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Skincare Recs by a Licensed Skin Therapist | Pro-Approved Products I Use & My Clients Love
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items These are my go-to skincare products, hand-picked with esthetician insight for real results, not just hype. From gentle cleansers to powerhouse serums, each one helps keep my skin hydrated, clear, and glowing daily. Whether you're dealing with breako...
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Best SPFs Recommended by a Licensed Skin Therapist | Pro-Approved Sunscreens
Hydrating Heroes: Hyaluronic Acid Serums That Actually Work
From Budget Gems to Medical-Grade Hydration Boosters | Licensed Skin Therapist Picks
Best Moisturizers for Every Skin Type | Dry, Oily, Sensitive & Acne-Prone
Toners & Exfoliators I Recommend For Hydration, Barrier Support & Smooth Texture
Best Hydrating & Active Face Mists For Glow, Refresh & Barrier Support
Medical-Grade & High-End Skincare I Recommend. Fast Results, Clinical Formulas, Real Skin Changes
Best SPFs Recommended by a Licensed Skin Therapist | Pro-Approved Sunscreens
These are my all-time favorite SPF products that I personally use as well as recommend to my clients as a licensed skin therapist. Each one has been tested, loved, and trusted through real skin journeys. From lightweight gels to invisible finishes, t... just effective, skin-first recommendations to protect your glow, every day.
omg whenever i’m at the beach or just having one of those summer days where i don’t wanna wear makeup but still wanna look alive?? this is it. gives me the glow, evens out my skin, and actually feels hydrating all day. like skincare + spf + a lil fil...
Glowscreen SPF 40
This is one of my go-to daily sunscreens both personally and for clients. The Innisfree Daily UV Defense SPF 36 is a lightweight, invisible Korean formula that delivers reliable broad-spectrum protection without leaving a white cast, yes, even on dee...
Innisfree Daily UV Defense SPF 36 | No White Cast, Skin Therapist-Approved Sunscreen
This K-beauty sunscreen is a holy grail for my clients with dry, dehydrated, or sensitive skin. The Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel delivers high SPF 50+ protection without any white cast or greasy residue, just a juicy, hydrated glow that fee...
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+
If you're looking for a budget-friendly Korean SPF that isn't greasy or shiny — this one's a winner. The TOCOBO Cotton Airy Sun Stick gives a matte finish, controls oil, and glides on effortlessly with zero white cast. This is great if you have combo...
TOCOBO Cotton Airy Sun Stick SPF 50
This dermatologist-loved sunscreen is a must-have in my treatment room. As a licensed skin therapist, I recommend the EltaMD UV Daily SPF 50 to clients struggling with acne, dark marks, or uneven skin tone, especially if they’re not ready to commit t...
EltaMD UV Daily SPF 50 Acne-Safe Sunscreen
This isn’t your average SPF, iS CLINICAL Extreme Protect SPF 30 is a medical-grade sunscreen I personally trust and recommend to clients looking for more than just sun protection. Formulated with advanced antioxidants and hydrating actives, it shield...
iS CLINICAL Extreme Protect SPF 30 Sunscreen
I love this sunscreen for everyday. It feels super lightweight, blends in beautifully, and doesn’t leave a white cast 🤍 it just gives my skin that smooth, glowy look while still feeling really comfortable to wear.
Tatcha Milky Sunscreen SPF 50+ for Glowy Skin (Lightweight + No White Cast)
Hydrating Heroes: Hyaluronic Acid Serums That Actually Work From Budget Gems to Medical-Grade Hydration Boosters | Licensed Skin Therapist Picks
These are hyaluronic acid serums I’ve personally tested and recommended to clients over the years as a licensed skin therapist. Hyaluronic acid is a staple in every skincare routine — it draws moisture into the skin, helping to plump fine lines, boos...
This is one of my all-time favorite budget-friendly hyaluronic acid serums — I’ve been using it daily for the past few months and my skin absolutely loves it. It absorbs beautifully, layers well under SPF or makeup, and keeps my skin feeling plump an...
DIVE IN 5D Hyaluronic Acid Ultra Hydrating Serum for Plump & Glow Skin - Torriden | Sephora
This is one of my favorite Korean hyaluronic serums. I’ve used it personally and recommended it to many clients over the years. It uses ultra-low molecular weight hyaluronic acid to penetrate deeply and hydrate from within, helping improve skin textu...
Isntree Ultra-Low Molecular HA Serum - Hydration
This was actually the very first hyaluronic acid serum I ever tried, way before I became a licensed skin therapist! Vichy is a trusted French dermocosmetic brand known for blending dermatology with mineral-rich volcanic water, and this iconic Mineral...
Vichy Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Serum
This is a beautiful no-fuss serum from Kiehl’s, formulated with only 7 ingredients, including 1.5% hyaluronic acid for pure, effective hydration. It’s great for sensitive skin, deeply moisturizing without leaving any sticky residue. I love recommendi...
Ultra Pure High-Potency 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Serum
This medical-grade serum is a game changer for anyone dealing with redness, inflammation, or post-treatment sensitivity. iS CLINICAL Hydra-Cool delivers deep hydration with a cooling effect, perfect for calming stressed, blemish-prone, or sensitized ...
iS CLINICAL Hydra-Cool Serum | Anti-Redness, Anti-Blemish Hydration for Stressed or Sensitive Skin
If you're after serious hydration and barrier repair in one affordable bottle, this serum is a gem. It contains hyaluronic acid in multiple molecular weights, meaning it pulls moisture both deep into your skin and keeps it locked in at the surface, t...
Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Serum - Hydration & Repair
Best Moisturizers for Every Skin Type | Dry, Oily, Sensitive & Acne-Prone
A curated mix of my all-time favorite moisturizer, personally tested and client-loved! From lightweight gels to rich creams, this collection includes budget-friendly staples and advanced formulas to suit every skin type and concern. Whether you’re de...
This is my forever staple moisturizer, I always go back to it. If your skin is dry, reactive, or just feeling out of balance (even with acne), this cream works wonders. It’s packed with skin-calming ingredients like Avène Thermal Spring Water, postbi...
Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Cream
This moisturizer is truly in a league of its own. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream is a medical-grade staple that’s been around for decades, and it outperforms so many drugstore moisturizers when it comes to deep, long-lasting hydration. It’s formulated wi...
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream – Lightweight, Deep Moisture & Barrier‑Repair Moisturizer
This is one of those moisturizers that actually does what it says, Skinfix Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream is a powerhouse for skin barrier repair. It’s packed with ceramides, lipids, and peptides to deeply hydrate and rebuild compromised skin, which is w...
Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Face Cream - Skinfix
This cream is such a hidden gem — and honestly, for the price, it’s incredible. The “345” stands for its formula: 3 soothing ingredients, 4 hydrating ones, and 5 skin-repairing actives. It’s packed with niacinamide, ceramides, glycerin, hyaluronic ac...
Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream Vegan Moisturizer
I almost never recommend celebrity skincare, but Rhode is one of the only brands that actually deserves the hype. The Barrier Restore Cream is one of my fav moisturizers because the formula is honestly so good, simple, effective, hydrating and perfec...
Rhode Barrier Restore Cream — Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer for Glowy, Healthy Skin
As a skin therapist, I’m obsessed with moisturizers that keep the formula simple, hydrating and safe for literally every skin type, and the Torriden DIVE IN Cream is one of the best examples of that. It uses a 5D hyaluronic acid complex, meaning mult...
DIVE IN 5D Hyaluronic Acid Soothing Cream for Sensitive Skin Moisture & Relief - Torriden | Sephora
This is such a good lightweight SPF moisturizer, especially for anyone in their late 20s and 30s who wants hydration + sun protection without a heavy, greasy formula. The texture is a true water gel, cooling, fast-absorbing and perfect for normal, co...
Neutrogena Hydro Boost City Shield SPF 25
As a skin therapist, this is one of the products I recommend the most. La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+ is a true multi-purpose healing cream that calms irritation, strengthens the skin barrier and speeds up recovery. It’s formulated with Vitamin B5...
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+ — Soothing Multi-Purpose Repair Cream
This is one of those moisturizers I always recommend when your skin needs real repair, not just basic hydration ✨ it’s deeply nourishing and helps restore the skin barrier, which is key for keeping your skin smooth, firm and healthy long-term I love ...
Dermalogica Super Rich Repair Moisturizer – Deep Hydration & Barrier Repair Cream for Dry, Aging Skin
Toners & Exfoliators I Recommend For Hydration, Barrier Support & Smooth Texture
A curated list of the toners I personally love and recommend as a skin therapist, gentle, hydrating and formulated to support the skin barrier. These work for all skin types, from dry to oily to sensitive, helping prep the skin, balance pH and boost ...
This toner is amazing if you have normal to dry skin and want hydration with a subtle glow boost. It’s formulated with hyaluronic acid, amino acids, lipids, antioxidants, and very gentle exfoliating ingredients that help soften texture and brighten w...
Paula’s Choice Advanced Replenishing Toner — Hydrating & Gentle Exfoliating Toner for Normal to Dry Skin
This is genuinely one of my favourite Korean toners for sensitive, irritated, dehydrated, or acne-prone skin. It’s made with 84% centella asiatica, which is one of the best ingredients for calming inflammation and helping the skin barrier heal. It al...
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner — Soothing, Hydrating Toner for Sensitive & Irritated Skin
If you deal with clogged pores, blackheads, tiny bumps, or that “why is my skin textured?” feeling, this is honestly one of the best BHA exfoliants you can get. It has 2% salicylic acid, which is oil-soluble — meaning it actually gets inside the pore...
Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant — Blackhead, Texture & Clogged Pore Treatment
These pore pads are honestly so good if you deal with clogged pores, tiny bumps, blackheads, or uneven texture. They use a mix of AHA + BHA, so they work on the surface and inside the pores, which is why people see results pretty quickly. What I love...
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 — AHA/BHA Exfoliating Pads for Smooth, Clear, Tight-Looking Pores
This toner is honestly such a lifesaver if your skin gets red, irritated, or easily stressed out. It’s made with 77% heartleaf, which is amazing for calming inflammation and just taking down that “my skin is freaking out” feeling. The texture is supe...
Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner — Calming, Redness-Reducing Toner for Sensitive & Acne-Prone Skin
This is more of an advanced exfoliator and one I always recommend if you want real skin-smoothing results ✨ it uses a blend of chemical exfoliants to gently remove dead skin, unclog pores and improve overall skin texture without being harsh on the sk...
Dermalogica Liquid Peelfoliant Exfoliator – AHA/BHA Chemical Exfoliant for Smooth, Clear & Glowing Skin
This is such a beautiful hydrating toner if your skin ever feels dry, tight or a bit out of balance 🤍 it’s a milky bi-phase formula, so you get both hydration and skin-balancing benefits in one step.
BloomEffects Royal Tulip Hydrating Toner – Milky Bi-Phase Toner for Glowy, Plump & Balanced Skin
Best Hydrating & Active Face Mists For Glow, Refresh & Barrier Support
A mix of my favorite hydrating and active face mists, perfect for keeping your skin dewy, calm, and refreshed throughout the day. These mists help boost hydration, soothe irritation, and give your skin a quick pick-me-up without messing with your mak...
This mist is honestly such a good “quick glow” product. It’s super hydrating, lightweight, and gives your skin that dewy, fresh look without feeling sticky or heavy. What makes it nice is the mix of ceramides, peptides, and antioxidant-rich extracts,...
Rhode Glazing Mist — Hydrating, Glow-Boosting Face Mist for Dewy, Plump Skin
This mist is one of the gentlest, calming sprays you can use, especially if your skin gets irritated, red, or reacts easily. Avène’s thermal spring water is naturally rich in minerals and has soothing, anti-inflammatory benefits, so it’s amazing for ...
Avène Thermal Spring Water Mist — Soothing, Hydrating Spray for Sensitive & Irritated Skin
These eye patches are so good when I need to look more awake, fast. They feel super cooling, and the peptides help depuff and smooth my under eyes without irritation. I love using them in the morning while I do my skincare or before makeup for that l...
Rhode Eye Patches Review: Peptide-Infused Depuffing Treatment
Medical-Grade & High-End Skincare I Recommend. Fast Results, Clinical Formulas, Real Skin Changes
These are the high-end, medical-grade brands I recommend when someone wants real results and isn’t afraid to invest in their skin. As a skin therapist, I’ve tried so many professional formulas, but these are the ones my clients see the fastest improv...
This is the gold-standard vitamin C serum, nothing brightens, firms, or evens out the skin like C E Ferulic. It has a clinically proven blend of 15% pure L-ascorbic acid, vitamin E, and ferulic acid, which work together to boost collagen, fade dark s...
C E Ferulic® with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid - SERUMS
Top Cleansers for Glowing, Clear, and Hydrated Skin
These are my go-to cleansers that actually do the job, without stripping, drying, or messing up my skin barrier. Whether I need something gentle for everyday, or something that removes makeup and SPF without clogging me up, these picks are clean, eff...
This cleanser is so good, it gives me a clean, refreshed face without stripping my skin. The texture is super creamy, and it rinses off like a dream. My face feels soft, not tight, and the pineapple enzymes + PGA combo gently exfoliates without irrit...
Rhode Pineapple Refresh Cleanser Review: Gentle, Hydrating Daily Wash
This is such a good everyday cleanser if you want that clean, glowy skin without stripping your face 🤍 it’s super gentle but still helps brighten and even out your skin tone thanks to turmeric, which is amazing for glow and calming the skin I love t...
Korean Glow Turmeric Face Cleanser – Gentle Brightening Face Wash for Radiant, Even Skin
This is such a good option if you want a full skincare routine without having to figure everything out yourself 🤍 it includes some of estée lauder’s most iconic products that focus on hydration, anti-aging and overall skin health, so your skin looks...
Estée Lauder Skincare Routine Set – Luxury Anti-Aging & Glow Starter Kit
Travel Skincare Essentials for Clear, Hydrated Skin (On-the-Go Routine)
On-the-Go Skincare Essentials for Hydrated, Clear Skin While Traveling.
this is the kind of set I bring when I don’t want to think too much about my skincare. While traveling it has a bit of everything, so your skin still feels clean, hydrated, and balanced without packing full-size products. Perfect for trips, weekends ...
Travel Skincare Set for Hydrated, Balanced Skin (Easy On-the-Go Routine)
Under Eye Patches for Puffiness, Dark Circles & Tired Eyes
My go-to for when my eyes look tired or puffy and I just want a quick refresh!
my mum loves these and uses them regularly! She says her under-eyes feel smoother and look a bit more refreshed after
Eye Patches for Fine Lines, Wrinkles & Smoother Under-Eyes
I like using these when my eyes look a bit tired. They feel super hydrating and just make everything look a bit more refreshed ✨
Brightening Under Eye Patches for Dark Circles & Hydration
I reach for these when my eyes are puffy or I didn’t get enough sleep. They just make me look a bit more awake ✨
Under Eye Patches for Puffy Eyes & Tired Mornings (Quick Refresh)
Eye Creams That Help with Dark Circles, Puffiness & Fine Lines
The eye creams I use when my under-eyes are looking tired and just need a bit of extra help.
Ok this is THAT girl eye cream. It just makes your under-eyes look brighter, smoother, and way more glowy ✨
Tatcha Brightening Eye Cream for Dark Circles & Glowy Under-Eyes
This is one of those eye creams that actually feels more like a treatment. It targets dark circles + fine lines, and the metal applicator feels really cooling which I love for puffiness ✨
RoC Eye Cream for Dark Circles & Fine Lines (Smoothing + Repair Treatment)
This one makes your under-eyes look smoother, more hydrated, and just healthier overall. It feels like a step up from basic eye creams ✨
Milk RX Dual Eye Treatment for Dark Circles, Fine Lines & Smoother Under-Eyes
Gym & Sweat Acne Fix (Skincare That Actually Helps Breakouts)
if you deal with breakouts after working out or sweating, you’re not alone. It’s honestly so common these are just some easy products that help keep skin feeling cleaner and a bit more balanced without overcomplicating things good for gym routines, a...
I originally found this for my husband and he actually uses it consistently (which says a lot lol) it’s been really good for breakouts from sweat, workouts, and just everyday buildup
Acne Skincare Kit for Men (Sweat, Gym & Breakout Routine)
If you deal with breakouts, texture, or just want your skin to feel a bit clearer and more balanced, this kind of routine really helps. it’s a mix of simple products that work together without overcomplicating things or being too harsh on your skin!
Girls Acne Skincare Routine for Clear, Glowy Skin (Breakouts & Everyday Care)
Best Pimple Patches for Acne, Breakouts & Clear Skin Fast
Easy go-to patches for breakouts. Simple, low effort, and actually helpful to keep on hand.
these are my go-to when I get a breakout and want to calm it down quickly they’re hydrocolloid patches, so they help absorb oil and protect the spot while it heals (especially good for whiteheads) I’ve noticed my pimples look flatter and less red by ...
Hydrocolloid Pimple Patches for Acne & Breakouts
Glow-Boosting Face Masks for Hydrated, Radiant Skin
Face masks are one of my favorite ways to reset my skin and actually see a difference straight away ✨ I always say this to my clients, if your skin is feeling dry, dull, or just not it, a good mask can instantly bring it back to life I love using the...
This is such a good everyday mask when your skin is feeling dry, dull or just a bit off ✨ I love this because it focuses on barrier repair as well as hydration, which is honestly the key to getting that smooth, glowy skin.
BYOMA Bio-Collagen Radiance Facial Mask – Hydrating & Barrier Repair Face Mask for Glowing, Smooth Skin
I love sheet masks like this when my skin is feeling dry, dull or just needs a quick refresh ✨ this one is amazing for hydration and plumping. It leaves your skin looking smoother, more glowy and just overall more put together I always recommend havi...
Rael Collagen Facial Sheet Mask – Hydrating & Plumping Sheet Masks for Smooth, Glowing Skin
This is more of a treatment-style mask and one I always recommend when your skin needs a proper reset ✨ it’s packed with vitamins and antioxidants that help brighten, smooth and deeply nourish the skin while targeting fine lines and dullness I love u...
Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque – Brightening, Firming & Anti-Aging Face Mask for Smooth, Radiant Skin
Complete Skincare Sets for Clear, Glowing & Healthy Skin
If you’re not sure where to start with skincare, this is honestly the easiest way to build a routine that actually works ✨ these sets are curated to give you everything you need — from cleansing to treatment and hydration, so your skin stays balanced...
This is one of those sets I recommend if you’re serious about your skincare and want a routine that actually targets aging properly ✨ it includes everything you need to smooth, firm and improve overall skin texture, helping with fine lines, dullness ...
Dermalogica Skin Aging Solutions Skincare Kit – Complete Anti-Aging Routine for Smoother, Firmer Skin
If you’re chasing that smooth, hydrated “glass skin” look, this set is honestly one of the best places to start ✨ it’s designed to deeply hydrate, refine texture and give your skin that fresh, luminous glow without feeling heavy or overwhelming I lov...
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Discovery Kit – Hydrating, Radiant Skincare Set for Glowing, Smooth Skin