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These may not water your crops, but your skin will def be clear!
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items The most beautiful man I’ve ever met once said to me, “Wow, the only pore on your face is your mouth” so I’d like to think I have good taste in skincare products! These are some of my favs that I will always recommend.
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Cleansers
Toners
Serums
Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Restoratives
Cleansers
Step 1: Cleanse!
The foundation of any good skincare routine is a good, gentle cleanser that won’t strip your skin!
Note: Salicylic acid may be great for acne, but unless you have a reason to use it, I recommend opting for something way less harsh ...
You can find this one almost anywhere, which is awesome because I absolutely swear by it. It’s so gentle but does a great job of clearing off oil and grime and resetting your skin for your routine.
Note: because it’s so gentle, it’s not the best at ...
Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser
This one is a VERY recent gifted addition to the product lineup, but I’m definitely a fan so far! Tallow is a great fat to use in cleansing products, so I’ll definitely be testing this out for a while.
The Good Fat Co. Tallow Cream Face Wash
Look, I’ll be transparent, I’m a FENTY guy. I LOVE the quality of their products for the price point. Rihanna is an absolute genius and deserves all one billion of her dollars. This cleanser is great and will melt away your makeup better than you’ll ...
FENTY Cherry Dub Pore Purify'r Gel Cleanser
Toners
Step 2: Hydrate!
Lowkey my favourite step in my skincare routine, I gravitate towards toners that hydrate and soften rather than tighten!
I use this toner quite literally every day. It’s the lightest, most hydrating toner that can easily be layered with other products. Plus a bottle will last you forEVER. Don’t let the price tag fool you, this one is awesome. You can also find it on Am...
Kikumasamune High Moist Lotion
While I generally prefer the Fat Water toner/serum combo, I also really enjoy this as a toner! I love pairing it with other nighttime restorative products.
FENTY Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence
Serums
Step 3: Nourish!
This one replaced Dr. Jart’s radiance serum in my routine after they devastatingly discontinued it! I love this one for glowy dewy skin that looks great all day.
Glossier Super Glow serum
I’m normally never a combo product kind of girl, but this product is the exception. It’s so rich and lovely and actually achieves both. This is my go-to product when trying to get someone (usually a man) to start a skincare routine, since it cuts out...
FENTY Fat Water Toner/Serum combo
I normally try to avoid retinols as a corrective in favor of consistent gentle maintenance, but I do like this serum as a pretty gentle nighttime retinol. I’ve been using it as part of a scar-healing routine and really enjoyed the results!
Cerave Skin Renewing Retinol Serum
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Sensitive Skin Serum
Moisturizers
Step 4: Lock it in!
This has been my go-to daily moisturizer for years. I love the refill setup to reduce plastic waste, it smells great, and comes in both mineral and chemical sunscreen formulations! Rihanna don’t miss!!
FENTY Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
This cream is thick and decadent, and works great on face and body. I personally love the little 15 mL size as a travel moisturizer!
Glossier After Baume
Okay, so I obviously also love Dr. Jart+ products. I swear I have tried and love every product I’ve recommended! If you want instant glassy skin, THIS is the moisturizer for you. And even better, a like goes a very long way!
Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution™ Water Cream Glow Moisturizer
Sunscreens
Protect ya neck!
(Seriously, don’t forget to put sunscreen on your neck)
Sadly a discontinued product, but you can still find it on Amazon and a few other sites. These invisible drops are great for adding SPF to any other product!
Cover FX SPF 30 Booster Drops
Just an all-around great mineral sunscreen. No fragrance, and a thicker consistency that really makes it feel like it lasts!
Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day™ Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+
This Japanese sunscreen is SO nice, it spreads so thin and leaves NO cast. I’ve started using it every day since I first picked it up. It does have alcohol in it (which is part of why it spreads so nicely), so I don’t recommend it for facial use, but...
Rohto - Skin Aqua Super Moisture Barrier UV Gel SPF50+
Restoratives
For a deeper cleanse or a post-mask treat-yo-self moment, these are some of my favs for treating your skin like a queen/king
I. LOVE. This. Mask. Slather it on before you go to sleep in place of your moisturizer, rinse it off in the morning, and your skin will be so happy and hydrated. Great for treating your skin after a chemical exfoliation or deep cleanse!
Cicapair™ Sleepair Intensive Repair Night Mask - Dr. Jart
I’ve been using these as part of a scar-healing routine and wearing them while sleeping, and I’ve noticed a marked improvement! For smaller scars, you can definitely trim the strips and extend the usage.
PureEase Clear Scar Sheets
This is another sleep mask I love. Once it’s dried it won’t move until you wake up to wash it off, and it’s super hydrating and pleasant. Also, it smells just like watermelon candy!
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment
We all know how great pimple patches are, but if you’re like me and have a worse problem with pimples healing, THESE little guys are a godsend. The microneedles gently sink into your skin to stimulate the area and help with that inflammation, and the...
Hero. Mighty Patch Micropoint for Dark Spots
I love this chemical exfoliator! Gentle enough not to be too harsh, but still gets the job done. Just make sure you put on restorative products after!
Dr. Jart+ Pore·Remedy™ 5% Multi-Acid Peel Exfoliator
This has been the other piece of my scar care routine! It’s a super rich cream that really seems to make a difference, especially with the other scar products I’m using.
Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream
You’ll def want to keep this secret weapon in your back pocket. You can use it as a full face mask, or as a spot treatment for stubborn zits and blackheads. I recommend mixing with apple cider vinegar! It will suck everything out of your skin, so mak...
Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Deep Pore Mask