As an almost 30 year old who is not the best at skincare, I am attempting to keep up with the trends. Here is a curated list of products I’ve tried and would and will buy again. I look for hydrating, non pilling, and affordable skincare
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Night Routine
Morning Routine
Other “Nice” to Haves
Night Routine
THE HOLY GRAIL! This stuff is thick and moisturizing. I use it only at night because it is thick but it WORKS. It’s so hydrating and has helped my dry and red skin so much. Does it look like it belongs in a grandmas bathroom? Yes! But that doesn’t me...
CERA DI CUPRA Rosa Face Cream for Dry Skin
I’ve purchased this product at least 3 times and I use it every 2 or 3 days (opposite exfoliation). I think it works so well, I can tell the next day I used this retinol. My skin just looks healthy and I don’t think it’s too harsh or “scary”. I get n...
Good Molecules 1% Retinol Night Oil Single
I like to exfoliate every few days because my skin is so dry I feel like it helps remove that loose dead skin on my face. I’m also sensitive so I don’t like to over exfoliate. I make sure to not use a retinol with this and use a hydrating serum inste...
ANUA Heartleaf 77 Toner Pad 70 Sheets PHA
When I wear makeup, I like to double cleanse. I use this melting balm, some what of an oily cleanser, followed by a softer cleanser (like Cerave)
Good Molecules Instant Cleansing Balm 75 g
This product I use after my toner and before moisturizer, usually at night. It’s honestly been amazing for small acne scars and I’m hoping it helps tone down my redness
Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum 30 ml
This is a great option for when I need more moisture than the discoloration serum and usually pair it when I exfoliate.
Hydro Boost Water Gel & Oil-Free Face Moisturizer
Morning Routine
I also use this eye cream morning and night. It doesn’t affect my makeup application (under eye concealer for the darkness) and it absorbs nicely
Morning Rays
I use this morning and night actually, post facial cleanse and pre serum. I honestly believe it’s so hydrating and it’s smooth. Gives me no issues when it comes to makeup application and it’s not greasy on my combination/dry skin
Hydrating Milky Toner
This collagen face lotion I actually received in a gift bag from a podcast show (giggly squad, iykyk) and it shocked me how well I liked it. It’s thick but not too heavy and it really slides on nicely
Moisturizer
It’s not secret this is a very well known CC cream but I swear by it!! I get a light tint (fair ivory) for the winter and slightly darker color (fair) for the summer. It has the thickness and coverage of a liquid foundation but it goes on so smooth, ...
A CC cream I’ll buy again and again
When I am not using the CC cream, I pair my moisturizer with a mineral sunscreen, right now I am using the Trader Joe’s version. It doesn’t pill for me and is very smooth, almost matte. A cheaper option as well
Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40
Such a crowd pleaser and it works so well
Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin
Other “Nice” to Haves
Along with the dry skin and redness, I have rough and bumpy skin. I use this on my arms and legs about twice a week to help smooth them out
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner | 23% Off in Slowvember
I use this dry brush once a week (because I forget) and it works so well to get dry skin off my body. I don’t over use it because I have sensitive skin
Belula Dry Brushing Body Brush Set - Natural Boar Bristle
I am new to the pimple patch world and these ones have been awesome. And bonus, on the less pricey side.