Everyday Skincare Favorites

Part 2 of my everyday beauty favourites series where sharing my daily skincare cult favorites and most used skincare products.

You guys know that I’m the biggest skincare junkie, so to narrow this everyday skincare staples list down was so hard.

To keep it simple for you, I’ve broken down my fave skincare products into 8 basic skincare categories and I’m sharing my top 3 from each.

Check out part 1 with my everyday makeup favourites here!

Best Everyday Skincare Products

A comprehensive list of all my favourites with different options depending on your needs.

And yes, I realize this list is huge. I’m a skincare junkie and live in a seasonal climate, which means I’m dry winter, oily in the summer and combination in between and need skincare products for all seasons.

I also do a deep dive for my top 5 holy grail products so keep scrolling for that!

1. Precleansers

• Best Overall Precleanser – Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil
• Best for Removing Heavy Makeup – Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing
• Best Drugstore Precleanser – Mario Badescu Cleansing Oil
• Best Eye Makeup Remover – CeraVe Comforting Eye Makeup Remover with Hyaluronic Acid

2. Cleansers

• Best Overall Cleanser – Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel
• Best Cleanser for Sensitive Skin – Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Pore-Minimizing Cleanser
• Best for Drugstore Cleanser – Aveeno Positively Radiant Brightening Facial Cleanser

3. Exfoliants

• Best Daily Exfoliant – Dermalogica Microfoliant
• Best Exfoliant for Glowing Skin – NUDESKIN Lemon-Aid Detox & Glow Micro-Peel
• Easiest to use – Sephora Collection Clarifying Peel Pads Purify + Exfoliate

4. Toner

• Best Overall Toner – Charlotte Tilbury Daily Glow Toner with Niacinamide
• Best Toner for Dull Skin – The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toning Solution
• Best Drugstore Toner – Pixi Glow Tonic

5. Serums

• Favourite Vitamin C – Dr. Dennis Gross Vitamin C Lactic 15% Firm & Bright Serum
• Favourite Retinol – Dermalogica Retinol Clearing Oil
• Favourite Hyalauronic Acid – The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum
• Favourite Facial Oil – Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil
• Favourite Niacinamide – Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops Serum

Also check out my posts on: Vitamin C serums and Best Facial Oils here.

6. Moisturizers

• Best Light Moisuturizer – BioLumin-C Vitamin-C Gel Moisturizer
• Best Night Moisturizer – Charlotte Tilbury Charlottes’ Magic Cream
• Best Drug Store Moisturizer – Avene

Check out this post for best natural moisturizers for glowing skin!

7. Eye Cream

• Best Eye Cream for Dark Circles – Drunk Elephant C-Tango Vitamin C
• Best Eye Cream for Puffy Eyes – The Ordinary Caffeine 5% + EGCG Depuffing Eye Serum (affordable option)
• Best Eye Cream for Fine lines – Glow Recipe Avocado Fine Line Cream with Retinol

8. Sunscreen

• Best Overall Facial Sunscreen – Dermalogica Prisma Protect SPF 30 Moistuizer
• Best Mineral Sunscreen – Dr. Dennis Gross All Physical Wrinkle Defence SPF 30
• Best Tinted Sunscreen – Nudestix Nudescreen Daily Mineral Veil SPF 30
• Best Sunscreen for Dark Skin – Shiseido Ultra Sun Protector Lotion SPF 50

My Top 5 Holy Grail Skincare Products

Best Daily Exfoliant
Dermalogica Microfoliant

Number 1 on this list is the Dermalogica Microfoliant. It’s a total game-changer when it comes to exfoliation. This cult beauty product has a massive following, and for good reason – it delivers amazing results!

The Microfoliant is a powder exfoliator that’s formulated with rice-based enzymes to gently remove dead skin cells and leave your complexion looking brighter and smoother than ever before.

The best part? You can customize the level of exfoliation to your liking by adjusting the amount of water you mix in with the powder. Genius, right?

But what really sets the Dermalogica Microfoliant apart is the way it transforms your skin after just one use. It’s greatly improved my skin tone and texture and everyone I’ve recommended it to loves it! It a true a miracle worker. Plus, it’s free of artificial fragrances and colors, making it safe for even the most sensitive skin.

Best Eye Makeup Remover
CeraVe Comforting Eye Makeup Remover

The CeraVe Comforting Eye Makeup Remover just launched earlier this year and has quickly made it to the top of my list of best skincare products!

This eye makeup remover is the most gentle I’ve ever experienced! It’s formulated with hyalauronic acids and ceramides, which help to hydrate and strengthen the skin barrier around your eyes.

The CeraVe Comforting Eye Makeup Remover effortlessly removes my eye makeup, while leaving the skin soft and smooth without any oily residue or irritation at all. It’s also paraben-free, fragrance-free, colorant-free, and alcohol-free makeing it suitable for all skin types and contact lense wearers. Plus it’s super budget friendly, which makes it a great drugstore buy!

Best Vitamin C Serum
Dr. Dennis Gross Vitamin C Lactic 15% Firm & Bright Serum

A bit of a splurge yes, but totally worth it! If you’re on the hunt for a serum that can transform your skin, look no further than the Dr. Dennis Gross Vitamin C Lactic 15% Firm & Bright Serum. This powerhouse formula is a game-changer when it comes to achieving a radiant, youthful complexion.

The serum’s key ingredients, lactic acid and vitamin C, work together to gently exfoliate your skin, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and brighten your complexion. And the results? Glowing, firm, and even-looking skin that you’ll love showing off.

But what really sets this serum apart is how quickly it delivers results. After just a few uses, you’ll notice that your skin looks brighter, smoother, and more even-toned. And with continued use, you’ll see a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Best Daily Sunscreen
Dermalogica Prisma Protect SPF 30 Moisturizer

The Dermalogica Prisma Protect SPF 30 Moisturizer is a my personal choice for for an easy-to-use everyday moisturizer that also provides sun protection. Its lightweight, non-greasy formula works well under makeup and makes a great base and its SPF 30 helps to shield your skin from harmful UV rays and blue light.

But what really sets this moisturizer apart is its innovative technology – it contains light-activated ingredients that work to hydrate and brighten your skin throughout the day, giving you a natural, radiant glow. And because it’s formulated with ingredients like matcha, a powerful antioxidant that protects your skin from environmental stressors.

Overall, the Dermalogica Prisma Protect SPF 30 Moisturizer is a great option for anyone who wants to streamline their skincare routine with a one step moisturizer, sunscreen and primer. It’s perfect for every day use and will leave your skin looking and feeling healthy and radiant.

Best Eye Cream
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Eye Cream

The Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Eye Cream is longtime favorite when it comes to eye treatments. It does wonders reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and really helps to brighten the whole eye area.

The formula itself feels lightweight. but is still moisturizing, packed with nourishing avocado and encapsulated retinol. It’s also very gentle and good for everyday use, unlike some retinol products that can cause sensitivity or peeling. And because it’s a sleeping mask, you can simply apply it before bed and let it work its magic while you sleep.

The Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Eye Cream also contains nourishing ingredients like niacinamide and allantoin, which help to soothe and hydrate your skin. And because it’s free of harsh chemicals like parabens and sulfates, it’s suitable for even the most sensitive skin types.

Have any skincare favourites of your own? Share the in the comments below!

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XOXO,