No more oily skin or makeup. This Clinique Clarifying Lotion 3 (it’s actually a liquid, by the way) is an old favorite of mine. I used this as a toner for a while and I absolutely swear by it. Clinically trusted, this is a perfect step to add into yo...
Clarifying Lotion 3 - Exfoliator for Combo Oily Skin
Top tier toner for stress & hormonal acne. The Ole Henriksen Detox Drops 2% Salicylic Acne Toner is my absolute superhero whenever I’m heavily broken out, specifically the lower half of my face. I love this toner because it deeply detoxes my skin...
Detox Drops 2% Salicylic Acid Toner
Serums
A hidden gem. This KiraMoon Flower Melon Super Hydra Serum really did catch me by surprise as to how much it benefited my skin when used on a frequent basis. With clinically proven results, this lightweight serum is perfectly hydrating (even for oily...
Flowermelon Super Hydrating Serum
Amazing beginner retinol product. I received this CeraVe Retinol Serum and started incorporating it into my night time routine. I have noticed significant improvement in a few of my acne scars, and I really like that this doesn’t make my skin feel ir...
Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Serum Post-Acne Marks Treatment
Moisturizers
A perfect balance of salicylic acid and hydration. This CeraVe SA Cream for Rough and Bumpy Skin is a really good universal moisturizer. Although I use it on my face, you can use this anywhere you need a little bit of extra TLC. I love that this also...
SA Cream To Soften and Smooth Rough & Bumpy Skin
Lippies
Kissable lips every single day. I’m very impressed with this Drunk Elephant Lip Mask with how well it hydrates and softens the lips, especially since my medication tends to really dry them out. It’s a very rich mask with no fragrance, and it doesn’t ...
Drunk Elephant Plump-C™ Tripeptide Lippe Mask
Face Masks
A recent favorite find. These Anua Brightening Pads are perfect to use on a day where you don’t want to wear makeup, but you still want to beautify your skin. I typically use these at the very end of my skin care routine in the morning and let them ...
ANUA - Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad
Perfect for hydrated, glowy skin. These Anua Glow Pads really took me by surprise, because I’m not usually fond of “glowy” products. Already having oily skin, I typically don’t need excess hydration. However, these really do a good job at nourishing ...
ANUA - PDRN 100 Hyaluronic Acid Glow Pad
Essences
Rise and shine, babe! I am head over heels for this Ole Henriksen Barrier Booster Orange Ferment Essence, and you will be too. The best way I can truly explain this essence is that it’s like orange juice for your skin. Using this essence makes my ski...
Barrier Booster Orange Ferment Vitamin C Essence
A golden girl, truly. These Belif Super Drops are a beautiful, pearlescent final touch with or without makeup. I actually prefer to use these without makeup so I can truly appreciate the glowy sheen that this adds to my skin. Also tested by dermatolo...
Super Drops Niacinamide Vitamin C Glow Serum
Perfect for no-makeup days. I came across this Drunk Elephant Glasswater Serum a few months ago and finally got around to getting some for myself after testing it a few times at the store. Although it’s defined as a serum, I see this more as an essen...
Drunk Elephant Amino Rain Glasswater Serum
Face Scrubs + Exfoliants
God sent. I really like using this Peach and Lily Scrub after I’ve taken my makeup off and washed my face. This acts as a really good, gentle way to strip the skin surface of any leftover gunk left behind from washing it. It has a doughy consistency ...
The best exfoliator on the market. I tried this Rice Dough Facial Scrub recently and was impressed with how much I really liked it. It’s definitely different than most traditional facial scrubs, because it’s thicker in it’s consistency. What I love m...