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SKIN CARE
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items TRIED, TESTED, AND LOVED BY MY OILY/COMBO, ACNE-PRONE SKIN. SKINCARE THAT SHOWED UP AND SHOWED OUT ✨
Sections
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-CLEANSERS-
-CLEANSING BALMS-
-TONERS-
-EYE CREAMS-
-SERUMS-
-RETINOL-
-CLEANSERS-
this is my go-to daily face wash when my skin needs a deep clean without feeling stripped. It helps manage oil throughout the day, and I love that it’s packed with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and niacinamide. No fragrance, no parabens, clean & ba...
Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin
I love to use this when I have a bad breakout that doesn’t go away. It’s gentle and leaves your skin feeling clean but never stripped. perfect for sensitive or reactive skin types.
Face Cleanser
Gentle, foamy, and surprisingly hydrating! It leaves your skin feeling clean but never tight. It’s a favorite among snail mucin lovers and often compared to higher-end gel cleansers like Tatcha’s without the luxury price.
Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser
One of my fav high end cleansers but I love it! It melts away makeup and grime while keeping your skin feeling soft and balanced.
Fresh Cleanser, 150ml Soy Face Cleanser for Women
Melts away makeup and leaves your skin clean, smooth, and never dry. It’s gentle enough for all skin types
Shiseido Complete Cleansing Microfoam 180mL
-CLEANSING BALMS-
Melts off every bit of makeup (even waterproof) without leaving your skin feeling stripped or greasy. A little goes a long way, and it leaves your face feeling soft and clean!
Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm - Makeup Removers
Melts away makeup effortlessly, including waterproof mascara, without irritating your skin or eyes. It’s often compared to the Clinique balm but feels lighter and just as effective.
Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original
Melts makeup effortlessly while leaving your skin feeling soft and hydrated. It’s a favorite drugstore dupe for Clinique’s Take The Day Off balm, but at a fraction of the price.
e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration Cleansing Balm
-TONERS-
this one’s a staple for a reason. I use it a few nights a week when my skin’s feeling dull or textured, and it always brings that smooth, glowy bounce back. just don’t forget to moisturize after.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
A little pricey but a true holy grail.
SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
hydrating with a gentle exfoliating, my skin always looks smoother and more glowy the next morning. The watermelon scent is light and refreshing, and it never leaves my skin feeling stripped.
Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner
Favorite for gentle exfoliation and refining enlarged pores.
Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner
Budget exfoliating classic! Brightens and smooths texture, though caution advised for sensitive skin.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
This toner made my skin look brighter and more even without any irritation. It’s lightweight, gentle, and a great pick if you’re looking to fade dark spots and minimize pores over time.
Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner
-EYE CREAMS-
Hydrating, brightening, and lightweight. It’s a wonderful eye cream!
LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Eye Cream
Lightweight, affordable, and actually works! I saw smoother under-eyes and less puffiness with consistent use. A solid pick for late 30s and up.
RoC Retinol Correxion Under Eye Cream 0.5oz
This one’s my go-to when my under-eyes feel dry. It’s rich, super hydrating, and still plays nice with makeup.
Kiehl's Avocado Eye Treatment, Hydrating Cream
This eye cream became a staple in my routine. its lightweight, non-greasy, and it actually helps with puffiness, my mild mlia and tired eyes. I noticed smoother, more hydrated skin under my eyes within a week.
CeraVe Eye Repair Cream for Puffiness & Bags
-SERUMS-
This feels like a drink of water for your skin. Hydrating, soothing, and giving that healthy, glass-skin glow. It’s a staple for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Give it a chance to work!
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Ultra affordable, effective hydration for many skin types!! Love it!
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
Lightweight and non-greasy, okay for layering and pairing with other skincare.
The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum 1oz
This serum has been a game changer for calming my redness and keeping my skin balanced without drying it out. It feels light, sinks in fast, and honestly works just as well as the pricier ones I’ve tried.
The INKEY List 10% Niacinamide Serum 30ml
I wake up with smoother, bouncier skin. Great for all skin types needing hydration and glow.
Advanced Night Repair Serum Multi-Recovery
Super refreshing and calming. Perfect for dry, sensitive, or combo skin.
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Serum
-RETINOL-
Start with 1–2 nights a week, build up over time, always layer SPF in the morning, and give your skin moisturizer support to avoid irritation. This slows down cell turnover safely and sustainably.
Gentle enough for beginners but effective enough to smooth texture and soften fine lines.
The INKEY List 1% Slow Release Retinol Serum
One of my favorites when my skin feels dry or reactive. It’s gentle, hydrating, and gives that soft, plump look without irritation. Perfect starter retinol.
La Roche-Posay Pure Retinol Face Serum 1oz
this softened my fine lines and evened my texture without irritation. Worked best when my skin was already feeling balanced and hydrated.
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream 30ml
-MOISTURIZERS - SUNSCREENS-
Super lightweight but deeply hydrating! this moisturizer leaves your skin feeling soft, refreshed, and never greasy. A favorite for those dry-skin days when your face just needs a big drink of water.
Slam Dunk Hydrating Moisturizer for Normal & Dry Skin Types
Lightweight, non-greasy, and gives just the right amount of hydration while protecting your skin. This one’s been a staple in my morning routine. No breakouts, no white cast, just calm, happy skin.
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Leaves my skin feeling baby-soft, glowy, and deeply nourished without feeling heavy or greasy. It’s a splurge, but every time I use it, my face looks like I actually got 8 hours of sleep.
The Dewy Skin Cream Replenishing Moisturizer
This gave my skin the softest, bounciest glow without feeling heavy or greasy. It’s that dewy, healthy finish I always wished for! Worth every drop.
The Dewy Milk Moisturizer Lightweight Glowing Hydration
Lightweight, non-greasy, and doesn’t leave a white cast. This sunscreen surprised me in the best way. My skin feels protected and hydrated, and it layers perfectly under makeup.
Plus One
lightweight, refreshing, and perfect under makeup. My pores look smoother, and my skin stays balanced without getting greasy.
The Water Cream Lightweight Pore Moisturizer
Such a good product! Packed with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and lipids that support the skin barrier without irritation.
Natural Moisturizing + PhytoCeramides Skin Barrier
Healed my skin barrier without irritation. Gentle and perfect for daily use.
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion 3oz
I trust it on both my face and body, especially on long sunny days, and love that it’s gentle enough for sensitive skin.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk SPF 100
-BREAKOUTS-
A little goes a long way with this spot treatment! it dries out breakouts fast without over-irritating. Perfect for those stubborn pimples that show up at the worst times.
Knock Out
Great for combination skin, pore-refining, and daily use without irritation.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Treatment
it helped clear bumps fast while keeping moisturized
CeraVe Acne Control Gel 2% Salicylic Acid
-FACE MASK-
If you want glass-skin overnight, this mask delivers hydration, firming, and radiant results that make you look like you just had a mini facial! Leave it on for 3–4 hours or overnight. Just peel it off when it becomes completely transparent.
SUNGBOON Deep Collagen Overnight Mask 37g x4
This leaves my face feeling smooth and fresh. I reach for it whenever my skin feels congested or dull.
Caudalie Instant Detox Mask Pore Minimizing
My skin always feels deeply cleansed and tighter after just one use. Mix it with apple cider vinegar for the full effect, but don’t leave it on too long if you have sensitive skin!
Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay 1 lb
I use it on days when my face just feels off, and it never disappoints.
innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask AHA
-LIPS-
I’m obsessed with how soft and glossy this makes my lips feel. It’s like skincare and lip color in one. Pink Sugar is the prettiest sheer tint, and it keeps my lips hydrated without feeling sticky.
Summer Fridays Tinted Lip Butter Balm Pink Sugar
This lip treatment is my go-to when my lips need serious TLC 🤍super hydrating, smooths fine lines, and feels buttery soft. I always come back to it when nothing else works.
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip Treatment
- TOOLS -
This little device made my skincare routine feel so upgraded. My face feels cleaner, smoother, and way more refreshed after every use. The silicone bristles are gentle but effective.
PMD Clean - Smart Facial Cleansing & Massager