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Gentle skincare for combination skin
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items I’m always trying to find the right balance of products for my skin—something suitable for my relatively young skin while still providing proper cleansing, moisturizing, and care. My current routine focuses on gentle formulas, and my skin has stayed ...
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Body care
Lip care
Moisturizer + SPF sunscreen
Gentle cleanser + toner
Body care
Everyday body care staples that keep my skin moisturized, nourished, and comfortable. Easy, effective products that help maintain soft and healthy skin from head to toe.
A non-sticky formula that helps keep my skin moisturized.
Cetaphil Pro AD Derma Skin Restoring Moisturizer
The same formula used for the face also works really well for soothing and hydrating the rest of the body.
Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion 473ml
Lip care
Simple but essential lip care to keep my lips soft, smooth, and hydrated all day and night. A must for preventing dryness and keeping a healthy natural look.
Don’t forget to hydrate your lips after brushing your teeth and washing your face! I used to deal with cracked lips a lot when I was younger until I started adding lip care into my day and night routines. I prefer Vaseline-style formulas (especially ...
Lip Therapy Rosy Lips Mini 0.25 oz
The daytime alternative for my lip care! Any lip balm would work, but I like this one because it has a similar formula to the Vaseline tub. Plus, it gives a slight pinkish tint.
Lip Therapy Rosy Lips with Petroleum Jelly 4.6g
Every former indie kid knows Burt’s Bees. A hydrating lip balm with a refreshing cooling effect!
Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm Tube 4.25g
A slightly lighter option than Vaseline Lip Therapy — also great for soothing dry patches on the skin.
Petroleum Jelly by Vaseline
Moisturizer + SPF sunscreen
Daily essentials for hydrated, protected skin. Lightweight moisturizers paired with high SPF sunscreen help keep my skin soft, smooth, and safe from sun damage.
A hydrating cream moisturizer with no tacky or sticky residue. Love it!! Definitely a keeper in my nightly routine.
Banila Co Dear Hydration Barrier Cream 50ml
A milky formula that leaves a natural glow while protecting against sun damage. SPF50+ PA++++
Perfect UV Sunscreen Mild Milk for Sensitive Skin by Anessa
A light, easy, and even sunscreen application made even more convenient with its stick format and retractable design. SPF50+ PA++++
California Aloe Fresh Powdery Sun Stick by Nature Republic
My current alternative sunscreen. I like the formula because of how smoothly it applies—lightweight with no tacky feel.
Nivea Sun Protect & White Face Cream SPF50 15ml
My go-to sunscreen! A lotion-style formula that doesn’t leave a white cast!!! I apply it generously on my face, neck, and more. SPF50+
Cetaphil Sun SPF50+ Gel 50ml
Since I have combination skin, I focus my moisturizer mainly on the drier areas of my face. Overall, it’s still important to keep my skin hydrated, especially after cleanser + toner. I like this one in particular because it’s lightweight, unscented, ...
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream 50g
Gentle cleanser + toner
A gentle yet effective duo that keeps my skin fresh, clean, and balanced. Perfect for removing impurities while maintaining a healthy, non-stripped glow.
My favorite cleansing balm—it made me realize I prefer this type of formula over typical makeup removers. I warm the product in my hands and gently massage it over my face, which helps break down makeup and remove any impurities. I then follow it up ...
Banila Co Clean It Zero Original Cleansing Balm
I’ve been using this cleanser for years because of its gentle yet effective formula for combination skin. I use about a pea-sized amount, then massage it into my skin until it lightly foams.
Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser 125ml
I stopped using toner because I felt it was too harsh for my skin back when I was around 13–14. Now at 18, a dermatologist recommended I start using it again to help with clogged pores and other impurities. Since then, I’ve been using Cetaphil’s tone...
Cetaphil Brightness Refresh Toner 150ml
A trusted brand of facial cotton rounds featuring a smooth side and a textured side, so you can choose what works best for your needs.
Multi-Purpose Cotton Rounds by CLEENE
Such a gentle toner that helps me remove any leftover dirt and grime after cleansing, especially stubborn makeup residue. I really love this formula!
Banila Co Dear Hydration Skin Softening Toner