Aleksandra Witkos

After years of dealing with hormonal acne, I finally found a skincare routine that focused on consistency instead of constantly trying new products. These are the cleansers, treatments, moisturizers, and SPF products I personally keep repurchasing because they don't irritate my already inflamed skin. Of course, the best course of action for hormonal acne is to consult a medical professional, but these can be good over the counter options.

PCOS is a never ending struggle. I’ve been testing different products over the last year and a half & these have worked wonders, especially the myo!! Despite the condition targeting countless amount of women there still seems to be such little information as to the root causes and treatments for it. These OTC supplements and acne products have personally helped me so much in addition to my prescription medication.

Gone are the days where we demonize drug store makeup!! One trip to Sephora sets me back at least $100😩 these are beauty finds for my baddies on a budget looking for every day makeup. Every beauty item on this list can be found at your local target or CVS and make you look so put together!

Just hearing the word triathlon, dollar signs appear, but you don't need the fanciest gear to start; you need gear you can trust when you're tired, nervous, and six hours into race day. These are the products I either trained with, raced with, or wish I had discovered sooner. If you're preparing for your first 70.3 (or even your first sprint), this is where I'd start.

Nutrition is incredibly personal, so what works for one athlete might not work for another. These are the products I found easiest to train with and trust on race day.The old adage holds true, never try anything new on race day!

Swimming was, by far, the most intimidating part of training for my first Ironman 70.3. I started swimming 10 months prior to my race day, and I spent countless hours figuring out which gear actually made a difference versus what was just expensive clutter. These are the products that helped me build confidence in the pool and eventually feel comfortable in open water. If you're training for your first triathlon, you should give some of these a try!