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my skincare favorites

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My skincare recommendations for your morning and nighttime skincare routine! I use or have used these products myself and they have helped me transform my skin from dehydrated, inflamed and irritated to healthy and glowing. Some of these links are af...
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Cleansers and exfoliators

My favorite cleansers, safe for dry and sensitive skin!

 
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The first step in my skincare routine. This cleansing balm is infused with rice extracts. It's gentle, melts my makeup off easily and leaves my skin soft and glowy! Make sure to use a water based cleanser afterwards.
Beauty of Joseon - Radiance Cleansing Balm
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I love using cleansing balms to take my makeup off. The cerave cleansing balm is made with three types of ceramides, which is amazing for the skin
Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm with Jojoba Oil for All Skin Types - CeraVe
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My favorite cream to foam cleanser! This cleanser contains aloe, allantoin and glycerin. It's gentle and safe for sensitive skin. This cleanser doesn't leave my skin tight or dry. It has a nice creamy texture and turns into a foam when you lather it ...
First Aid Beauty - Face Cleanser
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A great cream to foam face wash that doesn't dry out my skin. It contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
Cerave - Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Face Wash
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I use this on my body and my skin is so smooth ever since I started using this! I moisturize well after this with the cerave moisturizing cream
SA Lotion with Salicylic Acid for Rough & Bumpy Skin - CeraVe
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A refreshing cleanser, safe for sensitive skin. This has a gel texture and gently exfoliates the skin.
Beauty of Joseon - Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser
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I used this once a week to deep clean my skin. This peeling gel contains black rice extracts. It leaves my skin feeling clean and fresh. Make sure to moisturize well after using this!
Haruharu WONDER - Black Rice Soft Peeling Gel
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This peeling gel gives the skin a mild exfoliation. It itsn't harsh on the skin as it has a really soft texture to it. I use this peeling gel once a week and it leaves my skin feeling clean without leaving it dry!
Beauty of Joseon - Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel
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Toners

Favorite toners that I use or have used!

 
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Hydrating toner I highly recommend! This is the toner I'm using at the moment and it's key ingredients are rice extract and niacinamide. I pour it in my hands and pat it into my damp skin. This transformed my skin, it hydrates and brightens my face a...
I'm from - Rice Toner
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This is the first toner I tried out and I still love it. This toner contains fermented black rice and hyaluronic acid. It's a gentle toner that leaves my skin feeling hydrated and glowy. I love how fresh my skin feels after using this! This is the or...
Haruharu WONDER - Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner Original
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This is the fragrance free version of the first toner I tried out and loved. This toner contains fermented black rice and hyaluronic acid. It's a gentle toner that leaves my skin feeling hydrated and glowy.
Haruharu WONDER - Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner Fragrance Free
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This is a mild exfoliating toner with 2% glycolic acid and 0.5% salicylic acid. It is safe to use on a daily basis, however I prefer using it a few times a week. It's gentle enough for sensitive skin and gives my skin a mild exfoliation.
Beauty of Joseon - Green Plum Refreshing Toner: AHA + BHA
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Hydrating alcohol free toner with three types of ceramides
Alcohol-Free Hydrating Toner for Sensitive Dry Skin - CeraVe
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Serums

My favorite serums for glowing skin

 
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Favorite serum to brighten the skin and fade hyperpigmentation
Beauty of Joseon - Glow Deep Serum
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The serum I'm currently using. A moisturizing serum with a low molecular weight hyaluronic acid (hydraluron) and red algae. This serum hydrates my skin and gives it a plumping effect.
Indeed Labs - Hydraluron Moisture Serum
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My favorite serum that cleared my acne marks! This serum contains natural ingredients, niacinamide and fermented technology to help calm and brighten the skin. It's safe to use everyday and it corrected my dark spots while soothing my skin at the sam...
AXIS - Y - Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum
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 Hydrating serum with hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5 and ceramides!
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum with Vitamin B5 for Dry Skin - CeraVe
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I use this lash serum at night before I go to sleep on my lashes and my brows. I notice a difference and it really does make my lashes and brows appear more nourished.
ETUDE - My Lash Serum
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Moisturizers and oils

My favorite moisturizers and face oils which have helped me repair my skin barrier!

 
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The moisturizer I'm currently using. This moisturizing cream helped me repair my skin barrier. It contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid. It's a really thick cream but I love it for the colder weather. I also use this moisturizer on my body.
Cerave - Moisturizing Cream
 
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This moisturizer is a lighter version of the moisturizing cream. It also contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid. I would recommend this one if you prefer a lighter consistency.
Cerave - Daily Moisturizing Lotion
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I love this as a barrier cream to protect my skin at night!
3.0 oz Healing Ointment with Petrolatum for Balanced to Dry Skin - CeraVe
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I love this cream, I also use this as a barrier cream
Dynasty Cream
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Favorite face oil that I use a few times a week at night after my moisturizer. It gives me a beautiful glowy and dewy complexion. I also use this on my body after moisturizer.
The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil
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Sunscreens

A must in your skincare routine, check out my favorites!

 
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Favorite physical sunscreen and the one I'm currently using! This contains 2% niacinamide, squalane and hyaluronic acid. It has also mugwort, calendula and chamomile extracts. This doesn't irritate my sensitive skin and I prefer using a physical suns...
AXIS - Y - Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen (V3)
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I love this sunscreen, it has a light creamy texture and doesn't leave a white cast on your face. This chemical sunscreen contains niacinamide, rice extract and probiotics. Worth a shot if you have sensitive skin!
Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun
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Great sunscreen for sensitive skin. It contains niacinamide, ceramides and hyaluronic acid. Gives protection and hydration for the skin.
Cerave - Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Face SPF 50
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I love this sunscreen, also perfect for under makeup!
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 - Supergoop!
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This sunscreen has a glowy tint to it!
Sunlight Suntouchable Whoa Glow Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen - e.l.f. Cosmetics
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Face masks

I love using sheet masks and clay masks, here are my favorites that I am currently using!

 
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My favorite sheet mask at the moment! It contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, fermented soybeans and spilanthol (which is also known as bio-botox). This sheet mask leaves my skin glowy and plump! I use this 2 times a week.
One.two.free - Hyaluronic Power
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I've had acne and I used these on pimples instead of popping them. It protects the pimple as well and it reduces the redness.
COSRX - Acne Pimple Master Patch
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I use this mask once a week and I love it! It contains kaolin clay and red bean extract, as well as pear and strawberry extracts which are rich in antioxidants. I leave it on for 15 minutes, gently massage it into my skin and then wash it off with wa...
Beauty of Joseon - Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask
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Face mists

I love using a face mist before applying my skincare products and to refresh my face, here are two of my favorite water mists that I personally use!

 
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This face mist is rich in silica which has soothing and anti-irritating properties. It can also be used for soothing sunburn and reducing skin redness. I have noticed my skin redness going down after I spray this on my face!
Avène Thermal Spring Water
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This face mist is rich in selenium which has the ability to protect the skin from free radicals. It soothes my skin and leaves my skin feeling fresh.
La Roche-Posay - Thermal Spring Water for Sensitive Skin
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Lipcare

My favorite products for soft lips!

 
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One of my favorite lip oils! It's a bit sticky but I personally don't mind that.
A'PIEU - Honey & Milk Lip Oil
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I use this at night before I go to sleep. Makes my lips super soft!
A'PIEU - Honey & Milk Lip Sleeping Pack
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I keep this in my purse and use it on the go whenever my lips are dry
A'PIEU - Honey & Milk Lip Balm
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Makes my lips super soft and smells amazing
Brazilian Kiss Cupuaçu Lip Butter - Sol de Janeiro
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I love this after my skincare, all glowy from skin to lips!
Clear Maracuja Vegan Juicy Lip Balm - Tarte
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Tools

My favorite skincare tools and pillowcase!
 
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I use a facial steamer before applying my face mask!
Pro Facial Steamer
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I use a cloth on my face because my face gets a little sensitive when I use this on my bare face.
Glow Cube Ice Roller For Face
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