I’ve been testing a lot of The Ordinary products over the past year, and so far I’ve been pretty impressed. The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion is no exception. I’m already on my second bottle of this stuff. It’s so good I actually repurchased it. That says a lot. I hardly ever buy something twice. This is a light milky…
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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 is incredibly cost-effective ($8!) and is an excellent hydrator. So if you’re looking for a basic hydration serum, you’ve found it! It contains 2% hyaluronic acid (which can hold 1000x it’s weight in water btw…) and vitamin B5. I don’t think it’s quite as good as the Hylamide Low-Molecular HA (read my review HERE),…
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Paula’s Choice Clear Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% Salicylic Acid (boy that’s a mouthful…) is an excellent beta-hydroxy acid exfoliant for those dealing with acne or clogged pores. Just apply it to a cotton pad and swipe across your skin after cleansing and then let it soak in a few minutes before layering serums/moisturizers on top. If you’re…
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I managed to snag Biossance Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel from Sephora during one of its brief periods of actually being in stock. I must say, I’m so glad that I did. This is an amazing eye gel that actually seems like it’s doing something when I apply it. This firms, brightens, and tightens the under-eye area within a few…
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Youth to the People Age Prevention Superfood Cream is a lovely light cream that is perfect for warmer weather. It’s surprisingly hydrating given how light it feels. It’s a sort of translucent palest green gel-cream. This makes it perfect for summer, when we don’t want super heavy creams on our faces all night but the hot weather can really dehydrate…
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The Ordinary Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% with Vitamin F serum is Just. So. Good. Seriously, I’m in love. This is exactly the type of Vitamin C serum I’ve been looking for. It is super light, slightly hydrating, and brightens my skin. Also a bonus: I don’t feel like I need to make a deal to sell my first born just to be…
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Herbivore Bamboo Charcoal Cleansing Bar is an excellent face cleanser for anyone with oily or acne-prone skin. It cleans very deeply and helps diminish the appearance of acne almost immediately. I found that it started purging my skin right away. Within a few days I had significantly fewer clogged pores. The idea of cleansing bars seemed an odd one to me…
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Drunk Elephant Pekee and Juju cleansing bars are products I’ve been meaning to try out for awhile. I’m a big fan of Drunk Elephant and their brand philosophy (natural, scientifically proven ingredients, cruelty free, fragrance free etc). I’m also intrigued by the idea of cleansing bars (travel-friendly skincare for the win!). Plus, these don’t contain any harsh surfactants or irritating…
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Farmacy Clear Bloom Cleansing Oil is a natural(ish) cleanser that dissolves makeup and then when water is added it turns into a milk and rinses away. I found it to be reasonably effective at removing makeup, although it didn’t do as good a job at removing eye makeup as some other cleansing oils and balms I’ve used. This cleansing oil…
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The Ordinary Alpha-Arbutin 2% + HA Serum is an effective and very affordable serum if you need skin brightening/evening. It is a clear, medium-textured gel serum dispensed from a dropper style bottle. I found about 4-6 drops was about the right amount for each use. The Ordinary serums are (mostly) really good options for sensitive skin, since they are almost…
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