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Beginner skincare routine - here’s a routine for you if you’re new to skincare!
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items We all start somewhere, but if I had to start again, these are the products I’d use. Skincare doesn’t have to be complicated as it can seem overwhelming when trying to put together a routine. To make it easier, I’ve created this list with all of the ...
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Makeup removers
Cleansers
Toners (optional)
Serums
Moisturizers
Sunscreen
Makeup removers
Optional if you don’t wear makeup, but if you do, these are some amazing options. Mostly affordable, these makeup removers easily remove makeup without stripping the skin and leaving residue.
Such a nice cleansing oil for those with dry or sensitive skin, or for anyone! Minimal ingredients so there’s less chance of it clogging pores or causing issues. Like the name suggests it’s very mild, but easily removes makeup and leaves skin clean w...
Heartleaf Pore Cleansing Oil Mild
If your skin can’t tolerate double cleansing, this micellar water is my favourite! I use this daily to remove makeup and it’s so easy. Makeup comes off easily, and doesn’t leave me dry. I go in with my regular cleanser after this and skin feels amazi...
Micellar Cleansing Water - Facial Cleanser & Makeup Remover
Another great option if you aren’t a fan of oil cleansers! Very gentle and designed for sensitive skin, this micellar water leaves the skin feeling clean but not dry or tight. Easily removed my makeup and is super gentle.
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar water
Can be used alone or as a makeup removal step. Reasonably priced and comes in several sizes to try. Feels very gentle and easily removes makeup without tons of rubbing. Love this option as a single or double cleanse!
The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
Cleansers
Cleansers can be trial and error, but these ones are all super gentle and non-stripping. Whether you’re dry and prefer cream cleansers, or oily and combination and prefer a gel cleanser, these are my favourites that work!
A new favourite of mine that I’ve been testing out the last few weeks, and I love it. Very gentle foaming, and is a mix between a cream and gel cleanser. Has so many good ingredients and leaves the skin feeling clean and hydrated. Perfect for any ski...
Plasma Wash - Experiment Beauty
This was my ride or die cleanser for years when I was using tretinoin. It’s a foaming cleanser but very gentle and doesn’t leave the skin feeling stripped or dry. Perfect for sensitive skin or when you need a basic gentle cleanser!
Vanicream™ Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
My tried and true gentle cleanser - this cleanser is perfect for all skin types but even better for dry or sensitive skin. Extremely gentle yet still leaves skin feeling clean but not stripped. Perfect for beginners, and isn’t a bad price either.
Remove Makeup & Refresh Skin with Glycolipid Cream Cleanser
Toners (optional)
An optional step, but if you really want a glow and hydration, toners can make a world of a difference. I’ve listed my favourite toners that are primarily for hydration and nourishment, that aren’t as likely to cause breakouts (everyone’s different)....
If you want to try toners for hydration and don’t know which one to try - this is the one! Is thin in consistency but don’t be fooled, this toner is super hydrating! Is milky so is also slightly moisturizing but isn’t heavy at all. Gives the perfect ...
Tirtir Milk Skin Toner
Another milky toner/essence which packs a major punch. Super hydrating and also makes your skin look glowy and healthy. Love this one for hydration with so many skin-loving ingredients like amino acids and ceramides.
ATOBARRIER365 Hydro Essence with Hydrating Amino Acids for Skin ...
This milky toner/essence is so soothing, I was shocked! I was struggling with perioral dermatitis and looking for some extra hydration and I was pleasantly surprised by this! Not only is it hydrating and nourishing but is so calming and feels so nice...
Rhode Glazing Milk
Serums
Serums are my favourite step, and that’s because I love the glow they give! All of these options are amazing for hydration and barrier support. Perfect if your skin barrier is irritated or compromised!
Such a simple yet effective serum for barrier support. Has so many good ingredients like centella to calm the skin and ceramides to strengthen the skin barrier. Feels so nice on the skin!
The Ordinary - Soothing & Barrier Support Serum
Hydration with this serum is insane. Very thick and a bit slippery, but as soon as you apply this you can instantly feel the hydration. Beta-glucan is an underrated powerhouse for hydrating the skin!
IUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum
Such a good drugstore option! Is also such a great replacement for snail mucin if your skin doesn’t agree with it. Feels very similar texture wise; a bit slimy but gives you major glow. Feels extremely hydrating and doesn’t break the bank!
Byoma Phyto-Mucin Glow Serum
I will never stop shouting from the rooftops about how much I love this serum. The most hydrating serum I’ve ever tried, with 30% glycerin. Is very gooey but the stickiness disappears once you apply moisturizer. Is extremely enjoyable to use and appl...
Super Saturated - Experiment Beauty
Moisturizers
The finishing touch of your skincare routine, and sometimes the most important. Everyone’s skin is different but almost everyone needs a moisturizer, no matter the skin type. These are my favourites for locking in moisture and hydration and leaving y...
This brand is amazing so it’s no surprise that this moisturizer is part of my list. Such a unique and impressive formula with so many good ingredients. Isn’t too heavy but still locks in everything with occlusives. Leaves skin glowing and feeling ama...
Experiment - Molecular Mesh
I’ve been using this moisturizer for 2 years now and it’s never let me down. I’m prone to perioral dermatitis so I needed a moisturizer that wasn’t too heavy but still moisturized my skin. Perfect for more oily/combination skin as well as sensitive s...
Byoma Moisturising Gel Cream
Such a nice moisturizer. Perfect for any skin type, it’s so pleasant to use. Lightweight and fast absorbing yet still nourishing. This brand has so many great products but this is definitely one of my favourites!
Naturium Multi- Peptide Moisturizer
Great for all skin types but especially oily or combination skin. Is somehow lightweight yet super moisturizing and leaves my skin feeling hydrated but not overly greasy or sticky. Love this as a drugstore option!
Cocokind Electrolyte Water Cream | Lightweight Gel Moisturizer
Used this for yeaaaars when I was using tretinoin. Their cleanser + this moisturizer is perfect for beginners or for those with sensitive skin (me). Is a gel-cream but is still enough on its own. Light but offers the right amount of moisture to the s...
Vanicream™ Daily Facial Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin
Sunscreen
This was my ride or die sunscreen for years! Lightweight, hydrating, and leaves a natural glow to the skin that looks amazing. Not greasy at all and perfect for most skin types.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
Such a great mineral spf option! Very thin in consistency and blends in seamlessly with no white cast (for me, pale af). Leaves a natural glowy finish and is moisturizing without being heavy. Love this one!
Ultraviolette Future Fluid SPF 50+ Superlight Mineral SKINSCREEN
This chemical spf is similar to the skin1004 but more dewy. Is lightweight yet moisturizing, and doesn’t leave a white cast since it’s a chemical SPF. Feels so nice applying it and it easily blends and absorbs. Such a great option!
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel