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1. Avarelle Acne Cover Patches are formulated with tea tree oil and calendula oil (to heal and shrink zits faster) AND come in two sizes — classic circular patches PLUS large, square patches so you can easily treat and shrink clusters of pimples all at once.
2. Skinfood Black Sugar Wash Off Mask scrubs away blackheads and residue when you rub it in, while leaving lasting hydration, minerals, and nutrients with its rich black sugar formula — because your skin deserves a little dessert, too.
3. Healing Solutions 100% Tea Tree Oil is the go-to choice for thousands of reviewers for anything from acne to rosacea, thanks to its antibacterial properties.
4. Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water has your back when it comes to effortlessly cleaning your face. It *gently* removes makeup, dirt, grime, and residue from the day, leaving your skin cleansed but not stripped. And you don't have to rinse!
5. Cocokind Tumeric Spot Treatment calms inflammation and redness, kills acne-causing bacteria, and evens out skin tone, all with only F I V E ingredients. Skin care that's as easy to apply as a tube of Chapstick? Sign me up.
6. Sun Bum SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Stick takes all the annoying things out of sunscreen with a glide-on stick applicator (it's just like swiping on deodorant!) so your skin is fully protected from the sun without ever feeling greasy.
7. Aztec Secret Healing Clay Mask ~pulsates~ as it works its magic, banishing the toughest acne and deep cleaning your pores with calcium bentonite clay.
8. CeLaVi Essence Sheet Masks have your face ~covered~, no matter what life throws at you. The nine masks each have a different main ingredient, so you can choose based on how you're feeling at the moment, whether you're looking for anti-oxidant rich cleansing (check out the honey), brightening and balancing (pop open the pomegranate), or soothing stressed-out skin (try the tea tree).
9. Nature Republic Soothing Aloe Vera Gel is the multi-use product you didn't know you needed until now — it's mild enough to use on your face, but also soothes and reduces irritation wherever you need it (I love putting it on my legs after shaving!).
10. Bye Bye Blemish Acne Treatment Drying Lotion is infused with salicylic acid, sulfur, and other all-natural ingredients to dry out acne spots without drying out your skin. Don't shake before use! Just dip a Q-tip right in and apply.
11. Elizavecca Witch Piggy Pore Control Serum contains 97% hyaluronic acid (which can carry up to 10 TIMES its weight in water), adding a serious boost of hydration and lasting moisture to your skin — and it can help reduce the appearance of pores.
12. The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick instantly cools your under eyes, boosting circulation to reduce puffiness instantly and ~chill~ down any discoloration. It's like a mini arctic vacation in just one swipe.
13. Yes To Two-in-One Scrub and Cleanser Stick combines your cleansing and exfoliating steps into one (dare I say fun?) product. And it comes in two amazing varieties: energizing coconut and coffee (moisturizing and tightening skin) and charcoal (removing impurities and excess oil).
14. Shea Moisture African Black Soap cleanses skin, absorbing oil while adding moisture (it's made with shea butter) and calming skin, helping relieve acne and symptoms of eczema and psoriasis. And it's safe to use on your face and your whole bod!
15. Holika Holika Smooth Egg Skin Peeling Gel works ~eggcellently~ when it comes to removing dead skin and sebum; just apply it to your face and roll it all around — you'll be shocked at how much comes off your face. This is truly satisfying skin care.
16. The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 delivers professional quality skin care at a frankly borderline-shocking price. Just add a drop to your skin before moisturizer for smooth, glowy results your skin'll just drink up.
17. Cosrx Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser reduces breakouts and gently removes impurities without harshly stripping or drying out your skin (aka causing new acne in the process).
18. Sephora Collection Watermelon After-Sun Mask stops the burn after a bit too much sun exposure, cooling and refreshing skin *instantly* while helping you maintain your summer glow. AND it has two pieces: one for your face and one for your ~décolletage~ for extra soothing power.
19. Innerneed Silicone Cleanser and Massager Brushes take your cleansing routine to a whole other level; these bbs are made of food-grade silicone and covered with super soft bristles to *gently banish* makeup, dirt, oil, dead skin cells and any other grime that's got to go, leaving refreshingly clean skin with no irritation.
20. Linduray Skincare Microneedle Roller is covered in titanium .25 millimeter needles for gentle (and painless) exfoliation and a way to boost the efficacy of your favorite products, helping them absorb even better.
21. Acure Moroccan Argan Oil might cure your fear of skincare oils once and for all. This is lightweight and melts into skin easily, restoring skin's texture and smoothness thanks to the fatty acids and proteins hidden inside.
22. Neutrogena Naturals Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Night Cream feels like a pampering session after any long day, sealing in moisture overnight and brightening skin with powerful antioxidants so you wake up looking radiant, even when you don't exactly feel it.
23. Kose Speedy Cleansing Oil lives up to its name, melting makeup and pore-clogging sebum faster than you can say "it's bedtime." New to double cleansing? It's definitely worth a try.
24. Elizavecca's Milky Piggy Bubble Mask has over 3,500 five-star reviews that speak to its satisfying foaming action *AND* how soft and clear it makes your skin.
25. Ultra Sexy Lip Scrub exfoliates your lips with coconut and sugar, but immediately provides lasting hydration and moisture, thanks to avocado, jojoba, and sweet almond oils. Pucker up!
26. Acure Brilliantly Brightening Facial Scrub says "buh-bye" to dirt and oil, with sea kelp and French green clay to soften and detox your skin without removing all the moisture.
27. Patchology Eye Revive Flashpatch Five-Minute Hydrogels are infused with caffeine to *wake up* your eyes and boost circulation, reducing puffiness in the process.
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