As a college student who LOVES skincare, these are my budget-friendly must-haves!! It’s absolutely possible to have glass skin without breaking the bank. All of these products are linked through Amazon for your convenience. Enjoy!
Thicker moisturizer for dry/combo skin. Amazing on it’s own or paired with other serums and toners
Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream 70ml
Popular for good reason: hydrates skin better than anything I’ve ever used. Give glass skin look and skin feels plumper
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
CHEAPER THAN TOWER 28 AND DOES THE SAME THING! Perf for spraying after working out to kill the bad bacteria to prevent acne
e11ement Hypochlorous Acid Face & Skin Spray
Hydrates with a slight pink tink. Helps me not pick at my lips. All of these flavors are amazing but Pink Sugar is my GIRL
Lip Butter Balm, Pink Sugar
Only $11, has no white cast, truly feels like a serum and gives your face a glowing effect
VitaBoost Hyalu CICA Water-fit Sun Serum 50ML
My fav cleanser ever. Cleans very well without stripping the good oils from your face. Gives a beautiful glowing effect
Niacinamide Cleanser
Love to use this once a week to get rid of my black heads. Works so well but be careful
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
Use every other day to keep blackheads away! Great chemical exfoliant to keep skin smooth and acne free. Don’t use daily or you’ll burn your skin
ANUA Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Cleansing Foam
Amazing for dry skin. I use once a week because the bees wax may clog pores. Makes skin so glowy it’s insane
barrier butter
Love to use every other night to deeply clean pores to prevent acne and blackheads
Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum
Inexpensive and effective clay mask. Sucks the blackheads and dries out acne. Can use as a spot treatment for pimples too.
Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay 1 lb
Melts eye and face makeup right off. Melts away even the most stubborn mascara and eyeliner
Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm
Fav lightweight moisturizer for oily, acne prone skin
Oat In Calming Gel Cream
Classic hydrating serum that won’t break the bank! Crucial step for my dry/combo skin girlies
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
Similar to salicylic acid but it’s more mild. This chemical exfoliant is cheap, effective, and a great option when just starting to use AHAs or BHAs.
Lactic Acid 5% + HA Mild Exfoliator to Reveal Smoother Skin
Noticeably reduces oil production, tightens pores, and great for treating acne scars
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Love to use as a base while shaving my peach fuzz with my dermaplaner razors. Also great for the first step of double cleansing or to remove makeup
innisfree green tea cleansing oil
The best dermaplaners to remove peach fuzz/unwanted facial hair. Helps skincare products absorb better. Also will give you a fresh base for your makeup to pop. Instantly makes face more glowy. Use a face oil as a base to protect skin!
Recycled Plastic Dermaplaners 12pc Set- Black
The BEST thick hand cream for cracked, sensitive skin. Lasts forever and has the best texture. I keep it in my college backpack and use it everytime after washing my hands. My hands are eczema prone and this has helped so much.
Lipikar Eczema Relief Cream for Face & Body
The best spot treatment! Great for zapping pesky hormonal acne. Now available for over the counter!
Differin Acne Treatment Gel, 30 Day Supply
reduces facial puffing and helps chissle your face