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My Skincare Favorites as An Esthetician

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A curated list of my go-to products that actually deliver. From cleansers that leave your skin feeling fresh (not stripped) to serums that make your skin glow, these are the essentials I always come back to. Perfect for everyday routines, self-care n...
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Cleansers

 
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The Anua Heartleaf Foaming Cleanser has been a part of my skincare routine for awhile now and it’s my go to cleanser. It’s so gentle yet still effective. it removes leftover impurities without drying out my skin. Leaves my face feeling soft, calm, an...
Anua Heartleaf+BHA Cleanser
 
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The hyaluronic acid cleanser from Anua is another one of my staples. I like to reach for it when my skin is feeling dry or i want a really good lather to feel extra clean. It doesn’t strip your skin and hydrates while cleansing!
Anua Hydrating Cleanser
 
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This is another one of my go-to oil cleansers. It’s lightweight and in my personal experience is great at lifting impurities without stripping the skin or making it feel tight. If the Anua cleansing oil doesn’t work for you I’d opt for this one!
Centella Cleansing Oil
 
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This was one of my first oil cleansers I’ve ever tried and I’ll also go back for more! I’m a big fan of the HaruHaru brand and I stand by a lot of their products. This cleanser is for all skin types but specifically for my acne prone, sensitive, and ...
HARUHARU wonder Black Rice Cleansing
 
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I’ve been using the Anua Heartleaf Cleansing Oil for months now and I love it. it melts off makeup + sunscreen so easily without leaving that greasy feeling. Super gentle but still deep cleans my pores, and the heartleaf makes it calming if your skin...
Anua Heartleaf Cleansing Oil

Exfoliaters

 
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This is my favorite physical cleanser hands down (physical meaning scrubbing). I use it almost daily that’s how gentle yet effective it is. I would recommended this if you’re looking to try and start exfoliating. Contains a pineapple enzyme so if all...
Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator
 
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This is another great exfoliation if you’re looking for a more chemical approach! If you’re scared to try chemical exfoliants I would suggest this one because it’s not too harsh on your skin and a little goes a long way. Always wear sunscreen after u...
Paula’s Choice BHA Liquid Exfoliant
 
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If you listen to any of my recommendations, listen to this one! This exfoliating pad is filled with two types of exfoliants- AHAs to help smooth the outside layer of the skin and BHAs to go underneath the skin into the pores to clean out impurities. ...
Medicube Zero Pore Pads

Toners

 
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This is a bit more on the pricier sides for toners BUT if you have the budget for it i’d recommend. I use it every day along with another toner. It’s so refreshing and makes me skin glowyyy. There’s other toners on my recs list that are lower in pric...
Fresh Rose Toner
 
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Anybody that knows me knows I LOVEE this toner. I recommend this toner to all my friends especially the ones that love makeup. Skin prep is so important and this really makes your base (skin) so glowy and hydrated. It’s definitely on the cheaper side...
Byoma Milky Toner

Serums

 
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Torriden is one of my favorite skincare brands but what really stand out to me is their Hyaluronic Acid serum. It makes my skin and look glowy/hydrated. If you’re gonna try a serum for the first time I’d recommend this one!
Torriden Hyaluronic Acid Serum
 
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As someone with dull skin, when i’m looking to bring my radiance back I reach for this serum! It’s lightweight and brings back my skins clarity (what feels like) instantly!
Anua Niacinamide Serum
 
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I reach for this serum pretty frequently as it’s powerful yet still gentle. It targets breakout control and has skin barrier supporting ingredients! Acne, texture, hyperpigmentation, hydration - it helps with it all! I love this serum because it is s...
Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Serum

Moisturizers

 
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This is a moisturizer I typically use for the more colder seasons. During Autumn-Winter, my skin gets very dry especially because of my eczema. With this moisturizer I feel like my skin stays smooth and hydrated even when the temp drops
La Roche-Posay Tripe Repair Moisturizer
 
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This is a moisturizer I like to use during the hotter months. It’s lightweight but still hydrating. I have oily skin and it’s even worse during summer, this moisturizer gets the job done without added to that!
Dermalogica Active Moist Moisturizer
 
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As someone with combo skin who also has eczema, my skin is super picky when it comes to good moisturizers. This is one that I haven’t noticed any problems with. I always notice with moisturizers that sometimes they don’t penetrate and hydrate my skin...
Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream

Sunscreen

 
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This is for sure one of my top picks for sunscreen. Sunscreen is such an important step in your skincare routine so it’s important to find the right one for you! This one is so lightweight and hydrating it really does feel like a serum. In my experie...
Centella CICA Sun Serum

Hype Worthy Face Masks

 
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I was recently gifted this mask along with other Anua face masks but let’s talk about this one first! As a first time user I loved the way my skin felt and looked after using it, I didn’t use overnight I just left it on for about 20 minutes. It’s dee...
Anua Rice 70 Glow Collagen Mask
 
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I don’t care what anyone says, this is my tried and true! An affordable face mask that feels like luxury. This mask is great for hydration due to its hyaluronic acid and hydrogel texture. I like to use this when I feel that my skin needs some extra h...
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Mask
 
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We all know Mediheal is THAT GIRL when it comes to skincare, but if you don’t let me help you out! Do you ever have those days where your skin just feels dry and irritated? This mask helps with just that! As the weather gets colder my eczema flares u...
Mediheal Teatree Sheet Mask