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1. Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay isn't really a secret anymore, but it *is* a life-changing mask that pulsates the gunk right out of your deeply-clogged pores to reveal the clearer skin that's been lying underneath all along — acne, meet your worst nightmare.
2. Cosrx Acne Pimple Master Patches totally live up to their acne-flattening hype — their hydrolloid dressing speeds up the healing process by covering your breakout with a protective layer (so it doesn't come into contact with bacteria or worse, your fingers), reducing redness and inflammation, and sucking up/absorbing that damn pus.
3. Acure Brightening Facial Scrub sweeps away excess oil, dirt, and the works with organic sea kelp, lemon, and French green clay — all while promoting cell regeneration, so you'll be on your way to a brighter visage in no time.
4. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser is a no-fuss daily face wash that helps your skin retain the moisture it needs, while still removing every bit of makeup and dirt — it's very dependable, as you can probably tell.
5. Aveeno Positively Radiant Overnight Hydrating Facial locks in moisture while you snooze and repairs skin cells with a safe-for-sensitive formula that's oil-free, non-comedogenic, and hypoallergenic — thanks to a soy complex and hyaluronic acid, you can wake up to supple, lit-from-within skin.
6. Jergens Wet Skin Moisturizer is basically *the* moisturizer for lazy people who don't actually like moisturizing — you apply while your skin is still wet and wait a few minutes for it to sink it. Quick, easy, and no mess...plus, no more crawling into bed sticky!
7. Bio-Oil fades away acne scars, surgery scars, stretch marks, sun burns, and helps deal with dermatitis and other skin conditions — it feels light, smooth AF, and not sticky, so basically just slather it all over!
8. Dr. Jart Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 turns from green to beige and masks redness/blemishes in a flash, all while also providing SPF 30 and a dust barrier to protect skin against environmental aggressors — what does your moisturizer do?
9. O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream repairs blisters, cracked skin, and whatever else your poor hands have been subjected to by boosting moisture levels and then ~sealing~ that same moisture in for dear life.
10. Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam uses real ~volcanic clusters~ to diminish excess oil and enlarged pores — hello to the deep clean our skin deserves (and needs)!
11. Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum works amazingly on its own as a night treatment, but might even work better in conjunction with a moisturizer for maximum hydration to combat dry-as-a-desert skin.
12. Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant helps shed built-up layers of dead skin without any mess (you don't rinse it!) without feeling overly abrasive (it has a pH range of 3.5–3.9) — and it promotes firmer, clearer skin.
13. Cosrx Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser has a skin-friendly pH of 5 so it won't anger your already-sensitive skin — it does its job, removing all the dirt and gunk, without making your skin feel like it's been stripped of moisture.
14. SheaMoisture 100% Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is the multitasking beauty product you need in your arsenal — it removes makeup like a damn dream, helps with eczema, and wraps your skin in a blanket of nourishment.
15. Neogen Bio Peel Gauze Peeling Lemon has triple-layered threading technology that provides mild chemical exfoliation to deep clean your pores and prevent free radical formation — and the lemon extract delivers a burst of Vitamin C for visibly brighter skin!
16. Mario Badescu Drying Lotion contains salicylic acid, sulfur, and calamine to spot treat and dry out pimples that have the dignity to show up to the party, which is your face — yeah, they're not invited, ok!
17. H2O+ Beauty Oasis Ultra Hydrating Cream quenches super dry, parched skin with a fast-absorbing water-gel proven that's clinically proven to double the moisture in your skin — plus, it's free of parabens, phthalates, and mineral oil.
18. Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Rosewater is your skin's secret (or not-so-secret) pick-me-up whenever your face is feeling dry, irritated, dull, or tired — it also works as a great setting spray!
19. Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 makes putting on sunscreen less like a chore, and more like a skincare treat — it goes on weightless, colorless, scentless, and oil free for a velvety soft and matte finish that makes itself totally invisible but still adds the protection a sunscreen should.
20. Amorepacific Treatment Enzyme Peel is a powerful (or should we say powderful?) yet gentle exfoliator that uses natural papaya enzymes to break down dead surface skin cells to reveal smooth AF skin, while green tea extract and allantoin help soothe skin.
21. Pond’s Cold Cream Cleansing Balm or Cold Cream Cleanser is the OG makeup remover — they're 50% moisturizer, so they leave your skin feeling clean but also extremely hydrated. Win-win.
22. Etude House Moistfull Collagen Emulsion absorbs quickly, doesn't clog pores, and leaves your skin feeling extra plump and bouncy — it's the perfect pre-moisturizer step to seal in extra hydration whenever your skin needs it!
23. iS Clinical Active Serum contains a boatload of pharmaceutical-grade botanicals, like mushroom extract and sugarcane — which to you means effective results, increased cell turnover, improved skin texture and tone, and an overall healthier complexion over time!
24. Yes to Tomatoes Blemish Clearing Facial Wipes one-ups your average makeup wipes and treat your face with a dose of salicylic acid to keep skin clear from blemishes and redness.
25. Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask boosts your skin's radiance overnight with a magical combination of soothing watermelon extract, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and super gentle AHAs — time to wake up looking like a baby!
26. Nature Republic Real Nature Sheet Masks target different skin concerns — like aloe for soothing, honey for radiance, etc —and smell like your very own facial farmer's market. Perfect excuses for a treat yourself night.
27. Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate replenishes your skin like clockwork and lets you wake up to glowy skin that totally masks how little you've slept.
28. The Body Shop Tea Tree Night Lotion is formulated with Community Fair Trade tea tree oil grown in the foothills of Mount Kenya and controls excess production of oil and sebum on blemish-prone skin.
29. Neogen Real Ferment Micro Essence makes skin visibly more hydrated, plumper, and brighter with 93% naturally fermented ingredients — its fragrance-free formula contains 17% birch juice to add hydration and 9% rice extracts for that sweet, sweet illumination from within.
30. Pixi Glow Tonic is an affordable fan favorite that exfoliates, brightens, and smoothes skin with lovely ingredients like aloe vera, ginseng, and botanical extracts.
31. Dermalogica Age Smart BioLumin-C Serum has your back if you're looking for a product that'll reduce the appearance of fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and free radical damage — it's packed with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid, is lightweight, and melts right into the skin for the perfect daytime dose of radiance.
32. Son & Park Beauty Water literally does it all, from removing makeup, post-cleansing toning, to gentle exfoliation — it'll be your go-to for just about all of your skincare needs.
33. Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum and T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum both have pHs at or less than 4, so their formulas are both potent *and* gentle and work overtime to protect your skin against environmental stressors and use AHAs and BHAs to repair dull or clogged skin, respectively.
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