If it’s here, it works. I’ve spent my 30s testing every viral serum and luxury cream on the market, and most of them didn't make the cut. This board is for the busy, the budget-conscious, and the slightly lazy.
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Skincare
For the Bod
Skincare
This is the holy grail for anyone who thinks they 'hate' face oils. It has this rich, luxurious thickness that feels like a splurge, but the magic is in the absorption—it sinks into the skin almost instantly without leaving a heavy, sticky film on yo...
Farmacy Hydrating Face Oil
It's expensive, but nothing is in comparison. If you have dry, tight, or flaky skin, this is the ultimate repair man. It’s incredibly rich, but a pearl-sized amount genuinely covers your whole face. Pro tip? Can also be used as your primer and create...
Tatcha Dewy Skin Moisturizer
Dupe for Skinceuticals. This serum will change your life. No matter what my skin is going through (tired, acne, uneven texture), this serum rescues it immediately and makes me look glowy.
Maelove Vitamin C Serum
The boring but reliable best friend. When I’ve overdone it with active ingredients and my skin is 'angry,' I go back to this. It’s $16 and dermatologists basically worship it for a reason
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
The only toner you actually need. I use this twice a week at night (Skin Cycling Night 1). It literally vacuums out your pores. If you have those little bumps on your nose or chin, this kills them overnight.
Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Shani Darden is a queen for this retinol. This is perfect for night and I use it 2x/week when skin cycling.
Shani Darden Retinol Reform
At home peel that saves time and $$$$$. Don't go to the med spa and use this instead
Shani Darden At-Home Peel
The 'Recovery Night' essential. It has prebiotic thermal water and ceramides. When I’m lazy, I just slather a thick layer of this on and go to bed. It’s like a reset button for your face
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair
The only sunscreen I’ve found that doesn't feel like sunscreen. It's $18, feels like a light moisturizer, and has zero white cast. It’s the final 'must' for any morning routine
Innis Daily UV Sunscreen
For the Bod
Products from the neck down!
This is the 2026 budget queen. It uses encapsulated retinol, which means it’s powerful enough to fix 'crepey' skin on your chest and knees, but gentle enough that it won't make you itchy. It’s thick and creamy (perfect for dry skin) but sinks in fast...
Gentle Retinol Body Lotion
If you want to feel like you live at a spa, you need this. I use it for 3 minutes before my morning shower. It manually exfoliates the dead skin off and wakes up your lymphatic system (which helps with that morning puffiness). It has a handle that ac...
Ultimate Dry Brush
The only body wash I’ll use for dry skin. It’s an oil-to-gel formula that actually leaves your skin feeling hydrated before you even put on lotion.
Naturium The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Hydrating Body Wash
LIQUID GOLD! Also a great gift for birthdays or holidays.