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Skin-care for beginners
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items My skin type: Normal to Combination Skin
A consistent skin care routine is essential to keep your skin looking strong and healthy but, it’s totally normal to start with just a few skincare basics. Most people gradually build their collection over ti...
Sections
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Step 1 : Cleanse
Step 2: Masks (as necessary)
Step 3 - Toning
Step 4 - Serums
Step 1 : Cleanse
Cleansing is the process of washing your face to remove dirt, oil, makeup, and impurities. Helps keep your skin clean, prevents clogged pores, and prepares it for the rest of your skincare routine. Most importantly, it is a fundamental step of any sk...
Skin type: Normal to oily, sensitive skin.
Gently cleanses skin of dirt, makeup, and impurities. Love this foaming cleanser! Leaves skin feeling clean, fresh, and simply just comfortable. Bottle will last you forever too.
Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cleanser
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skin Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Blemishes
This one feels like it gives your skin the ultimate cleanse. Besides preventing buildup in pores it also balances your pH w/out drying or stripping. Oh and i...
Kale + Spinach Superfood Face Cleanser
For: Normal Skin; Acne-Prone Skin
Love that it can be used on face & body. If you have sensitive skin, this is a must-have.
If you are just starting your skincare journey, this is a great product to start with.
Renewing SA (Salicylic Acid) Cleanser | Face Wash
For: Normal to Oily; Combination Skin
My go-to!! I love that it targets the oil and dirt that the day can leave behind. Also, a good option for removing SPF, oil-based skincare ingredients and sweat.
If you’re beginning your skincare journey this i...
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser | for Normal to Oily Skin
For: Oily or Acne-Prone Skin
Best face wash to treat and prevent acne!!! Can be used on the body, especially on areas prone to breakouts like the back, chest, or shoulders too.
I would start slow if you have sensitive skin though as this cleanser ...
Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser | Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment
Step 2: Masks (as necessary)
Masks give your skin a quick boost by deeply hydrating, detoxifying, exfoliating, soothing, or nourishing—depending on the type—and are best used 1–3 times a week based on your skin’s needs.
For: All skin types
The first mask I ever bought which has worked wonders on my face ever since I started using it. If I’m in need of a deep cleansing, this is my go-to. Only use at night.
Blackhead Remover Peel Off Mask for Men & Women
Step 3 - Toning
Toning is all about giving your skin an extra shot of nutrients. Toners help balance the skin's pH level, removes impurities left on the skin after cleansing, hydrates or soothes the skin, controls oils, and refines the look of pores. In addition, he...
For: Normal, dry, or combination skin
This is a lightweight, nutrient-rich formula that hydrates, balances pH, soothes skin, and prepares it for enhanced product absorption—w/ a signature floral-fragrance. This toner can work for sensitive skin if ...
Huxley Conditioning Essence Toner 10.1 fl oz
For: All skin-types
COSRX Refresh ABC Daily Toner is a gentle, water-light exfoliating toner w/ AHA, BHA, and vitamin C. This toner is designed to brighten dull skin, smooth texture, unclog pores, and prep your skin for the rest of your routine.
T...
Refresh ABC Daily Toner (AHA BHA Vitamin C)
Step 4 - Serums
Serums are concentrated treatments that target specific skin concerns like dryness, dullness, or acne, and are important because they deliver powerful ingredients deep into the skin for more effective results.
The products I’m recommending are all p...
For: All skin types
For all skin types, but especially great for: sensitive or irritated skin, dull/uneven skin tone & acne-prone or oily skin. Great for rosacea prone skin! ( Has calmed redness) in my + brightened my skin giving it a glow 😌✨
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Glow Serum : Propolis + Niacinamide
For: Oily and Combination Skin; Acne-prone skin
This one has helped control any excess oil and/or shine that tends to build up, minimized the appearance of my pores, reduced breakouts if any, but most importantly, brightened and made my skin glow. D...
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
For: All skin types
This serum has helped hydrate my skin immensely. My face now feels smooth and simply just has improved my overall skin feel. I use this before heavier serums like the Beauty of Joseon or Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%. I use it in the...
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)