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Affordable skin care products I cannot live without

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These are the items I cannot live without. Love, someone who cannot bring myself to spend more than $20 on a single piece of skincare.
 
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JUST TRUST ME AND BUY THIS. It’s like Franks red hot, I put this shit on everything. My face, new tattoos, bug bites, cuts, dry skin. Perfect for a spritz after the gym when you’re sweaty
Magic Molecule
 
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The only face wash I will ever use again. Helped calm and clear my dry, sensitive, and rosacea prone skin.
Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser Pump 8oz
 
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Calms and hydrates, plus it smells amazing and makes me feel like a queen 👸
Rosewater Facial Toner
 
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So far this has been my favorite and most affordable hyaluronic acid serum. Great for deep hydration. I use AM and PM.
Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum 30 ml
 
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My skin is almost too sensitive for retinol, and most destroy my skin barrier. But this one was gentle and effective. I could use it daily in the PM.
Press Restart
 
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I use this every PM, I see a difference in my glow and fine lines.
COSRX Snail Mucin Repairing Serum 100ml
 
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Feels so good to put on, and definitely brightens my face. I use in the AM after hyaluronic acid but before moisturizer.
Vitamin C Complex Serum
 
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The most expensive thing on this list and most expensive product I buy. My wallet hates that’s it’s worth every penny and I’ll never stop shelling out for it.
Avocado Eye Cream – Brightening and Hydrating ...
 
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More affordable option for the kiehls. If you can swing the kiehls, get it. If not, this is a great second choice. I bring this when I travel.
avocado fragrance-free daily eye cream dry skin
 
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This is a great light option for the summer when I sweat more and don’t need as heavy of a moisturizer.
Moisturising Gel Cream
 
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This is my go to winter moisturizer because it is a little heavier but not too thick or oily. It’s perfect for my dry skin.
Skin Soak
 
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I used this on my face when a retinol I used destroyed my skin barrier. It felt great, didn’t burn, and moisturized well. I still haven’t switched back to anything else.
Vanicream™ Moisturizing Lotion for Dry, Sensitive Skin & Face
 
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Great daily SPF that doesn’t smell like sunscreen. I also don’t like foundation but this gives my skin a nice base and even coloring/tone.
Block Star Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
 
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My newest sunscreen obsession. I can wear everyday without feeling like I have sunscreen on. It’s moisturizing and smells delightful, not like sunscreen.
Mermaid Mineral Sunscreen