#cleanser doesn’t go on in the morning bc it’s a little strong and I don’t want my face to be peeling all day (exaggerating. it’s eucalyptus)

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Sometimes you have to remove a part of your skincare routine if it fucks with your skin at different times of the year and that’s fine

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hey i see you reblog skincare stuff a lot so i was wondering if you had any staple/"holy grail" skincare products you use!

yeah i looove skincare but idk if i’m the most educated on the best ways to take care of your skin properly but i’ll give it a shot!! p.s. this is gonna be a long kinda skincare masterpost so keep scrolling if you’re not interested

cleansers:

CosRx Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser

this is a pretty basic cleanser but it gets the job done. it’s a water based cleanser and it’s super gentle bc of the low ph balance. personally it doesn’t dry out my skin and it smells pretty good (kinda like tea tree oil) and its pretty cheap

Clinique Redness Solutions Soothing Cleanser

this is the oil based cleanser i use almost every day.  it’s specifically for red skin (i have pretty red skin especially on my cheeks and this helps a lot) it’s fragrance free which is always a plus, and it’s really moisturizing for a cleanser so i love it very much

exfoliants:

Paula’s Choice Clear Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution (Extra Strength)

i really love this stuff bc it’s a chemical exfoliant which means it’s not abrasive. it can be a little strong if you have sensitive skin (my skin eventually got used to it), so you might want to try the regular strength first. it keeps my skin feeling really clean but also super moisturized which is awesome

Dr. G Brightening Peeling Gel

i love love loooove this stuff!! this is a chemical exfoliant but once you start rubbing it in it turns into a physical exfoliant, but it’s super gentle and exfoliates extremely well without causing damage to my skin

toners:

Paula’s Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner

Paula’s choice products are on this list several times bc they just work really well. this toner has visibly brightened my skin over time and just gives me that super clean feeling. it’s also super gentle and fragrance free. idk if i’ve seen a difference in the size of my pores, but i do rotate products pretty regularly, so that might be why.  

CosRx AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner

this is a really good toner for the price. it’s very gentle and it also gives me that squeaky clean feeling. this doesn’t exactly dry my skin out but it’s not as moisturizing as the Paula’s Choice toner. i like the spray bottle this comes in though bc i like to be able to put my toner on a cotton pad and spray it on my face afterward

serums/oils:

Pure Hyaluronic Acid

hyaluronic acid is super great at moisturizing without feeling greasy. it’s a great anti-aging serum and it’s super cheap to get so i love it and use it almost daily

Sunday Riley Juno Hydroactive Cellular Face Oil

this oil is expensive but i personally think it’s worth it if you’re really into nourishing your skin. the ingredients are all natural (to the point that you can actually eat it) but it has a strong and kinda unpleasant odor bc of these ingredients. it’s incredibly moisturizing and makes my skin look really bright and refreshed in the morning and a little goes a long way so the bottle lasts a long time

masks:

SkinFood Egg White Pore Mask

this is one of my favorite masks ever. it smells really good, its easy to put on and take off, and it lasts a really long time. after using it for a while my pores did look noticeably better so it does the job

Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask

i don’t typically trust charcoal bc a lot of the time it can dry out the skin very easily, but this mask does a good job of cleaning out my pores and doesn’t dry out my skin 

moisturizers:

Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Relief Cream

as i said my skin is pretty red on my cheeks but this moisturizer is super calming and awesome. it’s thick but not like it’s suffocating my face and it doesn’t look greasy

Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream

okay i know this says had cream but it can also be used as a facial moisturizer. i normally don’t use neutrogena products but this stuff is great. it’s really thick so i only use it at night and most moisturizes don’t last all night against my pillow, but i can always feel this still on in the morning. it’s also really good at getting rid of flaky dead skin

other:

Heritage Story Rosewater & Glycerin

personally i think this is the best rosewater you can buy like anywhere. it literally only has 3 ingredients and it’s amaaaazing at moisturizing the skin. it smells heavenly and it’s also good at setting makeup and providing moisture to any part of your body

Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint (shop with me here for 20% off your first order!)

i looove the perfecting skin tint. i literally use it every day as my go to foundation/concealer. i don’t like the look of heavy makeup on myself so this really helps me keep the natural look. it’s heavy enough that it provides the level of coverage i want, but sheer enough that it doesn’t look cakey or heavy on my face

Milk Makeup Cooling Water

this is an interesting product bc theres nothing else really like it. it’s kind of a moisturizer, but its also kind of also helps with inflamed irritated skin. it feels really nice on the skin (especially if you keep it in the fridge) but it can feel a little sticky. 

Glossier Balm Dotcom (shop with me here for 20% off your first order!)

this is my favorite thing glossier sells. it is one of best, if not the best lip moisturizer i’ve ever used. it’s thick but it doesn’t feel gross on your lips, plus it lasts almost all day long. i also love using it around my eyes to provide a little extra moisture and glow to that area