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Must Haves for Your Face
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items Licensed-esthetician-approved skincare and face products—cleansers, serums, SPF and makeup I’m currently using for healthy, glowing skin. ✨
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Cleansers / Treatments / Serums
Moisturizers
Eye Treatments
Lips
Misc.
Accessories
Cleansers / Treatments / Serums
This list is for the products I’ve personally used and have benefited from their results. Remember with any skincare there are very few things with “instant” results. Give a product time to provide visible results with consistent use and time.
These cloths offer a convenient solution for removing dirt, oil, and waterproof makeup. Formulated with Rose Water, antioxidant-rich oils (Argan, Coconut, and Olive), and Vitamin E, they gently exfoliate and hydrate without drying the skin. Their eff...
SKINN Olive & Enzyme Makeup 30-Piece Cleansing Cloths
This cleanser duo caters to your skin's different needs throughout the day. The Green Tea + Mint Cleanser energizes with acids and antioxidants, gently exfoliating and refreshing your skin in the morning. In the evening, the Olive + Enzyme Cleanser u...
SKINN Non-Negotiables AM/PM Cleanser Set
Perfect for removing makeup before using your regular facial cleanser.
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
Nothing fancy, just a good micellar water for cleansing the skin. Use it as a second step after makeup removal to remove any leftover residue.
La Roche Posay Micellar Water
This stuff is amazing! It is like have a microdermabrasion treatment, but at home and much more gentle. It is inexpensive and can be used multiple times per week. I like to do it every other day as part of my skincare routine. You can customize your ...
SKINN DermAppeal® Microdermabrasion Treatment - At-Home Exfoliant
Hydrating facial toner spray. It’s great for all skin types. I particularly love using it in the dry winters of the Midwest, but it can be used year round!
Beekman 1802 Milk Shake
Doesn't clog pores, shine-free finish, slight green tint helps to counteract redness in skin.
Hero Cosmetics Force Shield
Superlight Sunscreen - SPF 30
My favorite eye makeup remover, especially for mascara!
Sephora Collection Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover
Its lightweight, non-greasy formula, enriched with natural oils and Manuka Honey, Moisturizes + Nourishes. visibly brightens and Strengthens the skin barrier. *Pro tip: use with your Gua Sha tool to not only get the benefits from the oil, but to make...
SKINN Divine Elixir Luminous Facial Oil
A powerful vitamin C serum designed to erase dullness with 15% Vitamin Super C, reducing the appearance of dark spots and skin discolorations for a glowing, even skin tone.
Korres Apothecary Wild Rose 15% Vitamin C Spotless Serum
These are my other pick and more budget friendly if the SKINN wipes are out of your price range. Fragrance free, plant based and compostable wipes!
Calm + Restore Makeup Removing Wipes
I’ve always struggled with post inflammatory hyperpigmentation after a pimple pops up. You too can combat that with this serum from The Ordinary!
Reduce:
- Appearance of post-acne marks
- The look of skin redness caused by irritation
- The appea...
Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution for Post-Acne Marks - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
This serum can mprove elasticity and visibly reduce lines & wrinkles while boosting hydration.
Hyaluronic Sea Serum
Moisturizers
Go to moisturizer for me! Perfect year round. Love mixing it with a little facial oil before applying makeup or “Cocktailing” with other serums (mixing the 2 together before applying).
Purlisse Matcha Green Tea Antioxidant Priming Moisturizer
No fuss, non “fancy” face moisturizer that gets the job done. If you just want a basic moisturizer without the name brand price that is gentle on your skin I have bought this several times and it works well.
Amazon Basics Oil-free Facial Moisturizer, 4oz
This effective night cream will help plump the skin to reduce appearance of fine lines and deeper wrinkles and help keep the appearance of new lines at bay! As we age we need to moisturize and hydrate the skin with products that can help replenish th...
SKINN Age Reset Advanced Night Cream
Shea Butter & Niacinamide Moisturizer | Gentle Face & Body Cream For Dry, Rough & Sensitive Skin
La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Moisturizing Cream
Nutrient-packed water cream with seaweed proven to boost hydration by 173% instantly and provide lasting moisture for over 72 hours, leaving skin silky-smooth and radiant.
Seabiotic® Water Cream
Eye Treatments
This stuff rocks! Can be used AM & PM (and in between) delivers moisturization to the under eye area, non-greasy non-irritating perfect for more mature skin under makeup to help eliminate creasing under the eyes.
ROC MULTI CORREXION® Revive + Glow Eye Balm
Love! Korean skincare for the win! Brightening, hydrating and a great way to refresh your eyes in the a.m. or make it part of your nighttime routine for a relaxing treatment. *pro tip: follow this eye mask with the ROC multi correction revive + glow ...
Drmtlgy Brightening Eye Masks
Helps to reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark circles around the eye area. 👀
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Depuffing Eye Serum for Dark Circles - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
Lips
SPF 30 sunscreen lip balm with added Aloe and Vitamin E. Multiple fruity flavors! 🍌🥝🍉🥥
Pomegranate Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30 - Sun Bum | Ulta Beauty
This lip oil is always with me! If the Trio Set is still available, grab it as it is the best value. Infused with nourishing oils, each lip oil delivers hydration witout the stickyness, just a nice glossy shine. Perfect for gifting or treating yourse...
SKINN Divine Elixir Luminous Lip Oil Manuka Honey + Vitamin C
Misc.
This stuff is magic! I’ve personally been using for a couple decades. By far the best solution to avoid ingrown hairs, razor bumps, etc., after shaving or waxing. It’s perfect for men and women. Just remember to wait a few hours after waxing or shavi...
Tend Skin Solution: For Ingrown Hairs, Razor Bumps and Burns
This dermatologist-approved toner with hypochlorous acid helps calm visible irritation, reduce redness, and keep flare-ups in check—one spritz at a time.
SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid
Accessories
These headbands are great for keeping your hair back while doing your skincare and or makeup routine, plus their cute and makes you feel like your having a little spa time at home 😉🧖🏻♀️
Hicarer 3-Piece Women’s Makeup Spa Headbands
These are a must have alternative to traditional washcloths! In a perfect world if you’re using a washcloth (so much bacteria left behind), it should be changed every day, but most people don’t have that many washcloths. I found this alternative that...
Ourmed Life Disposable Biodegradable Face Towels, 50 Count
Cute, eco-friendly and a nice alternative to cotton pads. After use, hand wash with soap and warm water. Machine wash once a week in the Squeaky Clean pouch.
Squeaky Clean Reusable Makeup Pads