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Skincare Must Haves

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Skin Care Must Haves that I've repurchased more than twice! From a girl with sensitive, acne prone skin, these are my tried and trues that took my skin from awful to glowy and feeling confident!
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Skin Care I'll Forever Repurchase

Skin care for your face, body, and everywhere in between. These are products I use myself and repurchase constantly! My ride or dies, and I want to share them all with you! 

 
Val Fialkoff profile picture
Gentle enough for sensitive skin, but so great for acne prone, helped my skin so much. I've repurchased this at least 20 times.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
 
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Shrunk my pores like nothing else, and made my skin texture so much smoother!
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
 
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One of the best facial mositurizers on the market, and totally worth the price, especially if you have sensitive skin.
Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane | Face Cream
 
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Lightweight, non greasy, definitely helps with evening out skin tone, moisturizing and protects from UV.
Better Screen™ UV Serum SPF 50+ Facial Sunscreen with Collagen Peptide
 
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Amazing for extra dry skin, great for on the face but also works for body care.
Cicaplast Balm B5 for Dry Skin Irritations
 
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This is my HOLY GRAIL skincare item, I've repurchased it so many times, it changed the game for my skin and will forever be in my daily rotation. Especially in the summer!
e11ement Hypochlorous Acid Face & Skin Spray
 
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Worth the price, a little bit goes a long way! My skin feels refreshed, clean without being stripped or tight after a good scrub.
Ultra Facial Cleanser
 
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Really great for sensitive skin, a little goes a long way. I notice my pores are visibly reduced after use and it definitely helps control breakouts when I'm having one!
Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimizing Clay Mask
 
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This is my go to Gua Sha, stainless steel is great for sensitive skin and its non pourours, so you can use it without worry that your products will be soaked up. Even if you don't *see* results from using a Gua Sha, it feels incredible and it really ...
Stainless Steel Gua Sha
 
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A really amazing affordable dupe to Paula's Choice, though I love both products, this Peach Slices one is incredible and I have repurchased it multiple times! Add to your daily skincare routine.
Acne Exfoliating Toner - Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment & Aid
 
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Been using this since 2013!! My holy grail toner, I used the unscented or cucumber, it's light, non drying, no alcohol, very natural and feels great on sensitive skin. I use this as a base for my serums and it blends beautifully while helping to calm...
THAYERS Alcohol-Free Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner 12oz
 
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Amazing for sensitive skin, the best spot treatment I've ever tried. A tiny bit goes a long way, and as someone with cystic acne, this shrunk even the largest pimples I had overnight. Will forever repurchase.
Truly Targeted Acne-Clearing Pimple Patch with Salicylic Acid
 
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Whether you have acne scars, dark spots, discoloration from irritation or just anything you're feeling unhappy with, this really affordable, incredible discoloration cream is for you! I use this regularly on my chest, neck, and underarms to help with...
Discoloration Correcting Body Treatment - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
 
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The Ordinary and me are *BESTIES*, I love their product line, it has genuinely changed my skin for the better, and I went from knowing nothing at all about skin care to being a little bit obsessed with it and for good reason! This toner is fabulous, ...
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating and Brightening Daily Toner - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
 
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Such an amazing, hydrating, nourishing hand cream, and a little really does go a long way. I recommend this hand cream to literally everyone I know from my grandma to my best friends and it's always a hit!
Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve, Hydrating Lotion
 
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Sooo many patches in so many sizes, these will last you forever! And they work so well, not to mention they're a super affordable dupe to the bigger name brands, and for something you use once and throw out, who wants to spend more than $10! I use th...
TKTK XL Pimple Patches 60x20mm, 96 Ct
 
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I love La Roche Posay, I switch up my skincare a lot but I mostly alternate between this brand and Kiehls, and this face wash is one of the best for sure, I've repurchased easily six or seven times and will forever. It's gentle enough on sensitive sk...
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Foaming Cleanser
 
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I'm all about quality skincare and taking the best care of ourselves that we can, but sometimes we just need a quick way to get our makeup off or give ourselves a quick refresher. These Aveeno makeup removing wipes are gentle on the skin, soothing, a...
Aveeno Calm + Restore Unscented Makeup Wipes
 
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Recently added these to my skincare routine and I can see and feel a difference in my skin already! They are so gentle, you get so much for the cost and they are really helping with texture, clearing pores and light exfoliation.
ANUA Heartleaf 77 Toner Pad, 70 Pads
 
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I switched to these recently after realizing how many cotton pads I was throwing away every day just touching up my makeup or taking it off, and they are a game changer! Super easy to wash, they're soft and can be used over and over again. They also ...
Greenzla Reusable Makeup Remover Pads 20 Pack

Body Care

Skin care and products to keep your body looking and feeling the best it can! All products are ones I have personally used and found success with! 

 
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Lightweight, non greasy feeling, and definitely full coverage, I use this on my tattoo sleeves in the summer and it works wonders!
BLUE LIZARD Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+
 
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A NEED for summer if you're active or just want a little extra anti-sweat help, perfect for sensitive skin, and smell is very light and nice!
Ban Private Parts Deodorizing Lotion, 1.5 Oz
 
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Amazing for winter time but in summer too, if you have eczema, or really dry patches anywhere on your body, a little bit of this goes a long way and will make a huge difference!
CeraVe Healing Ointment, Hydrating Skin Protectant, 12 Oz
 
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If you're a larger chested person this stuff is a must have, especially in the warmer months! Under-breast sweat, chafing, irritation be gone with this magic little powder!
Megababe Sweat Absorbing Body Powder Bust Dust
 
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Thick thighs save lives! But this product saves our thighs and us! This is an absolute repeat buy for me especially during the summer when I want to wear shorts or cute dresses, makes the dreaded “chub rub” worry and discomfort disappear!
Megababe Thigh Rescue Anti-Chafe Stick
 
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Not a glamorous product at all, but it's so popular for a reason! It works!! Really helpful to use if you're prone to boils, cysts, cystic acne, also great for sensitive skin. I use in the shower in areas where I get more breakouts than usual, but no...
Hibiclens Antiseptic Skin Cleanser 4 oz Pump
 
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Very abrasive but gentle enough that it won't hurt or irritate sensitive skin like mine. I have definitely seen a difference in my arms after using this consistently in the shower. A must have!
First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 2oz
 
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Holy grail product for body acne and back acne, the spray is so convenient and so much easier to use than a cream especially if you have short arms like me! I have repurchased this so many times, it also smells really nice and feels great on the skin...
Dermalogica Clear Start Bacne Spray 6 fl oz
 
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Affordable, smells incredible and really great for callused, dry feet. I give myself a pedicure with this and some cotton socks once a month and it's like night and day. A forever repurchase!
Soap & Glory Heel Genius Foot Cream 4.2oz x2
 
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Such a small amount will go along way with this product, it exfoliates well and makes your skin feel silky smooth after a use! I like to use this with my African net sponge for a really good exfoliation and then moisturize. Goodbye strawberry legs an...
Shea Butter & Almond Oil Shea Sugar Scrub - Dr Teal's | Ulta Beauty
 
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This African Net Sponge or Sapo CHANGED MY LIFE and MY SKIN. You need this immediately, it's gentle enough to use on sensitive eczema prone skin like mine while still getting that proper exfoliation, watch those dead skin cells swirl down the shower ...
African Exfoliating Net aka SAPO
 
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Chest and breast acne be gone! This bottle may look small, but it's mighty! I love this product, it helps so much with breast and chest acne, which is a common but unfortunate side effect of having a larger chest and sweating in the summertime. I hav...
Megababe Chest-o Presto Body Acne Mist 3.8oz
 
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I have been using this body wash exclusively for probably fifteen years now, the sensitive skin one is so gentle on my eczema prone, overly sensitive, dry skin while still managing to make me feel squeaky clean and smelling good all day every day! I ...
Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash Pump 30.6oz
 
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These wipes are my FAVORITE! They're gentle, made from plant based material so they biodegrade much better, and they're septic and sewer safe! They're moisturizing as well as great for cleaning up.
Goodwipes Flushable Butt Wipes Vitamin E Aloe 60ct

Oral Care

 
Val Fialkoff profile picture
Recently started using this mouthwash and I love it. It's alcohol free and I swear I can already notice a difference in the whiteness of my teeth from just about two weeks of consistent use. Can't beat the price!
Crest Pro-Health Mouthwash Alcohol Free 946mL
 
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Tongue scraping has been a game changer for my oral health. I even got praise from my dentist at my last appointment for how good my oral hygiene was! It feels really good, and it really helps your mouth, gums and teeth. I personally have a small mou...
RONAVO Stainless Steel Tongue Scraper for Kids & Adults with Case
 
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My favorite toothpaste. Again a “cleaner” option if you like that sort of stuff like me, I also just really like Burts Bees products and this toothpaste is great and very affordable, plus the tube is huge and will last you a long time!
Burts Bees White Mountain Mint Toothpaste 4.7oz x2
 
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Great toothbrush, incredible battery life, brushes well, and its really easy to find replacement heads for cheap on Amazon!
PHILIPS Sonicare 1100 Rechargeable Toothbrush
 
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Would recommend to everyone and anyone. So easy to use, makes a huge difference, and actually feels really great! I hate flossing the old fashioned way, but this makes it so easy!
COSLUS Water Dental Flosser Pick 4 Modes
 
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This went mega viral on Tik Tok a few years back and I fell under it's spell. It's a great mouthwash option, and definitely helped my oral health and felt great to use!
TheraBreath Fresh Breath Mouthwash, Mild Mint, Alcohol-Free, 16oz (2-Pack)