My budget friendly, clean skin care routine - mainly for dry, sensitive skin - products are focused on maintaining moisture, reducing pore size and acne scarring, and minimizing puffiness!
Sections
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Cleansers
Serums
Moisturizers
Tools
Active Acne Care
Cleansers
my FAVORITE cleanser of all time - removes makeup so well, and isn't drying
The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser
Affordable considering its competitors - an amazing oil cleanser for dry skin
cocokind oil cleanser
Serums
Wonderful for minimizing pores and clearing blackheads!
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
An effective but gentle retinol! Minimizes scarring and reduces pore size!
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
The first step in my routine - great for dry skin. I apply right after the shower!
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
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Wonderful eye bag reducing serum!
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
Moisturizers
Wonderful as a final step in your routine - moisturizes with hylauranic acid and nourishes the skin!
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
Not a traditional "moisturizer" but is great at moisturizing - I use it second to last, as the slip my gua sha
100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil
Tools
Daily gua sha with rose hip oil has transformed my face! It keeps my jawline looking tight, my under eyes brighter, and my cheekbones snatched!
Gua Sha Facial Jade Tool - Daily Concepts
While not totally budget friendly, the Banisher 2.0 is a budget alternative to med spa micro needling! I've been using it for about a month, and have already noticed my skin is smoother and glowier! I look forward to seeing continued results on my ac...
I've started shaving fine hairs and dead skin off my face, on a monthly/bi-monthly basis! It's great for smoother skin and allows serums and products to penetrate deeper, and for makeup to go on smoother!
Facial Razor - Tweezerman
Active Acne Care
The best bang-for-your-buck acne dots! Great for active white heads!
