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My skin care routine
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Noelle Dunn
I’m a 47 year old mom of two. I use to spend a fortune on expensive skin care but drug store brands have gotten so good, I really don’t need to any more. I’ve tried so many, and these are the ones I like the best.
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Oil Cleanse
 
Second Wash
 
Exfoliate
 
Toner
 
Vitamin C
 
Moisturizing Serum

Oil Cleanse

 
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This oil cleaners from Prequel is so good. It’ll take all your make up off and make your face glow
Prequel Pre-Gleanse Nourishing Oil Cleanser - 6.5 fl oz
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Before we had Prequel, we had Elf. This is the OG and it is still very good
e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm - 2 oz
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If you wear heavy make up, Micellar water might be a good idea
Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Face Cleansing Oil - 5 fl oz
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Second Wash

 
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Gentle yet effective. This is my favorite cleanser. I have it in the pump for at home, and in the smaller squeeze bottle for travel.
La Roche Posay Toleriane Purifying Facial Cleanser - 13.52 fl oz
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I think this face wash wash by Byron’s is underrated. It’s a good one.
BYOMA Creamy Jelly Face Cleanser - Unscented - 5.91 fl oz
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Versed is another just generally good affordable line
Versed The Purist Daily Gel Cleanser - 6 fl oz
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If you have dry skin, try this. It has glycerin to moisturize.
Prequel Facial Gleanser Cleanser - 13.5 fl oz
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Exfoliate

 
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I swear by these. Nothing makes my skin smoother. My make-up goes on so well after I use one.
FIRST AID BEAUTY Gentle Exfoliating Facial Pads for Sensitive to Normal Skin - Fragrance-Free - 60ct - Ulta Beauty
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Pixi makes good products.
Pixi By Petra Glow Tonic To-Go Exfoliating Toner Pads - 60ct/3.8oz
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Toner

 
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I use this Byoma milky toner daily
BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner - 5.07 fl oz
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If you can find it, this is a great alternative to Byoma.
Thayers Natural Remedies Witch Hazel Alcohol Free Unscented Toner - 12 fl oz
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The packaging can leak, but the product itself is great.
Bubble Skincare Cosmic Silk Hydrating Milky Toner - 3.4 fl oz
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If you want something a little thinker, try Prequel
Prequel Half & Half Peptides + Ceramides Fluid Moisturizer - 5.7 fl oz
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Vitamin C

 
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This is the vitamin C I use daily
Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum- 1 fl oz
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Vitamin C can oxidize. If that is a concern, try this one by ROC
RoC Retinol Capsules Anti-Aging Night Retinol Face Serum Treatment - 30ct/0.35 fl oz
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Compare the Prequel to Skin Ceuticals
Prequel Lucent-C Vitamin C Serum - 1fl oz
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This has been a classic for decades now for a reason
L'Oreal Paris Revitalift 12% Vitamin C + E + Salicylic Serum - 1 fl oz
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Moisturizing Serum

 
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I have repurchased these over and over again. It is very similar to the Glow Recipe Watermelon drops.
e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration! Thirst Burst Moisturizer Drops - 1 fl oz
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This makes my skin look as much like glass as any serum ever has. Snail mucin isn’t for me, but this one I like.
BYOMA Phyto Mucin Serum - 1.35 fl oz
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Eye cream

 
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If you try nothing else, try this. It brightens and de-puffs. My 47 year old eyes cannot go without it.
Versed Weekend Glow Brightening Eye Gel - 0.5 fl oz
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This is as luxurious as any high end brand.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Overnight Retinol Cream - 1.7 fl oz
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Sunscreen

 
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I know this is not inexpensive, but it is worth it. I use the tinted one but it comes in clear as well.
EltaMD UV Restore Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Tinted Face Sunscreen 1.7 oz
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So light, I don’t even notice this when it is on.
BYOMA Liquid Face Fluids - SPF 50 - 1.69fl oz
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You have to trust the process, but under make-up this gives a really pretty glow
e.l.f. SKIN Suntouchable Whoa Glow Sunscreen & Primer - Sunburst - SPF 30 - 1.69 fl oz
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This is what I use to reapply once I’m wearing make-up
e.l.f. SKIN Suntouchable All Set For Sun Sunscreen - SPF 45 - 2 fl oz
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