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Save My Skin Barrier!
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items If you have dehydrated skin, this is your guide. Separate guides for dry, oily, and combination skin types filled with all of my personally hand picked recommendations. If you haven't tried any of these, RUN and try them. I promise you will not be di...
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Oily
These products are lightweight & gel-like so they do not feel so heavy on oil prone skin.
This moisturiser is amazing at keeping the skin hydrated without being too “shiny” or greasy looking or feeling! It is really refreshing as a last step in your morning routine, combating redness and dehydration all day long. This in turn keeps the sk...
SOS Recovery Cream
I have been using this as a pre-tretinoin serum since I was 14. It is AMAZING for all skin types, it is lightweight & very hydrating. It is meant to work alongside your regular moisturizer to combat dehydrated & flaky skin. You will be left f...
Simple Water Boost Sensitive Skin Hydrating Booster, 1 oz
If you are not a fan of double cleansing with an oil cleanser, this is for you. I personally LOVE a good oil cleanser, but on days where I am just feeling a little lazy or if I am on the go this is my go to! Removes all makeup/etc. without stripping ...
Effaclar Micellar Water For Oily Skin - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
This cleanser came to me by accident. At a sleepover I forgot my cleanser and was lent this. As a teen, I was severely acne prone & greasy, but so dehydrated from all the tretinoin and topical antibiotics. This cleanser made a difference OVERNIGH...
All About Clean Rinse-Off Foaming Face Cleanser - Clinique | Ulta Beauty
I really love this cream. Not only is it made with great ingredients, it's also fragrance free, and made in the USA. It's bio-fermented nutrient complex of bifidus and reishi mushroom extract heals and soothes skin, reducing inflammation, puffiness, ...
Probiotic 24HR Moisture Boost Cream Moisturizer - BeautyStat Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Dry
These products are dense & hydrating to penetrate deep into flaky, red, dehydrated skin.
Very soothing and versatile! Always used as the last step in your skincare to help seal in all prior steps. Can be emulsified immediately as normal moisturiser, or for severe dry patches try applying a thick layer as a mask for 5-10 minutes before em...
Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream - Avène | Ulta Beauty
This heavy duty moisturiser is perfect for dry, flaky & irritated skin. I love using this as my last step in my nighttime skincare routine! It isn't greasy, but it is very dense and sealing. I love layering it on top of my normal moisturiser on t...
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer with Niacinamide - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
This cleansing oil quickly pulls out dirt, oil & sebaceous fillaments trapped in your pores. All it takes is 3-5 pumps on dry skin, emulsifly on your face for 1-5 minutes applying slight pressure, add a bit of water and keep emulsifying until it ...
Deep Cleansing Oil - DHC | Ulta Beauty
This toner is a little pricey, but it is worth the hype. A little bit goes a long way! Splash some of this on damp skin after cleansing in the morning & night for a refreshed & hydrated glow. This is perfect for irritated, dry acne prone skin...
Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner - fresh | Ulta Beauty
This extremely gentle cleanser was formulated with squalene. Squalene is very similar to the body's natural sebum. It is pH balancing & formulated specifically with the skin's moisture barrier in mind; which is perfect for very dry, dehydrated sk...
Squalane All-In-One Face Cleanser - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
Combination
These are great products that address dry patches on an oily face. Best of both worlds.
Perfect for combination skin types! This cream has a lightweight gel-like texture, but is still very dense and moisturising. This is perfect for skin that gets oily quickly but still has those pesky dry patches. Little to no scent & that slimy sn...
Snail Rescue All-In-One Deep Moisture Cream - Peach Slices | Ulta Beauty
This antibacterial and antioxidant rich toner will be the best drink for your acne prone skin. It will hydrate, reduce inflammation & kill and prevent bacteria growth on the skin's surface. All these components work so well together to calm angry...
Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner - COSRX | Ulta Beauty
This lightweight cream is perfect for irritated, breakout prone skin. It is my go to when I am having a severe breakout with lots of active acne that needs healing. It is antibacterial and antioxidant rich, so it is constantly fighting off bad bacter...
Full Fit Propolis Light Cream - COSRX | Ulta Beauty
This versatile & rich moisturiser can also double as a moisture mask and makeup primer. Applying in a thick layer & allowing to sit for 1-5 minutes before pressing it into the skin delivers silky, radiant & bouncy skin. The perfect base f...
Hydra Cream Light - Lightweight active hydration
This deep cleansing & non-stripping cleanser does wonders at gently removing impurities while nourishing dehydrated skin. It also works to balance the skin's pH, leaving the perfect environment for healthy, clear skin.
Soy Face Cleanser - fresh | Ulta Beauty
This is a top trending product for so many reasons! It is amazing at soothing and healing irritated, dry, dehydrated & breakout prone skin. It is not a moisturizer, so it is very lightweight with a slimey texture. That sounds unappealing, but is ...
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence - COSRX | Ulta Beauty