As a licensed esthetician, quality skin care is my bread and butter, but I also understand sometimes we’re on a budget! This is a mix of professional and drug store products that I love and use myself
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Drug Store | Affordable
Professional | Investment
Drug Store | Affordable
This is a collection of affordable, yet effective products that I have or currently use personally and whole heartedly believe in.
The price range for this collection is $0-$50
A year-round must have in my collection - if you have dry or dehydrated skin, this is a must!
5 types of hyaluronic acid work together with pro-vitamin B5 to support the production of ceramides and fatty acids that support your skins barrier, and pr...
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
For my rosacea girlies - reduce redness and flushing in as little as 1 week* while healing and maintaining a healthy skin barrier
Prequel Facial Gleanser Cleanser - 13.5 fl oz
An essential item for my dry/dehydrated skin girlies especially with winter coming ❄️
La Roche Posay Cicaplast Balm Vitamin B5 Soothing Therapeutic Cream for Dry Skin and Irritated Skin - Unscented - 1.35oz
A constant repurchase for me! Can be used to tone and exfoliate your face, use in place of deodorant, or to exfoliate and refresh your scalp 💆🏻♀️
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
Anti-aging powerhouse ✨
Multi-Peptide + HA Serum is a comprehensive, age-supporting formulation that combines multiple technologies to help address common signs of early skin aging, including the look of fine lines and the feel of skin elasticity and...
Multi-Peptide + HA Serum
I love using this 1x a week to maintain a smooth texture to my skin and brightening my complexion
Lactic Acid 10% + HA: High-Strength Exfoliator for Dry Skin
Skin care doesn’t stop with your face - glycolic acid has so many uses and body care is one of them. This body wash will help smooth out uneven texture, especially on your back and the backs of your arms, where keratosis pilaris (KP) is very common
Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash - 16.9 fl oz
La Roche Posay Hyaluronic Acid Serum, Hyalu B5 Face Serum - 1.01 fl oz
Excellent for all skin types, especially beneficial to those wanting to reduce the appearance of fine lines + wrinkles, and brighten under eyes
Naturium Multi-Peptide Eye Cream - 0.5 fl oz
Hear me out.. this lanolin balm is the BEST thing I have used for dry/chapped lips EVER. Not only is it thick and lasts a long time on the lips, it’s meant to heal dry cracked skin (also amazing for your heels too!!)
Parent's Choice Lanolin Nipple Balm for Breastfeeding Mothers, 1.41 oz
The best affordable option for a retinoid OTC.
If you have dry skin, use the sandwich method. 1) layer of moisturizer 2) adapalene gel 3) layer of moisturizer. This will help offset the initial adjustment your skin will go through. Keep in mind it t...
Differin Prescription-Strength Retinoid Acne Treatment Gel for Face with 0.1% Adapalene, Clears & Prevents Acne, Fragrance-Free, 15g Tube
A skin oil is a necessity for me. I layer it on top of the final product of my nighttime routine to lock everything in and prevent TEWL (trans-epidermal water loss), especially in the colder months
BYOMA Face Hydrating Recovery Oil - 1.01 fl oz
I love this “peel” - you get the benefits of a chemical peel without the downtime
Prequel Multi-Acid Milk Peel - 7.6 fl oz
Hands down the best drug store sheet mask I’ve used and continue to use
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Moisturizing Sheet Mask with Hyaluronic Acid for Dry Skin - 1 oz
The newest step in my routine — gently exfoliates and boosts your skins radiance! **does not replace an exfoliant
Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner
Professional | Investment
While drug store skin care can still be just as effective, professional skin care lines have proprietary blends and formulations that have higher percentages of certain ingredients than drug store can offer. This is where the large gap in affordabili...
If chemical exfoliants aren’t your jam, the dermalogica daily microfoliant is for you, queen 🫶🏼
If you get a buildup of sebaceous filaments on your nose, chin or forehead, this cleansing oil will remove them with such ease. I have combination skin so my T-Zone always gets build up and it all gets removed with this oil! Plus it smells amazing 🌱
Purify Botanic Cleansing Oil
Safe for all skin types!
Cactus Cloudsilk™
I like to use this before applying any type of hyaluronic acid, and especially when my skin is feeling extra dry/tight
Hydrate Facial Mist
I prefer my toners to be in a spray/mist application personally, and this one in particular is *chefs kiss*
Bright Facial Mist
The texture of this serum leaves the perfect dewy, glowy look without looking oily or “sweaty”
ILUMA® intense brightening serum
I love sheet masks so much and these are no exception
I MASK hydrating hydrogel sheet mask (single)
You can’t have glowing skin with a damaged barrier. I used this whole line when my barrier was damaged and it was a god send for me
Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream Refillable Barrier Moisturizer with Ceramides
The first step towards a healthier skin barrier
Barrier+ Foaming Oil Hydrating Cleanser
A full starter kit
Better Skin Starts Here Kit for Dehydrated Skin
Specifically designed for dryness/dehydration caused by hormonal shifts
Iconic Hyaluronic
Melts makeup and removes impurities while protecting your skins barrier
BIOME+ cleansing comfort balm
This is a combo oil-serum and guaranteed to leave your skin fresh and dewy