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1. 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 balance your skin for perfectly dewy (not slick) moisturization.
2. A gentle gel cleanser that'll give your face a good cleansing while soothing it simultaneously! Chamomile and calendula both work to help calm skin that's easily irritated. And less irritation = more chances for ~ glowy skin ~.
3. A lip mask to say goodbye to chapped lips, once and for all. This mask has a nongreasy and nonsticky finish, but make no mistake; it moisturizes amaaaazingly thanks to ingredients like hyaluronic acid, squalane, and castor seed oil. You can use this as an overnight lip mask, a lip balm, or as a base layer for the rest of your lip combo.
4. A hydrating foot and heel cream, because skincare isn't just for your face! Use this cream to remedy dry, cracked heels and feet so that you can rock that post-pedicure softness every single day.
5. A luxurious body lotion that will surely become your new go-to post-shower moisturizer. This oil includes a lightweight sesame formulation that will soak quickly into the skin and soften dry, cracked areas — especially on your elbows and knees!
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 helps brighten the skin and boost radiance, while zinc works hard to calm down inflammation.
7. 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 (and glowy — this doesn't strip) after using this bad boy.
8. 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. 💫 This helps to draw gunk to the surface, helping you get to glowy skin in no time.
9. 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.
10. A set of vitamin C under eye masks that'll help brighten uneven tones under the eyes and hydrate this delicate area. If you need immediate glow before an outing with your boo, you should totally get your hands on these.
11. A Tree Hut Coco Colada shea sugar body scrub, because OMG I've never experienced skin so soft and radiant 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.
12. A soothing honey and almond gel mask to get your complexion glowyyy. Honey works to deeply hydrate and soothe the skin, while its antimicrobial properties help minimize breakouts. Clear and dewy skin for a fraction of the price of a facial? Sign me up.
13. 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 your face of the day's grime while simultaneously hydrating it to its plump glory.
14. A liquid pore 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 — and BHAs work to improve texture, which creates a more even, mirror-like glow over time!
15. A 1% adapalene gel that is like an all-in-one for combating breakouts and uneven skin tone, across all age groups. Basically, it helps to restore most skin types to a juicy, clear complexion. With just a few weeks of use, everyone will ask who your dermatologist is, even though you spent less than 20 bucks on this simple addition to your routine.
16. A 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 nonstripping and generally great for those with dry skin.
17. 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 can cause puffiness, dryness, and even breakouts.
18. A tube 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.
19. 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.~
20. And a Burt's Bees clay mask if you want to move away from oily and towards radiant. This mask uses charcoal to draw impurities and excess oil from the pores, with antioxidant-rich açai oil to protect and hydrate your complexion. 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)!
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