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What's in my medicine cabinet
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items I've got sensitive, combo skin that changes with where I travel, what I eat, and how I'm feeling. So I've listed everything I keep with me at all times to help keep my skin and scalp happy. I may not be great at keeping up my routine, but these produ...
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Skin Care
Nails
Hair Care
Skin Care
For everything from dry to oily days and everything to make my skin look fresh and healthy
This is THE soap for my face, I've used it for a long time, morning and night. It can be a little drying, so I tend to use this on my especially oily days, but it's definitely clarifying.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap
I know, another celebrity product. But I gotta say, I actually like these ones. The face wash, serum, and moisturizer are light and good for when my skin is feeling dryer. The serum is especially nice for smoothing texture. Makes for a good gift as w...
The Outset Skincare Set
I'll put this on after cleansing and before my moisturizer. I've had my issues with other Ordinary products, but this stuff really does the trick with evening my skin texture even with all my acne scars. I noticed a difference even after the first us...
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
A good clean brand that makes a nice, light-weight moisturizer. There's something about this that makes my skin feel fed. Good for nighttime.
Youth to the People Face Moisturizer
A great sunscreen that doesn't make my skin feel heavy, but very smooth. I've used both the mineral and the regular unseen sunscreen, and I love both. The mineral does have a bit of a white cast, but I think it sticks a bit better for longer than the...
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen
I've found that kid's products are sometimes the best for avoiding reactions. I love this stuff for a hike, a run, or a day on the beach because it sticks really well and I mean, 55 spf!
Up&Up Kid's Sport Sunscreen Stick
This lotion is pretty magical, it's perfect for dry skin, hives, eczema patches, and sunburns. Good for the whole family, and keeps me moisturized during the cold weather, or after I make the mistake of not wearing enough sunscreen.
Aveeno Baby Eczema Lotion
For those inevitable pimples, always my go-to spot treatment.
Hero Mighty Patch The Original
Nails
You'll notice a pattern with these recs, I'm really into OPI right now. I always do two coats of the color to make it pop, but it truly is quick. I've even gotten asked where I got my nails done while wearing this polish.
Sticky base coat that helps the polish last a long time. Doesn't leave my nails feeling weak like some others can
OPI Nature Strong Base Coat
A strong top coat that makes the color really pop and prevent chipping for a good while, and I'm not good at wearing nail polish. I have two things though with this stuff, 1) if the color layer doesn't dry long enough, the top coat will pick it up in...
OPI Nature Strong Top Coat
OPI RapiDry - All Dry n' Mighty
OPI RapiDry - Skip a Beet
OPI RapiDry - Dry and Dash
Hair Care
I deal with dandruff and these are the shampoos and conditioners I've tried and have had luck with keeping my scalp happy.
Alright, I've tried the shampoos and conditioners of this brand, and I generally like the shampoos better. This one in particular is good for when I don't feel like completely stripping my scalp. Gives a nice sheen
Love Beauty And Planet Coconut Water Shampoo
I've also tried the shampoos and conditioners of Raw Sugar and generally like their conditioners better. It's great for moisturizing after doing a dandruff deep clean. The coconut water seems to do best for my hair look and feel.
Raw Sugar - The Moisture Smoothie Conditioner
Marketed as Men's hair care, but a great option for anyone. It leaves the scalp feeling minty fresh and clean, but hydrated.
Pete & Pedro Shampoo and Conditioner
This is what I use when I really need to strip my scalp and clear the dandruff. It does dry out the hair, so I always condition well afterwards.
Neutrogena - T/Sal® Therapeutic Shampoo Scalp Build-Up Control