this is a more compact organized list of just my fav skin care products I love + recommend! will slowly be adding more!
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cleansers ꩜ .ᐟ
toners ꩜ .ᐟ
serums ꩜ .ᐟ
moisturizers ꩜ .ᐟ
SPF ꩜ .ᐟ
extras ꩜ .ᐟ
cleansers ꩜ .ᐟ
love this cleanser – great basic face wash & does not strip my skin. sometimes I will skip using cleanser & just rinse my face with water instead!
Gentle Skin Cleanser Face Wash - Cetaphil
even though I have oily to combination skin, this doesn't make my face feel dry or stripped at all. most foam cleansers make my face feel tight but I like how this cleanser makes my skin feel clean. you only need a small amount, like about a pea size...
mixsoon centella cleansing foam 150ml
I love gel textured cleansers. it gives such a hydrating feel and does not leave my skin feeling stripped. it also has brightening properties such as pineapple and antioxidant rich rosewater to help brighten and soothe the skin. it lathers very well,...
Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel
I really love that this is a sulfur face wash. sulfur helps eliminate excess sebum and acts as an antibacterial! I have more of an oily T-zone with combo skin and I can really tell the difference. you can also use it as a face mask on your T-zone for...
Kate Somerville EradiKate 3% Sulfur Cleanser
this is another sulfur cleanser option. usually I'm a bit afraid of using bar soaps on my face but was surprised with this. it feels like a normal soap bar when rinsing but does not leave my skin feeling stripped at all. I just make sure I apply my serum or moisturizer right after rinsing! this really helps with controlling my excess oils! I know some sulfur products can ...
Dermisa Sulfur Bar Soap with Aloe Vera
another good staple gentle cleanser! the foaming gel texture helps remove excess makeup and makes me feel like my skin is thoroughly cleansed! this is a good sized bottle for the price considering how expensive some simple cleansers at sephora can be...
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Cleanser
I love SKIN1004's centella products! it is very calming and soothing for the skin and also helps strengthen the skin barrier! it gives a good foam when lathered and is mildly acidic to help deep cleanse! it has a 92.69% ultra micro dust removal which...
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam
round lab is popular korean skincare brand known for its gentle and calming skincare products! super rich and foamy cleanser, suitable for sensitive skin and moisturzing without making your skin feel stripped! you only need a small amount!
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleanser
love this cleanser – great basic face wash & does not strip my skin. sometimes I will skip using cleanser & just rinse my face with water instead!
Gentle Skin Cleanser Face Wash - Cetaphil
toners ꩜ .ᐟ
love this gentle toner for everyday use. does not make my skin itch!
Green Plum Refreshing Toner: AHA + BHA - Beauty of Joseon
I love to use this added hydration & sebum control. makes my skin feel so calm & revitalized. I will apply this onto my palms then pat into my skin!
Beauty of Joseon - Ginseng Essence Water
I love milky toners because they feel so moisturizing. it gives a deep hydration and makes my skin feel so supple. I love how this TIRTIR toner contains rice bran extract and niacinamide as it will help maintain even skin tone!
TIRTIR Milk Skin Rice Toner
I love the formula of this because it is like a lightweight milky toner. if you have oily skin, this is good enough to just use as a lightweight moisturizer without the greasy feeling. I love the serum + moisturizer feel to it!
Prequel Skin Half & Half Fluid Moisturizer
I really like this toner to help with gentle exfoliation since it contains PHA to exfoliate dead skin cells on the surface. gentle enough for everyday use. this bottle has lasted me so long. it is a very light weight texture with no sticky or heavy r...
Bifida Biome Ampoule Toner - ma:nyo
this is a more pricey toner but I definitely see me repurchasing in the future! I had finished a whole bottle and saw a difference – skin felt smooth and had a glowy complexion. it feels very hydrating due to the milky texture with this toner being m...
Truth Barrier Booster Orange Ferment Vitamin C Essence
I love essence toners! if the cream version of this is too heavy or oily for you then I recommend this toner version instead. for my skin, I find essence toners to be hydrating and lightweight enough to where I don't apply moisturizer after. I will u...
ATOBARRIER365 Hydro Essence with Hydrating Amino Acids
great choice if you're looking for a calming + hydrating toner. gives such a nice glowy complexion and helps minimize redness. makes my skin feel so supple and I will sometimes apply 2 layers if needed.
Hanyul Artemisia Soothing Toner with Centella Asiatica and Panthenol
serums ꩜ .ᐟ
this is my first bubble skincare product and I LOVE this serum so much. its not sticky at all and this has helped my recent acne mark become so much lighter. its hydrating enough for me to not even use a moisturizer at night since I have combo skin. ...
Bubble Day Dream Vitamin C Serum
I've probably gone through 3 bottles of this and it's my fav go-to hyaluronic acid serum. it has a thicker consistency, not a thinner watery consistency. sometimes I will apply the serum while my skin is still a bit damp to maximize hydration!
Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum
one of my fav affordable drugstore peptide serums. gentle and does not irritate my skin. improves skin texture while being hydrating. not greasy and absorbs into the skin well with no sticky texture! water based and perfect to add to your routine to ...
Good Molecules Super Peptide Anti-aging Serum
love their serums. gentle & makes skin supple while being hydrating!
Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide
this serum makes my skin feel so plump! it feels hydrating & gives such a beautiful glow & has helped with existing dark spots. I pat the product into my skin as well
Beauty of Joseon - Glow Deep Serum
super gentle! I love the calmness it gives with the green tea & helps reduce redness. I love to use this for added soothing & hydration
Beauty of Joseon - Calming Serum
pricier serum but I love that it has so may key ingredients and benefits. serum cocktail, literally the name of the serum – so fitting. lactic acid to gently exfoliate and replenish the skin and help with texture, ceramides for supple skin, ginko bil...
Power Cocktail Lactic Acid Repair Serum - PEACH & LILY
great simple light weight serum to use everyday to help with excess sebum. contains aloe, peptide 9 complex and himalayan pink salt. has a thin watery consistency.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Ampoule
may be too irritating if you have overly sensitive skin – some people find it a bit too tingly or give a stinging sensation. it's great to use if you already have a built up skin tolerance or use very little at first. if you have under the skin probl...
Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment
moisturizers ꩜ .ᐟ
love this moisturizer because it feels super rich but lightweight. you don't need to use too much – I use 1 pump and a half and it feels enough! creamy formula and non greasy with no smell. contains antioxidants, squalane and vitamin E and royal jell...
keeping it simple with face moisturizer as well. I use only a little bit so I don't too oily through the day. I love this moisturizer because it really makes my skin feel like it locks in the previous skincare I applied. I have an oily t-zone, but wa...
Moisturizing Lotion, Hydrating Body Moisturizer - Cetaphil
another good effective and clean moisturizer that is a good staple and frangrance free. lightweight and is not greasy. absorbs into the skin well. leaves my skin feeling soft and does not leave a sticky texture or feeling.
very rich and moisturizing. you don't need to apply too much, a little goes a long way! it can feel heavy if you use too much. the texture of this moisturizer is interesting because once you rub it into the skin it really sinks in and leaves a very g...
ATOBARRIER365 Cream Moisturizer with Ceramides
water based moisturizer with a gel like texture. soo moisturizing and great for oily combo skin! does not feel heavy, no sticky feeling and absorbs into the skin well. it feels so nice and gives a cooling effect when applying.
DIVE IN 5D Hyaluronic Acid Soothing Cream for Sensitive Skin Moisture & Relief - Torriden
I'm honestly surprised by this moisturizer. I love the gel water texture and it really makes my skin hydrated! no pilling, no greasy feeling, and feels light weight on the skin. I have about less than ⅓ left and I am definitely going to repurchase so...
POND’S Fresh Hydration Gel Moisturizer
SPF ꩜ .ᐟ
looove eltaMD sunscreens! the texture feels like an airy moisturizer. feels hydrating and not sticky. a bit pricey but a little goes a long way. does not leave a noticeable white cast and absorbs into the skin well. let your previous skincare product...
EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Face Sunscreen SPF 46
this is the tinted version of the eltaMD spf! I have both and I use the tinted version when I want to look a bit more put together without having to worry about wearing any face makeup! the consistnecy is the same as the clear untinted. absorbs well ...
EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Face Sunscreen SPF 46
I love that this is an spf 50! this feels nice and does not leave a greasy or pilly feeling. it feels like I am just applying moisturizer! lightweight and does not leave a white cast. always let your previous skincare products sit before applying spf...
I was surprised by this tinted spf because it looked like it would not be light enough for me and be orange but this is one of the few tinted sunscreens that has no orange hue to it !! this blends into the skin sooo well and gives a matte look withou...
extra products such as face masks, toner pads + eye patches!
I love that this is a mud mask in a stick. no messy application and applies so smooth! after washing off the product, it leaves my skin hydrated and smooth – no dry or tight feeling, no irritation and I feel it helps with my redness. you can also fin...
SKIN1004 Poremizing Quick Clay Stick Mask
this is an overnight mask but I just use it as a regular mask. you can apply the mask and sleep with it on but will work if you are able to just sleep on your back the whole night! this is a good mask to keep on while you are doing chores around the ...
BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Deep Hydrating Mask
I love that these eye patches have collagen peptide. nice ingredients for anti-aging and wrinkles. they are hydrating and don't leave a film under the eyes. the patches don't slide around. I do feel they have brightened my undereye area after I have ...
Abib Collagen Peptide Eye Patches Wrinkles
my under eyes do feel energized and hydrated after using these. the only problem I have with these are that they gel product on the patches are not evenly coated and will sometimes have a bigger clump of gel on them. the gel can leave a residue and I...
Good Molecules Caffeine Hydrogel Eye Patches
I currently use this and I looove how gentle these toner pads are. it contains AHA, BHA and PHA and it does not irritate my skin at all! this has significantly helped the texture I was starting to get. I also use this on my neck and behind my ears. b...
PLANTIFIQUE Korean Glycolic Acid Toner Pads 60
I love the vitamin c in these pads! I like to swipe the pads along my face and then let them sit on my cheeks since they are thin – let the pads sit like a mini sheet mask for targeted areas. has no sticky residue and absorbs well into the skin! cont...