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1. A Tree Hut Coco Colada shea sugar body scrub, because OMG I've never experienced skin so soft at such an affordable price. Seriously, these sugar granules are amazing at buffing away dead skin, and they work just as well as the expensive stuff! But! The best part? Every scent I've ever tried has been an otherworldly-type of amazing.
2. A gentle gel cleanser that'll give your skin a good cleansing while also soothing it simultaneously! Chamomile and calendula both work to calm skin that's easily irritated.
3. A glass skin refining serum, because you need hydrating serums during the summer, too! This serum contains pretty much everything you need in your summer skincare routine: peptides to help boost collagen production; niacinamide to brighten the skin and protect it from free radical damage; peach extract and Asian mountain yam extract to firm the skin; and hyaluronic acid to add a glowing bounce to your complexion. How's all that for less than what you'd pay for a dinner out?
4. A ceramide-rich overnight lip treatment to say goodbye to chapped lips, once and for all. Ceramides exist in the skin's barrier naturally, and they're your body's way of keeping the skin soft and plump. This will moisturize your lips while you snooze away, and tastes like yummy passionfruit and chamomile!
5. A 1% adapalene gel that is essentially an all-in-one for combating breakouts, fine lines and wrinkles, and even hyperpigmentation in skin, across all age groups. With just a few weeks of use, everyone will be asking who your dermatologist is, even though you spent less than 20 bucks on this simple addition to your routine.
6. A niacinamide and zinc 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.
7. A double-repair moisturizer with SPF 30 that provides soothing hydration to damaged skin while protecting it from the sun. Try this thick moisturizer if your skin has just two moods: dry and angry.
8. A cleansing oil so that you can go to town on your waterproof mascara! Cleansing oils act as great makeup removers but also rid the skin of excess grime and SPF. I've been using this formula (for what feels like ages) as the first step in my double-cleansing routine. I can firmly say that my skin is *always* completely clean after using this bad boy.
9. An active charcoal mask that'll soak up all the excess oil and gunk from your pores in a flash. This cult-favorite mask contains bamboo charcoal and white clay — key ingredients in keeping skin shine-free.
10. A Tula day and night cream, because ~skinimalism~ doesn't mean you don't do skincare — you just complete your routine with fewer products. This cream contains squalane that locks moisture into the skin all day, and peptides, which help your cell regeneration during the night!
11. A cooling eye treatment that not only includes an eye cream to plump the under-eye 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.
12. 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. 💫
13. 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.
14. A rose remedy mask to 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.
15. A glycolic acid resurfacing gel, since 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?
16. 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 tend to 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.
17. A balancing capsule toner in case your skin just doesn't know when to stop producing oils. This hydrating toner won't dry your skin out completely, but rather balances it to a state of perfect moisturization.
18. An LED light therapy device, because skincare devices are fun to use, but are even more fun when they make a noticeable difference! This device is a fraction of the cost of other comparable devices and actually works. Use the blue setting to fight active acne and the red setting to diminish the appearance of scars, fine lines and wrinkles.
19. 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.
20. 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! 💋
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.