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My Glow-Up Skincare Routine: 15 Must-Have Products That Changed My Skin
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items Skincare is my love language and after years of trial and error (and way too many impulse buys), I finally found the products that actually work for me. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to upgrade your current lineup, these are the 15 ...
Why I love it: It’s gentle but effective—cleans my skin without leaving it dry or tight. Perfect for combo and oily skin.
Pro tip: Massage in for 60 seconds to fully break down oil and sunscreen.
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Why I love it: A toner and moisturizer in one? Yes, please. It’s lightweight but super hydrating—my skin drinks it up.
Pro tip: Apply with hands, not cotton pads, for full absorption.
Cream Skin Refillable Toner & Moisturizer with Ceramides and Peptides
Why I love it: It helped clear up my breakouts and evened out my skin tone in just a few weeks.
Pro tip: Use in the morning after toner, before moisturizer. A little goes a long way.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum
Why I love it: Weird name, miracle product. My skin feels plump, calm, and glowy every time I use this.
Pro tip: Pat it into damp skin—don’t rub!
Advanced Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence
Why I love it: No white cast, no breakouts, no weird smell. Just lightweight, dewy protection.
Pro tip: Apply a full two fingers’ length—yes, that much—to get full protection.
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50+
Why I love it: Melts off makeup and sunscreen like magic without stripping your skin.
Pro tip: Use it as your first cleanse every night before your water-based cleanser.
BANILA CO Clean it Zero Original Cleansing Balm
Why I love it: A gentle retinol that doesn’t irritate—my skin looked smoother and clearer in two weeks.
Pro tip: Use at night, 2–3 times per week to start. Always follow with moisturizer.
Innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule
Why it’s beloved: A classic, ultra-gentle cleanser that removes makeup without irritation.
Bioderma Hydrabio H2O Micellar Water
Why it’s a sunscreen gem: Lightweight gel texture hydrates with hyaluronic acid and protects with broad-spectrum SPF.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost City Shield SPF 25
Why it works: Gold-standard salicylic acid exfoliant for unclogging pores and refining uneven tone.
Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Why it heals: Multi-purpose balm with panthenol to soothe irritated or post-treatment skin.
La Roche‑Posay Cicaplast Baume B5
Why it’s essential: Gentle exfoliation that brightens tone and smooths texture over time.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating and Brightening Daily Toner
Why I love it: Deep hydration serum that plumps and prep skin for better effectiveness of other products.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum with Ceramides
Why it’s great: No-rinse micellar water with jojoba oil—cleans makeup and hydrates simultaneously
CeraVe Hydrating Micellar Water
Why it stands out: Includes salicylic acid for smoothing rough, bumpy texture while supporting the skin barrier.
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser