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First day of College Must Haves: Skincare Edition
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items When I started university, that was my first time shopping for skincare products. I started with only $22 and I am going to share with you the most affordable products I used and still use to this day that made a difference in my skin.
Sections
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Cleansers
Toners, essences and ampoules
Moisturisers
Sunscreens
Cleansers
Amazing cleansers that I think perform better than those from luxury brands.
This is great if you want a good wash without stripping your face of its natural oils. I have sensitive skin and I have never experienced irritation or dryness from this.
L'Oreal Paris Fine Flowers Facial Gel 150ml
First of all, the 400ml bottle lasted me for 2 whole years before I had to replace it. This absolutely gives you value for your money. Great for people with oily and sensitive skin, 10/10
Bioderma Sebum Foaming Gel For Oily Skin 200Ml
I recommend using this very evening before using your main cleanser. Micellar water is great for double cleansing and this one gets all the makeup and dirt out.
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Skin Care Products
Toners, essences and ampoules
I never skip my toner and neither should you. I don't care what the internet says!
This feels more like an ampoule even though it is a toner. It shines during the dry winters when your face needs the extra moisture.
ISNTREE - HYALURONIC ACID TONER PLUS (200ml) NEW VERSION
10/10 serum if you are looking for light moisture that lasts. Usually I use HA at night because I have oily skin, but this can be worn during the day too without making me look oily.
APLB Hyaluronic Acid Ceramide HA B5 Ampoule Serum 40ml
My daily toner. I use this during the cold months to keep my skin hydrated. It is lightweight, so perfect for oily skin and quite affordable given the quality.
Haruharu wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner Free of Alcohol ...
Moisturisers
Great for healing and restoring your skin barrier. It soothes inflamed skin and prevents dry spots.
Cicaplast Baume B5 Soothing balm | La Roche Posay
I used this to manage my eczema so it does work really well for inflamed, dry, sensitive skin. You can use it daily after showering. Hydrating enough so you don't even need a body oil with this.
Bioderma Dry Skin Atoderm Intensive Baume 200Ml
Best night cream ever!! A little goes a long way so it lasts longer than you would expect. You'll wake up with your skin feeling supple and bouncy.
10 Hyaluronic Cream (Unscented)
Aplb is a very underrated brand and the price point is great.
APLB Hyaluronic Acid Ceramide HA B5 Facial Cream ...
Sunscreens
I use this on my skin daily and I've recommended it to almost all my friends. It's great for sensitive, oily skin. It doesn't leave a greasy filter and it is gentle on the eyes.
Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50 PA++++ - 50ml
This is currently my daily sunscreen. It is super affordable, light-weight (perfect for oily skin) and it comes in a colourful tube which I carry everywhere with me.
Uncover Aloe Invisible Sunscreen - 80Ml - Kenya
This was my favourite sunscreen when I was still in college and though I don't use it today, it remains to be one of the best! It doesn't leave a white cast and it absorbs wonderfully. Non-greasy and it's super affordable.
Shop MISSHA - All-Around Safe Block Aqua Sun SPF50+ PA++++ (New version of All-Around Safe Block Aqua Sun Gel ) - 50ml | STYLEVANA
This one can be on the heavier side but mainly during application. After some time it feels light and completely absorbed. I would warn to make sure your moisturiser, or whichever products you layer before, to be completely dry before applying this. ...
Shop Kose - Suncut UV Perfect Gel Super Water Proof SPF50+ PA++++