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skincare for the girlies who want to know where to start or what to try next
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Cathy Lai
Anyone starting to get into skincare or anyone interested in trying different types of skincare for combination skin.
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Cleansers
 
Hyaluronic Acid
 
Moisturizer
 
Sunscreen

Cleansers

Cleansing that is done everyday. Cleansing balm is only for oil-based sunscreen and makeup. 

 
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Favorite and gentle for that everyday cleansing.
Cleanser & Cleansing Oils
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IF I WANTED TO SPOIL MYSELF, I WOULD. Love that they do refills as well since the bottle is glass.
Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser - Youth To The People
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MY HOLY GRAIL. Never went back to any other cleansing balm unless traveling.
Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm
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WORKS REALLY WELL especailly for it's price. Great travel size. My go to travel cleansing balm.
Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
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Hyaluronic Acid

If you want to bring moisture into your skin, this is where to look. 

 
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The Premium Lotion and Hyaluronic Acid Lotions I use to combat dry skin in the winter. Skincare girls know that it's glossy skin for the win.
Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Milky Lotion
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Definitely a thicker consistency compared to Hada Labo Gokujyun. Would recommend this if more prone to dry skin.
mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum 300ml
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A light weight hyaluronic acid serum if on the more oil side. Personally as a combination skin girly, I use this only in the summer.
Torriden DIVE IN Hyaluronic Acid Serum
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Moisturizer

Good moisturizer should lock in any moisture.

 
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HONESTLY THE ONLY MOISTURIZER I THINK LOCKS IN EVERYTHING TO KEEP ME GLOWING.
La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+MAX Triple Repair ...
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Not the best moisturizer out there. But nice and lightweight if that's what you're looking for.
SKIN1004 Centella Soothing Face Cream
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Great budget moisturizer. Gel so it's great for combination skin.
Versed Dew Point Gel Moisturizer For Face
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VERY PRICEY. But I loved every ounce of it. For sure in my top favorites.
AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Cream with Ceramides, 80 ML
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Feels nice and refreshing at first, but I don't think it did much to keep the mositure in.
Birch Moisturizing Cream
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Holy grail for repairing skin barrier. Not my go to, but if I wanted to spoil myself kinda thing.
Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream 1.69 Fl Oz
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Sunscreen

ALWAYS WEAR SUNSCREEN WHEN YOU'RE GOING OUT INTO THE SUN.

 
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THE REAL BADDIES KNOW THIS IS WHERE THE SUNSCREEN GAME IS AT.
Sun – SKIN1004
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Dupe for the SKIN1004 sunscreen. Honestly great alternative.
ISNTREE: Sunscreen
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One of the Japanese suncreens I will come back home with from Japan.
Biore UV Aqua Rich SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen
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THE sunscreen I will 100% stock up on if in Japan.
Anessa Perfect UV Skin Care Milk Sunscreen
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