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The Skincare Edit: Tried, Loved & Repurchased
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items A considered edit of the skincare I use on repeat. This is the edit that came out of years of trial, error, empty bottles and figuring out what actually deserves a place in my routine.
My focus is simple: glow, hydration, barrier health and ageing well. I have combination skin, I’m experienced with actives and I rotate products depending on what my skin needs rather than constantly adding more steps. I’m interested in good ingredie...
You’ll find affordable staples alongside products I think are worth spending more on. Everything has to earn its place: it needs to work, layer well and make sense in a routine.
Think of this as years of skincare trial and error, edited down. The products I finish, repurchase and genuinely recommend - whether you’re building a routine from scratch or looking for something better to slot into the one you already have.
My focus is simple: glow, hydration, barrier health and ageing well. I have combination skin, I’m experienced with actives and I rotate products depending on what my skin needs rather than constantly adding more steps. I’m interested in good ingredie...
You’ll find affordable staples alongside products I think are worth spending more on. Everything has to earn its place: it needs to work, layer well and make sense in a routine.
Think of this as years of skincare trial and error, edited down. The products I finish, repurchase and genuinely recommend - whether you’re building a routine from scratch or looking for something better to slot into the one you already have.
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My Skincare Shelf
The Products That Made the Cut
My Skincare Shelf
The core of my routine. The products I reach for daily or week after week - tried, trusted and permanently in rotation.
A really good everyday moisturiser when I want hydration without heaviness. Plumps the skin, layers beautifully with the rest of my routine and leaves a fresh, healthy finish rather than feeling greasy. In my AM and PM routine.
Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Cream 60ml
The SPF that made daily sunscreen easy for me. Lightweight, hydrating and sits beautifully under makeup with no heavy sunscreen feel. No white cast on my skin, no pilling.
Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen
My reliable everyday cleanser. Gentle but actually cleans properly, with a soft creamy foam that leaves my skin feeling fresh rather than tight or stripped. Simple, unfussy and one I consistently repurchase.
ROUND LAB - Cleanser 1025 Dokdo, 150 ml
A richer cleansing oil that feels a little more nourishing on the skin. Melts through makeup and SPF easily without leaving my skin feeling stripped. My pick when I want something softer and more comforting.
Ginseng Cleansing Oil | Beauty of Joseon
One of those simple products that just works. Lightweight, calming and incredibly easy to layer. I reach for it whenever my skin feels irritated, sensitive or needs a bit of extra hydration without adding heaviness. Usually in am PM routine.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule
A proper skin-recovery cream that’s still lightweight enough for everyday use. Calming, hydrating without the heaviness you’d expect from a barrier cream.
Purito B5 Panthenol Re-barrier Cream
My go-to for the final step of my retinol sandwich. Lightweight but properly soothing and hydrating, it helps keep my skin comfortable after retinol without feeling heavy or overly occlusive.
Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream
The pimple patches I always keep on hand. Stick one on overnight and they genuinely help flatten spots, calm inflammation and stop me from touching them. Simple, cheap and they work.
COSRX Acne Master Patch Original Fit
My pick when my skin needs a serious hydration reset. I wear it overnight and my skin looks noticeably plumper, calmer and more hydrated afterwards. Especially good after travel, retinol or when my skin is feeling depleted.
BIODANCE Hydro Cera-nol Real Deep Mask
My glow mask. I use this when I want my skin to look extra plump, smooth and glassy - especially before an event or after a long week. Leave it on for a few hours (or overnight) and the difference is genuinely noticeable.
Bio Collagen-Real Deep Mask
My quick fix for texture and congested pores. Easy exfoliating pads that leave my skin feeling noticeably smoother and fresher. I use them a couple of times a week (I alternative with the BHA peeling liquid) rather than daily, especially when my skin...
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 Peeling Toner pads
An everyday staple in my routine. I use this daily for the extra glow it gives my skin - it has that milky, silky texture that makes my skin look brighter and more polished without turning the rest of my routine into a ten-step affair.
Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner, Korean Skincare
My stronger vitamin C pick. With 15% pure vitamin C, this is the one I choose when I want a more concentrated antioxidant serum rather than an everyday glow product. Minimal, effective and particularly good if you already know your skin handles vitam...
Vichy Liftactiv Vitamin C Anti-Ageing Serum
The Products That Made the Cut
Beyond the everyday line-up. Alternatives I rotate in, products I come back to and a few well-chosen extras - each one here for a reason.
Great vitamin c serum - airless pump keeps the serum from oxidising!
Timeless Vitamin C Serum: Gesichtspflege
My go-to first cleanse. Lightweight, takes everything off properly and doesn’t leave that heavy, oily film behind. Especially good for breaking down SPF and makeup.
Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
A lovely extra layer of hydration when my skin needs more. Milky, lightweight and soothing without feeling sticky. I use it to make my routine feel a little more nourishing, especially when my skin is dry or sensitised. Usually in my PM routine .
Hydrating Milky Toner
A cult product for a reason. I use it 2–3 times a week to keep pores clear and texture smooth - consistent enough to make a noticeable difference without overdoing the exfoliation. A permanent part of my routine. Usually PM only.
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Peeling
Not for my face - this is my body exfoliation staple. I use it on my elbows, knees, underarms and back to help with rough texture, buildup and uneven-looking skin. One bottle lasts forever and it’s much easier than adding another body scrub to the sh...
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
My morning vitamin C. I use this under SPF for the antioxidant boost and to help keep my skin looking bright and even. The 12% pure vitamin C makes it feel like a proper active rather than just another “glow” serum. Great value for money.
L'Oréal Paris Pures 12% Vitamin C Serum
A great everyday moisturiser - lightweight, layers really well and works easily with the rest of my routine. Good value for money, widely available and one of those reliable basics I can pick up almost anywhere.
Effaclar H Iso-Biome Moisturiser