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1. Cosrx Acne Pimple Master Patches cover each pimple in hydrocolloid dressing, protecting them from further infection, *literally absorbing* pus and oil, and helping them heal WAY WAY faster — and keeping you from picking at them.
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. Thayers Alcohol-Free Witch Hazel Toner is packed with good-for-your-skin ingredients like witch hazel (duh!) and aloe vera to refine even sensitive skin. It can help calm flare-ups or breakouts and improve skin tone over time!
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. Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, and Rosewater hydrates skin with just one spritz, making it the perfect thing to keep at your dry AF office or in your purse. And it can go right over your makeup for moisturizing boosts throughout the day.
9. Burt's Bees Daily Moisturizing Cream for Sensitive Skin dispenses neatly, thanks to its easy pump action — no sticking your fingers in a jar of cream. Plus the sensitive skin–friendly formula is packed with gentle ingredients like jojoba oil (to moisturize *without* making skin greasy), cotton extract (to soften skin), and aloe vera (to soothe and reduce irritation).
10. Bio-Oil Multi-Use Skincare Oil is the sworn favorite of thousands of people to moisturize skin, reduce the appearance of scars, prevent and treat stretch marks, and even out skin tone.
11. 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).
12. 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!).
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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).
16. Kate Blanc Cosmetics Vitamin C 20% Serum is packed with powerhouse ingredients like green tea, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins C & E, making this an added step to your skin care routine that'll pack a huge punch — we're talking fighting discoloration and inflammation, boosting hydration, and keeping skin smooth and toned.
17. 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!
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. Sephora Collection Sleeping Masks deliver overnight benefits perfect for lazy beauty lovers who also need their beauty sleep. Just slather one on (depending on your skin concerns) and wake up refreshed and ready to answer the question, "Did you just get a facial?"
23. Acure Moroccan Argan Oil might cure your fear of skin care 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.
24. TonyMoly Tako Pore One Shot Nose Pack extracts blackheads and vacuums out clogged pores on your nose *and* the area up into your forehead, gently ridding impurities while conditioning your skin (hello marine plant extracts).
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. 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!
28. Acure Brilliantly Brightening Facial Scrub says "boy bye" to dirt and oil, with sea kelp and French green clay to soften and detox your skin without removing all the moisture.
29. 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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