Face Loves & Holy Grails
My notes for all my Loved face products since we can no longer edit them outside of shelves.
Multi-Peptides 10% Minimalist
Cutting edge Matrixyl 3000 & Bio-Placenta EGF peptides on the CHEAP. These ingredients are some of the best kept secrets in skincare and this product easily maximizes my evening routine.
100% Pure Petroleum Jelly Vaseline
I'm a "slugging" convert and loyalist. Instead of waking up dry and flaky, my skin is soft, supple, and bright. I rub in any excess into my hands and cuticles. I use an off brand tube version for sanitary applications.
Lip Glowy Balm Laneige
My prayers for a portable lip sleeping mask were answered with this. It's not as moisturizing as the lip sleeping mask alone, but it's perfect for reapplying throughout the day.
Lip Sleeping Mask Laneige
Moisturizes my lips longer than anything I've ever used. I swipe some on morning and night, before I leave the house, and as needed. I've been using this product for years and years. It's a certified HG.
Eyelash Curler Shiseido
Specifically THIS eyelash curler has been my HG all my life because it fits my large, round eyes the best. No pinching ever.
GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum Grande Cosmetics
This tripled the length of my short, stick-like lashes. No need for daily mascara or extensions. I've fortunately experienced no side effects after using this for years. It lasts forever and I use it daily.
GrandeBrow Brow Enhancing Serum Grande Cosmetics
Does the same magic as the lash serum, but it works overnight for me. I already have full brows, so I use this to fill in sparser areas to define the shape. It works so well that I only use it a few times a month.
[Glow Booster] Age-R Booster-H MediCube
This served me well for a while before I upgraded. I felt it made a noticeable difference to how my skin looked and it felt luxurious to use. I gave this to my mom and she LOVES it. I saw a noticeable improvement for her as well.
A-Gloei Maretinol Oil Drunk Elephant
I no longer use this, but I enjoyed it while it lasted. It's a very gentle retinol and feels soooo good. I gave the rest of my product to my mom and she ended up repurchasing a few more times before switching to Mad Hippie's retinol.
Bakuchiol Booster BYBI
I used this prior to starting retinol and really liked it. It's super easy to use and doesn't conflict with anything. The only problem is that it's always sold out and hard to get sometimes. This is another product my mom ended up loving.
100% Plant-Derived Squalane The Ordinary
I've bought countless bottles of this over the years, as I realized my skin always felt better with squalane... but it no longer fits into my routines as a stand alone product. Still a great, cheap product that lasts forever.
2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Advanced Acne Gel Dr. Song
No fuss formula that cleared up any closed comedones overnight. I used this as a spot treatment for years. Lasts for freaking ever. Insane value.
Age-R Booster Pro MediCube
naevis rated
The BEST facial tool of all time. Booster and EMS modes ❤️. I love that this tool can be used with my own products. It's worth it for the EMS mode alone. Provides transformative results and also has LED light therapy.
Lip Sleeping Mask Laneige
I smelled this in Sephora and instantly fell in love. It's so delicious. It smells EXACTLY like grape PEZ, which I was obsessed with as a kid. Not a fan of the slight purple tint on my lips so I only use this at night as a bedtime ritual.
UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 EltaMD, Inc
naevis rated
Forever HG sunscreen. I'm done searching. This doesn't dry me out like other physical sunscreens and feels so lightweight. The tint matches me perfectly and has a beautiful, natural "my skin but better" finish.
Revize Micro Tretinoin Gel 0.025% Eris Oaknet
naevis rated
The SUPERIOR tret formula. After finally upping my moisture game on tret, my skin has never looked or felt better. Tret works synergistically with my other products and is the foundation of my routine.
Lip Balm Lansinoh
The best lip moisturizer EVER. Finally a no frills, non-drying lip balm that actually hydrates. I use this morning and night. This paired with the Lip Glowy Balm = staying power hydration.
Finacea 15% Gel Azelaic Acid LEO Pharma
naevis rated
This provided a marked improvement in acne and truly removes all redness and irritation. It also gently exfoliates. I love that I can combine this with Vitamin C to maximize my morning routine with as few products as possible.
Gentle Facial Cleanser Vanicream
Instant HG. I hate that I ever doubted it. Finally, a truly basic cleanser that removes makeup and sunscreen without stripping or causing eye/sinus infections. Finally acne free. My skin and eyes feel so normal and good after using this.
20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum Timeless Skin Care
I originally only got this to min/max antioxidant support, but it transformed my skin overnight. I feel like this is an essential HG and sends my skin to the next level. The other Vit C derivatives don't compare at all to the real thing.