These are my favorite beauty must-haves for skin of color!
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Skin Care Faves for Dark Skin
Makeup Must-haves
Skin Care Faves for Dark Skin
These are my go-to products to keep my skin in check. I have melasma and PIH, so I have to keep a good routine. Plus I'm in the 40+ club!
Works wonders for reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation. I only use it on my face once a week though because it can be a bit much for melanin skin. Awesome as a deodorant & bright underarms, too!
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
This is my favorite sunscreen! Absolutely NO white cast and it absorbs well, not greasy.
Sunscreen for Face
I'm not ready for hydroquinone, but I'll definitely use its cousin alpha arbutin! A few drops are all you need.
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Brightening Serum for Uneven Skin
Another alpha-arbutin fave for hyperpigmentation. Consistency is key, and I've seen some improvement.
Glow Deep Serum : Rice + Alpha-Arbutin
Another staple in my hyperpigmentation routine!
Azelaic Acid 10% Facial Serum - 2 oz
Surprised at the results! This helps with the rough/bumpy texture I get around my mouth.
Lactic Acid 5% + HA Mild Exfoliator to Reveal Smoother Skin
Great for textured skin! Regular use will yield a more smooth surface.
Clarifying Exfoliant 2% Salicylic Acid
My absolute favorite every day toner! It removes residue, and it's not sticky or drying at all!
Hydrating Toner: Balance Your Skin
My intro into retinol. It's like baby retinol lol, but it is effective! Start slowly; once a week and work your way up.
Resurfacing Retinol Serum | Post-Acne Marks Treatment
Love this stuff. My skin feels so soft. Wet your hands or face and then apply.
COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence 100ml
Ok this antioxidant formula is gonna help your skin maintain its youthful appearance. Look up polypodium leucotomos and thank me later. Especially if you have mature skin or melasma like me!
Ok Tiktok made me buy it lol. But I'm VERY impressed with the coverage. And it's lightweight. I think this will be a new favorite. May even demo this one🤔
MISSHA M Perfect Cover Serum BB Cream No.23
This is basically stage makeup. The coverage is insane! I actually found out about this on reddit lol. I use it as concealer for my melasma & hyperpigmentation.
