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Affordable skincare that WORKS
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items As an esthetician, I’m always trying to find potent skincare with high quality ingredients, that won’t break the bank. Here’s a list of my affordable skincare that has proven results in my own skin.
Sections
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Cleansers
Treatments
Moisturizers
Sun protection
Accessories
Lip products
Cleansers
We need something to get rid of the dirt and oil we accumulated throughout the day or night. I recommend a gentle cleanse in the morning and regular cleanse at night. Double cleanse if you have makeup on! Use a clean towel to dry.
Brightening cleanser that pairs perfectly with your daily Vitamin C serum. This will help even your skin tone and brighten your complexion with consistent use. I use this daily in the mornings only. Make sure to hydrate after for the perfect balance....
Vitamin C Complex Cleanser
Niacinamide is great for oily and red skin. It halts the oil production making it great for acne as well. I use this daily in the morning and night and always follow with a heavy moisturizer to balance the skin.
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelee 3% - 7.1 fl oz
Mandelic acid is great for oil control, acne bacteria and hyperpigmentation. This cleanser fights against all of that, while keep skin clean and dirt free. This will cause some flaking and dryness so make sure to balance with a heavy moisturizer.
Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Wash
Treatments
Treatments include anything that will do something to your skin to give you an outcome like exfoliating, brightening, hydrating and anti-aging. I recommend at least one treatment product per day usually at night time. Stay consistent for best results...
Azeleic acid is great for targeting pigmentation in the skin. So think of acne scarring, dark marks from the sun or cuts, melasma etc. This is a newer product that I’ve found to really work to even the skin tone!
Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% - 1 fl oz
This blend of acids is great for targeting dark spots and scarring. Start to have even skin with this blend of tranexamic acid, Kojic acid, niacinamide and licorice root. Make sure to wear sunscreen with this product.
Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%
Your anti-aging arsenal! This glycolic acid helps to improve the look of fine lines, uneven skin tone and congestion. Make sure to wear sunscreen with this. Use 3x a week.
Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10%
This is my favorite product by Naturium because it truly helps to slough off the dead, old, textured skin and new skin comes through. This process looks like dryness so make sure to keep going and moisturize after to balance.
Mandelic Topical Acid 12%
Moisturizers
Keeping your skin balanced is so important for our skin barrier health. You do this by keeping a balance of exfoliation and hydration; cleansing and treatments - moisturizers and creams. I recommend moisturizing after every cleanse.
Look at the size of this product! This will last you all year if used properly. I love this moisturizer because it’s thick and great for bed time during the winter months. This is safe for all skin types but especially sensitive skin!
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream - Walgreens
Ultimate hydration! Take 4-5 drops of oil in your palms and rub together in hands to warm up the product, making it easier to apply and spread. Apply all over face and neck. Apply a moisturizer on top to get rid of the greasy/oily feel.
Squalane Oil
Ceramides to help heal and hydrate the barrier. Amazing for night time/bed time as a heavy cream.
Naturium Plant Ceramide Rich Moisture Cream - 1.7 oz
Sun protection
UVB rays are all around us, even if it’s cloudy or winter time. It’s important we protect against these harmful rays to fight against aging, skin cancer, dryness and hyperpigmentation. There are many types of sunscreens! Check out my list for descrip...
My go-to tinted SPF with a broad range of colors for all skin. It has a shear coverage making it lightweight on the skin and not heavy, oily or cakey. Goes well under makeup or on its own!
Glowscreen SPF 40
Workout or sports girlies, this is for you! This product goes on clear and does not burn when you sweat like most sunscreens do; making this perfect for outdoor activities or daily sweating.
PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50
This is my every day sunscreen whether I’m wearing makeup or not. This goes on shear and leaves no white cast. It does have a lightweight oily feel to it which keeps my skin hydrated and glowing!
UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50
Accessories
Skincare accessories like machines and tools do so much for anti-aging, hydration, tightening and more. Here are my favorite buys.
Notice this utilizes both neon and argon gas. That’s what you’re looking for! Remember, Argon - Acne. Neon - Anti aging. Make sure to use some sort of slip product on the skin or oil.
NuDerma Professional Skin Therapy Wand - Portable Skin Therapy Machine with 6 Neon & Argon Wands – Boost Your Skin – Clear Firm & Tighten
These are perfect for taking down inflammation and also helping with lymphatic drainage (when done properly). Keep these in your fridge or freezer and take them out when you need!
pfefe Ice Globes for Face & Eyes, Unbreakable Stainless Steel Cryo Sticks for Beauty Routines, Facials Cold Roller Cooling Globes for Puffiness, Wrinkles, Dark Circles, Headaches
The HOLY GRAIL of skincare items! This anti-aging tool works. Use to tighten and lift the face, by using stimulating electrical current. I use this daily.
NuFACE® Mini Starter Kit - Mini Facial Toning Device
Another version of the ice globes but larger to cover more surface area. Great for reducing heat and inflammation!
Beauty by Earth Ice Roller for Face and Puffy Eyes
Washable towelettes soft enough for your skincare routine. I love the way these feel and they’re so aesthetic!
1pc Hanging Towel Thick Coral Velvet Absorbent Towels Super ... - Shein
Lip products
Chapped lips are one of the hardest things to treat but these really do the trick!
These come in clear or fashion and skin colors as well! I love the feel of this gloss because it’s not oily or sticky, but coats the lips entirely and feels like satin. I love the clear gloss for every day use and the fashion colors for date/girls ni...
Naturium Phyto Glow Lip Balm - Latte - 0.34 fl oz
The only lip product that takes away the crusty chapped feel and appearance! I use this any time I think about it. I love the feel and it’s lasted a couple months now!
The Ordinary Squalane + Amino Acid Lip Balm - 0.5 fl oz - Ulta Beauty
Body care
We know of skincare but what about body care? Here’s some of my favorite hydrating and anti-aging body care products.
I love this duo for body acne and oil. Salicylic acid helps to reduce oil production in the skin and decongest, cleaning out those pores entirely. Make sure to moisturize after and use sunscreen on your body if outside.
The Salicylic Acid Body Bundle
A brightening body wash to help even skin tone on the body. This would be great for scarring, acne marks, or any sort of discoloration.
Naturium The Brightener Vitamin C Brightening Body Wash - 16.9 fl oz
This is great for back acne or chest acne! The salicylic will help target the acne bacteria and cleanse the skin deeply, clearing any breakouts in its way. This can be drying, which is normal, so make sure to follow with your favorite body lotion.
Naturium The Perfector Salicylic Acid Skin Smoothing Body Wash - 16.9 fl oz
An anti-aging body wash?! How perfect! This glycolic acid body wash is perfect for tightening the skin and reducing the appearance of the fine lines and wrinkles. Make sure to follow with the glycolic acid body lotion for ultimate anti-aging effects.
Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash - 16.9 fl oz