SKINCARE RECOMMENDATIONS
Hey Skincare Besties ! I curated this list for you to help you browse through different but safe products for your routines š«¶š¾
Kohzbeauty
Oily/Sensitive
2
Glow Serum Propolis + Niacinamide
Kohzbeauty
BEAUTY OF JOSEON
Glow Serum Propolis + Niacinamide
4.4
(631)
1624
3
Acne Control Cleanser
treasuredbeautyfinds
Claims: Reduces blackheads, prevents new breakouts, improves the look of pores, helps maintain skin barrier š: 2% Salicylic Acid, Hectorite Clay, Niacinamide, HA, Gluconolactone (PHA) Texture: It is a Gel-foam cleanser, lightly foams My thoughts: I adore this! It works just as well as my beloved Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser ( w/ 4% BP). It leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated, so this does not strip my skin and unlike the other acne cleanser this one doesnāt sting my eyes so I donāt have to be careful with it. I use this every other morning with great success.
CeraVe
Acne Control Cleanser
4.3
(69)
282
4
Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin
vinci
I had been eyeing to get my hands on anything from this brand because of some great feedback I read online so when I saved up enough for one I got this. š² Price. A 473 mL pump bottle set me back ā±1,065=$20. Believe it or not it lasted me around 10 months to get to the last foaming drop which was truly a bang for the buck! š§“ Key Ingredients. Three essential ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide āaccording to its literature, was formulated to help maintain the skinās protective barrier, lock in moisture, and calm the skin. š·Form & Fragrance. Clear liquid without fragrance that adequately foams when lathered. Non-comedogenic. šš½ Experience. Unlike those menās facial washes I used to pack in my bag that foamed up like detergent and harmfully stripped the face off of natural oils, this produces foam that you just know by its feel to be gentle. No squeaky-clean feeling after washing it off but leaves the skin refreshed. I would double cleanse using this at night when taking off waterproof sunscreen. This suited me great and I was pleased about it I will repurchase.
CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin
4.5
(403)
357
5
Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum
Kohzbeauty
ANUA
Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum
4.5
(4191)
770
6
Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution Pore Clearing Serum
perfectlyimperfect
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution Pore Clearing Serum
4.0
(81)
78
7
Clear and Even Tone Body Cleansing Bar
DanielleSkin27
This body cleanser was just fine. It did its job of helping to clear body breakouts on my chest and shoulders, but did leave kind of a weird feeling on my skin after rinsing. Once I dried my skin off it was fine and that feeling went away. Smell was natural smelling and pleasant to me, sort of earthy. Thereās no added fragrance in this or any masking ingredients, which I appreciate. I didnāt love that it came in this container though, it made it more difficult to use than it needed to be. I did notice that they now have on their website a container free version (so basically a bar soap) and I think that would be a better option. I also didnāt like or use the sponge that it came with. I donāt know how anyone uses that to wash their body, itās so small and wasnāt easy to hold.
Urban Skin Rx
Clear and Even Tone Body Cleansing Bar
4.0
(2)
2
8
Anthelios UV Hydra Daily Invisible Sunscreen SPF50
beemama3
This is a really fabulous, light-lotion, facial sunscreen that provides an ample SPF 50 and extreme hydration without any white cast. This formulation delivers photostable, broad-spectrum protection via UVA and UVB filters combined with antioxidants. Hyaluronic acid ensures 48-hour skin-plumping hydration and moisture barrier support. I love that this is lightweight, non-greasy, fragrance-free, and paraben-free. It applies and absorbs very easily with no tackiness afterfeel. Instructions say to apply generously 15min before sun exposure and to repeat every 2 hours. Not water -resistant. Great for daily wear.
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios UV Hydra Daily Invisible Sunscreen SPF50
4.8
(17)
15
9
All Day Vitamin Glow Boost Facial Toner
dayverampas
Hey skincare fam, let's talk brightening and boosting! I'm obsessed with anything that gives my skin a healthy, natural glow, and the JUMISO All Day Vitamin Glow Boost Facial Toner has become my new go-to! What it claims to do: āļøKiss dullness goodbye: This toner is packed with vitamin power (niacinamide, ascorbic acid, etc.) to brighten your complexion and fight unevenness. āļøHydration hero: It preps and hydrates your skin, leaving it feeling plump and ready for the next skincare step. āļøGentle giant: Vegan, fragrance-free, and EO-free, this toner is gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin. My experience: Twice a day, after cleansing, I pour the toner on my palm and pat it over my face and neck. It's the perfect first step in my morning and evening routines. First off, I love the lightweight texture! It's like a watery essence that absorbs instantly, leaving no stickiness or residue. And the scent? Fresh and barely there, just the way I like it. As for the results? I'm hooked! My skin definitely looks brighter and more even-toned after just a few weeks of use. It's not a blinding glow, but a healthy, natural radiance that makes me feel confident. Plus, it hydrates like a dream, prepping my skin perfectly for my serums and moisturizer. Pros: āļøVitamin cocktail for your skin: Brightening and hydrating in one! āļøGentle & inclusive: Perfect for sensitive souls like me. āļøLightweight & refreshing: Absorbs instantly and feels amazing. āļøVegan & cruelty-free: My conscience feels good too!
Jumiso
All Day Vitamin Glow Boost Facial Toner
4.6
(98)
57
11
All Day Vitamin Brightening & Balancing Facial Serum
Light weight & fast absorbing š
Kohzbeauty
Jumiso
All Day Vitamin Brightening & Balancing Facial Serum
4.5
(823)
1660
12
Glow Serum Propolis + Niacinamide
Kohzbeauty
BEAUTY OF JOSEON
Glow Serum Propolis + Niacinamide
4.4
(631)
1624
13
Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum
Kohzbeauty
CeraVe
Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum
4.6
(147)
756
14
Faded
prettycalm
Topicals **FADED** brightening + clearing gel may be my āDesert Island productā: Iām on my second tube and never want to be without this stuff again. Itās the only product to noticeably lighten my melasma and dark spots left by acne-rosacea without causing irrtation. Almost everyone deals with some sort of hyperpigmentationācaused by overproduction and irregular distribution of melanināat some point in their lives. Skinās melanocytes can be triggered to overproduce melanin for a variety of reasons, like sun exposure, breakouts/pimples, cuts, hormonal fluctuations, or eczema and rashes. **FADED** gel is formulated to help *heal* scarred and sun-damaged skin by fading away even your most stubborn marks, scars, and spotsābut *gentle* enough for people with hyperpigmentation and erythema (redness) who canāt tolerate more aggressive acids. Since itās made by two women of color, I implicitly trust Topicals when they promise the formula *never bleaches*. The gentle-yet-effective magic of **FADED** is in the ingredients. Per Topicals, key ingredients are: 1. *TRANEXAMIC ACID* : prevents melanocyte (pigment cell) activation, initiation of melanogenesis (process that creates excess pigment in dark spots), and additional vascular development (pathogenesis of melasma) 2. *AZELAIC ACID* : prevents tyrosine conversion to melanin; scavenges discoloration-causing free radicals in the skin resulting from environmental stress and sun damage 3. *NIACINAMIDE* : interrupts pigment transfer from melanocytes to the upper layers of the skin where discoloration is visible, scavenges free radicals and helps to reverse oxidative damage, anti-inflammatory, refines pores and excess oil 4. *KOJIC ACID* : inhibits melanocyte activation, mildly exfoliates skinĀ 5. *LICORICE ROOT* : boasts powerful antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory, helps to break down deposits of excess pigment in the skin 6. *CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF EXTRACT* : anti-inflammatory, powerful antioxidant, helps to accelerate wound healing and collagen production 7. *MELATONIN* : interrupts communication between melanocytes and keratinocytes, limits melanocyte stimulation, scavenges free radicals Other noteworthy ingredients include: ALLANTOIN (soothes, protects, and stinulates new tissue growth), ALPHA ARBUTIN (helps fade sun damage and scars left by breakouts), SQUALANE (hydrates, moisturizes, soothes, noncomedogenic), and TURMERIC ROOT (antiinflammatory, soothes, lightly exfoliates). **FADED** is fragrance-free, dye-free, vegan, and cruelty-free. You recieve 1.7fl oz/50mL for $36 USD, which lasts me ~2 months with daily use. If you have melasma or other hyperpigmentation but your skin hasnāt been able to tolerate stronger acids, Topicals **FADED** is a must-try powerhouse (in fabulous retro packaging). **FADED** replaced a prescription product Iād used for years (Finacea/azelaic acidāitās an ingredient in **FADED** and my skin tolerates this formulation much better) from first use. Itās never caused a flare of eczema/rosacea, and my skintone is the most even itās been in years; I canāt recommend it enough.
Topicals
Faded
4.7
(53)
421
8
10
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