After testing countless products, these are the skincare staples I keep coming back to. They’re simple, effective, and perfect for keeping my oily/combination skin fresh, balanced, and glowing.
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Cleansers
Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Toners
Serums/Oils
Masks
Cleansers
Affordable, hydrating, and leaves my skin feeling clean without stripping it. Great for daily use, especially if you have sensitive or combo skin.
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
A creamy foam cleanser that smells lightly milky and leaves my skin soft and refreshed. Gentle enough for daily use but brightening over time.
BEAUTY BUFFET – Scentio Milk Plus Whitening Facial Foam 🥛
My favorite for oily skin days — it foams well, removes excess oil, and keeps my skin feeling clean without stripping.
The Ordinary Glucoside Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Moisturizers
Simple, lightweight, and reliable — this is my everyday night cream. It hydrates deeply, strengthens my skin barrier, and never feels greasy. Affordable and effective.
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
This cream feels cool and almost weightless; it absorbs fast and helps control shine without drying me out. It balances oily parts while leaving non-oily areas calm.
CeraVe Oil Control Gel-Cream Moisturizer
Rich, luxurious, and instantly plumping. This cream makes my skin look radiant under makeup and gives that “lit from within” glow. Perfect when I want a boost of hydration and a glam finish.
Charlotte's Magic Cream - Best Selling Uk Luxury Moisturiser
I SWEAR BY THIS PRODUCT! It's thick and nourishing, this is my go-to for dry patches or when my skin feels extra thirsty. It’s rich but melts in beautifully, leaving me soft and dewy.
Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream
Lightweight yet super hydrating. This cream gives me a plump, fresh look that lasts all day without heaviness — ideal if you love a dewy finish but have combo/oily skin.
Tatcha: The Dewy Skin Cream Replenishing and Plumping & Hydrating Moisturizer
This one’s luxe: feels like water but gives a smooth finish. Makes my skin less shiny through mid-day. Feels elegant under makeup.
Tatcha The Water Cream Oil-Free Moisturizer
Fun, fresh, fruity vibe with hydration that feels refreshing. My skin loves it when I want something light with a “skin behaving nicely” finish.
Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Moisturizer
This feels like dessert for your skin. It’s lightweight and jelly-texture, hydrates deeply without being greasy, and leaves my face plump and fresh by morning.
medicube Collagen Jelly Cream Niacinamide
Great for oily/combination skin — this cream helps blur pores, keep excess shine down, and soothe everything without feeling thick or heavy.
medicube Zero Pore Cream 2.0
Brightens and calms — niacinamide vibes with extra texture smoothing. I use this after treatments or acids because it doesn’t sting and helps tone down any redness.
medicube TXA+Niacinamide Capsule Cream
Sunscreens
NO WHITE CAST!! Lightweight, silky, and almost invisible. It blends in without a white cast and protects all day without feeling sticky or greasy.
SUMMER FRIDAYS: ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen
Clear, weightless, and perfect for daily SPF. It doesn’t leave a white cast and doubles as a primer under makeup.
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
Toners
Gentle and hydrating with a natural, calming feel. Great for combo/oily skin when I want to reduce redness and prep for serums.
Kiehl’s Calendula Herbal-Extract Face Toner - Skin Redness
An exfoliating toner that smooths texture and brightens my skin over time. I use it a few nights a week for a glow boost — it helps fade dullness and keeps my skin looking fresh.
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
A combo of AHAs + BHA, helps with both exfoliation and unclogging pores. Good for regular use if your skin tolerates acids well.
COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
More focused on oil-control. Tea tree + lightly toning formula to help with shine and preventing breakouts.
Tea Tree Skin Clearing Mattifying Toner
Has both PHA + BHA, so exfoliates but more gentle; watermelon for hydration / soothing.
Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner
Soothing, hydrating, and makes serums sink in better. I use this as soon as I cleanse to prep my skin; it softens texture and adds a bit of bounce.
medicube Triple Collagen Toner 140ml
Serums/Oils
Perfect oil to use with a Gua Sha! A lightweight oil that absorbs quickly and helps with scars, stretch marks, and uneven skin tone. I love using it at night when my skin feels dry — it leaves me soft, glowy, and hydrated without being too heavy or g...
Bio-Oil
One of my holy-grail hydration products. It’s lightweight but instantly plumps, smooths, and calms my skin. I use it right after cleansing, and it makes every other product absorb better while giving me that healthy, dewy glow.
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
A glow-booster with peptides and PDRN that smooths firmness and gives me that dewy, youthful finish. I use it nights when I’ve used acids during the day so my skin rebounds nicely.
medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum, Pink glow ...
Light but packed with collagen, niacinamide & hydrating agents. If I want my skin to look “glass-glow” without thick creams, I use this before moisturizer.
medicube Triple Collagen Serum 55ml
Masks
This one’s great if your skin is feeling extra greasy or congested. It uses white clay and aloe to pull out buildup without making me feel tight. I usually use it once a week to help keep my T-zone normal.
Kiehl’s Rare Earth Pore Cleansing Masque
Night mask magic. The thin layer hugs the skin, locks everything in, and by morning my face looks smoother and more even — perfect when I want a reset.
Medicube Collagen Overnight Wrapping Peel Mask
Quick mask session when I feel dull or dry. The gel texture is cooling and hydrating, and I get that immediate plump look and freshness.
medicube Salmon DNA PDRN Pink Collagen Mask
Accessories
This 6-in-1 wand device has become a game changer for boosting my skincare routine. It has Booster mode, Microcurrent (MC), Derma Shot (EMS), and Air Shot (electric-needle + LED) functions (all without needing a separate conductive gel), which help w...
Medicube Age R Booster Pro
This portable glow booster wand boosts your skincare game by improving absorption by ~562%, delivering instant glow and soothing after acne, irritation, or just long days. It has two LED modes (red for brightening/spot care + blue for calming and oil...