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1. A soothing honey and almond gel mask to get your skin glowy. Honey works to deeply hydrate and soothe the skin, while its antimicrobial properties help get rid of breakouts. Clear and dewy skin for a fraction of the price of a facial? Sign me up.
2. An all-in-one hydrating milk toner that rehydrates your skin after cleansing. Use this in conjunction with a hydrating serum and a moisturizing cream, and watch your skin ~glow.~
3. A cuticle oil, because the secret to growing long, strong, and healthy nails is a well-nourished root! And that means keeping the cuticles as moisturized as possible. Well, this oil contains vitamin E, which just so happens to be one of the best cuticle moisturizers available.
4. A double-sided lip scrubber, AKA a nifty tool that plumps, sloughs off dead skin cells *and* promotes circulation (which'll help give your lips more natural color!). And the best part? It's as easy to use as your toothbrush.
5. A jade gua sha tool for those days when your skin feels and looks puffier than usual. Consider gua sha a workout (one that you'll actually *want* to do) for your face. This tool is great for moving stagnant lymphatic fluids under your skin that cause puffiness, dryness, and even breakouts.
6. A BHA 2% liquid exfoliant so that you can say bye-bye to blackheads once and for all. BHAs (also known as beta hydroxy acids) are what you need to clear out the gunk from your pores and banish acne-causing dead skin cells.
7. A La Roche-Posay clear skin sunscreen, because rain or shine, sleet or snow — you MUST wear sunscreen every day! If you're reluctant to use sunscreen on your acne-prone skin, have no fear: this oil-free sunscreen will protect your skin from harmful UV rays without causing breakouts.
8. A set of vitamin C under eye masks that'll brighten uneven tones under the eyes, while helping to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. If you need immediate glow before an outing with your boo, you should totally get your hands on these.
9. A jar of Aquaphor, because hear me out — Aquaphor isn't just for fading scars or stowing into a diaper bag. It's the skincare community's secret to glowing skin! Many people use Aquaphor for "slugging," a skincare practice that uses an ointment after a nighttime routine to seal all the hydrating serums and moisturizing creams in. I've been slugging for the past few months with Aquaphor, and, GEEZ! I've never woken up with softer skin in my life.
10. An acne treatment gel which is essentially an all-in-one for combating breakouts, fine lines, wrinkles, and even hyperpigmentation in skin, across age groups. With just a few weeks of use, everyone will be asking who your dermatologist is — even though actually, you just picked it up from Target and spent less than $15 on this simple addition to your routine.
11. A serum stick to keep your skin clear and glowing all year round. This formula contains green microalgae and lactic acid to minimize breakouts, while calendula flower replenishes the skin with hydrating and soothing properties. Basically, it's a serum that CAN do both.
12. A pair of exfoliating gloves because they are the easiest way to get rid of ingrown hairs, help minimize keratosis pilaris, or just start your journey towards smoother, more radiant skin. Instead of awkwardly trying to loofah hard-to-reach areas, try these gloves that are as easy to use as gliding your hands across your skin.
13. A chia facial oil to soothe skin redness or irritation, while also locking in moisture for hours on end. Use this every night and soon you'll wake up with skin as smooth as a baby's bum.
14. A rosewater spray that you can easily spritz on throughout the day to amp up your skin's glow factor. This spray contains rosewater, an antioxidant that keeps breakout- and redness-prone skin in check.
15. A vitamin C booster eye cream, because the skin around your eyes is the most prone to damage, so you must, must, MUST protect it. Shield it from free-radical damage with antioxidants like vitamin C, and watch your fine lines and wrinkles plump to a smooth state of perfection.
16. A water-gel moisturizer that is packed to the brim with hyaluronic acid, a humectant that your skin needs for a plump, dewy appearance. It gives the kind of glow that only seems to come after drinking a gallon of water, making it the only moisturizer your dry skin will ever need.
17. A Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% serum which pretty much belongs in your routine if you're no longer battling acne, but now have a new issue to tackle: acne scars. Niacinamide works to brighten any hyperpigmentation in the skin, while zinc works hard to calm down inflammation.
18. A Burt's Bees clay mask that uses charcoal to draw impurities and excess oil from the pores, with antioxidant-rich açai oil to protect and hydrate your skin. It's basically the mask version of a pore strip, yet it won't do any damage to your skin (because pore strips are *really* harmful to your delicate skin, folks!).
19. And a lip mask, because while you're masking, you may as well nourish your lips too, right? This mask contains hyaluronic acid, pomegranate extract, and white rose to hydrate dry lips and add a natural plump. This is great to use during a spa night, but you can also use this during your morning routine to start your day off with some luscious puckers! 💋
20. A cooling eye treatment that not only includes an eye cream to plump the undereye area and diminish the appearance of fine lines — it ALSO includes a super cool ice globe! Yes, this is the same type of ice globe your aesthetician would use during a facial. Ice globes are great for diminishing dark circles and decreasing puffiness, so this set is basically like a facial for your eyes (eye-cial? Don't mind me, I'm still workshopping that one) for under $25.
21. A cute little box of hydrocolloid patches in STAR shapes, because even though having a pimple might not be fun, wearing a pimple patch can be, especially if you use it to give your look a whimsical touch. 💫
22. A body wash that will make every shower feel like an uplifting trip to the spa. While the citrusy grapefruit sparks your energy in the morning, ingredients like vitamins B5 and E penetrate your skin with moisture for a supple feel that'll last throughout the day.
23. A hydrating facial cleanser, because cleaning your skin should NOT mean stripping it of its vital oils! Seriously, your skin *needs* the healthy bacteria and oils that traditional foaming cleansers strip away. Protect your lipid barrier with a moisturizing cleanser (like this one) that rids the skin of the day's grime while simultaneously hydrating it to its plump glory.
24. A 2-in-1 sanitizing hand lotion to save you from germs and dry skin. This hand lotion kills germs, while its glycerin and vitamin E soothe the skin with a burst of hydration. So if you are living that hand san life, use this instead of that drying alcohol-based formula.
25. A rose remedy mask that will soothe red and irritated skin while providing deep hydration. Plus, this jar is HUGE! It'll last forever, so this is basically an investment product that won't break the bank.
26. A glycolic acid resurfacing gel, because chemical exfoliation will always reign supreme! Chemical exfoliators dissolve acne-causing dead skin cells, and also up the ante on collagen and elastin production — meaning that it'll make your skin firmer, too. How's that for adding a boost to your skincare routine?
27. A konjac sponge that will help slough off any dead skin, SPF, or grime from your day — use it with your favorite cleanser, or on its own. What's neat about this sponge is that it contains kaolin clay, which is one of the best clays for soaking up extra oil and sebum from the skin (that's the stuff that might otherwise turn into blackheads).
28. A retinol serum, because you don't have to wait until a specific age to start using retinol! This nifty ingredient can diminish the appearance of deep-set wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and even clear the skin of any breakouts. Just make sure to always use SPF alongside retinol, and your skincare routine is complete.
29. An antioxidant oil-serum for a blinding glow even NASA's satellites might detect. OK, maybe your glow *won't* be visible from outer space — but it'll be noticeable to those around you! The serum-oil hybrid contains humectants, which act as a tall drink of water to your skin cells, plus oil, which creates a barrier to keep all that moisture in. To top off all this skincare goodness, this serum also contains antioxidants, which are your first line of defense when warding off free radicals and pollutants.
30. A gentle gel cleanser that you'll want to get a hold of if you're looking to give you skin a good cleansing while also soothing it at the same time! Chamomile and calendula both work to calm skin that's easily irritated.
31. And micellar water, because the first step in your nighttime skincare routine should always be to remove your makeup. This micellar water is great because it removes ALL makeup, including waterproof mascara! And the best part? Micellar water really only removes impurities, meaning that it's non-stripping and generally great for those with dry skin.
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