The best skincare products I've tried, for every budget.
Updated: Mar 9, 2022
Taking care of your skin is super important, so I've put a list together of all my favorites.
*disclaimer* I will not say these products will work just as good for you as it was for me because we all have different skin types but you never know till you try :)
MASKS
Let's start off with one of my all time favorite skincare products, face masks. Each one does something different for your skin whether it's cleaning pores, brightening dark spots, or even hydrating.
Low budget
Pumpkin Powerhouse Resurfacing & Exfoliating Enzyme Mask
Bliss
Pretty sure the first time I bought this mask was about a year and a half ago at Target. I was having some really bad skin texture and then came across this dude. I was thinking "wow! Just what I need!" It's not the cheapest face mask but its far from expensive ones. This mask does exactly as it says. Exfoliated and resurfaced. ANDDD it smells so good. Just like an autumn day.
Medium Budget
Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask
Sand & Sky
I have to admit this is a great mask. For some reason I want to believe it's no good, but I can't deny the truth. Within 2 weeks of usage (6 uses) I noticed a huge difference in the size of my pores. They appeared smaller. I was very impressed. As for the mask, since it is a clay mask once it dries messy. Make sure not to move or scratch your face till the mask is off unless you want to sweep the floor!
Big Bucks budget
SUPERMUD Charcoal Instant Treatment Mask
Glamglow
Mud masks are my favorite kind of masks. This one, is the king of all face masks. A mud mask that reduces size of pores and gets rid of acne? Yes please! This mask is too good to be true. Not recommend for very sensitive skin as the tingling effect can be too harsh. The redness goes away after around 30 minutes and you should be left with smooth baby skin.
FACE WASH / FACIAL CLEANSER
If the only skincare product you will use is a face wash I would say that's ok. Not everyone needs to use masks and serums. But with millions of different face washes out there, it's so hard to find the right one
Low budget
Cosmic Hemp Balancing Face Wash
Pacifica
This face wash is SO good! It refreshes the skin and it has a smell you probably have never smelled before... Works for all skin types, cleans super well, everything you could ask for in a wash. And it's vegan so skin irritation shouldn't be a problem. This bottle will last for around 3-4 months so you get a lot for $10
** The CeraVe hydrating facial cleanser is perfect for sensitive skin but does a horrible job at hydrating**
Medium Budget
CERAMIC SLIP CLEANSER
Sunday Riley
Great facial cleanser for all skin types! Sunday Riley is one of the best skincare brands I've tried, all of their products are top quality. The ceramic slip cleanser is super gentle on the skin and really doesn't have a scent. Even though it doesn't feel like much is happening, the cleanser is clearing out pores and re-hydrating the skin. It's worth the price for sure.
SERUMS
A great add on recommended by many skincare professionals, facial serums aren't a necessity but they can totally be added to your routine to improve your skin.
Low budget
Beet Vitamin A Serum Shot
Sweet Chef
A healthy dose of veggies for your skin. Sweet Chef is a skincare line created by known brand Glow Recipe. This serum does everything it needs to do. Refines, exfoliates, and smooths. It has a very sweet but natural scent. When you apply the serum the color is pink but the color fades as your skin absorbs the serum. It's important to remember that good serums can cost a bit more than facial cleansers.
Medium - high budget
U.F.O. ULTRA-CLARIFYING ACNE TREATMENT FACE OIL
Sunday Riley
Another Sunday Riley product!! I told ya this brand is good. This is their U.F.O. serum, do you get it? Because it's green, like aliens.. Anyways. This serum is super great for people who have acne or get acne or have enlarged pores or even people who break out every once in a while and freak out when they have minor blemishes! (me). Yes it comes with the dreaded price tag, one that makes people think "why would I spend my money on that?" I totally understand. But in the middle of a crisis this is a MUST HAVE. The Sunday Riley U.F.O. serum begins to work after around a week for some people and a month for others. Definitely one of the best.
Moisturizers
For dry skin, you need moisture. Give up the tough skin act, your skin is thirsty. Even for oily skin you still need moisturizer! Underneath all that natural oil clogging your pores is some dry skin that needs a drink.
Low budget
Superfood + Vitamins Boost Moisture
Sweet Chef
Sure I could've thrown up a picture of a Neutrogena moisturizer but I said I would give you my favorites. And not to say that getting a Neutrogena moisturizer is bad, but it's not the best. AND WE ARE BACK with another Sweet Chef product! The Sweet Chef Superfoods moisturizer serves greatness. It sounds like I'm exaggerating but this moisturizer hydrates so well. I don't recommend for use on oily skin types but this is the one. Apply at night for hydrated skin in the morning.
medium - high budget
Watercress Hydration Cascade Gelée Moisturizer
Farmhouse Fresh
THIS. Nothing says hydration better than this moisturizer. A fresh cold feeling to calm your skin. Put this on your wishlist. This moisturizer is great for night time or for when you don't plan on putting on foundation. The feeling this moisturizer gives is unlike any other and it smells beautiful.
High Budget
Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream
Sunday Riley
Hands down, best moisturizer to exist on the planet. I'm genuinely upset that it took me this long to try it out. This product does it's job at hydrating and making my skin feel healthy. In all honesty though, it does smell a little funky, but it's not bad! I've grown to love the odd scent. Nothing but good things to say about, well, another Sunday Riley product. I'm going to make it a life goal to test out all of their products for sure.
EYELASH SERUM
Medium - high budget
Eyelash Enhancing Serum
Maxeylash
This is the 2nd eyelash serum I've ever tried and I used it for around a year and a half. I stopped for a little bit to take a break but I'm going to start using it again. I cannot tell you how many complements I've gotten on my lashes. People even thought they were fake! Before I started using Maxeylash my eyelashes were itty bitty short straight thin hairs. After 2 weeks I noticed slight growth and after the first month my lashes were longer! By the third month not only were my lashes dramatically longer but also fuller and they would curl on their own!! They say the tube lasts 3 months but somehow it lasted me 6 months. You can also get $20 off when you sign up for emails!
These skincare products are products I have tried from start to finish. There are plenty of great skincare products I haven't tried yet. These are just my favorites out of many I've tested. Thank you so much for reading! I hope this helps you :)
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