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Skincare Staples I Swear By

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I would need these if left on an island. Even if I'm by myself.
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Dior Skincare Must Haves!

Dior Skincare Must Haves!

 
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This is the one skin care product that would be irreplaceable if discontinued! I don't even have to wear moisturizer with it if I'm in a hurry! My skin is hydrated, smooth, and ready for makeup. I am a makeup addict and this does not pill under any f...
Capture Totale Super Potent Serum: Anti-Aging and Firming Serum
 
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Perfect Skin in minutes! I use this after the Dior Capture Totale Super Potent Serum and the Dreamskin Care & Perfect Anti-Aging Perfect Skin Creator. The Dior Serum and Dreamskin create a flawless canvas for the Dream Skin Moist & Perfect Cu...
Capture Dreamskin Cushion Foundation Compact - Skincare
 
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I'm obsessed with the Dreamskin Care & Perfect Anti-Aging Perfect Skin Creator. I like to use this after the Dior Serum for basically a pretty flawless face. I usually wear foundation after applying this and my skin looks absolutely flawless, sta...
Dreamskin Care & Perfect Anti-Aging Perfect Skin Creator
 
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Worth Every Penny! I use this after face toner because I feel like it absorbs extremely well then. A little bit goes a long way. It goes on smoothly but not greasy at all. It does not peel under makeup at all which is important to me with any product...
Capture Totale Super Potent Eye Serum
 
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I use this after I use Capture Totale Super Potent Eye Serum. I will be 45 next month and have no wrinkles at all around my eyes yet and I do not use Botox. The cream absorbs quickly and is not greasy. Although it is expensive, one jar lasts for mont...
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This moisturizer is incredible! I have very oily skin so I only use the Capture Totale Super Potent Serum in the summer and late spring. The rest of the year, I use this moisturizer for added hydration. It is thick yet goes on light and absorbs quick...
Face Creams to Tighten, Firm Skin Night and Day
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Murad Exfoliating Scrub

This cleanser can do no wrong!

 
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I turn 45 next month and strongly believe that daily use of this exfoliating cleanser keeps my skin smooth, clear, and nearly free of any wrinkles whatsoever. I have very light frown lines on my forehead that pretty much disappear under makeup. I ref...
AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser | Murad Skincare

Tatcha Texture Tonic

Perfect first step after cleansing and prior to serums/moisturizers.

 
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So Refreshing and Smoothing! This exfoliating toner is amazing! I expected it to be drying but it isn't. If feels cooling and so refreshing after cleansing my face in a hot shower. I apply it with an exfoliating cotton round (Amazon sells them) and t...
The Texture Tonic - AHA Liquid Exfoliant Toner

Old School Cleansers that Rock!

Skin Cleansers I have Used For Years!

 
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Classic & Effective! I am nearly 45 and have been using this since college! It does not strip your skin or leave it feeling tight. It cleanses very well but it is not Houdini! You WILL need to use an eye makeup remover prior to cleansing your fac...
Checks and Balances™ Frothy Face Wash
 
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The Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel has been around for years! I discovered it in a really nice hotel because at that point in my life, I was probably still using Clearasil! I remember thinking how smooth my face felt. Of course I was in m...
Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel

Paula's Choice

Amazingly Effective, Yet Stinky!

 
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Smells Terrible but Works! If this didn't work so well and leave my skin so absolutely smooth, I would never use it again. It truly smells like dirty pickled feet! Despite the odor, that dissipates after using it it thank heavens, I continue to use t...
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Bobbi Brown

A Little Pricey But Stellar Skin Care

 
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The Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum is the perfect 1st step of a quick and effective skin care/makeup prep routine! The serum hydrates and smooths my skin extremely well without making my oily skin look more oily. This serum absorbs quic...
Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum
 
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The Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer is great for oily skin. This moisturizer absorbs quickly rather than just sitting on the skin making it more oily. I only use the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum in the summer. I us...
Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer
 
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I'm obsessed with the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Eye Cream & Primer! I apply it after the Bobbi Brown Serum and Moisturizing Primer. My concealer goes on like butter and my under eyes even look hydrated after I set my concealer with setting pow... a crepey appearance. I'm nearly 45 and have no wrinkles or fine lines around my eyes. I do not get Botox. This eye cream slays!
Vitamin Enriched Eye Cream & Primer | Bobbi Brown Cosmetics