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Affordable Skincare!
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My favorite products for skincare.  I have combination skin and these have all worked pretty well for my skin!
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Face Washes
 
Toners
 
Vitamin C
 
Retinols
 
Moisturizers
 
Sunscreens

Face Washes

These are some of the face washes I've used over the years and they are gentle yet effective at removing make-up and dirt without drying out your face.

 
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Awesome cleanser for a great price
CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser, 19 Oz
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Best cleansing balm I’ve used!
Day Dissolve Cleansing Balm
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Foaming cleansers are my jam and this one leaves your skin clean and clear!'
La Roche-Posay Purifying Foaming Facial Wash
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This is super gentle face wash for people that have sensitive skin
Vanicream Unscented Gentle Facial Cleanser - 8 fl oz
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For acne prone skin, this cleanser deep cleans and refreshes your face
Differin Daily Deep Cleanser Acne Face Wash with Benzoyl Peroxide - 4 fl oz
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A fragrance free gentle cleanser for sensitive skin
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Fragrance Free Soothing Milk Cleanser - Unscented - 7.8 fl oz
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Toners

Toners are great for tightening and refreshing skin as well has controlling acne.

 
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Got this as a free gift and it’s amazing! Super light and refreshing!
Pure Skin Fragrance Free Face Toner
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This is great for acne prone skin.
Thayers Blemish Clearing Lemongrass Face Toner with Salicylic Acid, 12 fl oz
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This smells so good and works really well
L'Oreal Paris Dermo Expertise Hydrafresh Toner Alcohol Free, 8.5 fl oz
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Cerave doesn't miss when it comes to their face products.  This toner is amazing
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Toner, Alcohol-Free & Fragrance-Free Face Toner, 6.8 fl oz
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E.L.F. has come a long way in skincare this toner is so refreshing!
e.l.f. Cosmetics Keep Your Balance Hydrating Toner, 5.07 fl oz
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This toner smells so good!
Dickinson's Enhanced Witch Hazel Hydrating Toner with Rosewater, Alcohol Free, 98% Natural Formula, 16 fl oz - Walmart.com
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Vitamin C

Vitamin C helps fade acne scars and brighten the face

 
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Very gentle Vitamin C for sensitive skin.
CeraVe Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid, 1 Oz
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This is a great vitamin c for the price
Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%
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Great serum for the price
Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum - 1 fl oz
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I love RoC products.  They always come through
RoC Brightening Anti-Aging Serum with Vitamin C for Dark Spots - 1.0 fl oz
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I love the little capsules these come in!  So convenient and no spillage
Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Vitamin C Face Serum Capsules - 7ct
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This is the vitamin C I'm currently using and its wonderful!  Such a great price!
Vitamin C Serum
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Retinols

Retinols are fantastic for renewing dull skin, fading acne and wrinkles.  Disclaimer:  if you are pregnant, do not use retinol.

 
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Excellent retinol for beginners!
CeraVe Retinol Serum for Post-Acne Marks, 1 Oz
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Acne scars started fading after about 90 days!
Dark Spot Correcting Serum
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This is a fairly new product from ELF and it's getting rave reviews
Youth Boosting Advanced Night Retinoid Serum
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This retinol is amazing for the price!
Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Facial Serum, Reduces Fines Lines & Wrinkles, Normal Skin, 1.3 oz - Walmart.com
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RoC wins again with retinol in little capsules!
Roc Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Night Serum Capsules, 10 Ct - Walmart.com
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This is a great choice if you're on a budget or just starting out on retinol
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane Serum - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
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Moisturizers

These are all moisturizers that I have used and they all work great! 

 
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I purchased this over and over again! ❤️ It is my favorite moisturizer ever!
Holy Hydration! Face Cream
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Nothing beats this!
Lip Care
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Very nourishing nighttime lotion
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
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This formula is so rich and silky, feels great on the face.
La-Roche Posay Double Repair Face Moisturizer
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I love to use this during the summer!  It's so refreshing!
Hydro Boost Water Gel with Hyaluronic Acid for Dry Skin
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My mother has been using Olay for a very long time.  It's a classic
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream
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Sunscreens

Sun protection is a must all year round.  Here are some of my recommendations both mineral and chemical.

 
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Combination of sunscreen and primer all in one!
Suntouchable! Whoa Glow SPF 30 & Face Primer
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This sunscreen smells amazing!  And works great!
Hawaiian Tropic US
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The hydro boost line continues to impress with sunscreen
Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 50
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Supergoop is very popular and for good reason.  Great product
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Broad Spectrum ...
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Non-greasy and great protection!
Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 - Hero Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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