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Glass Skin in a bottle! ✨
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items The KEY🔑 to clear skin is... Say it with me... HYDRATION!! 💦 Anddddd SUNSCREEN 🧴
This routine took me from cystic acne and irritated skin to calm, clear skin with consistent use. I alternate the BHA OR AHA 1st night, 2nd night retinal, 3rd and 4t...
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Cleansers
Toners/essence/mists
Treatments
Retinol/retinal
Moisturizer
Sunscreen (arguably the most important step)
Cleansers
These will get the dirt and oil off your face without stripping your skin dry.
Gets all your makeup and sunscreen off. Perfect first step cleanse.
16.9 oz Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Face Cleanser for Sensitive Skin - Bioderma | Ulta Beauty
Gentle but effective, will not strip your skin. I’ve been through 3 bottles of this in 4 years! Holy grail.
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelee
Gentle, affordable, but gets the job done!
Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin - VANICREAM | Ulta Beauty
Toners/essence/mists
Hydration! Hydration! Hydration!
This will soothe anything under the sun.
I'm From Mugwort Essence | Vegan Extract
New addition and my skin is lovingggg this. Helps calm my skin, has chamomile, heartleaf water, and ceramides. Perfect cocktail for soothing acne.
BYOMA Blemish Relief Soothing Mist Facial Toner - 3.38 fl oz
Soothing and calming mist
Calming Magnesium Mist | Calm Stressed Skin
Treatments
Building your exfoliation routine slowly is essential. We don't want to compromise our skin barrier.. that can only make things worse.
Discoloration no more. Azelaic acid is a beast at fighting discoloration/redness. This also has hyaluronic acid so it will help with hydration.
Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum - ANUA | Ulta Beauty
This is the ONLY product I've seen overnight instant results from. Pores where? Glass skin in a bottle!
SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Definitely think twice if you’re new to acids. This is an intense exfoliator with multiple acids, helps with acne, texture. I use this once or twice a week. Glass skin in a bottle 2.0. Love this stuff, I use it on my body as well and my feet.
Multi-Acid Milk Peel AHA Exfoliating Solution - Prequel
Beginner friendly exfoliating acid. This is gentle and hydrating. I used to love using this 2-3x a week. Start once a week and work your way up if you're new to AHAs.
Lactic Acid 10% + HA: High-Strength Exfoliator for Dry Skin
Retinol/retinal
In my opinion this is a great beginner friendly retinaldehyde. Start off once a week then build from there based on your skin.
Naturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.05% - 1.7 fl oz
This is a new addition to my routine. It's a little spicy because of the spicules but helps with texture and clear skin and product absorption.
Reti A Reedle Shot 100 - VT Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Moisturizer
Super lightweight hydrating gel. Love using this one in the summer
Dew Point Gel-Cream Moisturizer - Versed | Ulta Beauty
Broken barrier? Acne? Irritated skin? This will heal all your problems ✨
ETUDE SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream
Sunscreen (arguably the most important step)
Love this one, doesn't break me out, leaves a glowy finish and also protects against blue light. Lightweight and leaves no white cast
3.38 oz Protect + Glow Daily Sunscreen Gel Broad Spectrum SPF 30 - TULA | Ulta Beauty
Easy/best for reapplication throughout the day if you don't want to get sunscreen on your hands or if you can't clean your hands before touching your face.
Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ - Shiseido | Ulta Beauty
BY FAR my FAVORITE sunscreen. I've been through 10+ bottles of this. Super hydrating, doesn't leave a white cast, does not break me out.
[Isntree] Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel 50 ml