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My Skincare Routine as a Busy NYC Mom
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Sara W. Briner
My simple but effective skincare routine as a New York mom of 2. These are the products I trust on my skin daily – budget-friendly, mom-tested and dermatologist loved!
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Cleanse & Moisturize
 
Treatments & Serums
 
SPF & Eye Care

Cleanse & Moisturize

 
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Gentle enough for sensitive skin and removes everything! My dermatologist recommended this and I’ve never looked back.
Hydrating Facial Cleanser: Skin Refresh
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Best drugstore moisturizer! Super lightweight gel that keeps my skin hydrated all day without feeling greasy.
Hydro Boost Water Gel & Oil-Free Face Moisturizer
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Treatments & Serums

 
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Under $8 and works better than products 10x the price – cleared my pores and reduced dark spots in weeks!
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Oil Control Serum
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Sounds weird but works like MAGIC – plumps skin, fades scars and gives the most beautiful glow overnight!
COSRX Snail 96 Mucin Essence | Award-Winning Hydration & Glow
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The holy grail of exfoliants – smooth, glowing skin with zero irritation. Worth every penny as a weekly treatment!
SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
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My secret to glowing skin! Vitamin C every morning makes such a difference. Mom-approved!
Brighten Up Vitamin C Serum
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Wake up with soft lips every day! I put this on every night before bed. An absolute must!
Lip Sleeping Mask Nourish & Hydrate
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My midday refresher spray! Keeps my skin glowing all day even through NYC subway rides!
Facial Spray - Aloe, Herbs, Rosewater
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SPF & Eye Care

 
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SPF is non-negotiable even in NYC winters! This doesn't leave a white cast and layers perfectly under makeup.
Anthelios Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 50
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Under-eye bags are REAL when you’re a mom of 2 – this cream has made the biggest difference in my eye area!
Avocado Eye Cream – Brightening and Hydrating ...
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TikTok made me buy this and I’m SO glad it did – my skin looks lit from within after using this serum!
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
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I use this on both my kids AND myself. Pediatrician approved, fragrance free, and works on the driest skin!
Intensive Moisturizing Cream for Dry Skin
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My treat-yourself moisturizer – feels like silk on your skin and gives the most beautiful dewy glow!
The Water Cream Lightweight Pore-Refining Moisturizer
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Dermatologist #1 recommended SPF! My holy grail sunscreen – no white cast, perfect for NYC moms!
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
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Fighting those tired mom eyes! This eye cream visibly reduces dark circles. Love it!
RETINOL CORREXION® Line Smoothing Eye Cream
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