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My Real-Life Skincare Routine: Drugstore & Amazon Favorites I Actually Use

August 31, 2026 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I was texting a friend about our skincare routines, and I sent her links to what I use and thought it would make a good blog post, like chatting with a friend. I buy all of my skincare at the drugstore or on Amazon, with the exception of my tretinoin. I only use that a couple of times a week, so it lasts me a LONG time. I am working my way up to using it more, but I am not there yet!

Cleansing

  • Garnier SkinActive Erase It All Makeup Cleansing Balm with Vitamin C
  • CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
  • Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil

Everyday Skincare

  • Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray-twice daily
  • Bubble Day Dream Vitamin C + Niacinamide Tone & Texture Serum — I alternate this with the Anua serum in the morning after my hypoclorous acid (Tower 28 spray)
  • Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum — I alternate this with the Bubble serum in the morning.
  • Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 — my morning moisturizer.
  • CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion — my nighttime moisturizer.
  • e.l.f. Bright + Brew-tiful Eye Cream – daily
  • Advanced Eye Relief — every day.
  • LUMIFY Redness Reliever Eye Drops — special occasions.

Treatments

I use tretinoin twice a week on completely dry skin and follow it with moisturizer. On the nights I don’t use tretinoin, I rotate through these treatments, using each one about once a week:

  • Bubble Deep Dive AHA + PHA Exfoliating Mask
  • The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
  • Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask
  • Versed Day Maker Microcrystal Exfoliator
  • Pixi Glow Peel Pads

If you have any questions, let me know or message me on Instagram!

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