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items I have educated myself through a decade and more on skincare. In Highschool I always had skin concerns, as I grew older I tested the trends, the newness, the OG’s, the not so popular and enjoyed the research. I think you’ll see a common denominator w...
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Scrubs
SPF
Moisturizer
Face Masks
Retinol
Serums
Amazing serum for sensitive skin
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Korean Skincare for Soothing and Healing Sensitive Skin - 55ml
I just started using this brand, I am focusing on minimizing my acne scars. I love how I apply it and feel it through the night and wake up with plump skin.
Eraser Shot Glycolic Acid Booster Cream with BHA for Texture Refining and Pore Care for Acne-Prone S
Love this vitamin c serum, especially for my sensitive skin.
Vitamin C Boosting Serum - Dr. Althea | Ulta Beauty
I used this to exfoliate and resurface skin. It is very mild to hard, hence the needle name. It offers quick results to absorb your other skincare items.
Reedle Shot 100 - VT Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
The one thing that I know my skin loves is hydration, especially if I like to wear makeup everyday. You always need to have a good skincare routine to have a well pallet to have long lasting wear.
Dr. Althea - Aqua Marine Deep Serum
This is brand new to my skincare routine, I love it. If you’re not a fan of a sticky after feel I would not recommend it. The benefits it offers makes it worth it.
Arencia - Vitamin C Booster Shot
In need of a more softer vitamin c serum, this one will allow you to gradually use it more quickly.
Dr. Althea - Gentle Vitamin C Serum
This is a soft serum that offers a lot of benefits. Results don’t show right away, I had to be consistent. I saw more of a difference after my second bottle.
celimax - Noni Ampoule Calming + Radiance Jumbo
This is a great two in one serum. I have two different serums I use, one with niacinamide and the other with hyaluronic acid. This serum has both in one, offering a complimented amount of hydration for your skin.
Dr. Althea - 345 Relief Serum
This serum offers recovery but also offers the benefits of Salmon and rose!
Arencia - PDRN Booster Shot
This is such a great serum that is especially great for those with sensitive skin. No irritating ingredients.
innisfree - Vitamin C Green Tea Enzyme Brightening Serum
Thirsty much, I mean your skin. This is the best sensitive serum for you. Use it in the morning and at night after you wash your face, use toner, use the serum and lock it in with moisturizer.
Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid Water Essence
This will hurt us both the same, truth this serum is amazing. The only thing is I’ll warn you, the higher the level goes the more needle feeling you feel. The benefit after the needle pain leaves is the skincare you use line up the benefits soak int...
VT - Reedle Shot 300 Mini
This is a popular serum, is the benefits it offers for those with dry and sensitive skin.
AESTURA - Ato Barrier 365 Hydro Cera-Ha Serum
In need of targeting your skin to feel more youthful?
Did you know: Retinal acts faster than your traditional retinol but remains gentle enough for sensitive skin.
MEDIPEEL - Retinal NMN Bounce Shot Booster
Hydration serum targets the needed dry areas.
LANEIGE - Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Serum
Want a serum that will help fix any skin barriers and replenishes moisture.
Dr.G - R.E.D Blemish Clear Hyal Cica Soothing Serum
Scrubs
I don’t use the scrubs daily, I use them more during winter season. During the warmer days I use them maybe twice in two weeks.
Rice Dough Smoothing Facial Scrub - PEACH & LILY | Ulta Beauty
A dime sized amount one time per week or two times a month is great for helping clear dead skin.
Microdermabrasion Scrub Gentle Physical Exfoliant - DRMTLGY | Ulta Beauty
Have you noticed when you use your serums that the benefits are not showing. May need a face scrub once a week.
Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator - goop | Ulta Beauty
Wanting to help your skin when it feels dull or too dry, a nice scrub twice a month is a good starting point.
Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion - Kiehl's Since 1851 | Ulta Beauty
I love Lush, they focus on making sure all their ingredients are without chemicals for their consumers. I love this face scrub.
Happy Skin Enzymic Facial Exfoliator - LUSH | Ulta Beauty
Your skin barrier is in need of a little exfoliation, use this budget friendly treatment one time a week. Build your tolerance to it and you can add it more frequently. Don’t use it too much, lay off of it when you see too much redness.
Overnight Exfoliating Treatment - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
This is my top ten favorite brand, their skin items truly create a quick result. I start out with using it once a week. If skincare has no budget for you because you want quality, this is a great brand to try.
5.0 oz ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment - Kate Somerville | Ulta Beauty
SPF
I dislike thick feeling SPF, this one feels like silk and sits wells on your skin
SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Protection Face Serum UV - 50ml
This is my new favorite spf, not only because it has sooo much added benefits. The feel, and the results are great.
Daily UV Invisible Korean Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ for Face & Body - innisfree
When you use this spf alone the benefits is great, when you use it with their toner it’s even greater.
Invisible Barrier Korean Sunscreen Serum SPF 47 with Jeju Green Tea + Hyaluronic Acid - innisfree |
This is a newer popular brand that is hitting the top 10 of skincare list hard. They care so much about each of their items because them want consumers to truly love their products.
Sunsuede SPF 50+ Lightweight Sunscreen & Blurring Primer Stick - EADEM
An spf and a skin corrector the best of two things for someone who wants to hide redness but also wants to protect their skin.
CC Red Correct Green Color-Corrector SPF 25 to Cover Redness, with Korean Centella Asiatica Extract
I love a primer but a primer and spf is amazing. If you want a spf that includes a primer for your makeup. This is a great choice, not all foundation or powders have spf.
prime & PROTECT SPF 30+ Smoothing Primer - ciele
No budget no problem, enjoy an amazing spf! The brand has been around for so long, they get sooo much right for their skincare items.
Urban Environment Oil-Free Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 42 - Shiseido
Moisturizer
This moisturizer makes my face feel ready to go outside. Love to use it as a makeup primer.
345 Relief Cream | Acne-Prone Skin Moisturizer | Dr.Althea
I love a great moisturizer that has great hydration and not a heavy feel.
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer - LANEIGE
Round lab is a fan favorite of mine, it’s great for sensitive skin. Like really sensitive skin.
Birch Juice Moisturizing Cream - ROUND LAB | Ulta Beauty
Face Masks
A sleeping mask works well but a soft liked touch item that allows you where to put the mask is great before you sleep.
Water Sleeping Mask for Moisture Barrier Support with Niacinamide & Squalane - LANEIGE
This brand is great with same day results, I use this after a long week. Especially if I want to be around people, and not have them ask if I’m tired. 😆
Radiant Vita Niacinamide Real Deep Mask – 4 Pack for Brightening Dull Skin & Dark Spot Care - Biodan
A great value to try all 4 masks to better understand what they do for your skin.
Real Deep Mask Gift Set - 4 Masks for Pore Care, Hydration, Calming and Dark Spot Treatment - Biodan
I will stand by this brand, I have tried a lot of their items and they have ranked 10/10
Green Tea Korean Ceramide Milk Sheet Mask 5-Pack for Hydration & Barrier Repair - innisfree
Soft and gentle face wash, just add a little cleanser and water to foam up the product and count to 40 while circling the product on the face and focusing on areas in need of more attention.
ROUND LAB - 1025 Dokdo Cleanser
I love a sensitive face wash, and one that offers a true deep clean to remove all my face attracted in the public air. 😂
AESTURA - Theracne 365 Clear Deep Cleansing Foam
I love a hydration mask, I love this one because I like to use it before I want to get ready to go out for the night.
ROUND LAB - 1025 Dokdo Hydrating Water Gel Mask
I heart this mask soooo much, it feels so great on my skin.
Ishizawa-Lab - Keana Rice Mask
This one is a little hard to put on my face without making a mess in my bathroom sink. But….the results are perfect. I put these in my fridge.
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Hydrating Mask Set
These maps work instantly, only thing I recommend is be ready to apply it quickly. Once it starts drying it is hard to apply on your face. I love to use it for spa days since it’s best to lay down with the mask.
LINDSAY - Modeling Mask Cup Pack - 8 Types
When I first was intrigued with skincare this brand kept coming up as a suggestion. I finally tried it and fell in love with it.
VT - Cica Daily Soothing Mask
If you use this mask, I suggest only use this retinol for the week. Unless your skin is used to retinol. The percentage is small and great for sensitive skin.
SOME BY MI - Retinol Intense Reactivating Mask
I love using this mask when I feel my skin looks like I worked over 40+ hours this week. Such a great caffeine to your face.
Arencia - Vitamin C Booster Shot Mask
I love this brand, it does have a lot of big stores that sell it. I think because it works really well, I used this one when I had been in the sun too long. I did this mask and aloe after.
Dr. Jart+ - Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Serum Mask Set
Biodance is a great mask to try, it’s thicker than others. And the collagen mask they suggest to have on for 4 hours or during you sleep. I tried both ways, and loved it. I add mine to fridge for an extra cool feeling.
Biodance - Bundle: Bio Collagen - Real Deep Mask Set + Refreshing Sea Kelp Real Deep Mask Set + Hydro Cera-nol Real Deep Mask Set
I suggest the pack of these masks, vitamin c is perfect to brighten your face. The mask is gentle and softens your skin.
Arencia - Vitamin C Booster Shot Mask Set
A better way to save, when using this retinol you can put more investment in quantity. And put the pads near the wrinkle areas. Leave on for 10 minutes or until pad drys. Tip: when the pad is near dry use on neck and top of hands.
SOME BY MI - Retinol Intense Daily Mask
I love using this mask brand, it’s quite an experience from start to finish.
Dr. Jart+ - Cryo Rubber Firming Mask
Such a great mask for high redness of sensitive skin.
Dr.G - R.E.D Blemish Cool Soothing Mask 5 pcs Set
This mask concept was interesting to me, the red light intrigued me more. After trying it, I think being consistent is best. If you’re in the skincare game for awhile, I suggest to experience it.
P.CALM - Cicalacto Exosome 45 Sleeping Mask 2pcs Bundle Set
Love this brand for retinol especially if you’re just starting and have sensitive skin. Start with one a week and you can add to two. I use mine by altering days. T, T, and Saturday.
SOME BY MI - Retinol Intense Reactivating Mask Bundle Set
Retinol
This is a great retinol if your first trying it out and adding it to your skincare to focus on wrinkles.
SOME BY MI - Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum
Good retinol, a little goes a long way. Just pat it in and put on your moisturizer. You can use this in the AM and PM. If you use it in the AM make sure you not only add moisturizer but SPF 20.
Arencia - Retinal Booster Shot
This retinol is soft feeling and good for sensitive eyes. You can use one drop for each spot you want to minimize wrinkles.
Retinol Intense Triple Action Retinol Eye Cream - SOME BY MI | Ulta Beauty
This brand got really popular during Covid, it does work well. It’s a pretty penny.
Lait-Crème Retinol-like Multi-Function Moisturizer - EMBRYOLISSE | Ulta Beauty
Under Eye
Say goodbye to dark circles and wrinkles over consistent time of using this under eye serum. Such a great price too.
Firming Peptide Eye Cream - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
Caffeine under eye serum, helping during those times you feel tired or see dark circles with under bags.
Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
Quick results for tired under eyes, over consistent time results were greater.
Skin Hero Eye Under Eye Perfector - Erborian | Ulta Beauty
Under eye patches, especially from the fridge offers such great bright lively eyes.
Biodance Collagen Peptide Eye Patches - Biodance
I love a great vitamin c under eye serum, what makes it better is the brand. The brand is very on top of their skincare items. They truly care.
Vitamin C Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum for Dark Circles - innisfree
Full Body Items
I love using this after a shower, or after I shower and getting ready to go to bed. Wake-up with smooth skin.
Vanilla Verve Vitamin C Body Oil with Ectoin - CYKLAR
I learned the hard way to read the instructions when using this for the first time. Leave it on after you apply it in the shower, and once you get out of the shower you can use a towel to remove it.
Vanilla Verve In-Shower Body Oil Balm with Ceramides - CYKLAR
This brand comes in different scents, and the brand owner really cares about the ingredients and the consumer using this product. It’s such a saving item when your skin needs hydration.
Vanilla Verve Nutrient-Rich Body Cream with Niacinamide - CYKLAR
Do you struggle with dark areas in certain parts of your body such as armpit. If you use this daily and take a cotton pad to lay it on the skin surface. I do it post shower or before sleeping.
The Ordinary - Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
Toner
This toner is great during cold seasons, but also creates a nice shine.
Cream Skin Milky Toner with Ceramides & Peptides for Nourishing Hydration - LANEIGE
A toner with more hydration to feed any dry skin. Using it day and night helps before moisturizing.
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Exfoliating Toner - LANEIGE
Such a quick moisturizer toner when you’re struggling with intense dry skin.
Mini Green Tea Ceramide Milk Toner for Hydration & Barrier Repair - innisfree
Soft toner for sensitive skin and not to break the bank
5.07 Hydrating Milky Toner - BYOMA | Ulta Beauty
I have tried MediHeal and Medicube. The clear winner is MediHeal, their ingredients and problems they solve for your skin is great.
100 ct Madecassoside Blemish Pad - MEDIHEAL | Ulta Beauty
When your skincare has no budget, this toner should be apart of the line up.
Milk Skin Toner - TIRTIR | Ulta Beauty
Smooth skin is what this toner was made for, but it also works well with sensitive skin.
1025 Dokdo Toner - ROUND LAB | Ulta Beauty
Gentle toner, great for beginners.
SKIN1004 Toning Toner - 210ml
The soft touch of these toner pads was my favorite. I love using these pads when I’m too tired to take off my makeup.
Anua - Heartleaf 77 Clear Pad
I started using this toner when I noticed a few others were too harsh for my skin. This one I was able to use daily. The scent is very natural, if you’re expecting a non earthy scent be careful in trying this one.
haruharu wonder - Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner Fragrance Free
Do you find that your skin gets irritated easily or do you have a lot of redness? This toner is for you!
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Essence Toner
I use these calming pads while I’m laying down for a quick 10 minutes. It’s a good mask replacement.
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad
I just started using this toner last week, and I use it for my nightly routine. I noticed while I sleep it does wonders. When I wake it my skin looks great.
SOME BY MI - AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner 150ml
This is part of my top 10 must have’s especially during winter cold days. It truly benefits your skin.
AESTURA - Ato Barrier 365 Cream Mist
Do you have any scars or dark spots that you would like to minimize? This is a great essence to use.
SK-II - Facial Treatment Essence
These are great to use as mask, especially for you T zone.
SOME BY MI - AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Truecica Clear Pad
No sticky feeling toner, absorbs quickly to give you needed hydration.
Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid Toner
Anti aging benefits with the added hydration to offer a soft touching skin.
mixsoon - Bean Toner
Does your skin barrier feel irritated or super sensitive? This is the ultimate toner for sensitive skin.
Dr.G - R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Toner
Collagen toner which is easy to apply or use cotton pads to apply for 10 minute mask. A small amount go’s along way.
TIRTIR - Collagen Core Glow Essence
When skincare has no budget, this is the brand that has truly shown 5 star results. They have found the right ingredients to better assist aging and offer hydration.
Sulwhasoo - Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Water
Face Wash
Perfect Double Cleanser, takes pores away fast.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil Korean Skincare Soothing and Gentle Oil Cleanser for Makeup Impurities Removal - 200ml
Skincare should be affordable, this doublecleanser is perfect.
BYOMA Milky Oil Face Cleanser - 3.38 fl oz
I use this for the seasons that my face is not sensitive and in need of a little more gentle scrub to remove deep dirt.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam Face Cleanser - 125ml
Lower priced alternative for sensitive skin, the milk adds more to my skin during cold seasons.
BYOMA Milky Moisture Facial Cleanser - 5.91 fl oz
When you don’t have the energy to double cleanse your face after a long day or just because. This micellar is soft for the skin but removes all dirt and makeup.
16.9 oz Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Face Cleanser for Sensitive Skin - Bioderma | Ulta Beauty
A little bit goes a long way. When I started using Sulfur to help my skin, I gradually increased the amount after a few weeks to make sure I didn’t affect my skin barrier.
4.0 oz EradiKate 3% Sulfur Daily Foaming Cleanser - Kate Somerville | Ulta Beauty
Want a more sensitive oil cleanser for your double cleansing night routine? It’s also easy to travel with instead of a pump bottle.
Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm - Dr. Althea | Ulta Beauty
Soft and gentle face wash, just add a little cleanser and water to foam up the product and count to 40 while circling the product on the face and focusing on areas in need of more attention.
ROUND LAB - 1025 Dokdo Cleanser
New to the double cleansing game. Use this only at night, first one or two pumps of the oil cleanser. Count to 60 while you circle it around your face. Now add a little amount of water without removing the oil cleanser, add the little amount of water...
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Double Cleansing Duo Set
Milky cleansers are such a soft way to clean your face, I do recommend this for AM routine or those who don’t wear makeup. I noticed I needed to clean twice to remove more of my makeup.
ROUND LAB - 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Milk
My sister has very sensitive skin, and loves to use this face wash. She works in a factory and when she comes home from work she uses this face wash and the moisturizer right away.
Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid Low pH Cleansing Foam
Great sensitive face wash and great brand that gives you great results.
AESTURA - Theracne 365 Clear Deep Cleansing Foam
Vegan friendly oil cleanser is great for those who are worried about chemical ingredients. You do not have to worry about that with this cleansing oil.
Dr. Althea - Gentle Pore Cleansing Oil
Added item for added skin support
I suffer with combo skin but don’t like to wear foundation all the time. This is a great and portable item to use to remove shine.
Neo Blurring Loose Finishing Powder for Shine Control and Smoothing - LANEIGE
SPF plus a little sparkle in a portable small bottle. I love this concept. Especially for those who don’t like wearing a lot of makeup.
glow & PROTECT SPF 50+ liquid highlighter - ciele
I love a Gua Sha Tool to contour my face, but this upgraded tool has really target more areas I want more focus on.
NUFACE® TRINITY+ Microcurrent + Targeted Toning Device Bundle - NuFACE
I love my derma flash tool, for my fear of blades that may cut me I chose this instead. The refills are easy to get and an auto refill every month helps too. I love mine
LUXE Anti-Aging Dermaplaning Exfoliation Device - DERMAFLASH
This was an easy change for me to make to remove my cotton or linen pillows that I use for my face and hair. I have seen a major improvement in both, the silk allows my hair to breathe and also my skin. Which leads to less problems for my skin trappi...
Silk Pillowcase - Standard/Queen - Slip
We use filtered water to better the taste and nutrients. I looked into water filtration for skin, and hair. This is a more affordable way to start.
Bath Tub Filter for Healthy Skin and Hair - CANOPY
Love an added pocket sized mineral powder to help keep shine at bay.
No Sebum Matte Mineral Blurring Loose Setting Powder - innisfree
Sample sets
This brand is amazing, for sensitive skin wanting same day results.
Mini ATOBARRIER365 Hydrating Essentials Travel Skincare Set - AESTURA
I love a brand that knows the new comers to their product. I love sample amounts to commit to a brand at a later time. Plus I get traveling size bottles if I buy the full sizes when I’m ready to purchase the larger sizes.
Dr. Althea - 345 Travel Set
I love a sample set, I was 100% ready to purchase the full sized bottles. This sample won me over.
SOME BY MI - AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle AC SOS Kit
I love this brand, when price is no issue. If you’re uncertain on what items to use, a sample set is a good choice. The ginseng allows for collagen focused skin benefits.
Sulwhasoo - Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Set
Would you prefer a better natural ingredient, such as black tea? Offering you a revive on your skin when it’s dull.
Pyunkang Yul - Black Tea Line Gift Set
If you prefer a balm for oil cleanser instead of a liquid oil cleanser you’ll love this brand. It also is for sensitive skin too.
BANILA CO - Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Trial Size - 5 Types