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Good Morning Skin Care
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items Wake up to beautiful, glowing skin! I'm always up for trying new products, but I've curated a list of only my tried and true products to use in the morning to prep your face for whatever comes your way. These products work for my sensitive, acne-prone, mature combination skin. Have any recommendations? Leave a comment--I'd love to hear them!
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1. Cleanse the night away!
2a. Exfoliate and Tone (Pad)--but only a few times a week).
2 b. Hydrate with some toners.
3. Get that Vitamin C!
4. Lay on the Serum.
5. Treat yo' self!
1. Cleanse the night away!
Your skin did a lot while you were sleeping. Wipe the slate clean and start fresh. A good morning cleanse is the "good morning" your face actually deserves!
Hands down the BEST face and body cleanser. I use it for both, and I am already on my SECOND BOTTLE! It provides a gentle morning (or evening!) cleanse, and doubles as a luxurious body cleanser. Plus, it is so affordable! For a huge bottle, it's only $18!
Cocokind Milky-Soft Face and Body Cleanser
I've repurchased this TWICE! The ANUA Heartleaf Cleanser is perfect for gently cleansing sensitive or acne-prone skin! Heartleaf extract soothes and calms irritation while effectively removing dirt, oil, and impurities without any stripping. The gel texture creates a soft lather...
Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Deep Cleansing Foam
The SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam Cleanser is incredible for a gentle, soothing cleanse! Centella extract calms and heals while the rich, creamy foam thoroughly removes impurities without any stripping or tightness. It's formulated with a...
Skin 1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam Cleanser
2a. Exfoliate and Tone (Pad)--but only a few times a week).
Think of these as your weekly glow-up in a single swipe. Don't overdo it! Two or three times a week is the sweet spot for smooth, happy, never-irritated skin!
The Anua Heartleaf 77 Toner Pad is so convenient and effective for calming, soothing, and gently exfoliating your skin! With 77% heartleaf extract, these pads reduce redness and inflammation while the textured side helps sweep away dead skin cells an...
ANUA Heartleaf 77 Toner Pad
The Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel is perfect for gentle exfoliation on sensitive skin! LHA is a milder form of exfoliant that sloughs away dead skin cells without irritation, while heartleaf soothes and calms as you go. The gel texture feel...
Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel for Sensitive skin
The Anua Niacinamide 5 TXA Toner Pads are amazing for brightening, evening out skin tone, and fading dark spots! Niacinamide and tranexamic acid work together to target hyperpigmentation and dullness while keeping your skin hydrated and balanced. The...
Anua Niacinamide 5 TXA Hydrating Toner Pads
The Anua PDRN 100 Hyaluronic Acid Glow Pad is incredible for hydration, skin repair, and that gorgeous glowy finish! PDRN helps with cell regeneration and healing while hyaluronic acid plumps and locks in moisture. These pads are drenched in serum an...
ANUA PDRN 100 Hyaluronic Acid Glow Pad
The enzyme exfoliation in these pads is so gentle you can use them even on sensitive skin days. The textured pad sweeps away dullness and dead skin while green tea keeps everything calm and balanced. I use these a few mornings a week in place of a se...
Innisfree Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Toner Pads
The Anua Azelaic 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Pad is perfect for calming redness while brightening and evening out your skin tone! Azelaic acid targets hyperpigmentation, redness, and post-breakout marks, while hyaluronic acid keeps everything hydrat...
ANUA Azelaic 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Pad
2 b. Hydrate with some toners.
Layer up and drink it in! This is where you quench your skin's thirst and set the stage for everything that comes next. Thinnest to thickest (and don't be shy about it)!
The Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner is a must-have for calming irritated or sensitive skin. I'm already on my SECOND bottle! It's packed with heartleaf extract that reduces redness, soothes inflammation, and keeps your skin balanced without any hea...
Anua Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner pH 5.5
The I'm From Mugwort Essence is a powerhouse for calming and healing sensitive or irritated skin. It's incredibly soothing and helps reduce redness, inflammation, and breakouts while strengthening your skin barrier. The texture is lightweight but nou... And when this one goes on sale, GRAB IT! I have the full bottle AND the mini for travel!
I'm From Mugwort Essence | Vegan Extract
The Cocokind Calming Magnesium Mist is such a refreshing, soothing spray that helps calm stressed or irritated skin instantly. The magnesium works to relax your skin and reduce redness, and it feels so cooling and hydrating whenever you need a quick ...
Cocokind Calming Magnesium Mist | Calm Stressed Skin
The Cosrx Peptide Toner is amazing for firming and strengthening your skin! It's packed with peptides that help boost elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines while keeping your skin hydrated and plump. The texture is lightweight and absorb... THIS IS ONE I WILL ALWAYS REPURCHASE!
COSRX 6 Peptide Booster Serum | Firmness & Early Anti-Aging Care
This is actually J BEAUTY, and I LOVE it!! I have two bottles as backup, but I won't need them for a while because this bottle is HUGE (and I use it morning and night)! The Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner is a cult favorite for lightweight, no-fuss hydration! Job's Tears extract (Hatomugi) helps soothe, hydrate, and condition your skin while keeping it balanced and healthy. The watery texture absorbs instantly an... You can layer it multiple times or use it generously without any stickiness. Plus, the huge bottle is so affordable! Perfect for simple, effective hydration that works for face and body. Your skin feels soft, comfortable, and ready for the day!
Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner
The Anua PDRN 100 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Capsule Mist is incredible for on-the-go hydration and skin repair! PDRN helps with cell regeneration and healing while hyaluronic acid plumps and locks in moisture. The capsule technology delivers concentr...
Anua PDRN 100 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Capsule Mist
The Vitamasques Skin Support & Calm Daily Rescue Spray is perfect for soothing and supporting stressed or sensitive skin throughout the day! It's formulated to calm redness, reduce irritation, and deliver instant comfort whenever your skin needs ...
Vitamasques Skin Support & Calm Daily Rescue Spray
The ACWELL Licorice pH 5.5 Balancing Korean Toner is amazing for brightening and balancing your skin! Licorice root extract helps even out skin tone and fade dark spots while the pH-balanced formula keeps your skin barrier healthy and protected. The ...
ACWELL Licorice pH 5.5 Balancing Toner
The Numbuzin No.3 Super Glowing Essence Toner is incredible for achieving that radiant, dewy glow! It's packed with fermented ingredients and nourishing actives that brighten, hydrate, and improve overall skin texture and tone. The essence-like textu...
Numbuzin No.3 Super Glowing Essence Toner
The Anua Rice Milky Toner is such a gem, and I'm already on my SECOND BOTTLE! It's incredibly hydrating and soothing, with a creamy texture that feels luxurious but absorbs quickly. Rice extract helps brighten and even out your skin tone while keepin...
Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner Hydrating
The Haruharu Wonder Rice Toner is so good that I'm already eyeing other products from the brand! I have three bottles of this as backup! It's lightweight but deeply hydrating, and the rice helps brighten and refine your skin while keeping it balanced and healthy. It absorbs beautifully and leaves your skin feeling soft, plump, and prepped for the rest of your routine. Honestly, this toner has made me a Haruharu fan!
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner
This is my absolute FAVORITE toner! I'm already on my SECOND BOTTLE! The Numbuzin No. 9 has given me quick, actual results that I can see and feel. It's incredible for aging skin by helping with fine lines, texture, hydration, and overall skin clarity in a way that's honestly impressive. If you want a toner that truly...
Numbuzin No.9 NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner
The I'm From Rice Toner is amazing for brightening, hydrating, and smoothing your skin! With 77.78% rice extract, it helps even out skin tone, improve texture, and add that gorgeous natural glow. The milky texture feels so nourishing and luxurious bu...
I'm from Rice Toner
3. Get that Vitamin C!
Morning is THE moment for Vitamin C. It's your built-in brightening and antioxidant shield for the day ahead. Future you (with the glowy, even skin tone) will be very grateful!
I didn't think I could use a Vitamin C because of my sensitive skin, but the Cocokind Vitamin C Glow Serum is perfect for brightening and evening out your skin tone, and so safe for my skin type! Vitamin C helps fade dark spots, dullness, and hyperpi...
Cocokind Vitamin C Glow Serum
What I love about these pads as a Vitamin C delivery method is how beginner-friendly they are. No oxidizing, no mixing, no fuss — just swipe and go. The Vitamin C is stable and paired with green tea antioxidants, so it brightens without any of the ir...
Innisfree Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Toner Pads
4. Lay on the Serum.
This is where the real magic happens. Target your concerns, stack your actives, and let those ingredients get to work. Don't hold back. Your skin is ready to absorb it all!
The Anua Azelaic Acid Serum is a game-changer for brightening, evening out skin tone, and tackling stubborn dark spots or post-breakout marks. Azelaic acid is so effective but can be harsh in some formula, but this one is gentle enough for sensitive ... I'm already on my SECOND bottle!
Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Serum
The Anua PDRN Serum is incredible for repairing and rejuvenating your skin! PDRN helps with cell regeneration, so it's amazing for healing, reducing fine lines, and improving overall skin texture and elasticity. This serum is lightweight but deeply n...
Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum
The Anua Niacinamide Serum is perfect for brightening, minimizing pores, and evening out your skin tone. Niacinamide is such a versatile ingredient that helps with everything from dark spots to oil control to strengthening your skin barrier. This ser...
ANUA Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum
The Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule is perfect for calming irritated, sensitive, or breakout-prone skin. With 80% heartleaf extract, it's incredibly soothing and helps reduce redness, inflammation, and irritation while deeply hydrating your skin....
Anua Heartleaf 80 Soothing Hydration Serum
The Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence is a cult favorite for a reason! Snail mucin is incredible for healing, hydrating, and repairing your skin. It helps with everything from acne scars to fine lines to general dryness. The texture is ligh... I've also learned that this makes a great pairing with retinol for the neck area!
Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
The Anua Barrier Serum is a lifesaver for strengthening and protecting your skin's moisture barrier. If your skin feels sensitive, reactive, or just compromised from over-exfoliating or harsh products, this serum helps repair and restore balance. It'...
ANUA Rice Ceramide 7 Hydrating Barrier Serum
The SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule is amazing for refining pores and balancing oily or combination skin! Centella soothes and calms while helping to tighten the appearance of pores and control excess oil. The texture is lightwe... This one will always be in my rotation!!
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Ampoule
LOVE THIS STUFF! I'm already on bottle number two! The Cocokind Ceramide Barrier Serum is a lifesaver for strengthening and protecting your moisture barrier! Ceramides help repair compromised skin, lock in hydration, and defend against irritation and sensitivity. The serum is lightweight and absorbs ...
Cocokind Ceramide Barrier Serum
The Torriden Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum is often called the "3-Second Serum" due to its rapid absorption, this award-winning Korean skincare staple is designed to quench deep skin thirst without a trace of stickiness. The formula fea... I love this serum so much! Whenever I use the face mask version, I save all the serum left over in a dropper bottle--it's THAT GOOD!
Torriden DIVE IN Hyaluronic Acid Serum
While the Dive-In is all about flooding your skin with hydration, the Balanceful is the one I reach for when my skin is acting up — red, congested, or just generally cranky. The cica formula works quietly in the background to calm inflammation and re...
Torriden BALANCEFUL Serum
This is a new one to me, but it came highly recommended and I instantly see why! The IUNIK Beta-Glucan Power Deep Moisture Serum is incredible for intense hydration and soothing! Beta-glucan helps repair your moisture barrier, calm irritation, and deliver deep, lasting moisture without any heaviness. The serum is lightweight and ...
IUNIK Beta-Glucan Power Deep Moisture Serum
The Numbuzin No.3 Skin Softening Serum is amazing for smoothing texture and achieving that incredibly soft, glowing skin! It's packed with fermented ingredients that help refine pores, improve skin texture, and boost radiance while deeply hydrating. ...
Numbuzin No.3 Skin Softening Serum
The APLB Glutathione and Niacinamide Ampoule Serum is a powerhouse for brightening and evening out your skin tone! Glutathione and niacinamide work together to fade dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and dullness while improving overall skin clarity. The...
APLB Glutathione and Niacinamide Ampoule Serum
5. Treat yo' self!
Because some mornings call for a little extra love. These are the bonus boosters that take your routine from great to absolutely glowing!
The Good Molecules 10% Azelaic Acid Treatment is a clean, affordable powerhouse for brightening skin tone and tackling dark spots, redness, and post-breakout marks. Like most products from this brand, it's incredibly effective without the high price ...
Good Molecules 10% Azelaic Acid Treatment
The name isn't lying because this serum is a miracle worker! AHA, BHA, and PHA team up to tackle texture, clogged pores, dullness, and post-breakout marks all in one bottle. It sounds intense but it's surprisingly gentle, making it a perfect fit for ...
SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream
Cicapair™: Skincare for Sensitive Skin and Redness | Dr.Jart+
Pure, concentrated centella goodness in a bottle, and your skin will feel the difference immediately! This is the one I reach for on days when my skin is feeling reactive, red, or just plain unhappy. It quietly repairs your barrier, calms inflammatio...
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule
Jeju volcanic water is having a main character moment and this toner proves why! It keeps the T-zone balanced and shine-free without ever stripping or over-drying, which is a tough balance to strike for combination skin. Use it after cleansing and yo...
Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Toner
Okay yes, it says "sleeping mask" but hear me out! Slap this on your lips first thing while you do the rest of your morning routine and your lips will be impossibly soft by the time you're done. Hydrated, plump, and perfectly prepped for whatever lip...
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
5. Say bye bye to eye bags (creams and masks)
The eyes don't lie. But with the right products, they can at least fib a little! A little tap-tap of the right eye cream goes a long way toward looking like a well-rested, glowing human being.
The Cocokind Revitalizing Eye Cream is such a gentle, effective treatment for the delicate eye area! It helps with puffiness, fine lines, and dryness while keeping that sensitive skin nourished and protected. The texture is lightweight and absorbs qu...
Cocokind Revitalizing Eye Cream
The No.9 NAD+ Retinol Volumetox Eye Cream is incredible for fighting signs of aging around the eyes! NAD+ and retinol work together to boost skin regeneration, smooth fine lines, and improve firmness and elasticity. It helps restore volume and plumpn...
Numbuzin No.9 NAD+ Retinol Volumetox Eye Cream
The COSRX Pink Peptides Collagen Hydrogel Eye Patch is perfect for an instant refresh and de-puff! Peptides and collagen work to firm, smooth, and plump the under-eye area while the hydrogel patches deliver deep hydration. They adhere beautifully and...
COSRX Pink Peptides Collagen Hydrogel Eye Patch
The COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream is amazing for healing, hydrating, and firming the delicate eye area! Snail mucin helps repair and regenerate while peptides boost elasticity and smooth fine lines. The cream is rich but absorbs beautifully ...
Cosrx Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream
The Abib Collagen Eye Patch Jericho Rose Jelly Patches are such a luxurious treat for your under-eyes! Collagen helps firm and plump while Jericho Rose provides intense hydration and revitalization. The jelly texture feels so cooling and soothing, an...
Abib Collagen Eye Patch Jericho Rose Jelly Patches
The Cocokind Peptide Eye Gel is amazing for firming and smoothing the delicate eye area! Peptides help boost elasticity, reduce fine lines, and improve overall firmness while the gel texture feels so refreshing and lightweight. It absorbs quickly wit...
Cocokind Peptide Fine Line Eye Gel | Smoothing Eye Cream
The Abib PDRN Retinal Eye Patches are incredible for rejuvenating, firming, and brightening your under-eye area! PDRN helps with cell regeneration and healing, retinal smooths fine lines, and niacinamide brightens dark circles. The glow jelly patches...
Abib PDRN Retinal Eye Patches with Niacinamide
7. Moisturize
Seal in all that goodness and keep your skin plump, soft, and happy all day long. Don't skip this step. Your barrier will thank you!
This moisturizer is so good, I'm scraping the inside of the bottle and have a new bottle on deck! The Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturizing Cream is a powerhouse for deep hydration and skin repair! PDRN helps with cell regeneration and healing, while hyaluronic acid plumps and locks in moisture. This cream is rich and nourishing but still ab...
ANUA PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturizing Cream
This is actually J BEAUTY, and I LOOOOOVE it! I have two more in my reserves! The Naturie Skin Conditioning Gel is such a simple, effective moisturizer that does exactly what it promises! It's lightweight and absorbs instantly while delivering serious hydration thanks to Job's Tears extract (Coix seed). The gel texture feels s...
Naturie Skin Conditioning Gel
The Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner Milk is perfect for lightweight, nourishing hydration! Job's Tears extract (Hatomugi) helps soothe and condition your skin while the milky texture delivers gentle moisture without any heaviness. It absorbs beauti...
Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner Milk
The Vitamasques Hyaluronic Hydrate Water Cream is amazing for lightweight, refreshing hydration! Hyaluronic acid plumps and locks in moisture while the water-gel texture absorbs instantly without any heaviness or greasiness. It leaves your skin feeli...
Vitamasques Hyaluronic Hydrate Water Cream
8. Block that sun with SPF!
Non-negotiable. Full stop. Skipping SPF means every serum, every toner, every treatment you just applied is basically working against you. UV damage undoes it all. So protect your investment and slather on that sunscreen every single morning, rain or...
The Numbuzin No.9 NAD+ BIO Super Defense Glow Sunscreen is amazing for sun protection with serious anti-aging benefits! NAD+ helps with skin regeneration and fighting signs of aging while you're protected from UV damage. It gives you a gorgeous, natu...
Numbuzin No.9 NAD+ BIO Super Defense Glow Sunscreen
The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Sunscreen is hands down one of the best sunscreens out there! It is my warm-weather hero. The "aqua-fresh" name is no exaggeration — it literally feels like a cool splash of water on your face. Zero white ca...
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Sunscreen
The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF 50+ with Rice & Probiotics is my everyday ride-or-die sunscreen. The rice extract quietly brightens over time and the probiotics keep my reactive skin from throwing a fit with daily use. SPF 50+ PA++++ means se...
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics (SPF50+ PA++++)
The Daily UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen SPF 45 with Color Correction is perfect if you want sun protection that evens out your skin tone at the same time! It's a mineral sunscreen, so it's gentle and great for sensitive skin, and the color correction ...
Innisfree Daily UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen SPF 45 with Color Correction
The Anua Zero-Cast Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50 is perfect for powerful sun protection without any white cast! It's incredibly hydrating and feels so lightweight and comfortable on your skin. The formula absorbs quickly and leaves a natural, dewy fi...
Anua, Zero-Cast Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50