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Skin & Body Care for People with Oily/Combination Skin & Strawberry Legs (aka me)
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items Skincare that cleared up hyperpigmentation that I'd had for years and keeps my oily/combination, acne prone skin in check!
Sections
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Cleansers
Serums, Toners & Creams
Masks & Treatments
Scrubs & Exfoliation
Moisturizers, Body Creams & Lotions
Sunscreen
Cleansers
Things to get that skin cleaned & restored after a long day. I tend to look for vitamin enrichment, salicylic acid and barrier repair
This is a very gentle, but VERY effective cleanser. Always keep this in my rotation when I'm not using my exfoliating one
Kale + Spinach Superfood Face Cleanser
A must-have if you live in a major city! This cleanser is SUPER gentle and doesn't leave my face feeling dry & tight
Creamy Jelly Cleanser
Loveeeee an exfoliating cleanser!! This is a great, affordable option that left my skin feeling clean and balanced, but not too stripped and dry
Renewing SA (Salicylic Acid) Cleanser | Face Wash
These towels are great for cleansing and drying my face. They also don't harbor the bacteria that traditional washcloths carry, which means lower chances for acne!
Clean Skin Club Clean Towels XL™ 50 Ct
Serums, Toners & Creams
All the specialized, targeted treatments for all of your skincare concerns! I look for brightening, tone-evening, and chemical exfoliants
In three weeks, this serum cleared up marks I had for YEARS
Truth Serum - Vitamin C Serum
Love love LOVE this! I've tried many eye creams to target these under-eye circles that I've had most of my life. This eye cream is the ONLY one that's made noticeable changes. And it's SUPER affordable!
The INKEY List USA Brighten-i Eye Cream
My skin felt fresh & renewed after every use
Clarifying Serum
Very gentle and effective. I saw a small difference
Brightening Serum
My skin always feels hydrated & dewy without being greasy
belif Aqua Bomb Hydrating Toner with Hyaluronic Acid
Masks & Treatments
Cue the fluffy robes & cucumber slices! I love charcoal masks and sleep masks that leave my skin glowy come morning time
Game Changer! I got this as a sample & thought it was a glorified lip balm until I tried it! My lips have NEVER looked softer and I love this as a part of my nighttime routine!
Lip Sleeping Mask Nourish & Hydrate
This clears pimples overnight! Plus its FSA/HSA eligible1
Acne Solutions™ Clinical Advanced Clearing Gel
A surprise hit! Got it as a sample and thought it was a gimmick until I tried it. My skin has never been so glowy and moisturized!
Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment
This is one of the few products able to keep the blackheads on my nose in check! The only downside is I have a nose ring and it digs into the stick lol😅
Claycation
Works hand in hand with the charcoal scalp scrub! Has a LOVELY tingly feeling and works like a charm!
Scalp Revival™
As someone who has an oily T-Zone, keeping my pores clear is a must to control oil production! These are a godsend and they work so well
Unplug Blackhead-Melting Nose Strips - Personal Day | Ulta Beauty
Scrubs & Exfoliation
Things I use for my sometimes dry scalp, strawberry legs (and elbows🙄) and scarring
Tried this and loved it. I definitely saw a difference in my skin texture.
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA
Holy Grail hair product! Sometimes I get an extremely dry scalp and this product is the ONLY thing that consistently keeps the itching at bay! Will ALWAYS repurchase this!
Scalp Revival™ Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo
I saw AMAZING improvements in the skin on my legs when I used this! Only downside is the product is a bit small (to me) so I ran out pretty quick
Glycolic Renewing Scrub
One of the best physical exfoliants I own. As gross as it is, I love seeing the bits of skin coming off🤣
FIRMx Peeling Gel|3.4 fl oz
Shoutout to Jackie Aina for putting us on! The esthetician used this on me when I got a facial and I IMMEDIATELY purchased it. Plus the refill pouches & variety of sizes are very convenient
Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator Smooths & Brightens Skin
This is a great dupe for the Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Pineapple Exfoliating Powder
Another Daily Microfoliant dupe!
Full Clarity Cleansing Powder - Personal Day | Ulta Beauty
Moisturizers, Body Creams & Lotions
Things that don't make my nose & forehead reflect the sun into people's faces
My absolute FAVORITE moisturizer! I have oily/combination skin, and this makes my face feel and look like a DREAM, minus turning into a greaseball in two hours. Absolutely AMAZING for these hot & humid Maryland summers!
The True Cream Aqua Bomb - belif
Very very lightweight.. My skin felt moisturized, but not insanely greasy
Moisturising Gel Cream
My skin felt so smooth!
Skin-Renewing Retinol Body Lotion
Sunscreen
Sun protection!
Holy Grail sunscreen! Doesn't leave a white cast and it doubles as a mattifying primer!
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
Love this sunscreen for vacations and long days in the sun!
Black Girl Sunscreen