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Skincare Essentials: Tried and True Recommendations

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Two years ago, I plunged into the world of perfect skin care, as I have some skin problems. So during this time I have collected a small list of my recommendations. As you can know skincare involves a routine of practices and products aimed at mainta...
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Сleansing

It is a fundamental step in a skincare routine, helping to keep the skin clean and prepare it for subsequent products. Cleansers come in various formulations, including foams, gels, creams, oils, and micellar waters, catering to different skin types ...

 
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This gentle yet effective cleanser has become a personal favorite in my regimen 🤩
LOW-PH GOOD MORNING GEL CLEANSER
 
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It's like first cleanser to remove makeup and impurities from the skin. I have used it for a few months, even finished my tube. So it's definitely worth to try!
The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
 
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It's like foaming cleanser which strikes the perfect balance between being gentle on the skin and effectively removing impurities. I highly recommend to try!
Ultra Facial Cleanser
 
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You will need only a Dime sized amount of product. I add a tiny bit of warm water and massage. Skin will be glowing, pores will be shrunk and cleaned out. This is an excellent product that keeps my skin break out free!
All About Clean™ 2-in-1 Cleansing + Exfoliating Jelly
 
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I just bought it once, but anyway can recommend! It leaves my skin nice and clean without making my skin feel dry or tight. Also you need just a small amount to use
All About Clean™ Foaming Facial Soap
 
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This balm cleans every pore. Seriously .. It transforms from a balm to a silky oil, melting away face and eye makeup and sunscreen. Highly recommend!!!
Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm - Makeup Removers
 
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This product takes of my makeup amazingly! It’s really nice on my skin but it does leave it a little bit oily.
Slaai™ Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser
 
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My first thought was ugh....this is going to be too heavy ! This is a great cleanser. It does not take much at all. This feels creamy and moisture rich . Nice treat for your face.
Total Cleans'r Remove-It-All Cleanser with Barbados Cherry

Toning

Skincare toners are liquid products designed to be applied to the skin after cleansing and before moisturizing.

 
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Gentle, alcohol-free toner than doesn’t irritate my combo skin. Smells great and doesn’t dry me out in my dry areas, as it is alcohol-free.
Calendula Herbal-Extract Alcohol-Free Toner
 
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Toner doesn't sting on  face, but still feels clean and refreshed afterwards.
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A nice gentle toner, my skin felt clean and slightly tighter after using. Get smoother and brighter-looking skin.
Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2 - Exfoliator for Dry Skin
 
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I'm really loving products from COSRX, by far! It's good  for an acne prone skin, it's not drying out skin.
AHA/BHA CLARIFYING TREATMENT TONER
 
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Smells good, feels light, visibly tones.
Hydrating Toning Lotion
 
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In the winter, I have problems with my skin becoming dry and tight and flaky, yet oily in the t-zone! I decided to switch from the regular moisturizing toner to this one for a couple more months, and it has really helped with soothing my skin before ...
Soothing Toning Face Lotion - Sensitive Skin
 
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This is one of my favorite products. I like that it leaves my skin glowing.
Pixi Glow Tonic Toner with 5% Glycolic Acid 250ml
 
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It’s smoother, glowier but not greasy, it’s hydrated, and despite having usually sensitive skin, it’s only very mildly irritating, and typically only on open skin. It's ok for normal, dry, combination, and oily skin.
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
 
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Is so refreshing,using it doesn’t irritate my skin, and it’s glowing my skin, all three of them. It doesn’t dry my skin and it doesn’t have a strong scent. It keeps my pores tight and it’s hydrating
Fat Water Niacinamide Pore-Refining Toner Serum with Barbados Cherry

Moisturizing Cream

Moisturizing creams are an essential component of skincare, designed to hydrate and nourish the skin. These creams create a protective barrier, preventing moisture loss and contributing to skin health.

 
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It's good, leaves my skin glowy, but only bad thing that its not moisturizing enough
ADVANCED SNAIL 92 ALL IN ONE CREAM
 
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The cream dries fast, leaving fresh feeling on the face and neck. This cream can be used all year long, and is a perfect match for winter.
Ultra Facial Refillable Moisturizing Cream with Squalane
 
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You don’t need to use much of it. Skin is clearer after, more even skin tone.
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
 
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It moisturizes the skin perfectly. It lasts longer and makes ur skin soft, but personally for me it didn't work for me, but my friend highly recommend!!
Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Gel Hydrator
 
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I like to use it in the daytime, since it's lightweight, doesn't make my skin look shiny, controls oil throughout the day, and also wears well with my sunscreen that I put on top. You don't need much and it keeps skin moisturized.
Dramatically Different™ Moisturizing Gel
 
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It helps to moisturize, yet still feels light weight. Highly recommend to try!! I have been used it last months, the skin after is so soft.
La Roche Posay HydraphaseHA Light Hyaluronic Acid Face Moisturizer for 72hr Hydration - 1.69oz
 
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LOVE this product! My skin is so smooth and my makeup looks so good! It’s also helped with my acne!
Vitamin Enriched Face Base Primer Moisturizer
 
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I love this stuff. It is expensive but every time I go for something cheaper I regret it. I love that’s it’s a nice thick cream that fully rubs in, doesn’t leave a greasy residue.
Lala Retro™ Nourishing Whipped Refillable Moisturizer
 
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Like everyone, I saw it and thought no way. But anyway, it really works, so impressed! I like how it feels on my skin, i can tell something's on there but it's not heavy. I'm not into foundation everyday so this is going to bee great solo as well as ...
Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF30

Serums / Essence / Masks

Serums are typically applied after cleansing and toning, serving as a targeted treatment before moisturizing.

 
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It will make your skin smooth. It really has moisturized my skin and brighten my skin. my acne has also lessened
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
 
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Should be careful with that. A little bit strong but perfect for evening skin tone and reducing appearance of pores.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
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It helped me totally clears up the KP on cheeks. Also helps to keep skin feeling smooth and healthy
Lactic Acid 10% + HA
 
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Good hydration of skin, makes your skin glowing. Absorbs quickly, very moisturizing and not sticky
CosRx, Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, 3.38 fl oz (100 ml)
 
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This serum gives my skin a healthy glow. It's also very moisturizing.
Serum: RICE + PROBIOTICS & GLOW SERUM DUO
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It’s so soothing and hydrating, you will see difference after using very fast
Calming Serum : GREEN TEA + PANTHENOL
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The texture on my skin was so light and soft, any kind of irritation or effect. It will make your skin glowing!!Gonna buy it again for sure.
Glow Serum : Propolis + Niacinamide
 
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It will help brighten your skin.
Mary&May Idebenone + Blackberry Complex Serum 30ml
 
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I noticed a difference after the first use. My skin felt so clean & my pores looked smaller! Stop wasting money on other “detox” masks that don’t work! This thang right here is amazing & works!!!!
Cookies N Clean Whipped Clay Pore Detox Face Mask With Salicylic Acid + Charcoal
 
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This product will do wonders if you read the instructions. For beginners that have never had a facial or at home facial, you do not need to leave it on for 10-20 min. 2-3 is completely fine. 10-20 min for regular users.
T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial™ | AHA/BHA Exfoliating Face Mask
 
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This product is amazing for a rosacea flare up. It stopped my burning sensation immediately and I woke up the next morning relieved. I recommend
Cicapair™ Sleepair Intensive Repair Night Mask - Dr. Jart
 
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This product was so lightweight and left my skin feeling moisturizer and rejuvenated. It was perfect to apply prior to my makeup and I would highly recommend it to anyone!
Bouncy Brightfacial
 
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A really great soothing serum that is perfect for barrier support and recovery. It's also wonderful to use if you're using actives like retinoids, exfoliating acids, or antioxidants that can be irritating.
Soothing & Barrier Support Serum
 
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I was so excited to finally get my hands on this serum to try it. Everyone raves about it. My skin is very dry and I have to say after to trying it out for a few weeks I get the hype. My face has had a difference. Definitely going to keep using!
Double Serum Light Texture Firming & Smoothing Anti-Aging Concentrate
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Eye Cream

 
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This is so underrated. This eye cream is luxurious, hydrating and leaves my eyes bright and dewy!! The only eye cream from DE that is worth the $$$
Ceramighty™ AF Eye Cream with Ceramides
 
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Originally got as sample and immediately ordered full size after trying it. I love everything about this product! Moisturizing, refreshing, and the light scent is lovely. I have found my new favorite!
Double Serum Under Eye Tightening & Hydrating Cream
 
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It actually works! my eyebags used to be really bad and now they’re so much better.
C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream
 
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This eye serum is amazing! It's light, feels refreshing, and works wonders on reducing puffiness and dark circles. I love the subtle scent, and it absorbs quickly without any stickiness. A must-have for a simple and effective skincare routine!
Yuza Sorbet Eye | Vitamin C eye cream | Erborian US

Lips Care

 
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If you have cracked, dry lips, this product will be the perfect fix for you. After just one day or using this product, my lips returned to the soft and moisturized lips they used to be. I would 100% reccomend this product as it helped me and my lips ...
Lip Sleeping Mask Intense Hydration with Vitamin C
 
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I am loooooving the honey infused tinted lip oil! I have always had very dry lips and I love how much more it hydrates my lips. The watermelon sugar smells so good and it kind of gives me Y2K vibes. Would recommend!
Honey Infused Hydrating Lip Oil
 
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I really like this lip oil and love using it either on top of the plush puddin lip mask for nourishment or on top of a lip liner! It’s so good and moisturizing. Highly recommend.
Fenty Treatz Hydrating + Strengthening Lip Oil — Barbados Cherry
 
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I love the texture of my lips after this has been on a little while. Super smooth and supple. I really don't like the packaging though. It's a very wide stick, so awkward to apply and I just end up doing it with my fingertip. That's fine, but I would...
Lippe Balm | Lip Moisturizer | Cruelty-Free
 
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What I like about it is the subtle colour. It is so pretty and light. The packaging is gorgeous. It is my go to lip product these days. I use it more like a lipstick really once I get a chance to unmask and sit down at a restaurant. Mine seems to be ...
Dior Addict Lip Glow
 
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It stayed on for an hour and still glossy and the smell is amazing. No other product hydrated my lips as well as this
Lip treatment salted caramel — Default Title
 
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I’ve never had a better lip gloss, texture and shine after application is outstanding!! definitely will be buying and telling everyone about these!! the salted caramel is my favorite!!!
The lip trio - treatment
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I’ve tried a few other tints/flavors of balm dotcom and have loved them all. They’re all really moisturizing, smell good enough to eat, and leave my lips feeling soft and supple even after they’ve worn off. I prefer the fig balm for the light coral c...
Glossier Lip Balm
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I love this product smells amazing and my lips are moisturized and doesn’t remove my long last lipstick
Lip Comfort Oil

CC/BB Cream

 
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I have been using the CC green cream now for about a month. It’s brilliant. It keeps my red cheeks at bay and sits under my makeup perfectly. In fact I have pretty much stopped using foundation now, just a dab of powder here and there to stop any shi...
Anti redness cream | Erborian CC Red Correct 45 ml
 
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My skin is combination type. This CC is very nice, good covering. I think not for summer but definitely will use it in autumn and winter
CC Cream Clair 1.5 oz | Erborian US
 
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Really light and easy to use. Perfect for everyday especially as I don’t like wearing foundation but need something.
Erborian CC Water Doré
 
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It evens out any skin discoloration and is build able. You can also easily put concealer on top. I love how it has sunscreen. The color was a much better match for me than the foundations I've tried ordering online. I was surprised the color worked s...
Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | Clinique
 
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Love this cream so much. Really good wearing alone or under foundation as a base. Give it a try you will not be disappointed
BB Cream Clair – velvet matte beauty balm with SPF 20