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skincare recommendations that actually work
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items These are the products I keep coming back to for glowing, balanced skin. Whether you're just starting out or upgrading your routine, this list has something worth trying. This list of skincare must-haves is designed to target breakouts, dryness, and ...
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acne products
lotion/moisturizers
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skincare
i've done some research on the least amount of products i can use to get all the benefits i can, and this is what i found works for me. this part of the list also features products that I use to take off my makeup.
step 1: i use this to clean all the sleep or the day off my face! i'm always surprised how much comes off that accumulated over night or during the day. i use cotton rounds, and spray this on the cotton round to wipe my face
13.5 oz SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover - Garnier | Ulta Beauty
makeup day step 1 at night: i use this by the sink or in the shower to take off my makeup for the day. i find it is soft and does a good job melting off the makeup
0.6 oz Day Dissolve Cleansing Balm - Versed | Ulta Beauty
step 2: i use this after i cleanse my face with the micellar water to remove the sleep or the day, smooth my skin texture and even skin tone. i don't find it drying which is very nice
Unscented Alcohol-Free Witch Hazel Facial Toner - Thayers | Ulta Beauty
step 2 optional: i use this chemical exfoliant versus a gritty one. i like that this makes it easy to exfoliate because i can just swipe it on with the cotton rounds! my husband enjoys it too as it makes his skincare routine very easy as well.
BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% - Naturium | Ulta Beauty
step 3 (only in morning): love love love this! i find it really moisturizing and it blends in really nicely too. it also has salicylic acid in it
12% Pure Vitamin C Anti-Aging Face Serum - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
step 3 (only in mornings) optional edition: i use this on particularly harsh winter mornings to try and prep my face for the dryness it will face in the wind. this helps moisturize and helps get rid of redness on my face
Soothing & Barrier Support Serum for Sensitive Skin & Hydration - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
step 3 (night only): i use this serum only at night, and put it all over my face. this serum uses a gentler form of retinol, so you won't overdo it - even on sensitive skin.
Versed Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum 1oz
step 4: eye cream! i find this soothing and moisturizing, which makes it perfect for my night time skincare routine
Toleriane Dermallergo Eye Cream Repair Moisturizer for Dry Skin - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
step 5 (morning only): my favorite moisturizer! i like that it has a little bit of spf and it blends really well. i've been using this since my mom bought me my first bottle of it in high school
Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer SPF 15 4oz
step 5: night time moisturizer because there is no spf in it. this is also fragrance free and super gentle on my face. i find it very moisturizing and not oily! perfect for bed time
Slam Dunk Moisturizer 1.7 oz Slam Dunk Hydrating Moisturizer - Bubble | Ulta Beauty
step 6: love to put on as i go to bed, and i wake up moisturized! i find it doesn’t stick to my pillows, sheets, or cpap machine :) win win!
Lip Sleeping Mask
face masks
this is my favorite part of my skincare routine! i love doing facemasks, and relaxing while i do them. i like the benefits they give!
my husband LOVES the peel off masks, so I got him these for christmas. we do facemasks together and if it doesn't peel off, he isn't as excited about it. he especially likes the charcoal one because it also pulls gunk out. it doesn't pull out as much...
Astro Kitten Peel-Off Masks and Headband Set - I Dew Care | Ulta Beauty
i love these tony moly masks! I find they are great quality for their price point. they are a korean skin care company, and there masks do wonderful things for my skin! i find them moisturizing and brightening.
Super Food Bowl Sheet Mask Set - TONYMOLY | Ulta Beauty
this face mask is glorious. i love it. i enjoy using it at night after flying or even on the plane so my skin is so moisturized. i feel fancy when I use these! they are a real treat!
7 ct Glass Skin Ginseng Collagen Mask - PEACH & LILY | Ulta Beauty
acne products
acne is so stubborn at times! i know i am guilty of picking or popping my pimples, so these products help keep my acne at bay so I don't touch them! i get really deep hormonal acne on my shoulders and chest, and these help the best with those and hel...
these are great! especially for deep pimples that seem to never leave. they also are great for body pimples since they are super sticky. i normally use them when i go to sleep and wakeup and peel them off to reveal all the gunk and a healing pimple! ...
36 ct Mighty Patch Original Acne Pimple Patches - Hero Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
i use this in the shower on mainly my shoulders and chest, as thats where my deep hormonal acne likes to appear. it is drying, but its a nice drying effect as it really gets the acne gone quickly!
3.0 oz Acne Foaming Wash with 10% Benzoyl Peroxide - PanOxyl | Ulta Beauty
lotion/moisturizers
i like to have smooth and moisturized skin! its a bonus when the lotion makes my skin smell good, but is not my main focus. i tend to gravitate towards lotions with cocoa or shea butter in them. also, i have learned that dermatologist recommended pro...
i use this to moisturize the dry spots on my face, like behind my ears and around the nostrils. it is also great to put on lips when they are super chaped. lastly, i use this around my nostrils at night as a barrier between my skin and cpap machine s...
7.0 oz Healing Ointment Tube - Aquaphor | Ulta Beauty
this lotion smells divine! it is so soft and easy to rub in as well, without having to work too hard to get the white of the lotion all rubbed in. it never feels greasy or heavy, and is moisturizing without being super thick!
Vaseline Cocoa Radiant 2-Pack Moisturizing Lotion
skincare tools
a girls best friends to good skin care
i use these when i wash my face because i can't stand the feeling of water dripping down my wrists!
Dorbetar Microfiber Wrist Bands for Face Wash
this pack is my favorite! i like how it comes with the different types of tweezers
Pink Perfection Petite Tweeze Set - TWEEZERMAN | Sephora
use these to wipe my face with micellar water, toner, exfoliant, and to take my nail polish off
Premium Round Cotton Pads - ULTA Beauty Collection | Ulta Beauty
this gua sha is made from 100% stainless steel, which means it will not absorb the serums you put on ! it is also super easy to clean since it is not poreous
Kitsch Stainless Steel Gua Sha Facial Tool
my husband and i use these on hard to reach acne on our backs, in our ears, on our neck. they are very helpful!
Skin Clearing Tool Set & Travel Case - ULTA Beauty Collection | Ulta Beauty