An affordable medical grade skincare just hit the shelves at ULTA. Lucky for you, I’ve been using and recommending thirds products for years and trust in the brand to give you great results at an even better price point. I’ve but together an essentia...
Sections
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STEP 1 : Cleanse
STEP 2 : Tone
STEP 3 : Active Ingredients
STEP 4 : Moisturizers
STEP 5 : Sunscreen
When you’re ready to level up
STEP 1 : Cleanse
No exaggeration when I tell you that this step is crucial. If you do nothing else, clean your dirty face. If you're real serious about this like I am, double cleanse by starting with a pre-cleansing oil and take a couple minutes to massage this in to...
You're doing all the things and your face isn't thanking you with glass skin?! You may not be properly cleansing. START HERE to breakdown makeup, sunscreen, dirt, and oil. Take your time and watch your pores clear before your eyes..seriously
Pre-Cleansing Oil
Your one size fits all cleanser to be used AFTER using the Pre-Cleansing Oil. Gentle enough for my sensitive and acne prone peeps
Essential Cleanser
This cleanser contains salicylic acid that helps clear and prevent breakouts but is also infused with hydrating ingredients to prevent over drying your skin
Gentle Acne Cleanser
STEP 2 : Tone
Lock in your base and ensure your active products have the best chance of absorption by applying a toner. Customizable for your skin type
This is going to ensure that your face has a clean canvas before applying your serums. Hydrating but a step I’ve found I can live without
Neutralizing Toner
For my acne prone peeps- this toner contains salicylic acid to prevent breakouts and treat existing ones
BHA Toner
STEP 3 : Active Ingredients
This is where the magic happens. This duo will help to rebuild and maintain collagen production helping to minimize fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone and texture
If you’re seeing fine lines or wrinkles now is the time to boost collagen while you smooth and plump your skin by adding a retinol to your skincare routine
Retinol Complex 0.5%
I’ve tried all different kinds of Vitamin C serums but always come back to this one. Why? Same results if not better at half the cost. Great for protecting your skin from environmental stressors and maintaining an even complexion
Vitamin C E + F
Nothing’s going to replace neurotoxins like Botox, but this can help your skin look smoother and stronger, reduce fine lines, and improve fineness and elasticity.
Needle-less® Growth Factor Serum stands out by delivering proven results. Unlike others, it truly smooths, firms, and lifts with evidence-backed effectiveness.
STEP 4 : Moisturizers
Whether you’re more on the dry side, normal, or oily, your skin can and will benefit from a moisturizer. I’ve added both a lightweight and a heavier option depending on your preference.
Lightweight for a non greasy finish and it layers great under makeup or for wearing on its own
Water Crème Moisturizer
LOVE this as a finisher during my nighttime routine. Locks in moisture and I wake up with hydrated skin- no more of that dry cracked feeling in the mornings
Barrier Repair Mask
STEP 5 : Sunscreen
Please protect your face I beg you! Even when it’s shady, even when you’re wearing a hat, even in the sun, and especially when you’re in the car. Rule of thumb: if you’re leaving the house, put on sunscreen. Your skin will thank you later
Sheer finish with a neutral tint that blends with all skin types
Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46
Same great coverage and protection with a matte finish
Matte Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46
Mineral sunscreen safe to use pre and post treatments (think chemical peels, facials, lasers, and microneedling). Also great for more sensitive skin
Physical Tinted Moisturizer SPF44
When you’re ready to level up
Already got the basics down and ready to kick it up a notch? Specific concerns like those fine lines around your eyes? Need an exfoliant? This one’s for you
I keep these all in rotation! I use the eye patches almost everyday along with the barrier mask at night. Pumpkin mask I reserve for once a week as an exfoliant
Treatment Mask Trio
My favorite thing about this product is that it contains a gentle retinol so you know you’re getting an active product that’s proven to treat signs of aging and restoring and rebuilding at the same time
HPR Eye Cream
Skincare that doubles as makeup. Protect your skin while correcting both outwardly as well as treating the source. Comes in shades : fair, medium, tan, and deep
Luminous Eye Corrector® SPF 41
Sunscreen and hydration for your lips because your face isn’t the only thing that needs protection
SPF 25 Lip Balm
Infused with Vitamin C to lighten lips while leaving them plump and luscious by smoothing out fine and deep lines