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Skincare for Every Budget? Let’s narrow it down a bit ✨ 3 favs, 5 categories, unlimited options ✨

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Here’s my top 3 favs, in my skincare rotation for every budget. As a girl who was unemployed but still wanted her skin to thrive, even when some of my mains ran out, here’s a (mostly) budget friendly list.
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Face Washes 🫧

3 of my favorite face washes, all of which ive used for 6+ months for every budget
 
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My A1, Day 1. She is truly my favorite face wash. Leaves my skin clean without stripping & super soft.
Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Foam – Gentle Face Cleanser
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When im on a tight budget, good molecules always comes through. Just as good as some high end brands.
Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel
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Absolutely adore this cleanser. Has never steered me wrong.
Hydrating Facial Cleanser: Skin Refresh
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Serums 💧

While this list is probably the priciest, i highly recommend buying when theyre on sale. Ive never bought them full price, but i love the results I see.
 
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Mix this in with the moisturizer and the difference in your skin over a few days is soooo evident. Ive used it with other similar moisturizers as well and gotten wonderful results.
Collagen Booster Electric Daisy & Peptide Firming Serum
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My favorite vitamin c on the market currently. All the others break me out but this one is super gentle, especially when mixed with the moisturizer.
Golden Booster Amla Berry Vitamin C Brightening Serum
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The literal holy grail of skin care. Whenever my skin is struggling, i turn to her. I know she’s got my back. 3 years in and im never looking back 💕
COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Ampoule : r/AsianBeauty
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Moisturizers 🧴

These are my ladies ✨
 
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I picked this up during a sale and I havent looked back since!!!
Bloom Cream Daily Moisturizer - Face Cream for Dry, Oily & Sensitive Skin
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As someone whose skin is quite literally the sahara for half the year, this has been a game changer in my skin care routine
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer
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For when my budget is tight but I need to keep my routine going, she never disappoints me.
Lightweight Daily Moisturizer
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Exfoliants 🧽

These have been in my rotation for over a year. The dermalogica for 4+ years now. Never looked back.
 
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I honestly dont remember what my skincare routine is without her. We’re besties who go way back and my skin is better WITH her ✨
Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator Smooths & Brightens Skin
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Exfoliant on a budget that is super soft on the skin, and leaves you with a glow in the morning. Dont forget your sunscreen if you use her!
Overnight Exfoliating Treatment
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I know she’s technically and exfoliating toner, but i picked her up once and never put her down.
Peach Slices Acne Exfoliating Toner - Salicylic Acid & Glycolic
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Sunscreen 🕶️

Because after the moisture, you gotta lock it in & protect your skin 😎
 
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I wont lie, it takes a minute for her to rub in and not leave you looking like casper the ghost. But once she does, you’re good to go!
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
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I can make a list of korean sunscreens I love, but she’s pretty high up, decently priced and easily accessible.
Beauty of Joseon Sunscreens
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Another easy favorite. Been using her for the last year, no grease, no cast, super easy on the skin.
Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture SPF 50 Sunscreen
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