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My Top 19 Skincare Essentials for a Healthy Glow

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As someone who loves exploring new skincare, I've narrowed down my routine to these 19 absolute essentials. This is my personal arsenal of trusted cleansers, powerful serums, hydrating moisturizers, and vital sun protection that consistently deliver ...
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Cleanse & Prep

Start your routine right with these foundational cleansing and prepping essentials
 
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I absolutely love this gentle, non-foaming cleanser, and I've been using it for years because it never strips my skin. I find it effortlessly removes dirt and makeup, leaving my face feeling incredibly hydrated and soft, even after a long day. It's m...
CeraVe Hydrating Face Wash with Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerin for Normal to Dry Skin - 3 fl oz
 
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This cleansing balm is an absolute game-changer for melting away stubborn makeup and SPF! I’m always amazed by how this luxurious, sorbet-like balm effortlessly dissolves everything, transforming into a silky oil, then a milky lather with water. I lo...
Green Clean Cleansing Balm
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This is my holy grail for quick cleansing or makeup touch-ups throughout the day! I find this micellar water incredibly gentle, yet surprisingly effective at sweeping away makeup, dirt, and impurities without needing to rinse. It leaves my skin feeli...
BIODERMA Sensibio H2O Micellar Cleansing Water-Makeup Remover for Sensitive Skin
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Serums & Treatments

Target specific concerns and boost your skin's health with these powerful active ingredients

 
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This is a cult-favorite for a reason, and I totally get why it's so popular! I find this liquid exfoliant gently clears out my pores, smooths my skin texture, and has significantly reduced blackheads and minor breakouts for me. I typically use it a f...
2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
 
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I swear by this potent serum for keeping my complexion balanced! I’ve noticed it really helps to visibly reduce the appearance of blemishes and minimize my pores, while also contributing to an overall improvement in my skin tone and texture. I find i...
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
 
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This is my ultimate splurge-worthy essential, and I consider it an investment in my skin's future! I feel this powerful antioxidant serum truly protects my skin from daily environmental damage like pollution, which is crucial for long-term skin healt...
Vitamin C & E Serum | Fine Lines & Wrinkles | SkinCeuticals
 
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I’ve seen amazing results with this essence, especially for soothing and repairing my skin! I find it incredibly hydrating and helps to calm any irritated spots or redness I might have. It feels lightweight but delivers a serious moisture boost. I lo...
COSRX - Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence | YesStyle
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These dew drops are my go-to for achieving that instant, lit-from-within glow! I love how this multi-tasking serum visibly brightens my complexion, provides deep hydration, and helps to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation over time. I often mi...
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
 
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These patches are my absolute lifesaver for unexpected breakouts—I always keep them on hand! I’m consistently amazed by how these discreet hydrocolloid patches magically absorb fluid from pimples overnight, visibly shrinking them and dramatically red...
Mighty Patch™ Face patch
 
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This is my trusted go-to for anti-aging and overall skin renewal, and I can't recommend it enough! I love how this treatment combines effective retinol with soothing bakuchiol, making it powerful yet surprisingly gentle and well-tolerated by my skin....
0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment

Hydrate & Protect

Lock in moisture and shield your skin from the elements with these essential creams and SPF

 
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This is my ultimate daily moisturizer, and I trust it completely for balanced hydration! I find it deeply hydrates and really helps restore my skin's protective barrier with its ceramides and niacinamide. It feels incredibly comfortable on my skin an...
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer | La Roche-Posay
 
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This is my absolute favorite everyday SPF, and I preach about its importance constantly! I love how this non-greasy, broad-spectrum sunscreen offers incredibly high UVA/UVB protection without leaving any dreaded white cast. I find it blends seamlessl...
Anthelios Melt-In Milk | Our Best Sunscreen | La Roche-Posay
 
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This is my absolute comfort cream for thirsty or distressed skin! I find this rich, yet fast-absorbing moisturizer provides immediate and long-term relief for any dryness, redness, or irritation. I love how it feels so nourishing and helps to calm my...
Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
 
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I adore this protein-packed moisturizer for visibly improving my skin's resilience! I've seen it noticeably enhance my skin's tone, texture, and firmness, giving me a much healthier and more youthful appearance. I love how it feels lightweight yet de...
Protini Polypeptide Cream 50 ML
 
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I genuinely adore this luxurious cream for achieving that coveted, luminous glow! I find it deeply plumps my skin with moisture, leaving it feeling incredibly soft and supple, and delivers the most beautiful, healthy, dewy finish. It melts into the s...
The Dewy Skin Cream
 
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For a daily go-to, I seriously can't get enough of the Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturizer. It's just so good! My skin feels super soft and hydrated without any greasiness, and since it's so gentle, I never worry about breakouts. I litera...
Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser 125ml

Overnight & Eye Care

Give your skin extra love while you sleep and brighten your delicate eye area

 
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This is my secret weapon for waking up with incredibly refreshed and hydrated skin! I use this mask a few times a week, and I find it deeply hydrates and revitalizes my skin while I sleep. I love how it leaves my complexion looking plump, radiant, an...
Water Sleeping Mask
 
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I reach for this nourishing facial oil every single night without fail! I find it truly works magic overnight to visibly restore my skin, leaving it feeling soft, supple, and absolutely radiant when I wake up. I love how it absorbs quickly and feels ...
Midnight Recovery Concentrate - Face Oil - Kiehl’s
 
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This is my secret weapon for bright, awakened eyes, even on tired mornings! I find this vitamin C-infused eye cream instantly brightens and visibly reduces the look of dark circles and fine lines around my eyes. I love how its light texture and subtl...
Banana Bright+ Eye Crème