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Skincare that WORKS 🧖♀️🫧
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Acne
Barrier Repair
Moisturizer
Anti-Aging
Exfoliation
Brighten
Acne
You would think by the time you are 30 acne will subside but that’s the biggest lie. My acne is traditionally made up of stubborn closed comedones (the kind you cannot cover with makeup) and deep cystic pimples. Smoothing out my skin texture has been...
This is truly so incredible. I wake up the next day to near instant results and my skin LOVES it! Amazing for skin texture and closed comedones, which I struggle with.
Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Exfoliant
When my whole face is breaking out I find that using this 2-3x per week helps tremendously. Benefits of retinol but far less harsh
Differin Acne Treatment Gel 0.1% Adapalene 45g
These are the only pimple patches that I find to be worth it. Bonus points for coming with a cleansing wipe before you apply the patch. These are the only ones I see improve the DEEP painful cystic pimples. And it prevents me from picking at it!
ZitSticka Extra Strength Killa Acne Patches - 4 Count
For those cystic pimples that are stubborn. This saved my life ahead of my wedding and I use it when I feel one coming on. Thank you Murad!
Deep Relief Acne Treatment with Salicylic Acid Liquid Pimple Patch for Painful Acne
This will stain towels and pillow cases so caution, but it will also seriously clear acne. I like the bar version for the value it gives and I can use it on my chest, back, and underarms as well. Helps keep you smelling lovely for longer because it k...
PanOxyl Acne Treatment Bar 10% Benzoyl Peroxide, 4 oz
Barrier Repair
Sometimes when you are treating acne and skin texture it can wreak havoc on your skin barrier. I’ve had to leverage these to keep my skin smooth, clear, and healthy. Great if you use a prescription retinol!
This does NOT get enough hype at all!! Very thick so I use it at night, but if you have dry skin this will truly fix it overnight!!!
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Moisturizer
When I feel like I’ve over picked my skin or over-exfoliated, skin fix heals in one day. It’s the best.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Lotion 1.7oz
I use this almost every night in the winter regardless. Keeps my face SO glowy and the skin looking amazing 🤩
Skinfix Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream 3.3 oz
When you need the big guns for serious barrier repair. This will heal you. Can also be used on really chapped lips, dry elbows, and knees. I haven’t tried a first aid beauty product I didn’t like!
Ultra Repair Rescue Barrier Balm with Dimethicone
Moisturizer
Moisturized skin makes you look younger and prevents your skin from overproducing oil. I don’t make the rules
This is such an amazing moisturizer. I find it lays great under makeup too. So hydrating and almost always more affordable if you buy directly from their website!
Extreme Cream Refillable Moisturizer | Firming & Lifting Skincare
Such a great affordable Korean beauty product. This is awesome for the morning if my skin is f’d and I’m doing makeup over it. I see this going viral.
ATOBARRIER365 Cream Moisturizer with Ceramides & Niacinamide for Skin Moisture Barrier Repair
If you are doing full-glam makeup, this is your moisturizing base. No sunscreen but it’s perfect for creating a moisturized balanced canvas on your face. It’s what I use on my friends because I know it’s gentle and good for all skin types
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré Moisturizer
Amazing. Sephora had this as their sample award for a long time and I’m fully bought in. Perfect everyday moisturizer with incredible ingredients
Omega Repair Deep Hydration Moisturizer with Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid + Squalane
My mom has used this for 30+ years and has gorgeous skin. Affordable and lovely for every day. Maybe this is what everyone should be using. Light powder fragrance!
Olay Active Hydrating Beauty Fluid Lotion 4oz (2 Pack)
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This cream is magic! It’s a balmy texture that is perfect for slugging. I wake up glowing every time that I use it!
Egyptian Magic All Purpose Moisturizing Cream 4oz
Anti-Aging
I bought this during the Sephora sale a few years ago and I use it every single night. Love that it has blue light to help with acne causing bacteria.
DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro
This product is incredible. If you have fine lines these peptides will be amazing for you! I don’t think peptides get enough hype in the skincare world. They are anti-aging superhero’s
Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Face Serum
This is such an underrated product and nobody talks about it. You will notice an immediate difference!
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1%
This is no joke. Murad doesn’t mess around. If you have pronounced fine lines and don’t use prescription retinol, this is the next best thing. You get what you pay for.
Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Exfoliation
This is an important step. If you don’t exfoliate on a semi-regular basis, your skincare can’t absorb and your makeup won’t lay properly
You can use this everywhere. I put it on my scalp, back, neck - everything!
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
I will forever believe in the importance of physical exfoliants. I only use this 1-2x per month!! I love this product. You will absolutely glow afterwards, but do not overdo it! Use on chest, elbows, knees, and hands!
DRMTLGY Microdermabrasion Facial Scrub & Mask
This is 2x as strong as The Ordinary glycolic acid (which is iconic) so you may need to go slower, but Prequel is an amazing brand and I love the results this gives! I use this when the texture is really acting up. Closed comedones be gone
Prequel Skin Multi-Acid Milk Peel 15% Glycolic
Everyone should dermaplane. In my opinion - it’s one of the most effective things you can do to help your skin remain youthful. It removes dead skin and peach fuzz to TRULY give you a smooth, glass-like base. It also helps everything absorb and lay b...
Kitsch Dermaplaning Tool - 12pcs Face Razors
For dermaplaning: I use this oil to give my face some slip and help prevent any roughness with the dermaplane razor. The ordinary is so good for affordable skincare
The Ordinary 100% Organic Rose Hip Seed Oil
Brighten
Vitamin C NEEDS to be in your routine
Also underrated and a great affordable vitamin C!
CeraVe Vitamin C Serum 10% Pure, 1 Fl Oz
This adds such a nice layer of moisture after I wash my face. Great when I am doing a glowy makeup day and I want my face to be extra moisturized. It also has exfoliating properties in it which I love ❤️
The Ordinary Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Toner
A legendary product for brightening skin and removing dark spots. If you have more melanated skin, this works really well. Love caudalie!
Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Serum
Sunscreen
This is my all time favorite. Dries down matte so a perfect base under makeup!! I have told 100000 people about this and it’s so worth it. No white cast - perfect for a mineral sunscreen!
Paula's Choice RESIST Super-Light SPF 30
This is so lightweight and also so nice under makeup! Great for days where you don’t want a thick application
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted SPF 40+
Cleansers
For cleaning your skin - please start double cleansing. If you are wearing sunscreen or makeup, starting with an oil cleanser will truly remove the dirt and products first so everything else can work! I noticed the biggest difference from doing this
I love this cleanser. Has a very gentle salicylic acid dose but it’s so moisturizing with the glycerin. My skin never feels stripped! Foams nicely too
Prequel Skin Gleanser SA 1% Salicylic Acid, 6.75oz (2 Pack)
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Perfect gentle cleanser that’s also very clean and doesn’t have unnecessary chemicals
Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser Pump 8oz
Please please please double cleanse. Oil or cleansing balm FIRST before cleanser! This is what actually will unclog your pores and allow your other treatments to work. This was one of the biggest game changers in skincare for me!
Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil 200ml
Filtering your water in your showerhead is key to healthy hair and a clean scalp. It’s also great for your skin. an investment I always encourage!
Jolie Filtered Showerhead w/ Water Filter
Eyes
If you feel like your eyes look tired and are starting to get fine lines, more often then not your skin is just dry. This is my favorite night eye cream and also during the day during winter months. You need to let it absorb but it’s a long standing ...
Kiehl's Avocado Eye Treatment, Hydrating Cream
For puffy eyes and when you need a thinner level of hydration for your eyes. Perfect under makeup and wakes you up! Love the cooling ball that also helps with depuffing. I keep it in the fridge!
Innisfree Green Tea Eye Serum with Niacinamide
TikTok influenced me on this one. I really do find that it helps tremendously with its firming and brightening effects. If you are looking for an anti aging eye treatment I recommend this and the Innbeauty eye cream!
Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum 30ml
Another great anti-aging and hydrating eye cream. Love all things innbeauty. This one is currently going viral!
Bright & Tight Eye Cream | Vitamin C + Tranexamic Acid for Dark Circles & ...
This is the only eye cream to use if you suffer from DARK circles. The light orange helps offset the darkness and it will immediately brighten your under eyes!
Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Vitamin C Eye Crème 0.5 oz
These are a total luxury. Keep them in the fridge and use often because you deserve them!! My favorite under eye patches
Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Lift & Firm Eye Patches
If your under-eyes are crazy dry and need moisture, then go with these instead. They will hydrate like none other. Also keep in fridge!
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Eye Patches (30 pairs)