The products that keep my skin clear, hydrated, and calm no matter what phase of life I’m in. These are my tried and true staples that always bring my skin back when it’s acting up, and the ones I feel confident recommending because they genuinely wo...
Obagi tretinoin is honestly the one product I’ll never stop using. It cleared my skin, smoothed my texture, and is basically my long-term wrinkle prevention in a tube. Not dramatic… but this stuff saved my skin.
Prescription Vitamin A Tretinoin | Obagi Medical
Neutrogena’s sunscreen serum is the only SPF I actually want to put on. It’s lightweight, not greasy, and sits perfect under makeup. Again, PREVENTION!
Invisible Daily Defense Face Serum SPF 60+
This is what I always put on before tretinoin so my skin doesn’t freak out. It keeps my barrier happy, hydrated, and calm while still letting tret do its thing. If you use tret and get dry or irritated… this step is a game changer.
Glazing Milk
If you use tret, you need a barrier cream that can hang. Rhode Barrier Butter is thick, soothing, and keeps my skin from peeling. Non-negotiable in my routine.
barrier butter
My cleansing oil is the only thing that actually melts off makeup without drying my face out. It keeps my skin soft and clean without stripping it.
Oil Cleanser | Korean Oil Based Skin Cleanser - Skin Cupid
People say makeup wipes are bad… but dirty skin is worse. I use them when I need a quick clean and follow up properly when I can.
Best Facial Cleansing Cloths & Towelettes
This is my lazy-girl secret. One quick mist of Prequel’s HOCl spray and my skin instantly feels soothed. It keeps irritation down and helps prevent those random little breakouts.
Universal Skin Solution Hypochlorous Acid Spray
I keep Aquaphor on me at all times. Dry lips? Patchy skin? It fixes it. My little emergency moisturizer.
Aquaphor
My quick fix for bad breath and random waves of nausea. Tiny, strong, and way better than gum that makes my jaw sore.