My Main B*tches
These are the products I swear by! They are not sorted in a particular order because each product works differently on the skin.
I have combination skin and am of European descent. My main goal in my routine is to prevent aging/sun damage and protect my skin. Some of my concerns are fine lines, dark circles, and discoloration. I also have sebaceous filaments on my nose and chin too (ughh) but in general don't have a problem with acne (thank you birth control). Also if you're interested in my diet I have a post here.
I have combination skin and am of European descent. My main goal in my routine is to prevent aging/sun damage and protect my skin. Some of my concerns are fine lines, dark circles, and discoloration. I also have sebaceous filaments on my nose and chin too (ughh) but in general don't have a problem with acne (thank you birth control). Also if you're interested in my diet I have a post here.
Skinceuticals Vitamin C E Ferulic
If I could just have one product for the rest of my life, this might be it. This product helps with all my skin concerns- discoloration, aging, and it makes my face just glow. I swear this stuff is magic.
I have been using it pretty regularly for about two years. Whenever there have been times where I stopped using it my skin did not look as good. I also love this product because as soon as you apply it you can see the effect. The three main ingredients of this product are:
I have been using it pretty regularly for about two years. Whenever there have been times where I stopped using it my skin did not look as good. I also love this product because as soon as you apply it you can see the effect. The three main ingredients of this product are:
- 15% L-ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
- 1% alpha tocopherol (Vitamin E)
- 0.5% ferulic acid
Cerave PM
Cerave PM has changed my skin. I buy three bottles at a time because I'm scared of running out. I searched for years for the perfect moisturizer before I found Cerave PM. This lotion is light but packed with great ingredients. This biggest difference Cerave PM has made for my skin is helping with discoloration and moisturizing without making my skin really oily looking. It uses a combination of:
Cerave PM has changed my skin. I buy three bottles at a time because I'm scared of running out. I searched for years for the perfect moisturizer before I found Cerave PM. This lotion is light but packed with great ingredients. This biggest difference Cerave PM has made for my skin is helping with discoloration and moisturizing without making my skin really oily looking. It uses a combination of:
- *Niacinamide (4%)
- *Ceramides (3, 6-II, and 1)
- *Hyaluronic acid
Mizon Black Snail All In One Cream
If you aren't hip to snail or Asian beauty products in general yet, let Mizon Black Snail AIO Cream be your introduction. I feel at peace with this cream on my face. I look forward to my time with Black Snail everyday. It contains:
- 96% snail filtrate (NOT made from dead snails, don't worry)
Biologique Recherche Lotion P50
- I love this product because I only have to use it every few days and I can see the difference immediately. My skin looks 10X fresher and brighter. I'm not exaggerating. There are two formulations to Lotion P50 and I use the new formulation, I haven't tried the 1970 version. This formula contains:
- -Salicylic Acid
- -Malic Acid
- The acids work together to kill dead skin cells so that you're face looks radiant. Acid has been shown to reduce fine lines and prevent aging. Not everyone's skin can tolerate it more than once a week, especially if you use Retin-A. My skin can handle it 2-3 times a week. I avoid using it under my eyes.
- The main things I love about lotion p50 and acids in general is the diminishing effect they have on my sebaceous filaments and how much better my makeup looks on after using it because my face is smoother. Some may not like the price tag on this one ($60) but it lasts you a LONG time if you use it correctly.