Skincare HG

Holy Grails:
1. Bought multiple times
2. Would continue to repurchase
3. Safe list - when in doubt, you can get these

Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5%

Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5% Cos De BAHA

Actually gets rid of dark spots faster. Fades them in a couple of months instead of a year, though application is quite sticky
DHC Deep Cleansing Oil

Deep Cleansing Oil DHC

Never broke me out, gets rid of makeup, mascara and eyeliner decently well
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment

Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment Differin

The only thing that gets rid of acne faster and prevents most of them. On hold until laser treatment is done
Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream Jar

R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream Dr.G

Great year-round moisturizer that helps with itchy, irritated eczema on face and behind the ears. Does not feel tacky. Does not leave skin too oily. Works well under makeup
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+

Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ Beauty of Joseon

Does not break me out. Ears don’t get as many acne with this sunscreen compared to other ones used in the past. Makes my skin super soft for some reason…
Mediheal Teatree Essential Mask - Calming

Teatree Essential Mask - Calming Mediheal

Seriously good for acne. Makes them smaller and less inflamed overnight. Also pretty hydrating
Sk-II Pitera Facial Treatment Mask

Pitera Facial Treatment Mask Sk-II

This mask brightens and makes my face glow the next morning. For sure, because it noticeably happened not once but at least twice! It’s hella pricy though…
S.NATURE Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream

Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream S.NATURE

Great winter, nighttime moisturizer that does not leave skin feeling dry. Absorbs very fast and works well under makeup though it leaves a slightly oily sheen after a few hours
ILLIYOON Ceramide Ato Lotion

Ceramide Ato Lotion ILLIYOON

Body lotion only. Got me through that episode of leg and arm eczema. Takes a bit of time to absorb but dries down nicely and keeps skin well hydrated
Round Lab Mugwort Calming Sheet Mask

Mugwort Calming Sheet Mask Round Lab

Once upon a time I had a very red right cheek. This mask calms it down after 40 mins
Aestura Ato Barrier 365 Body Lotion

Ato Barrier 365 Body Lotion Aestura

Body lotion only. A lighter version of the Illiyoon that gets absorbed pretty darn fast. Works well in the winter also and has not flared up my skin
Melty Cream Lip Lip Balm SPF 25 Fragrance Free

Lip Balm SPF 25 Melty Cream Lip

Pretty moisturizing, my lips don’t get itchy, and it’s got spf
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner For Sensitive Skin

Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner For Sensitive Skin Haruharu Wonder

Hydrating and - I thnk - this is what really slows down and stops new acne from forming
Heveblue Salmon Caring Centella Ampoule

Salmon Caring Centella Ampoule Heveblue

Calming, hydrating, supposedly anti-aging, and dries down fast. This combo with the Haruharu toner is chef’s kiss for hydration
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule

Madagascar Centella Ampoule SKIN1004

One of those products where you don’t know if it really does anything, but after you stop, you kinda miss it. In all honesty, this is at the very least, calming on my skin
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum

Glass Skin Refining Serum Peach & Lily

This thing is pretty darn good for overall hydration, brightening, and smoothing of skin. But this has AHA, so sometimes it’s hard to pair up with other actives
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Rice + B5 SPF 50+

Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Rice + B5 SPF 50+ Beauty of Joseon

The water-ier version of the OG BOJ sunscreen. This one is just as good as my super sensitive skin does not react to this
Vaseline Lip Therapy Original

Lip Therapy Vaseline

Saved my lips from eczema breakout! Lips used to get so itchy, chapped, and dry, and this thing healed it in less than a week