My motto: Less make up, more skin care.
I am a firm believer that you should never cheap out on your skin care — your skin deserves the best of the best. As fun as it is sampling new skincare products that get sent to me (its low key the most exciting part of my month lol I live for a good product review) this post is going to go over a few of my staple skin care products that are (in my opinion) the best skin care products on the market.
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Face Oil: Exuviance CitraFirm
This product is by far my favorite step in my skin care routine. This oil can be used day, night or both and it will leave your face nourished and glowing. It is my favorite for the days I don’t wear any makeup just a few drops and my face looks brighter, dewy and fresh. (Everyone compliments my skin when have this on)
This luxury oil contains a blend of Vitamins F, A, C and E and light botanical oils to target visible signs of aging, supporting skin’s natural collagen and lipid barrier for a firmer look.
I have recommended this product to a few people now and everyone who tries it becomes OBSESSED. So, if you are looking to try any of these skin care products, I 100% recommend starting with the Exuciance Citrafirm.
Exfoliator: Sand & Sky
Exfoliating is a very important step that too many people skip. Your skin cells typically rejuvenate every 2 weeks. When you exfoliate 1-3 times a week you are basically speeding up the process and removing the layer of dead skin cells that just sit there collecting bacteria. These dead cells can lead to dullness and ACNE. Side note: I had my boyfriend start using this product and his acne cleared up within weeks.
By exfoliating you are providing a quicker cell turn over, evening out your skin tone, fighting acne which results in a FRESH face.
I discovered Sand and Sky a while ago and this is by far my favorite exfoliator on the market because I know it works. This is a 2 in 1 product that you exfoliate with for 30 seconds then leave on for 5 minutes to mask & nourish. Even better? Sand & Sky is an all natural, self made, skin care line run by two sisters so I love to support!
Face Mask: Lapcos Metallic Sheet Masks
If you are looking for great sheet masks that aren’t crazy expensive, the Lapcos Metallic Masks are hands down my favorite (Which is saying something – I have tried a lot of sheet masks)
I recommend getting the variety pack so you can try them all and find your favorite (Click here or the image shown) This comes with 7 different masks to try all targeted for different needs such as brightening, nourishing, moisturizing, pore care, soothing, hydrating and firming. I have tried them all! They are gentle ingredients, great results and you gotta love the cute metallic packaging.
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Make Up Remover: Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes
Over the years, I have tried a ton of different make up removers and these Neutrogena ones are hands down, the BEST makeup wipes out there. They are:
- affordable
- easily remove stubborn makeup (even waterproof)
- don’t burn sensitive skin or eyes
- trusted brand (no toxins or chemicals)
As we all know (or should know) it is so important to take ALL your makeup off at night… but sometimes it is the last thing we want to do. To make things easier on my lazy sleepy self, I try to make sure I always keep a pack of these Neutragena Remover wipes in my night stand next to my bed. So, when I don’t have the energy to do my full blown face cleansing PM routine… I at least can still wipe off a layer of any makeup, foundation and mascara.
TIP: Ulta typically offers buy one get one 40% off for Neutrogena! So if you buy 2 individual packs it will be cheaper than the one twin pack.
Toner: Thayers Witch Hazel Toner
No doubt that Thayers Witch Hazel is the most popular toner out there. On Amazon alone it has 4.6/5 stars with almost 6,000 verified reviews! Almost all beauty bloggers and skin care guru’s will tell you, Thayers is the way to go. It is affordable (under $10), natural & trusted ingredients for all skin types and does everything any other expensive toner will do!
What Thayers Witch Hazel Toner is known for:
- cleanses, tones & moisturizes
- reduce redness of skin
- less acne
- evens out skin tone
- brightens complexion
- tighten pores
- balance pH levels
You can purchase this product from any drug store or make it easy on yourself and buy it from Amazon!
Facial Spray: Mario Badescu Spritz, Mist & Glow Facial Spray (3pk)
Mario Badescu is high up there in my top favorite skin care brands. I love all his products, especially these three popular facial spritzers! If you are going to buy one, tbh you might as well buy all three for $21 because you can use them throughout the day for different purposes.
- MORNING: In the morning, use the green facial spritzer. It is infused with Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea that helps wake the skin up creating a great base for moisturizers and makeup.
- MID – DAY: Throughout the day or on the run, use the pink facial spritzer. This one is infused with aloe, herbs and rosewater that are soothing and hydrating on the skin. It smells amazing and is a nice pick me up. (If you are only buying one, get this one! It is my all around GO TO.) I keep one of the travel bottles in my car & office!
- NIGHT TIME: Before going to bed, spray your face with the purple facial spritzer. This bottle is infused with aloe, Chamomile, and lavender that aid in relaxing and soothing the skin. The Chamomile and lavender scents are great for helping the mind relax, relieving anxiety allowing you to fall asleep faster. I keep one of these bottles next to my bed in my night stand so I can spray every night.
Thats all for the best skin care products review.
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