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Skincare Recs from a Nurse Obsessed with Ingredients
22
items Products I have truly tried, tested and repurchased! For reference, I have dry and acne-prone skin.
Sections
4
Cleansers
Essences
Serums
Moisturizers
Cleansers
This acts as both steps in your double cleansing routine. Very gentle but great at removing makeup and SPF. Great for anyone who wants a minimal routine or doesn’t have time to double cleanse at the end of the day. I like this one for travel (two ste...
Beekman 1802 Micellar Milk Froth Face Wash
Another good option for sensitive skin. I love that the bottle is glass and is refillable.
Supershroom Calming Face Cleanser with Peptides for Sensitive ...
My top pick for an exfoliating cleanser. I use this in my morning routine.
ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash
Another good two-for-one product—this acts as both steps in your double cleansing routine. A good option for anyone who likes foamy cleansers.
Great Skin Double Cleanse
My favorite cleansing balm. Has a gorgeous scent and my skin truly looks more radiant when I use this. I met the brand’s founder on a virtual event and she is a true gem which makes me enjoy supporting her brand even more!
Oil Cleanser- Living Cleansing Balm
A really soothing jelly cleanser. This can also be both steps in your double cleansing routine. I also like this one for travel.
banu Chamomile Jelly Gentle Hydrating Cleanser for Pore Clarifying
Perfect for on-the-go, removing makeup or your AM cleanse if you have dry skin. Acne-safe and gentle.
Micellar Cleansing Pads
Favorite for anyone who needs an acne-safe cleanser. This has no fragrance and no pore-clogging ingredients.
Facile Bare Necessity Hyaluronic Acid Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Essences
My top recommendation if you’re looking for a hydrating essence with clean ingredients
The Base Face Milk - Clean and Vegan Facial Essence
A great dupe for the Rhode Glazing Milk (especially if the Rhode breaks you out!)
Cosmic Silk - Bubble Skincare
No notes—this made my skin glow!
Origins - Plantscription Youth-Boosting Face Essence - Ulta Beauty
I do really like this one—but I know it breaks a lot of people out. I have had good luck with it and find it to be ultra hydrating for my dry skin.
glazing milk
Serums
Part of my glass skin routine. I use this both AM and PM.
Youth To The People Superfood Skin Drip
Pricey but absolutely worth it. My pro tip
is to apply this before you apply a sheet mask. You will see a difference!
First Care Activating Serum VI | Top Anti Aging Serum - Sulwhasoo
A true holy grail item for me. Lives up to all the hype in my opinion. One time I went on vacation and didn’t bring this because I was worried about the glass bottle breaking—my skin looked duller by day 2. I never made that mistake again! This optio...
Vinoperfect Radiance Dark Spot Serum - Caudalie
I really like this as part of my PM routine. I can use this and retinol on the same nights. Reduces redness and makes my skin tone look more even.
Deliverance | Calming Face Serum
This is another one I have used as part of my PM routine with good results. I find this one hydrates and adds radiance. I like this for the winter when my skin needs a moisture boost.
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery ...
Moisturizers
This really blew me away. Great price point for the quality. I used this all winter and thought it kept my skin nourished.
AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Cream Moisturizer with Ceramides ...
A great option for anyone who is acne-prone. Very lightweight. This is one of my top picks for a daytime moisturizer.
Facile Barely There Hyaluronic Acid Lightweight Moisturizer
Worth the hype in my opinion. A little
goes a long way and it’s a pretty rich. I prefer this at night only but know plenty who also use it for daytime.
Instant Angel Moisturizer | Lipid-Rich, Nourishing Face Cream
If you need barrier repair, this is for you. This is the first thing I grab when my skin starts acting crazy. I was actually lucky enough to test this before it launched and I bought a full size as soon as it was available.
Skin Mercy Recovery Cream
If you like a moisturizer with SPF, this is my top pick. Lightweight but very hydrating and didn’t irritate my skin.
Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30 | ELEMIS US