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Skincare favs
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items List of personally tested products for years. Skincare doesn't need to be expensive to work! My goal is to help you buy smart and not waste money, so that the products are right for your skin type.
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Hydration
SPF
Double cleansing
Retionoids
Actives
Hydration
Never enough hydration for the skin, if you ask me! Actives won't work if your skin barrier is damaged. Hint, research the 7 skin method and implement it once every week!
Calming face tonic for sensitive skin
Afrodita Professional
Very good niacinamide product, which could be drying for the face
Geek & Gorgeous
Good moisturiser for an ok price
Hydro Boost Water Gel & Oil-Free Face Moisturizer - Neutrogena
Great calming moisturiser which is a bit pricier comparing to others
Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream | Avène USA
This product is THE holygrail. By far the best moisturiser for combo to oily skin. Its so light, the ingredients are very gentile, just amazing.
Hydration Station - Geek & Gorgeous US
It is one of the best moisturizers for normal to dry skin. Its ingredients make it a bit too greasy for oily skin, but it's suitable for combination skin during winter days.
Happier Barrier - Geek & Gorgeous US
Very gentile hydro toner, so far I haven't heard that it was irritating to anyone's skin. For dry skin, you should apply moisturiser after this product.
Liquid Hydration - Geek & Gorgeous US
This cream worked well for me for dry areas such as elbows and feet, but I found it too greasy for the rest of the body.
Deep Hydration Moisturizing Cream - CeraVe
The cream is just perfect for my skin during the winter months. Its rich in urea so better for dryer skin.
Mixa Urea Skin Renewing Cream with Urea
Hydrating body cream for normal to dry skin for an affordable price
Hydro Boost Body Lotion Gel Cream With Hyaluronic Acid
One of the best for very dry, itchy, atopic skin. The key is not to wipe with a towel, just pat dry so that you don't soak and apply the lotion on damp skin.
AtopiControl Rich Calming Lotion for Atopic Dermatitis | Eucerin
One of the greatest moisturisers for the body, not greasy, usually for good price
Bioderma Atoderm Ultra Cream Moisturizer - 16.9 Fl Oz : Target
This viral product is pricey but very effective, rich in peptides, recommended for combo to oily skin and aged skin
Strengthening Protein Face Moisturizer - Drunk Elephant
Our skin cannot look good without hydration, and this serum is so well formulated that it will get you that plumpy and healthy skin. It's great for all skin types during winter, however it might be too greasy for skin prone to oilyness in the summer.
Hydrabio Serum | Hydrating care for sensitive, dehydrated skin
Great hydration serum, amazing for normal, combo and even oily skin. Skin prone to dryness will need a followup moisturiser. The greatest part is that's its very affordable.
Vichy Mineral 89 Hydrating & Strengthening Daily Skin …
The most gentle moisturiser for normal to oily skin on the market prone to allergies and redness!!! It has saved me numerous times, especially from retinoid iritations! I adore it, I repurchase it!
Toleriane Dermallergo Fluid Lightweight Moisturiser 40ml - La …
The one that helped me with retinoid iritations around my eyes, I don't know how would I ever solve that issue without this product!
Soothing repair cream | Ducray
Underrated product for hydration are deffinitely ceramides. You can use them to increase hydration on your eye area, or whole face with a moisturiser or without one (for oily skins over the summer).
Nacomi Ceramides 5% Face Serum ingredients (Explained)
Ceramides will give you much more powerful hydration than hyaluronic acid, helps you repair the skin barrier, the everyone's best skin friend. Most underrated ingredient for dry and cold winters.
Ceramide Treatment | Theramid - NICHE BEAUTY LAB
THE product to soften bumpy skin, works wonders if paired with glycolic acid
Lipikar Urea 10% Roughness Smoothing Lotion - La …
I love this moisturiser for my combo skin, especially during winter! It comes in a bigger package for an affordable price and has a very simple ingredients list.
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA | The Ordinary
SPF
The best anti aging product for all skin types and ages is SPF! Sun is causing damage to the skin if the uv index is 3 or more, always check that! Keep in mind that some actives are making your skin sensitive to the rays of the sun. In hot summer day...
Great SPF for face prone to excess sebum, rich in alcohols, not for sensitive skin
Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 30 - EUCERIN
The best SPF on the market for combination skin! Its super lightweight, and not drying, little to no alcohol. However not for dry or sensitive skin.
ISDIN Fusion Water SPF 50
The SPF is good for normal to dry skin on the body, the aftersun lotion is ok but nothing different than a regular moisturiser
Bioderma Photoderm spf 30 and aftersun
Love this moisturising SPF with peptides, the ones that actually have a noticible effect on your face skin. Good for winter months for all skin types, but more for dry skin outside of winter
MULTIACTIVE Protective Fluid with Peptides SPF 30
Great for normal to dry skin for an affordable price
SUN CARE - Kozmetika Afrodita
Good SPF for normal to dry skin for very affordable price
Balea Beauty Expert UV-Protection Fluid LSF50, 50 ml
Very high protection chemical SPF for the body for sensitive skin
Sun Body Sensitive Protect Extra Light Lotion SPF 50+
A lovely spf moisturiser, ideal for me for colder and drying weather, which is not water resistant. People with combo to oily skin should avoid in summer days. Should come over a hydration serum for normal to dry skin for winter.
Hydrance+ Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30
My dark horse for hot summer days, a perfect water resistant spf with very high protection, which is not greasy for my combo skin! Perfect product for a cheap price!
WATER TOUCH FLUID - Rilastil
The saviour for people with normal to oily skin, prone to acne! The quality of this SPF is worth every penny, many other pricier options don't even come close to this. Kudos for PC for providing this product to the world!
Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 30+ - Paula's Choice
Works wonders for mature skin prone to oilyness, skin with hyperpigmentations. Don't walk, run to the store to get it!
Review: Vichy – Vichy Capital Soleil UV-Age Daily Sun …
The solution for hot humid days for skin prone to oilyness is this! Advanced filters and high protection is what you will get. Just keep in mind the high concentration of alcohol in this product which could be too drying and iritating to some people.
Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control Invisible Fluid - La Roche-Posay
Another fantastic product for hot and humid weather! Just keep in mind of the high alcohol concentration, which could be drying even to the skin prone to oilyness.
Sun Face Oil Control Gel-Cream SPF 50+ - int.eucerin.com
Whatta cheap product with great ingredients! This fluid comes without alcohol denat or perfumes, but with modern filters!
Balea Beauty Expert UV-Protection Fluid LSF50, 50 ml
Double cleansing
Double cleansing considers that you first use an oil-based product followed by a water-based cleanser. The oil-based cleanser should be applied directly to the dry face until it is all greasy and then emulsified with a few drops of water. After that,...
This cleansing oil will melt away all of your makeup and spf, there's nothing it cannot dissolve
Skintegra Atomic
Very gentle milk for SPF and makeup remover, not iritating for eyes, great for SPF renewal routine
Skintegra Melt Milk
My favourite by far, the packaging is 90ml so its great for travel as well as for home use. There's nothing it cannot desolve, and is very gentile for the eyes.
Mighty Melt - Geek & Gorgeous US
Most gentle micellar water on the market! Period!
Sensibio H2O Micellar Water 16,7 oz - Bioderma
This cleansing balm would be more suited for normal to dry skin, for dissolving makeup and SPF
CLEAN UP Ultra-rich cleansing balm - Kozmetika Afrodita
So gentile for the eyes, and the bottle will last
Clean Up eye makeup remover - Afrodita Professional
Cleanser meant for combo to oily skin. Might be too drying for combo skin in winter period. The packaging lasts for long time.
Face Wash & Facial Cleansers for Combination Skin - CeraVe
Great water-based cleanser for dry face, its very hydrating
Facial Cleansers & Face Wash for Dry Skin - CeraVe
One of my absolute favorites! Perfect balance of hydrating and cleaning product for normal to combination face. Its very gentile for the skin and smells great.
Skintegra Amphibian - gentle cleansing gel
Amazing water-based cleanser with niacinamide. Great for acne prone and oily skin. Keep in mind that it could be irritating to some because of the active ingredient.
Nacomi Next Level - DERMO - Niacinamide Face Cleansing Gel
Ultra affordable cleansing balm, which can be found in any DM store. Its more suited for normal to dry skin.
Balea cleansing balm
Its a good product for a cheap price, has a specific scent, does it's job as a first step of the routine. Could be irritating to sensitive skin. I would not recommend to use it on the eyes.
Balea Cleansing Oil
Great body oil especially for removing SPF, affordable and for all family.
URIAGE Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil 17 fl.oz.
Great product for body, it could be used for face as well if your skin is not allergic to the ingredients
Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser - CeraVe
One of the best for itchy, eczema or atopic skin which helps protect natural skin barrier
AtopiControl Calming Shower Oil for Atopic Dermatitis | Eucerin
Gentle exfoliating cleanser which I've only used for the body. The trick is to leave it on for a couple of minutes before rinsing.
CeraVe Renewing Salicylic Acid Cleanser
The product might be too strong for beginners, so you might opt for SA cleanser until you build tolerance
Acne Control Cleanser | Salicylic Acid Treatment - CeraVe
Retionoids
If you're a beginner, please read up on how to use retinoids properly to get the maximum results. Larger amounts will not give you faster results. This journey is a marathon, not a sprint.
Amazing beginner's retinoid, with 0.05% retinal for a low price. Get ready to achieve amazing results.
A-Game 5 - Geek & Gorgeous US
This is an amazing retinal of 0.1% retinal, for somewhat experienced users. Such a quality product for a low price.
A-Game 10 - Geek & Gorgeous US
Amazing product of 0.05 retinal
Skintegra Retiron 0.05
This product is just so good that it justifies it's price
Retinal Medik8
When it comes to adding retinoids to cremes, Avene was one of the firsts to do it! Well done with this lovely product with retinal! Remember that retinoid journey is not a sprint, but a marathon!
Hyaluron Activ B3 Multi-intensive night cream | Eau …
Actives
Products with active ingredients for face and body which we use to target specific problems of the skin.
Amazing product to target fine lines, works great if paired with retinoids. The texture is more sticky, so just be aware of that before using in your morning routine. Can be combined with just about everything except with hydroxy acids.
Power Peptides - Geek & Gorgeous US
Amazing peptide serum, if paired with a retinoid will get you great results when targeting fine lines
Nacomi Next Level - Peptides 10% Lifting Serum - 30 ml
Strong product which gets the job done! Def not for beginners! The product is very drying on the face which could be expected based on his ingredients. Recommended for oily skin with redness, skin battling with PIE and PIH. Consider not using niacinamide with it.
CALADERM CREAM - Evdermia Dermaceuticals –
This product is a derivate of azelaic acid, so it might have a bit slower effect on your skin. However great for building tolerance. Recommended for beginners dealing with rosacea, redness…
aPAD - Geek & Gorgeous US
Strong product for experienced users, apply with caution and enjoy it's amazing results.
SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant | Paula's Choice
One of favourites! Has azelaic acid, salicylic acid, licorice root so great for skin prone to redness and oiliness. One only drawback is it's price, there are cheaper alternatives.
10% Azelaic Acid Booster - Paula's Choice
I use it 1-2 times a week to battle keratosis pilaris, do not overuse and follow up with an Urea cream/Lotion.
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution - Ulta …
Works great for shoulder and back acne, has a calming effect. Focus on wearing cotton clothes and don't pick.
FRUDIA - What's Wrong Help AC Clear Body Mist - YesStyle
Serum comes with 3% copper peptides which have shown great rezults for sensitive skin with signs of aging and for healing surface scars.
COPPER PEPTIDE | Theramid - NICHE BEAUTY LAB
The serum is packed with 15% azelaic acid, best results I got was for my acne scars and redness. Would recommend this especially to those with sensitive skin for all ages.
15% Azelaic Acid Treatment I AZID I Theramid - NICHE BEAUTY LAB
I've been using this microneedling creme to boost my existing routine. So far I've noticed great results, skin looks fresh from the microneeding cream itself and from the boosted effect of other products such as: peptides and retinoid. Preping my ski...
VT - Reedle Shot 100 - YesStyle