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The Skincare Routine That Actually Changed My Skin
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items My full morning and night skincare routine, organized step by step, plus extra products I genuinely recommend. Built for anyone who wants real results without the guesswork.
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AM Skincare Routine
PM Skincare Routine
Extra Favorites
AM Skincare Routine
My exact morning routine, step-by-step, picked for calming redness, balancing oil, and protecting skin without ever-complicating things.
STEP 1: Cleanser - Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser. Fragrance-free, won't strip your skin or irritate sensitive types, my go to when I want zero risks of breakouts.
Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleaner Pump 8oz
STEP 2: Toner - Anua 70 Rice Glow Milky Toner. Lightweight and hydrating without feeling sticky, it gives your skin that glow from within.
Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner, Dewy Skin
STEP 3: Moisturizer - SKIN1004 Centella Cream. Calms irritation and redness quick, I never skip this product especially when using actives the night before.
SKIN1004 Centella Soothing Cream 75ml
STEP 4: Sunscreen - SKIN1004 Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-FIt Sun Serum. Lightweight SPF which leaves no white cast or greasy feeling, needed step even on cloudy days.
SKIN1004 Centella Hyalu-Cica Sun Serum SPF50
STEP 5: Mist - Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream Mist. A quick hydration boost throughout the day, great for refreshing your skin without redoing your entire routine.
Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream Mist 3.38oz
PM Skincare Routine
My exact nighttime routine, step-by-step, focused on repairing and treating skin while you sleep, so you wake up with less redness and a stronger barrier. NOTE: I also use a prescription retinoid (tretinoin) at night, which isn't linkable here since ...
STEP 1: Cleanser - Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser. Same gentle cleanser I use in the morning, no fragrance, no stripping, safe to use both morning and night.
Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleaner Pump 8oz
STEP 2: Toner - Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner. Preps skin before treatment products, helps everything to absorb better.
Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner, Hydrating, 8.45oz
STEP 3/5: I use this before applying tretinoin and after in order to ensure I have the most protection possible.
Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream, Daily Moisturizer
STEP 6: Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream Mist. Last hydration layer before bed, especially on nights my skin feels extra dry from actives.
Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream Mist, 3.38 Fl Oz
Extra Favorites
A few extra products I love that I've either used in the past, plan on using, or are treatment based meant to be used outside of a daily routine (treatments, spot fixes, ETC.).
Great for calming redness and evening out tone. I use this on nights my skin feels extra reactive or inflamed.
Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Serum
A gentle exfoliating essence, helps with texture and dullness without the harshness of stronger acids.
mixsoon Bean Essence AHA Exfoliating Serum 50ml
An OTC retinoid that's been huge for breakouts and texture. A great starting point if you cannot get a prescription retinoid yet.
Differin Acne Treatment Gel 0.1% Adapalene
My go-to for clearing clogged pores and keeping breakouts under control, a little goes a long way.
Paula's Choice Skin PERFECTING 2% BHA Exfoliant 3.3oz
A step up from my daily SPF, lightweight, oil-balancing, and great for acne-prone skin that still needs sun protection.
EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46/50
Helps brighten and even out skin tone over time, I layer this in a few mornings a week for extra glow.
Dr.Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum TXA