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Skincare products don’t have to be expensive to be effective. Although I usually don’t like giving skincare tips on my blog because everyone reacts differently to various products, I thought I’d share a few things that make my life a whole lot easier.
One disclaimer: I am so not a skincare person. My sister, on the other hand, has this huge, 30-minute nightly regimen and is constantly suggesting products to me. I rarely get my eye makeup off before dragging myself under the covers. But, when I do make an effort, this is about as high-maintenance as I get.
- Olay Complete All Day UV Moisturizer, $8 - This is the only moisturizer I’ll use. It’s fragrance-free, has SPF and feels light on my skin.
- Proactiv Advanced Blemish Treatment, $17 - I swear by this spot treatment. If I even feel like I’m getting a blemish, I dab this stuff on and let it do its thing. A few times (I kid you not) I’ve put it on a blemish before going to sleep and it’s gone in the morning. Miracle juice, I tell you!
- Paula’s Choice Weekly Resurfacing Treatment, $29 (c/o) - I try to use this once a week because it makes such a huge difference when I do. It brightens my skin and makes it crazy smooth.
- Sibu Sea Buckthorn Balancing Facial Cleanser, $18 (c/o) - I like exfoliating cleansers and this one really impressed me. Exfoliating cleansers can sometimes feel like scouring pads on my face and I’m not really too interested in taking off an entire layer of skin at a time. This one doesn’t do that.
- Proactiv Revitalizing Toner, $14 - Even if I’m too lazy to wash my face, I never skip toner. It’s the one skincare product I truly swear by for my skin and this one isn’t overly drying.
- Striking Eye Cream, $35 - My lifeguarding/tanning oil years are finally catching up to me. This eye cream moisturizes like crazy, but also makes it look like I’ve gotten some sleep even when I haven’t. Also, I notice a huge difference in fine lines when I use it regularly.
- Jergens Natural Glow Foaming Daily Moisturizer, $10 - I love this Natural Glow stuff, but when they made a foaming one, I was over the moon. It dries fast, is NEVER streaky and is a necessity throughout the winter months.
- Olay Daily Lotion Plus Shimmer, $7.50 - I use this every night and on my legs whenever I’m going out in a skirt or dress. Don’t be put off by the word “shimmer.” It’s really subtle and just gives off a pretty glow.
- Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm, $7 - This tinted lip balm is fantastic. Between this and Carmex, I’m pretty much set. One word of advice: make sure you buy Burt’s Bees’ tinted lip balm and NOT their lip shimmer. I’ve found the shimmer incredibly drying.
What are you must-have products? Any recommendations for me?
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