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Skincare Must-Haves for Baddies on a Budget
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items Skincare doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. Let’s find what works for you!
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Cleansers
Exfoliants
Serums
Treatment
Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Cleansers
Affordable Cleansers
Both cleansers are fantastic for a second cleanse after removing makeup (or single cleanse if you don’t wear makeup). They work well for all skin types, but I personally recommend the Hyaluronic Acid one for dry skin and Salicylic Acid one for oily s...
The INKEY List Cleansers | Sephora
Great for a second cleanse after removing makeup (or singular cleanse if you don’t wear makeup). Great for all skin types, especially dry because of the squalane!
The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser - Sephora
GREAT for removing makeup. Leaves the skin feeling soft and hydrated. Best as a first cleanse, followed by a gel cleanse :)
Oat Cleansing Balm - The INKEY List - Sephora
So cheap for so much product. It leaves my skin feeling so soft and smooth!
Gentle Skin Cleanser by Cetaphil
Exfoliants
Exfoliants are what will leave your skin feeling baby smooth and get rid of those yucky dead skin cells. ONLY USE 1-2x A WEEK (AT NIGHT) AND WEAR SUNSCREEN PLEASE!!!
The Ordinary's Glycolic Acid is THAT GIRL!!! It is primarily used for facial exfoliation, but I like to use it for dark spots all over my body, for my underarms, and as a scalp treatment as well. I would recommend this for someone who is used to usin...
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toning Solution - The Ordinary
The Ordinary's AHA + BHA exfoliant has been in my skincare collection for a very long time. Your skin will feel like a baby's butt! However, I strongly advise against using it more than 1x EVERY OTHER WEEK AT NIGHT!!!
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Exfoliating Peeling Solution
BEST FOR BEGINNERS!!! Good Molecules' Pineapple Powder is a great product for those with less experience with chemical exfoliants. It is very gentle but will leave you feeling refreshed and glowy.
Pineapple Exfoliating Powder - Good Molecules
Serums
FOR ANTI-AGING!!! Resveratrol is the chemical that is known for giving red wine its anti-aging properties. I mix 5 drops of it into my moisturizer every day! I recommend doing the same, as it can be a bit irritating when applied straight to the skin.
The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% - Sephora
FOR DRY SKIN!!! Hyaluronic Acid is *chef’s kiss* for dry skin. It is a humectant, so it pulls moisture from the environment into your skin. DO NOT USE IF YOU LIVE IN A DRY AREA!!! If you use HA in a dry area, it will pull moisture from your skin inst...
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum
FOR DRY SKIN!!! Squalane is an excellent ingredient for moisturizing dry skin, especially if you live in a dry area!
The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane - Sephora
FOR ACNE-PRONE AND/OR OILY SKIN!!! Niacinamide is basically the best skincare ingredient for beginners. It helps with acne and dark spots, and it’s great for all skin types, though I especially recommend it for oily skin.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Oil Control Serum
FOR DARK SPOTS!!! Vitamin C is excellent for fighting dark spots and targeting wrinkles/fine lines!
The INKEY List 15% Vitamin C and EGF Brightening Serum
FOR UNDER-EYES!!! If you’re looking to depuff your under eyes, look no further! The Inkey List (as always) has you covered, effectively and affordably :)
Caffeine Eye Cream - The INKEY List - Sephora
FOR DARK SPOTS!!! GM's Niacinamide + TXA serum for discoloration works WONDERS at such a great price point.
Discoloration Correcting Serum - Good Molecules
Good Molecules back at it again with their low price points for CRAZY HIGH QUALITY!!! This eye gel is wonderful for puffy under-eyes (and is only $6!).
Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel - Good Molecules
FOR OILY SKIN!!! This product is one of my new holy grail products. It does a wonderful job at oil control without overdrying. The ingredients are chefs kiss!!! USE CODE “RACCOON” FOR 10% OFF ON A BUBBLE PURCHASE !!!
Break Even Balancing Skin Toner For Normal, Oily ... - Bubble
Treatment
Treatments target acne, texture, and anti-aging, but they do it on steroids. Things like retinols, retin-A, and retinoids are all treatments. I recommend applying 1-2x a week at first so your skin can get used to the treatment. You may go through a p...
There is no better treatment for acne, dark spots, acne scars, or anti-aging than tretinoin. I get mine through NURX at $18 with insurance. It has changed my life! JUST PLEASE WEAR SUNSCREEN
Tretinoin Cream .025% (Retin-A) for Acne - Nurx™
The GM retinol is a great beginner for treatments. It’s affordable, it’s gentle, and it’s effective! PLEASE WEAR SUNSCREEN
Gentle Retinol Cream - Good Molecules
Alpha Arbutin is a step-up from Retinol. If you tolerated Retinol well or haven't seen good enough results, I definitely recommend Alpha Arbutin. The Inkey List's formula is surprisingly very hydrating! BUT PLEASE ONLY USE AT NIGHT AND WITH A SUNSCRE...
The INKEY List USA Alpha Arbutin 2%
Moisturizers
BEST FOR OILY/COMBO SKIN! AMAZING, lightweight, and affordable product that hydrates your skin without leaving it feeling greasy.
Sephora
BEST FOR DRY SKIN!!! The Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer is suitable for all skin types, but I think it is best for dry skin from an ingredients standpoint. It has hyaluronic acid and shea butter – two wonderfully moisturizing ingredient...
Lightweight Daily Moisturizer - Good Molecules
FOR VERY-DRY SKIN AND/OR FINE LINES!!! Peptides and amino acids are the building blocks of protein… which makes up 16% of us! Peptide products do a phenomenal job at plumping the skin and smoothing fine lines while moisturizing like no other.
Sephora
Sunscreens
ALL SKIN TYPES!!! GM sunscreen is very lightweight and doesn't leave my skin feeling greasy at all. It is a very thin formula, so it leaks into the cap very slightly, but the product itself is a staple of mine!
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 - Good Molecules
ALL SKIN TYPES!!! This is probably the priciest thing I will recommend, but sunscreen is SO important. Innisfree is a Korean brand, and Korea is NOTORIOUS for their advanced sunscreen technology. This is 100% a dollar well spent <3
Sephora
FOR DRY SKIN!!! SPF is one of the most (if not THE most) important part of your routine, especially if you use a treatment. If you have dry skin, I strongly recommend the Polygutamic Acid SPF from The Inkey List. It is lightweight and hydrating, whil...
Sephora