I loveee skincare so I made this list focused on glow, clarity, and balance—organized by skin needs to support healthy, soft, makeup-ready skin every day.
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Cleanse Like Royalty 🧼
Hydration 💧
Brighten up ✨
UV protection 🧴
Calm & Restore🌿
Smooth & Clear🧽
Cleanse Like Royalty 🧼
A good routine starts with clean skin. This list includes gentle cleansers for removing oil, makeup, and buildup without throwing off your skin’s balance. Works for all skin types.
Dry to combo skin, gentle, barrier-friendly
CeraVe
lightweight, removes makeup without dryness
The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
For oily/acne-prone skin; may be drying if skin is sensitive
Effaclar Gel Facial Wash for Oily Skin
Hydration 💧
For dry or dehydrated skin that needs moisture layered in. These toners, essences, and serums help restore softness, reduce tightness, and support your skin barrier.
Hydrating, soothing, great for sensitive skin
Supple Preparation Facial Toner
Plumps and hydrates; Avoid if extremely sensitive to hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
Barrier repair + hydration; Patch test recommended for snail allergy
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Brighten up ✨
If you deal with dark spots, acne marks, or uneven tone, this section focuses on brightening ingredients like vitamin C and niacinamide to help even things out over time.
Reduces oil and spots; Start slow⚠️ high concentrations can cause irritation
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Brightening, antioxidant-rich, gentle⚠️Vitamin C can increase sun sensitivity; use with SPF
Vitamin C Serum
brightens and calms inflammation
10% Azelaic Acid Booster
Hydroquinone-free brightening ⚠️Avoid if allergic to hydroquinone or strong actives
Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum for Face
Fades dark spots gently
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Brightening Serum for Uneven Skin
Brightens and smooths;Use at night; ⚠️can increase sun sensitivity- always use with sunscreen <3
Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment
UV protection 🧴
Sun protection matters every day. These sunscreens are reliable, comfortable, and good for darker skin tones. They help prevent new dark spots and protect your progress.
Non-greasy, formulated for darker skin tones, no white cas
Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30 - Moisturizing, No White Cast ...
Lightweight, good under makeup
Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30
Great for sensitive or acne-prone skin
UV Clear Facial Sunscreen | SPF 46
Calm & Restore🌿
If your skin feels irritated, tight, or sensitive, start here. These calming picks soothe redness, repair your barrier, and bring peace to stressed-out skin.
Repairs and soothes
Cicaplast Balm B5 for Dry Skin Irritations
Calming, reduces redness; Contains niacinamide; patch test if sensitive
COSRX Centella Blemish Cream, 30ml / 1.01 fl.oz
Oat-based, gentle barrier repair
Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion for Very Dry Skin
Smooth & Clear🧽
For sensitive or irritated skin. This list includes calming, barrier-repairing products that help reduce redness and support healing after over-exfoliation or breakouts.
Pore-clearing, smooths texture; Avoid if you have open wounds or very sensitive skin
SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Gentle exfoliation;Use at night, avoid mixing with retinoids initially
Lactic Acid 5% + HA Mild Exfoliator to Reveal Smoother Skin
Deep pore cleansing mask; Use once a week max; can be drying
Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay 1 lb
Princess PM routine🌙
Nighttime is when your skin repairs itself. These are richer creams, oils, and treatments meant for overnight use—especially helpful if your skin is dry, dull, or breaking out.
Gentle, effective night retinol; Start with low frequency; can cause dryness and irritation
Retinol Serum to Reduce Wrinkles - 30ml
Rich, barrier-friendly night cream
Vanicream™ Moisturizing Cream for Dry, Sensitive Skin
Nourishing, lightweight facial oil; Patch test if you have acne-prone skin
PHOENIX Deep Renewal Facial Oil
Extras & rituals 💖
Optional add-ons like face masks, mists, and tools for when you want to do a little more. These aren’t essentials but can be nice to include in a full routine.
Hydrating mist for a quick boost
[Dr.Jart+] Ceramidin Cream Mist (110ML/3.71fl.oz)
Overnight hydration boost
Water Sleeping Mask Brighten & Hydrate
For facial massage and lymphatic drainage;Use with gentle pressure; avoid broken skin
Gua Sha Facial Tools
Skin Barrier essentials 🧚🏾♀️
For when your skin feels off—tight, dry, or easily irritated. These products help rebuild the moisture barrier and are especially helpful for sensitive or reactive skin.
Ceramide-rich, restores barrier
Deep Hydration Moisturizing Cream - Skincare
Soothing and protective
Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
For very dry or reactive skin
Atoderm Intensive Balm | cream for very dry skin prone to discomfort
Makeup base💋
Focuses on skin prep for smooth, hydrated, and even skin under makeup. These products help reduce texture, lock in moisture, and create a healthy glow so your base sits better and lasts longer. Best for dry, dull, or textured skin—or anyone who wants...
Adds a natural dew
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
Hydrating, creates a soft glow base
The Dewy Skin Cream Replenishing and Plumping Moisturizer
Smooths texture for makeup application; avoid if very oily
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