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skincare that I swear will change your life
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items My skincare musts as someone who has works in beauty and is a bit of a skincare junkie. I’m always trying new things to find the best of the best.
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Cleansers
Serums
Moisturizers
Masks
Body
Cleansers
I worked for Clinique for a sec and this was definitely one of their skincare products that stood out to me. It feels silky smooth but completely dissolves any and all makeup. It’s also so satisfying to see how effective it is.
Clinique Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm
I am not particularly blemish/acne prone but living in nyc and considering how dirty it is, I occasionally get a flare ups. These pads completely changed how I deal with pimples and are incredibly effective. They immediately help bring them to the su...
Thayers Blemish Clearing 2% BHA Pads for Acne-Prone Skin
Serums
This is one of my skincare holy grails because it works on every skin type. I love that it’s multi-purpose: you can use it as an exfoliator or as a daily hydrating serum. Makes you soo glowy and has actually changed my skin.
mixsoon Bean Essence 50ml
Simple, straightforward skincare. The ordinary was my intro to skincare actives because of the affordable price point and clear use. To this day I still use this HA serum and I can confidently say it made my dry skin hydrated over time.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
I really do feel the most immediate effect from this Niacinamide serum. It feels like my face is tightening up but not in a bad way, more like in an effective way. The ordinary toner + HA serum + this serum is my 3 step routine to perfect skin
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
A little goes a long way with this product and it’s great that it can be used on every skin type. I really do feel like it makes my skin tone more even and use this as a first step with the ordinary HA and niacinimide serums
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
Moisturizers
Was recommended this moisturizer by some friends and am so glad I tried it. It kinda has a weird smell but you don’t really notice it after a bit. I’ve never met a moisturizer that is so lightweight but also deeply nourishing at the same time. The te...
Youth to the People Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream
I loooove this spf product because it’s nothing like I’ve ever tried. It’s a twist up, kind of like a deodorant stick but makes for really easy application. There is zero white cast and it feels thin and non-greasy which is a miracle for an spf produ...
Matte Sun Stick : Mugwort+Camelia (SPF 50+ PA++++) – Beauty of Joseon
This product was my first foray into retinol and I highly recommend for retinol beginners! It didn’t feel too intense and I felt like I was slowly able to build it into my night skincare routine. I also do feel like it’s making a difference in my ski...
Gentle Retinol Cream
Big fan of this moisturizer and have been for a long time! Love the gel texture and feels deeply moisturizing but also quick to absorb into the skin.
Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator Gel Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - Clinique
Masks
I swear by this mask for the bounciest, shiniest skin you’ve ever had. The first time I ever tried it my jaw was on the floor. It’s super delicate and comes in 2 pieces so you can really fit it to your face. It starts out sort of jelly-like and white...
Bio Collagen-Real Deep Mask
I have tried a lot of sheet masks in my day and there is something about this one specifically that is top tier. It delivers fast results (20-30 minutes on) and gives an instant glowy transformation. Be careful though because once you use this you ca...
JMsolution Water Luminous Silky Cocoon Mask
Such a fun and also effective product! Basically you smear it all over your face and it’s a clear gel. Sleep with it on and when you wake up it’ll have turned into a thin film that’s easy and satisfying to peel off. Also extremely effective for that ...
medicube Collagen Overnight Wrapping Peel Off Facial Mask Pack - ...
Body
If you have drier skin like me and/or live in a place with cold winters, this will save your skin. It’s deeply hydrating and thick without feeling like it’s clogging. Highly recommend as a daily body lotion - if you want something lighter and don’t n...
Intensive Moisturizing Body Lotion for Dry Skin and Itch Relief - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
I’m not normally into strong fragrances in skincare but this smells sooo good for summer and I always get so many compliments. It’s thick, nourishing and also vegan/cruelty free!!
Brazilian Bum Bum Cream - Skin Tightening Body Cream - Sol de Janeiro