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Surviving First Year Skin for Busy Students
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This is my low-effort skincare routine for surviving first year of uni, especially living in residence. It’s dorm-friendly, beginner-safe, and realistic for busy students. Between classes, studying, stress, working, and spending time at the barn and ...
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Cleanse and Clean
 
Moisturize and Maintain
 
Seal and Shield
 
Lift and Lash
 
Teeth and Tidy
 
Mask and Mold

Cleanse and Clean

the best face washes and scrubs to get off that gross bacteria 

 
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Favourite ever cleanser that keeps me feeling so clean and refreshed! Will never ditch, have used for 7 years now!
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
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So cleansing yet gentle! Favourite recommendation
Face Cleansers & Makeup Removers
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Can get off any soft beat or full beat! Love the blue waterproof version for that stubborn mascara and makeup
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water for Waterproof Makeup
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Moisturize and Maintain

the best moisturizers to keep your skin soft as a baby's butts

 
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Best nightime cream! Chefs kiss and can double a spot cream for breakouts
La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 Soothing Relieving Balm
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Best pre makeup moisturizer! Keeps makeup locked in
Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentrate, Multifunction Daily Moisturizer
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My favourite spf morning cream! Super lightweight and easy to blend
Cerave Moisturizer With SPF
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Best anytime use cream! Constantly what I reach for any time of day when I just want something light but soothing on my face
Eucerin Complete Repair Moisturizing Cream
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Incredible for both dry and oily skin! Affordable yet impeccable
Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion
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Seal and Shield

the best products to keep your glow and skincare sealed 

 
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My absolute favourite multiple use soothing jelly! I constantly have vasaline on my lips, brows, face and body
Vaseline® Healing Petroleum Jelly
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A constant find in my purse and bags! I always carry this mositruizing, skincare sealing product with me
Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment
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The best skincare lock in spray! Constant keep in my bag and casual apply to protect my skin from bacteria in the air
Byoma Balancing Face Mist
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Lift and Lash

the best products to having long and luscious lashes 

 
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Castor oil will always be superior for growing lashes, especially this brand! How I keep my lashes fluffy
Ecla Pure Castor Oil Organic
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My favourite morning lash serum that keeps my lashes dark and curled! Lightweight yet effective
Vie Beauty Eyelash Primer & Serums
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Keeps my lashes lifted and curled all day! Truly is best lash curler in the game
Shiseido Eyelash Curler
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Teeth and Tidy

 
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Say hello to white sparkiling teeth! One spoon of this a day has my teeth looking like veneers
Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
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My favourite toothbrush ever that gets every tooth and keeps my mouth feeling clean! The pink is chefs kiss
Phillips Sonicare DiamondClean Sonic electric toothbrush HX9361/69
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A little goes a long way to perfecting your teeth! Minty fresh breath
Crest 3D White Radiant Mint Toothpaste for Teeth Stains
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Perfect for on the go, keep them in every bag and get every ridge! Absolute favourite
Flackers Flossers
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Perfect for last minute stain removal and whitening before a night out! So easy to apply and quick, lasting results
Crest 3D Whitestrips for Teeth Whitening
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Mask and Mold

 
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My saviour for breakouts and irritation! This facemask saves my skin during tough times
Innisfree Pore Clearing Clay Mask
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My favourite pre-bed and pre-flight face mask to put on! The hype is worth it, it really does leave my skin looking like glass
Biodance Collagen Real Deep Mask for Pore Minimizing & Firming Care
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The best mask ever for irritation and dryness! Lasts so so long and works so well
Aztec Secret Deep Pore Cleansing Mask
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