These are the beauty and wellness products I actually use, love, and repurchase. I work in medical aesthetics, so I’m picky about what earns a spot here - no trends, just what truly works!
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Skincare Staples
Wellness Essentials
At-Home Beauty Tools
Lifestyle Favorites
Skincare Staples
This is my favorite oil cleanser for melting off makeup and SPF without leaving a greasy residue. I use it as my first cleanse at night and in the morning and my skin always feels clean and soft. Especially great if you wear SPF or makeup daily.
Hanskin Pore Cleansing Oil, Makeup Remover
A gentle, non-stripping cleanser I reach for daily, especially when my skin feels sensitive or reactive. It cleans thoroughly without irritation and works beautifully after an oil cleanse or on its own.
ANUA Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Cleansing Foam
A milky, hydrating toner that instantly softens and preps the skin. I love using this right after cleansing and before serums or treatments. It helps everything layer better and keeps my skin comfortable and balanced, leaving it silky smooth!
TIRTIR Milk Skin Rice Toner - Deep Moisturizing
A lightweight but deeply hydrating moisturizer powered by OneSkin’s peptide technology, which is designed to support skin barrier health and reduce markers of skin aging. As a 45 year-old, it’s perfect for me! I use this daily because it layers well ...
os-01 face moisturizer - Topical Supplement
A mineral SPF with iron oxides that provides broad-spectrum protection and visible-light defense, which is key for preventing pigmentation. I love that it flexes to match skin tone and replaces foundation on minimal-makeup days!
Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Face Shield Flex SPF 50
The gold standard for skin renewal and anti-aging. Tretinoin increases cell turnover and collagen production over time, helping improve texture, tone, and fine lines. I use it consistently and keep my routine simple and hydrating to minimize irritati...
Tretinoin (topical route) - Side effects & dosage
A clean, single-ingredient creatine with no fillers or additives. I take this daily and love it not just for physical support, but also for the brain health benefits. Simple, easy, and part of my everyday routine. I mix it into my coffee and it has n...
Creatine+
A gentle physical exfoliant that helps smooth texture and boost glow. One of my favorite things to do is mix a small amount with my oil cleanser in the morning for light, controlled exfoliation without irritation. It leaves my skin polished but not s...
Exfoliating Polish
A targeted treatment formulated with Volufiline, an ingredient studied for its ability to support localized volume by encouraging lipid storage in the skin. I use this sparingly on specific areas (like under-eyes/smile lines/temples) and think of it ...
SUNGBOON EDITOR Deep Collagen Wrinkle Filler Serum
Wellness Essentials
A clean magnesium glycinate with simple ingredients and no unnecessary fillers. I take this every night before bed. It helps with relaxation and supports better sleep without upsetting my stomach. I never go without this!
Magnesium Complex
A protein powder with simple, clean ingredients and no unnecessary additives. Getting enough protein daily matters to me, and this is hands down the best one I’ve tried… and honestly, every flavor is good!
Chocolate Protein Powder
Clean, simple magnesium flakes that I love adding to a warm bath. They’re incredibly relaxing and also really helpful for muscle soreness after a workout.
Ancient Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes Pure Zechstein
A magnesium L-threonate made with simple ingredients and no unnecessary fillers. I like this form for its brain-support benefits and take it regularly as part of my nightly routine to help with sleep.
MAGPLUS+ Magnesium L-Threonate 1500mg
At-Home Beauty Tools
I wear this LED mask every night! It’s so relaxing and one of those things I actually see results from. Honestly can’t live without it!
Omnilux Contour Face | Red Light Therapy Mask
A microcurrent device I keep in regular rotation for lifting and sculpting. I love how customizable it is and how quickly I see results. It’s great for those days when my skin needs a little extra boost.
Microcurrent Facial Device | ZIIP HALO
An LED device I use specifically for my neck and chest. Super easy to use, relaxing, and a great add-on for taking care of skin beyond just the face.
Red Light Neck Enhancer
An infrared sauna blanket I use at home for deep relaxation and sweating it out. It helps with muscle recovery, circulation, and overall detox, and it’s one of my favorite ways to unwind at the end of the day without leaving the house!
My everyday water bottle. Keeps water cold forever, doesn’t leak, and is really easy to drink out of. Plus, there are so many colors and styles to choose from!
FreeSip® Water Bottle
A heating pad I use all the time. It’s incredibly comforting and perfect for keeping warm, relaxing, and easing everyday aches. It soothes my anxiety and I can’t live without it!
Deepsoon Electric Heating Pad for Back & Neck
A minty probiotic tea I drink every night with my red light mask on. It’s refreshing, soothing, and part of my nightly wind-down routine.