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Feel Better: Skin-care products that make you glow!
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items From barrier-repair creams to mineral sunscreens and collagen production tools, these are the skin-care items I actually use and trust.
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Face-Skin Creams/Serums
Sunscreen Must-Haves
Face-Skin Products and Tools
Body-Skin Serums/Creams and Tools
Miscellaneous
Face-Skin Creams/Serums
Tried-and-true moisturizers, serums, and repair creams that calm, hydrate, and support your skin barrier.
Do not, I repeat, Do not spend tons of money on skincare until you are regularly applying tretinoin. It does require a prescription, but you can get tret without a prescription on AllDayChemist.com
Tretinoin
This toner is everything. Lightly cleansing and mega hydrating, my skin is glowing after putting this into my routine. I skip the cotton pad and just use my hands. I also use it everywhere: face, neck, chest, arms, stomach and even my legs. Such a go...
THAYERS Milky Face Toner with Snow Mushroom & Hyaluronic Acid, 355mL
These drops are a MUST. I traded in my snail mucin for these (after learning extraction methods involve stressing snails to induce mucin secretion) and I am so glad. Not only is my money not going towards potential animal abuse, these drops absorb in...
Glow Deep Serum : Rice + Alpha-Arbutin
This 20% vitamin C serum will get your skin ✨glowing✨ in just a few weeks of regular use! I love how it absorbs so quickly into my skin and it’s not overpriced like other Vitamin C serums.
Timeless Vitamin C Serum with E & Ferulic - 1 oz
I love growth factors so much and I feel great applying this one every morning and night. It’s gentle and powerful. Note: it does have a watery consistency but don’t let that deter you. With consistent use, I know you will love this as much as I do. ...
The Ordinary Growth Factor 15% Solution
I use this eye serum every day, twice/day. I’m definitely seeing brighter under-eyes and increased firmness. It is a reliable and cost-effective solution. I'm on my 3rd bottle of this now and it's VERY similar to Zo Growth Factor for Eyes - which is ...
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum
I’ve had amazing results with the Medik8 Crystal Retinal for eyes. It’s pricey but it’s not as bad as other top eye serums, like my other two favorites Zo Skin Eye Growth Factor or Skinbetter AlphaRet Eye. I’ve have deep crows feet (thanks genetics) ...
Crystal Retinal® Ceramide Eye
Finally found the best most affordable facial cream out there. Vanicream moisturizer is a no frills hydrating slam dunk. With hyaluronic acid and ceramides, it's a basic moisturizer that doesn't fail
Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer with Ceramides & Hyaluronic Acid, 3 fl oz
A proper thick healing balm
Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative Cream Sensitive
Barrier-safe, powerfully cleaning, and simultaneously hydrating all while being cheap and easy to find at any store.
Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser Pump 8oz
Sunscreen Must-Haves
Mineral and chemical formulas I reach for daily. These sunscreens do their job without irritating your skin. Plus other tools to keep harmful UV at bay. I spend a small fortune on sun protection so you don't have to! (Feel free to ask me about sunscr...
Highly recommend this sunscreen if you have acne-prone skin. This one by Elta MD won't clog pores and actually helps heal any active breakouts I am having. I just bought the big 3.7 oz size of this on a Black Friday sale. Worth the investment bc it's...
EltaMD Sunscreen
The value of this tinted mineral Colorescience sunscreen so worth the money here. Their Face Shield Flex SPF 50 is widely considered the best tinted sunscreen for daily use by estheticians and dermatologists across the internet. Its available in a ra... you can enter code EMILY BOYER at checkout to get 20% off your first order.
Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Face Shield Flex SPF 50
This sunscreen is a cost-effective dupe of ISDIN. It is my top favorite budget friendly, non-tinted mineral sunscreen
Cetaphil US Mineral Sunscreen
I love wearing this sunscreen in the winter as the base BEFORE tinted sunscreen. It gives my skin a wonderful glow to it and good sun protection (see pictures in the Anthelios Tinted Sunscreen card) but I wouldn't wear this sunscreen alone without an...
Supergoop! PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 Sunscreen
This tinted sunscreen is my current go-to! When I first started wearing it, I got several compliments and asked what I was doing differently. As with all tinted sunscreen, you’ll want to wear a base layer of regular sunscreen and then added your tint...
Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen for Face SPF 40-50
This sunscreen is an absolute must for the sensitive eye area. It's creamy, luxurious and doesn't leave a white cast behind.
Bright-Eyed Mineral Eye Cream SPF 40
It is definitely a dewy finish! It’s packed with hyaluronic acid, and squalane. However if you don’t mind the dewy look, it is sweat resistant, and doesn’t cloud around the nose or mouth. Not the best pick for those with oily skin but great for dry s...
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
This is my favorite body sunscreen. It leaves such a beautiful glow on your skin and the slight sparkle helps to mask my cellulite. I particularly love it also bc living in Florida, I really can't moisturize separately before sunscreen. It's too hot ...
Kopari Rose Gold Sunglaze SPF 42 Body Mist
Blue Lizard Sunscreen is an Australian brand. Great for outdoor runs, hiking, beach days, and more! Durable and Sweat-Proof
Blue Lizard
Elf Sunscreen Lip Gloss is the best! The color is not super long-lasting but I love the added protection from sun damage over time that causes deep lip lines and sagging. I have these in shades: It’s Your Mauve (a wonderful nude brown), Blush Much (a...
Sun Boss Gloss - ELF Tinted Sunscreen Lip Gloss
FreeFly UPF shirts are my go-to. The colors are great and the sunprotection is legit. The weight of the shirts with UPF50 is on the heavier-side, but they have lightweight UPF20 shirts that feel great to wear as well. Just be aware there is noticeabl...
Freefly-brand UPF shirts
These Solbari sun hats are a must for Summer! Protect your hair, face, neck, and chest from those blasting Summer UV rays. Excellent for evening walks or a quick errand in town. (This is the hat I’m wearing in my profile picture)
Sun Hats with UV Protection
Perfect for those tank top days or for a long drive. I’m 5’2, 115 and the small was what I expected. I wanted the fit to be a little tighter and that’s what a small gave me, but I think a bigger size would be nice to have as well. I’ll order a size m...
UPF Protection for Arms
UV cameras like this are great to ensure your sunscreen is evenly distributed and you didn’t miss any spots!
UV Camera Sunscreen Test 3.5" Portable
Face-Skin Products and Tools
A few tools that have made a noticeable difference. From collagen-boosting rollers to red light therapy and medical-grade silicone wrinkle patches that actually stay put.
First made popular on TikTok and for good reason! This is what is giving the girls that glass-skin look. It’s the best Korean beauty skin care masks ever. It’s even better than the COSRX snail muccin masks. When I wear one of these weekly, my forehea...
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This durable microneedle roller by Koi Beauty offers varying needle lengths for boosting collagen production. Be sure to follow the instructions and remember beauty is pain!
Koi Beauty Derma Roller - Collagen Boost
I have no complaints about this red light therapy mask. I love that it has an added chin coverage that helps target and repair jaw and neck sagging.
LED Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 2
These medical-grade silicone masks are a game-changing Botox alternative to rid yourself of deep lines and prevent future wrinkles!
Silicone Patches for Wrinkle Repair and Prevention
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These eye patches are great once a week or before an event. They’re firming and give your eyes an extra little fill (albeit temporary). Cooling as well. I found these years ago and I have always loved them.
I’ve even noticed these in an episode of ...
Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels
Body-Skin Serums/Creams and Tools
For more than just your face. These body-care picks target tone, texture, and firmness, and are perfect for days when you need an extra boost.
This Almond Oil from iHerb has been the best moisturizer that made crepey skin on my arms almost completely vanish. I have noticed clearer skin and seriously improve skin quality everywhere use this. (can be used on face too)
NOW Foods, Solutions, Sweet Almond Oil, Pure Moisturizing Oil, Unscented, 16 fl oz (473 ml)
Love the Maelys Relure serum for my arms and legs. I don't see a major reduction in cellulite with it, but it is great for noticeable firmness about 8-12 hours after use.
RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum - MAËLYS
This durable microneedle roller by Koi Beauty offers varying needle lengths for boosting collagen production. Be sure to follow the instructions and remember beauty is pain!
Koi Beauty Derma Roller - Collagen Boost
Great for side sleepers! Repairs deep cleavage wrinkles and prevents further damage.
SiO Beauty ChestLift Silicone Patches - 2
Ladies and gents we must be paying as much attention to our hands as we do our face. This hand cream is so nourishing and smoothing. You will notice a difference in just a few days of using it. Don’t forget to also apply sunscreen on your hands as we...
Shea Butter Hand Cream
Red light therapy is not only for facial anti-aging. This panel has the gold standard wavelengths: red (660nm) and near-infrared (850nm). Use this panel for anti-aging, workout recovery, reducing inflammation, and improving mitochondrial function,
Red Light Therapy Panel for Full Body
This is a great body lotion for winter when the UV level isn’t as high throughout the day. Since it contains retinol, it’s really good at improving skin elasticity and wrinkles, but it does make your skin more sun-sensitive. I’m sure to only use it a...
Gold Bond Age Renew Retinol Overnight Lotion 13oz
Miscellaneous
This section is for the beauty✨details✨ These tools and products are sometimes overlooked but make all the difference.
This thick and hydrating lip balm is so much better than any overnight lip mask out there. It's like 10,000x better than Laniege. Helps lipsticks and stains look so much better– a must to keep away dry lips this winter.
Shop ETUDE - Ginger Sugar Overnight Lip Mask - 23g | STYLEVANA
Dental hygiene is something that is easily pushed aside. Speaking generally, as women, we sometimes are so quick to jump into a new serum or treatment, but don’t give as much thought to our teeth. No longer! Schedule the dentist appointment you’ve be...
Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser WP-660, 10 Settings, 7 Tips
Really good floss brands. Lasts forever and works so much better than floss picks. I have the coconut and mint. They weren’t strong flavors either way, which is fine for me.
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I’ve never been one for false lashes or lash lifts but it’s undeniable that long lashes really do help your look. That’s why I prefer to turn to lash serums instead which stimulate natural lash growth. I was surprised how long my lashes were after ju...
Eyelash Growth Serum
This FitBit is the best basic fitness tracker you can get. It has: -Sleep tracking and daily readiness score -Step counter and heart rate monitor -No subscription -Phone finder / syncs with phone I really like mine and you may think “wait why is this...
Fitbit Inspire 3 Health & Fitness Tracker
This is great winter-time serum because it has hyaluronic acid (hydrating) and Matrixyl (peptide for collagen production). They works together by stimulating the skin's natural repair processes. When I was going through a really rough patch (and had ...
Matrixyl 10% + HA