After more than a decade as a licensed aesthetician, I’ve tried, tested, and repurchased countless skincare products. These are the ones I trust and use most often. Products that truly deliver results, feel luxurious on the skin, and make every routi...
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Pre-Cleansers
Cleansers
Exfoliation
Toner
Serums
Moisturizers
Pre-Cleansers
Prep & Melt: Pre-Cleansers that Kick Makeup & Grime to the Curb
This is my go-to first step for a deep clean! It melts away makeup, sunscreen, and daily grime without stripping your skin, leaving a fresh, soft canvas for your cleanser. Seriously, it makes double-cleansing feel like a mini spa moment!
Dermalogica-Precleanse Cleansing Oil
This balm is like magic in a jar! It effortlessly dissolves makeup,even stubborn mascara,without tugging or leaving a greasy mess. Smooth, gentle, and perfect for a fresh start to your double cleanse routine
Clinique-Take The Day Off™ Makeup Remover Cleansing Balm
Cleansing balm that actually MELTS make-up off. Apply directly to dry skin, then apply water to emulsify and dirt, debris and make-up melts away
Sanitas-Cleansing Balm
Cleansers
The Main Event: Cleansers that Leave Skin Fresh & Happy
Gentle but mighty! It cleans without stripping, so your skin feels fresh, balanced, and basically ready to glow.
Dermalogica-Special Cleansing Gel
Amazing 🍋 scent, removes makeup and dirt without stripping natural oils. For all skin types!
Sanitas-Lemon Cream Cleanser
Silky, foamy, and oh-so-gentle. This cleanser melts away impurities while giving your skin that soft, spa-fresh glow. Bonus: it makes washing your face feel like a mini luxury ritual and PH balanced!
Tatcha-Rice Wash Soft Cream Cleanser
Exfoliation
Glow-Up Time: Exfoliators for Smooth, Radiant Skin
The best manual and physical exfoliant & smells like Christmas 🎄
Kate Somerville-ExfoliKate
Minimizes the appearance & unclogs pores, green tea to soothe & reduces redness 💧
Paula's Choice-2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Brightening & Hydrating Duo! Great for dry, dull skin
The Ordinary-Lactic Acid 5% + HA Mild Exfoliator
Gentle, brightening exfoliant that also cleanses!
Dermalogica-Daily Microfoliant
Toner
Balance & Refresh: Toners that Hydrate and Prep
Intense hydration, gives a radiant finish and preps skin for treatments by repairing skin barrier 💪
Paula's Choice-RESIST Advanced Replenishing Toner
Cleanses, tones & hydrates. A great 3-in-one 🧼
Arcona-Cranberry Toner
Brightening Toner/Exfoliant treatment. Soothing, helps un-even skin tone. Use after cleanser and a 2-in-one toner/exfoliant.
Farmacy-Brighten Up 3% TXA Toner
Hydrates, calms, protects skin barrier and brightens. All in one toner!
The ultimate pore-refining, redness reducing treatment ✨
The Ordinary-Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Leaves skin smooth, radiant and has a great cooling effect. Use like a toner✨
Estee Lauder-Re-Nutriv Softening Treatment Lotion
Water-less, highly stable Vitamin C that is gentle on skin but produces great brightening and anti-aging results 🍊
PCA Skin-C&E Advanced
#1 spot treatment for acne- pair with high-frequency for optimal results ⚡️
Mario Badescu-Drying Lotion Spot Treatment
Skin-smoothing treatment that also delivers radiance and in-even texture. You can add this to your moisturizer or serum, as well!
Paula's Choice-10% Azelaic Acid Booster
Daytime, high-potency Vitamin C that delivers great lightening, brightening and tightening of skin 🍊 An aesthetician favorite
SkinCeauticals-C E Ferulic® with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid
Lip/Eye Products
Small but Mighty: Lip & Eye Heroes for Hydration & Brightness
Throw these in the fridge, slap them on, instant de-puffing and hydration to look alive & awake ☀️
HydroPeptide-PolyPeptide Collagel+ Eye Mask
Intense hydration lip serum for day & night💧
Sanitas-Peptide + Collagen Lip Serum
Put this in the fridge, the metal lip cools your lips for dry lip relief. Hyaluronic acid pumps in moisture and niacinamide helps with discoloration and texture!
Necessaire-The Lip Balm | Multi-Ceramide
Light-weight gel eye cream with brightening Vitamin C! Brighten and hydrate simultaneously
