I'm no expert, but these are the must-haves for me, personally. As I’m in my mid-30s, don’t have the funds to spend hundreds on every product, and like to keep maintenance to a minimum, these products are perfect for me.
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Skincare
Makeup
Skincare
2nd step of double cleanse
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Cleanser
The best chapstick
La Roche-Posay Nutritic Lip Balm, 0.15 Fl Oz
Toner
Humphreys Witch Hazel + Aloe Toner, 8 Oz
Cheaper alternative to body lotion that leaves my skin so soft
KateS Fractionated Coconut Oil 16.9 Fl Oz
Favorite pimple patch brand
Mighty Patch™ Original Acne Pimple Patch
My facial technician recommended this to me
CeraVe Vitamin C Serum, 10% Pure, 1 Fl. Oz
Hyaluronic acid
grace & stella Hyaluronic Acid Serum 50ml
For when you get all the way through your makeup routine and realized you didn’t put on spf
Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Powder Sunscreen SPF 30
Works great for me but would love to hear other retinol recommendations
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
There’s almost always a coupon on Amazon for this too!
Aphrona® LED Facial Mask for Acne & Wrinkles
Using these a couple times a week for exfoliating post shower and face cleanse has been such a lovely refreshing change.
medicube Toner Pads Zero Pore Pad 2.0, 70 Pads
This duo works amazingly well together and you really can’t beat this deal. A bang for your buck.
medicube Double Cleansing Duo: Oil & Foam
If you’re not using PDRN yet, what are you waiting for?!
medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum 1.01oz
Allllll the peptides. A true all in one right here.
medicube Zero Pore One Day 10 Peptide Serum
Has actually been helping my chronic chapped lips when used nightly. Actually leaves a cute pink hue like a lip gloss when it’s on too
medicube PDRN Lip Sleeping Mask Glow Balm
I put these on under my red light mask and after sun exposure and they’re so soothing. Such a great deal too
Medicube Super Cica Daily Quick Facial Masks (30)
1st step of the double cleanse
Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
Makeup
I swwwwearrrrr by this for under eyes. Brightens but also somehow blends in perfect. Much better formula than just any old concealer for the thin skin under the eyes.
Fenty Beauty Bright Fix Concealer 03 Seashell
I love how thick and bushy the applicator is. May not be a formula for everyone but definitely seems to hit allllll my eyelashes unlike some other brands I’ve tried.