My honest opinions on the skincare products that actually worked for me and my friends throughout our teens and 20s.
I’ve tried A LOT of products (still do, honestly I might have more skincare than influencers) over the years, so these are the ones ...
SO worth it!
Such a great everyday cleanser — gentle enough for daily use but somehow still cleans your skin SO well?! From teenage to mature skin, acne-prone, dry, oily — it works across different skin types.
I’m already on my 3rd tube, which hon...
beplain Mung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing Foam 80ml
My go-to for summer under makeup!
It’s thin and slightly grippy, so makeup actually stays in place without moving around or making my skin feel oily. I’m a combination-skin girly, and this has become my go-to instead of primer.
Lightweight, comfort...
[Upgraded] ongredients Skin Barrier Calming Lotion EX ...
If you need a toner, this is it.
I use it just 1–2 times a week — don’t overdo it, you really don’t need much. It’s amazing for acne-prone skin, especially if physical exfoliants are too harsh for your sensitive skin like they are for mine.
And OM...
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
I started using this cleanser when my skin was at its worst, and it made such a difference for me. I’ve since recommended it to so many friends who were struggling with acne, and they loved it too.
Honestly, this should be a holy grail in every hous...
Renewing SA (Salicylic Acid) Cleanser | Face Wash
I started using The Ordinary in my late teens. I had acne and honestly had no idea what to do about it. I tried so many things, and sooo many people recommended different products to me, but nothing really worked.
Then I thought, maybe I’m just doin...
Clinical Formulations with Integrity
One of my longtime skincare favorites that really helped me when I was struggling with acne, clogged pores, and oily skin when I was a teen. Does not mean you cant use it if you are not a teen!
I especially loved it for those little bumps and clogge...
Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid
One of the few times when the hype is actually REAL. This cream is just… like, WHAT?! 😂
It’s so smooth, soft, and comforting, and my skin feels amazing the next morning after using it. It’s definitely more of a chilly-weather cream for me — I would...
345 Relief Cream | Acne-Prone Skin Moisturizer
Such an underrated body-care staple!
I love this for a simple, gentle body exfoliation. It leaves my skin feeling super smooth and soft without that overly harsh, stripped feeling some scrubs can give you.
Perfect for a little self-care shower mome...