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Beauty Recommendations
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items Welcome to my journey on finding the best, sometimes affordable beauty products.
I've always had oily hair, oily/acne-prone skin, and body acne so I've been on the hunt for anything that could save me. This is what I've found so far!
I've always had oily hair, oily/acne-prone skin, and body acne so I've been on the hunt for anything that could save me. This is what I've found so far!
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Makeup
Skincare
Body
Makeup
All my favorite makeup
I have sensitive and oily acne-prone skin. This foundation has never made me break out. It feels lightweight but still gives me coverage and is easily buildable
triclone™ skin tech medium coverage foundation
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This was my first makeup powder ever and it has never done me wrong. It smells like baby powder which I personally like, it brightens up my face A LOT (be careful how much you put on, it does have a whitening effect), and it’s helped my very oily ski...
Airspun Coty Loose Face Powder Translucent
This would be my recommendation for an affordable, starter foundation. It felt lightweight and the coverage was good enough for my blemishes. It didn’t break me out so definitely a plus! I will say though that I don’t believe it’s a good foundation f...
Foundation Makeup & CC Cream
I use THE SAEM triple pot concealer (03) for my concealing needs. Personally, I find this product to be so creamy and easy to pat into my skin with a brush. It blends well and the green color especially has covered my redness multiple times. It’s not...
THESAEM Cover Perfection Triple Pot Concealer
This brand, while very expensive for a small tube, was definitely my favorite during my high school years. My hormonal acne was out of control but this product gave me a lot of my confidence back. It is a CC cream so the coverage is very light but en...
CC+ Cream Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+
I use this powder as a quick touch-up when I'm out. Really helps when my face is super shiny!
Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
This really helped to make my makeup last and stay matte! Without it, I usually start shining within 1-2 hours, but since I started using this I noticed I'm not as oily until maybe 4 hours in!
4.0 oz All Nighter Waterproof Matte Setting Spray - Urban Decay Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Skincare
Products that help my breakouts
It’s an affordable retinoid that’s not too strong for the skin! Feels lightweight on the skin and lasts me for months. Be warned that you will go through a purge (breakout) phase, but once it’s over less breakouts should occur!
Differin Gel: Over-The-Counter Retinoid Acne Treatment
I’ve been using this product for about a year now and I can confidently say my body acne (chest and back) has been so much better. I used to have so many whiteheads on my body and was insecure about wearing anything backless or something that’d show ...
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
This cleansing oil really stepped up my game with skincare. This is actually my first cleansing oil and I have never found the need to replace it. After scrubbing my face for about a minute, I’ve noticed that it’s actually gotten some of my sebum out...
Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil | Cleanser
I’ve used this product during my undergraduate years and it had helped me immensely with my blackheads. It can be very drying for the skin so definitely moisturize after! I also get a lot of blackheads on my back so I would use this for those stubbor...
Renewing SA (Salicylic Acid) Cleanser | Face Wash
I have very oily skin so I was always looking out for lightweight moisturizers. This one is definitely a top contender! It’s so lightweight and has a gel-like consistency. I only needed a few dots to spread on my face so it lasted me for a long time.
Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel Vegan Moisturizer
This sunscreen has been a lifesaver for me. Many sunscreens have burned my face (round lab), made me break out (beauty of joseon), or it was just too heavy-feeling (neutrogena). This one, though, feels lightweight, is affordable, and it doesn’t make ...
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Air-fit Suncream 50ml
Ever since I’ve started using glycolic acid on my face, my face felt very sensitive to different products. My grandma was the one who got this for me and after months of using this after my glycolic acid routine, I can safely say my skin is still hea...
Gentle Skin Cleanser - Face & Body Cleaner
I randomly bought this cream from a Japanese store and this has become my all time favorite cream. It is definitely pricy for a small tube but it’s lasted me a while (6 months and still using). Ever since adding glycolic acid to my face routine, my s...
Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream | Daily Care
Body
Bringing this product up again cause she really is THAT girl. I've had such bad backne and chest acne until I finally purchased this. I applied it once every other day until I got used to it, then amped it up to every day after showering.
I haven't had bad acne since using this! Be careful on broken skin.
I haven't had bad acne since using this! Be careful on broken skin.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
This really helped me with my back and chest acne! It's antibacterial as well so it's perfect for after the gym or any sweat-inducing activities.
Dove Antibacterial Body Wash Pump 30.6 oz
I am so glad I found african net sponges! I've been a loofah user (I know, BIG mistake) so switching to this was a dream.
Very exfoliating, lasts me for months with proper care, no bacteria harboring, and can reach everywhere!
Very exfoliating, lasts me for months with proper care, no bacteria harboring, and can reach everywhere!
6 Pieces African Net Long Bath Sponge