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Skincare for A Girlie on a Budget
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How to ball on a budget and get the best skin of your life.
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Cleansers
 
Lotions & Potions 🔮
 
Acne Treatment
 
Face Masks
 
Sun Protection

Cleansers

 
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I have a type when it comes to cleansers! This is gentle on my redness prone skin.
12.0 oz Foaming Facial Cleanser, Gel-Based Face Wash for Balanced to Oily Skin - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
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Love that my face feels clean and residue free when I use this.
Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
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Lotions & Potions 🔮

Let me be so for real - this is my favorite step in the skincare process.

 
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My skin looks its best when I'm consistently using this product.
2.5 oz Hyaluronic Acid Serum - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
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I stack this with the hyaluronic acid from Good Molecules.
1.0 oz Niacinamide Serum - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
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Got these as samples years ago from Ipsy and LOVED how soft my skin felt when using them.
Moisturizer Favorites: Dewy Cream & Water Cream Value Set - TATCHA | Ulta Beauty
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Nice lightweight option at a great price!
Lightweight Daily Moisturizer - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
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The way this moisturizes my skin - chef’s kiss!
resurrection polypeptide cream
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You MUST protect your skin barrier if you want to have healthy, clear skin. This is a godsend!
1.0 oz Ceramide Barrier Nourishing Daily Serum - cocokind | Ulta Beauty
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Acne Treatment

If you're struggling with adult acne/hormonal acne, I gotchu. 

 
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These pads not only improved my skin texture but cleared up my acne!
Blemish Calming Toner Pads
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Face Masks

Nothing says relaxation like closing your eyes with something cooling on your face, right?

 
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SUPER hydrating.
Glass Skin Collagen Face Mask
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My sensitive, redness prone skin LOVES this. And I love not taking myself so seriously that I can't wear a cutesy face mask.
Cica-Mend - Animated Tiger Face Mask - The Crème Shop | Ulta Beauty
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Sun Protection

Sun protection is a non-negotiable! Don't damage your skin in pursuit of a tan. Your 80 year old self will thank you.

 
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Higher SPF and higher price point, but worth the investment.
Porescreen Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 - Dermalogica | Ulta Beauty
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SPF 50+ in a primer? Sign me up!
Collagen Glow 100% Mineral Sunscreen Perfecting Priming Lotion SPF50+ - Naked Sundays | Ulta Beauty
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Don't forget about your lips! They can burn, too. OUCH!!
Marshmallow PoutScreen Lip Treatment SPF50 - Naked Sundays | Ulta Beauty
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This clear stick is perfect to toss in your purse, beach bag or back pocket.
Clear Glow Sun Stick SPF50 - Naked Sundays | Ulta Beauty
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