complex with glycolic, malic, mandelic, and lactic acids, plus enzymes, so on top of exfoliating, it helps brig...
Multi-Acid Milk Exfoliating AHA Peel

Hydrators & Moisturizers

 
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This is a super hydrating mist with polyglutamic acid, glycerin, and other moisturizers. It's great to use post cleanse to plump and refresh your skin, or over makeup throughout the day whenever you want a boost of hydration. I personally like to car...
Multi-Quench Mist
 
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This is a hydrating serum that's perfect for everyday use. It helps lock in moisture and plump the skin, especially after exfoliation when hydration is key.
Multi-Quench Polyglutamic Acid Serum
 
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This packed with amino acids, peptides, and ceramides, making it more than just hydration. Think of it as a supplemental hydration boost, it helps support a healthy skin barrier. Perfect for keeping your skin soft, nourished, and healthy as part of y...
Half & Half Lightweight Moisturizer
 
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Best for acne prone skin. I wouldn’t personally use this everyday since it can be irritating and drying. Start every other day and see how your skin tolerates it. Use at the end of your routine, after your serums and treatments.
Skincare for Acne, Blemish-Prone Skin & Spots
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