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HOLY GRAIL SKINCARE
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items After diving into skincare YouTube nearly a decade ago, I became hooked on building my routine. Here are my holy grail products from over the years!✨ *DISCLAIMER: I’m not a skincare professional. These are just my personal favorites. Always patch tes...
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Cleansing Balms
Cleanser
Toner/Prep for Next Steps
Serums
Moisturizer/Lotion
Sunscreen
Cleansing Balms
Holy grail cleansing balm. My makeup melts right off my face without drying out my skin. If cleansing oils break out your face, this is a perfect alternative.
Clean 10 Cleansing Balm
ALL CLEAN BALM ORIGINAL - My first cleansing balm. So easy to use. I love that it comes with an applicator - keeps things very hygienic! I’d recommend Original over Mandarin if you’re sensitive to fragrance.
Heimish All Clean Balm Original
ALL CLEAN BALM MANDARIN - Love this product! The fragrance is refreshing and not overbearing. So easy to use with the applicator. However, I’d recommend the Original over Mandarin if you’re sensitive to fragrance.
Heimish All Clean Balm Mandarin
I love how this balm melts away my makeup and leaves my skin feeling refreshed. It's perfect for a double-cleanse routine, especially after a workout, and it's affordable compared to most cleansing balms.
e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
Cleanser
My go-to cleanser. It’s simple and fragrance-free. Never makes my skin feel dried out after use. Perfect for combo skin.
Vanicream™ Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
This works well with my combo skin - face and body. I love using this to maintain “bacne” breakouts or whenever my face is feeling extra oily. Thicker consistency, but foams up easily.
Acne Foaming Wash with 10% Benzoyl Peroxide - PanOxyl
Toner/Prep for Next Steps
Perfect for a glowy base prior to makeup application OR a good refresh for dull skin!
COSRX Snail Mucin Power Repairing Essence
Perfect to “refresh” my skin whenever it’s looking dull or I need a breakout gone overnight! Watery consistency. Easy application with hands or cotton pad.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
The first chemical exfoliant I ever tried and it is hyped for a reason! Really great choice if you’re interested in trying chemical exfoliants. Left my skin feeling revived and plump after consistent use.
2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Serums
LOVE this serum! It does an excellent job at fading and removing any acne scars and dark spots with consistent use. But I always see results overnight.
Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum
I have combination skin, and this serum helps manage my oily areas. My skin looked brighter after a week of use. Really great option if you’re considering incorporating niacinamide in your routine.
Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum
Another great niacinamide product! Helps control my oily T-zone, reduces my redness, and plumps up my skin.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Moisturizer/Lotion
Yes, it’s really lightweight! It may seem too thick to be true, but its absorption and smoothness will say otherwise.
Lightweight Daily Moisturizer
I’ve noticed a difference with texture and bumps on my arms with this lotion after consistent use! Smooth consistency and perfect thickness. Absorbs into the skin well. No sticky residue. Very hydrating.
The Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Lotion - Naturium | Ulta Beauty
One of my favorite body lotions. Comes scented or non-scented. It’s really thick and I love mixing it with a body oil!
Seriously Soothing 24hr Moisture Lotion
This moisturizer is so refreshing and the perfect thickness. It’s very buildable, so I’m able to use it day and night.
Cocokind Texture Smoothing Cream
Comes out thick, but feels so lightweight on the skin. I love using this as a lip treatment and on my tattoos. Perfect for face lotion at the end of a night routine, too.
Aveeno Skin Relief Healing Ointment
Sunscreen
*THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP* Your routine won't matter if you don't protect your skin from the sun 24/7!
EXTREMELY lightweight. Absorbs quickly into skin. No white cast. Leaves a glowy and dewy finish.
SKIN 1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
My first Korean sunscreen product. Lightweight, hydrating, and leaves no white-cast. My skin always looks dewy - perfect as a base before makeup application.
COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
One of my favorite Korean sunscreens! Extremely lightweight and absorbs into the skin with no white cast. Leaves a dewy finish.
Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun
A go-to sunscreen for face and body. *Does leave a white cast and takes a little more work to blend in.* But it is a highly rated sunscreen, perfect for the girls who burn easily!
Blue Lizard Sheer Face Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
Body Version. *Does leave a white cast and takes a little more work to blend in.*
Blue Lizard Sensitive Sunscreen SPF 50
Misc.
Love these little pimple patches. They stay on my face all day and all night. I notice a huge difference in my breakouts when using these.
Acne Pimple Master Patch - COSRX
This lip mask is THE lip mask to have. Living in a dry climate, I’ve struggled with dehydrated and cracked lips my whole life. After using this, I’ve never had dry lips again! It’s perfect to use throughout the day or at night at the end of my skinca...
Trader Joe’s Vanilla Lip Mask - DUPE for Laneige Lip Mask