Skincare is being taken very seriously by the beauty world in 2019. Whether it be serums, moisturizers, exfoliators, or cleansers, skincare is surpassing makeup in importance this year. These top 10 are trending products in order of recommended skincare product application:
#1: VENN Moisture Balance All-In-One Face Cleanser- $65
Cleanser: This cleanser is a gentle wash that mimics the skin’s natural pH of 5.5 to retain the moisture balance in skin. It removes makeup with its 96.8% naturally derived ingredients, perfect for dry, sensitive, normal, and combination skin.
#2: Arbonne Rescue & Renew Detox Mask- $44
Face Mask: French pink clay enhances this mask’s detox power. Apply to clean dry face and watch as the mask dries and visibly pulls out sebum for impurity free skin! Wash off when dry for minimized, cleaned out pores and refreshed skin. Compatible with all skin types, including sensitive skin.
#3: T.N. Dickinson’s Witch Hazel Liquid- $3.69
Toner: Use a natural plant-derived toner made of 100% witch hazel for a gentle yet effective toner. Witch hazel is a natural astringent to treat oily, inflamed, and irritated skin. Simply soak a cotton pad with the product and wipe over face. Best suited for oily, combination, and normal skin types.
#4: Biologique Recherche P50 PIGM 400- $32
Exfoliator: This chemical exfoliator is a cult-favorite. It is known to smell unpleasant and harsh, but the results from the product speak for themselves. It regulates melanin synthesis, enhances epidermal renewal, and lightens dark spots and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It primarily unifies and brightens the skin for a fresh even appearance on dry, normal, combination, and oily skin types.
#5: Neutrogena On-The-Spot Acne Treatment (with BP)- $8.69
Spot treatment: Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) is the star ingredient in this drugstore spot treatment by Neutrogena. The “vanishing cream formula” targets existing blemishes by combating the acne-causing bacteria in the pimple and shrinks it. Best for all skin types, with repeated use, you can say goodbye to your pesky zits.
#6: Tatcha Violet- C Brightening Serum- $88
Serum: Uneven texture, fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, acne scars/hyperpigmentation, and dark spots are all eliminated with repeated use of this holy grail serum. Tatcha’s serum has 20% vitamin C and 10% AHAs, some of the highest percentages available, to brighten and smooth skin.
#7: Drunk Elephant C-Tango™ Multivitamin Eye Cream- $64
Eye Cream: Drunk Elephant has some of the best skincare on the market. This eye cream brightens, depuffs, and hydrates under-eyes and eyelids with its multivitamin formula. Peptides, vitamin C, ceramides, and cucumber extract actively nourish under eyes and tackle dark circles on all skin types!
#8: Mario Badescu Facial Spray Trio Travel Edition- $15
Facial Spray: Mario Badescu’s facial sprays are all so soothing and replenishing that I can’t choose a favorite. Therefore, this trio travel edition has all 3 formulas in travel size for only $15! The rosewater herbs formula is perfect for dewy radiance, the cucumber green tea formula is perfect for reenergizing hydration, and the chamomile lavender formula is perfect for brightening antioxidants. The sprays are suitable for all skin types and are available individually in full size bottles.
#9: CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin- $13
Moisturizer: This affordable and lightweight dermatologist approved moisturizer completely changed my skin! It smoothed out my complexion from bothersome bumps and roughness without making my acne prone skin breakout or oily. The lotion has totally altered the appearance and feel of my skin after just a month of twice-daily usage- and it comes with loads of the product for an affordable price (good for all skin types)!
#10: Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 55- $11.99
Sunscreen (SPF): The importance of daily SPF cannot be stressed enough for the maintenance of healthy and youthful skin. Neutrogena’s clear face sunscreen for acne prone skin is non-comedogenic and promises it won’t cause breakouts! It is lightweight, oil free, water-resistant for 80 minutes, and has SPF 55 for proven sun protection on all skin types.