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Face Creams of my dreams!
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items I have so many weird skin issues as I get older, so am always buying, testing, you name it, and continuously on the quest for my Holy Grail, but these come close
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Retinols
Moisturizers & Misc
Sunblocks/Sunscreen
Affordable Moisturizers
Retinols
Retinols that don’t burn, or itch.
Will leave your skin so plump and smooth.
Also available in smaller sizes
Retinol Rescue Overnight Cream
It works better as a whole set, and no irritation. Worth buying the trial size to start. Makes your skin feel so good!
Dr. Diamond's Metacine Skin Care
Smoothed your skin so well!
Crystal Retinal for Skin
Moisturizers & Misc
Such an amazing light glycolic for night time use, leaves your skin feeling so soft and plump in the am.
Shop RéVive Moisturizing Renewal Cream Suprême Nightly Retexturizer | Saks Fifth Avenue
The barrier balm is great, portable little thing, whether to use as a lip balm or for areas in your face that need a little extra moisture. Made with all natural ingredients and includes Vitamin E, Squalene, and Fatty acids to soothe and protect.
Dr. Lara Devgan Skincare: Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty
A great simple everyday moisturizer- it’s great that it just helps with simple everyday care, moisturizing and brightening. Like me, I keep it by my front door and pump and go!
Nourishing Squalane Daily Moisturizer - The Outset
When I used this before, it made my face feel so smooth and nourished, like baby skin! I love that it also has peptides and good ingredients to help repair skin as well.
Cloud Cushion Plush Moisturizer with Ceramides + Peptides - EADEM
Think of this as an exfoliating moisturizer- it has a dash of glycolic, but great ingredients from the ocean. After wearing overnight, I wake up with super smooth, baby skin.
Smoothing Marine Cream – Clark's Botanicals - Bluemercury
Sunblocks/Sunscreen
Products that protect you, are affordable, and are gentle on the skin (and absorb well)
Absorbs even better than their other spf’s!
Beauty of Joseon Sunscreens
I love how lightweight this is, while also protecting my skin. Doesn’t feel greasy
SPF50 CabanaClear™ Invisible Water Gel Serum
Affordable Moisturizers
This oil free, gel based moisturizer will leave your skin so soft, smooth and non greasy. Hyaluronic acid makes your skin like plump and healthy. I also loved that it has no parabens, and goes on well under make up
Hydro Boost Water Gel & Oil-Free Face Moisturizer - Neutrogena
This great bang for you buck - you can use it on your face AND body, while helping to lock in moisture. I also really appreciate that it can be used on babies and kids as well, while having good ingredients like prebiotics, niacinamide and no paraben...
13.5 oz Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Body Moisturizing Cream for Dry ...
Another affordable winner with all the great KBeauty ingredients. And it’s a moisturizer with retinol! (Obviously use your sun protection!). I like that it uses fermented retinol, so less irritation and good for wrinkles, spots and such. Also has cop...
Beauty of Joseon Revive Firming Moisturizer - Sephora
The OG French moisturizer is so much easier to find in the US now. I’ve used it to soften my cuticles too. I’ve found of late, other brands recommended to use when flying on planes to keep your skin from being parched, were actually burning and dryin...
Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre Moisturizer 1.01 fl oz | Dermstore
Also wanted to share the SENSITIVE version of Embryolisse Lait-Crème for people who don’t want fragrance etc, does the same job as the original but better for people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivities.
Lait-Crème Sensitive Multi-Function Moisturizer - EMBRYOLISSE | Ulta Beauty