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Skincare Things I Keep Going Back To
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items I've tried a lot, the trendy serums, the overpriced jars, the one that promised miracles and delivered etc. These are the ones that stuck. No hype, just products that consistently worked for my skin and made me come back to them.
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Cleansers & First Step
Actives & Treatments
Barrier & Repair
Hydration & Glow
Final Touch
Cleansers & First Step
Gentle, doesn’t strip, never messes up my skin barrier. If I’m not sure what my skin needs, this is what I use.
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser for Dry Skin
This one surprised me. it’s calming, and I notice a difference when I stop using it. My skin just seems less irritated. It’s also great if I’m layering multiple products.
ETUDE Soonjung pH5.5 Relief Toner 200ml
My backup when my skin is super reactive, cleans my skin without tightness
Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser Pump 8oz
Still the gentlest way I’ve found to remove makeup without rubbing. Doesn’t sting my eyes, and a little goes a long way.
Garnier Micellar Water, Hydrating Cleanser 13.5oz
Actives & Treatments
My skin can get a little chaotic breakouts, uneven texture, general unpredictability. This helps calm it down. It’s not a magic potion, but it makes a noticeable difference over time, especially around my jawline and forehead.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum
I don’t use this every day. More like once or twice a week when I feel like I need a clean slate. It helps keep those tiny texture bumps away and makes my skin feel smoother without that tight, dry feeling some exfoliants give.
Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Exfoliant
Looks intense, but once a week it gives me that fresh, smooth, glassy-skin feeling.
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
This cleared up stubborn texture and breakouts when nothing else worked. It’s a slow burn, but worth the patience.
Differin Acne Treatment Gel 0.1% Adapalene 45g
Barrier & Repair
When my face feels angry, over exfoliated, windburned, or just moody this is what I reach for. It’s like a reset button. Thick enough to protect but not suffocating.
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 Healing Ointment
If you ever deal with flaky or compromised skin ( a little tip go all the way in colder months), this is a lifesaver. I use it mostly at night on dry patches. It’s thick, unscented, and has never let me down.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Foot Cream, 3oz, 3 Pack
I use this one after sun exposure or cold wind. Calms redness fast.
Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative Cream Sensitive
Hydration & Glow
It’s light, soothing, and makes my skin feel plump and calm. I use it especially when my skin feels tired or looks dull. It’s just one of those things that quietly works.
COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Repairing Essence 100ml
If I need hydration but don’t want anything heavy, this is it. It feels like water going on, sinks in fast, and doesn’t pill under SPF or makeup.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream 16oz
Final Touch
I resisted sunscreen for too long because most broke me out or felt gross. This one doesn’t. It’s super lightweight, plays nice with makeup, and doesn’t leave that weird white cast. If I’m leaving the house, this is on.
EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46 Oil-Free
I’ve used this on dry lips, cracked cuticles, under the eyes, even on my eyebrows when they’re doing their own thing. It’s not fancy, but it’s kind of the unsung hero of my routine. I always have a mini tub somewhere.
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Original 13oz (3 Pack)