go-to skincare under $25
building a quality skincare routine absolutely does not have to break the bank! here are a few of my tried and true favorites, all under $25 at the time of posting!
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cerave body lotion - $11. my daily, everyday lotion. some of the others ones I used to use began to irritate my super sensitive skin, so I switched it up to CeraVe, and I don’t think I’ll ever go back. Lasts a while, gives the right amount of hydration, and isn’t greasy.
cerave PM face lotion - $12. I use this on my “lazy skincare” nights, when I don’t feel like going through my whole routine, but obviously need to moisturize my face! hydrating, lightweight, but gives me the coverage I need.
inkey list vitamin C - $15. I tried this out earlier this year, and while I did notice that my more expensive Drunk Elephant serum worked better for my skin, my fiancé uses this now and it’s definitely helping with brightness!
dove body wash - 4 pack currently on sale for $15. I had to stop using my favorite scented washes for a while, and return to a more moisturizing Dove staple. Love to lather a little bit on a shower pouf and treat myself to a luxurious shower time!
dove body polish - 4 pack for $24. Dove sent me their new body polishes over the holidays as a gift, and what a gift it was. These polishes are creamy, effective, not super abrasive, and leave my skin feeling really fresh!
kosas chemistry AHA serum deodorant - $15. I like to use more natural, aluminum-free deodorants when I can. But with summer…you know where I’m going with this. I use this mainly at night after my shower, or if I’ll be home all day. Even on more active days around the house, I don’t notice an odor, but I have yet to try it out on a full day of running around town. I will say it helped brighten my underarms a bit, and caused no irritation. There was also no detox period when I switched to using it exclusively for a while!
necessaire hand cream - $20. kind of pricey for hand cream, but a little goes such a long way for this and it lasts FOREVER. hydrating, non-greasy, and a staple in my purse always and forever.
billie razors - $9/shipment. I started using billie last year, and I still absolutely love it! you can customize when your shipments arrive, so you’re never without razors or have too many. probably the best shave I’ve been able to get since I started shaving!
glossier milky jelly cleanser - $18. one of my OG cleansers, still one I reach for when I fee like switching it up. lightweight, really really hydrating, and leaves my face feeling fresh af.
olive & june cuticle serum - $16. one of the best things I can do for my nails is caring for my cuticles! I use this twice a day, and have noticed a difference in the overall health of my cuticles for sure. hydrated, soft, and smooth!
glossier balmdotcom - $12 for 1, or a pack of 3 for $30. balmdotcom is forever a fave. birthday cake in particular. it’s a universal salve, so you *can* use it wherever, but I almost exclusively use it on my lips. if you’re looking for a hint of color, I love cherry and berry, but for a simple shimmery-gloss look (and delicious flavor), birthday cake is my winner.
