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Ultimate Skincare Routine (Budget Friendly)
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items A list of the routine I'm refining for budget-friendly but excellent quality products. Go-tos for dry, sensitive skin or redness. I also have a section for skincare focused makeup for daily wear (think tinted sunscreen). Drop a comment if you have a ...
Sections
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AM Wash and Prep
Skincare-Focused Makeup
Nightly Reset
Maintenance
Body Care
AM Wash and Prep
This is an excellent daily cleanser that doesn't break the bank. Great if you need a cleanser that is extra hydrating!
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
It's labeled for men, but let's face it, that doesn't matter. I was initially given this by a guy who didn't like it, but I love an exfoliating scrub that's a little more on the grainy side and this is the one. Not sure how else to describe it - it m...
Weekly Facial Exfoliating Scrub
Works as a brightener and a makeup primer! All of their products are high quality and reasonably priced.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Skincare-Focused Makeup
I recently decided to start mixing these with my tinted moisturizer, and it makes an amazing difference in how alive and awake I look. I tried a few different samples at Sephora and these were the winner - I could NOT tell a difference between them a...
SEPHORA COLLECTION Instant Bronzing Drops
These are now my go-to lip balm, especially for winter cold and wind lip damage. They're very affordable and stack up against drugstore lip balms but feel more luxury. Korean skincare brands have it figured out!
Lip Butter Balms
I love this as an SPF for daily wear. It has a little bit of coverage and a “dewy” finish but it's subtle. I am scoping out a slightly more budget friendly alternative but for now this is my go-to.
Saie Slip Tint | Clean Tinted Moisturizer | Non-Toxic Beauty
Nightly Reset
There's zero reason to over spend on acne patches. I have been using these for years now, they're just as effective as the “fancy” ones. The tea tree oil is very soothing to my skin when I have breakouts.
Pimple Patches with Tea Tree Oil 216 pcs
My go to makeup remover. It makes it literally effortless to get any amount of makeup (or sunscreen) off. And the products are very reasonably priced especially for how long they last - a little goes a long way.
Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original | Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm
I use this as my daily toner after washing my face or removing makeup.
Neutrogena Alcohol Free Toner - 8 fl oz
They may cost a little more up front but in the long run a reusable round for toner or makeup remover application saves so much money, not to mention it's more environmentally friendly! Avoid buying a bulk bag however, as those aren't usually very so...
Reusable Cotton Rounds
Maybe you wouldn't consider it budget, but the jar does last quite a while even with nightly use. And it's the only thing I've found that works well - I've tried many lower priced alternatives and they just don't hit the same.
Lip Sleeping Mask Nourish & Hydrate
Maintenance
You don't need a ton of this mask or to use it very often. A few times per month gets your face a nice deep pore cleanse and leaves it feeling softer and looking brighter!
Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimizing Clay Mask
Origins makes some of my absolute favorite skincare products but isn't always in the budget category. However with a skin mask, going super budget isn't always effective and it's better to spend a little more and get one above drugstore quality. Next...
Clear Improvement™ Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores
Admittedly, this is still on my list to try. But given the tract record The Oridinary has, I'm guessing it's just as good as the other options and a tad more on the affordable side as well.
Salicylic Acid 2% Masque: Smooth Skin with Charcoal & Clay
Body Care
I ditched body wash for soap about a year ago, because I didn't like paying for mostly water, dealing with the plastic bottles, and then feeling a film of residue on my skin after showering. With the bar soap I actually feel clean and most of it come...
Dr. Bronner's : Bar Soap
A must with bar soap, makes it so much easier to hold onto and store, plus the pouch also mildly exfoliates!
Natural Sisal Exfoliating Soap Saver Bag
A bath or even shower with epsom salts helps calm down skin irritations and relax your muscles. I like Dr Teal's because they have a variety of scents and formulas and are not too expensive.
Dr Teal's Epsom Salt Soaks