When it comes to skincare, it can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming to try and understand what exactly it is that you need – especially when it’s fed to us by an L.A-based influencer whose 24-step routine consists of super-pricey serums and creams (and Botox.) We figured that there’s no better time than now to list off some of our best picks for skincare products, whether you’ve already got an established routine or are beginning to dip your toes (so to speak) into the skincare game. Have a read of our recommendations for cleansers, moisturisers and heaps more lovely skincare stuff.

CLEANSERS It’s always important to clean up after messes, and that goes for our faces too. Whether you’ve spent the day rocking detailed makeup looks inspired by the ever-growing and intricate tutorials found on YouTube or are much more comfortable bare-faced, cleaning your face from any germs, sweat, dirt and oils is imperative. Take a gander at some ace cleansers we’ve listed below.

MILKY EMULSION CLEANSER – FOILE

GENTLE GEL FACIAL CLEANSER – GROWN ALCHEMIST

AROMATHERAPY GENTLE FACIAL CLEANSING OIL – NATIO 

SENSITIVE CLEANSING MILK – ENDOTA

CERAMIDES HYDRATING CLEANSER - CERAVE

MOISTURISERS There’s nothing worse than dealing with skin that’s dry and oily, which is why this handy skincare product always comes in clutch to protect our faces from water loss and the environment. Pro tip: if you’re a fan of hot showers, (who isn’t?) then treat your skin to a moisturising sesh after you’ve dried up, since hot water strips away moisture from our faces and can leave it feeling parched.

VERY LIGHTWEIGHT MOISTURISER – GO-TO SKINCARE 

NATURAL MOISTURISING FACTORS + HA – THE ORDINARY

GREEN TEA SEED HYALURONIC CREAM – INISSFREE

THE FACE MOISTURISER – HARLO

MULTI-VITAMIN MOISTURISER – SABBIA CO

SUNSCREEN OK, we won’t bore you all with a huge lecture on why SPF+ is so important, (we reckon that you all probably know that already) so we’ll just keep it short and sweet: you should try to wear sunscreen every day – even if it isn’t super-sunny – because the sun’s rays can be harmful to our sensitive scalps, limbs and faces and might leave you looking a bit too much like beef jerky, so slip, slop, slap!

CABANACLEAR™ WATER GEL SERUM SPF50 – NAKED SUNDAYS

PREEN SCREEN™ SPF 50 REAPPLICATION MIST – ULTRA VIOLETTE

ORIGINAL SPF 50 SUNSCREEN FACE LOTION – SUN BUM 

NATURAL ORGANIC SUNSCREEN – BUTTER ME UP ORGANICS 

DAILY WATER GEL SPF50+ SUNSCREEN – COCO & EVE

OILS, SERUMS AND ELIXIRS We know that these sound a bit too much like products you’d find on a medieval witch’s shopping list, but we can assure you that these are the real deal and can do absolute wonders (not witchcraft.) You only need a few small drops since they’re so powerful, and they can help out with acne, hyperpigmentation and more – check out which ones are great for you by perusing through our recommendations.

YELLOW MOONBEAM RETINAL ELIXIR – RAAIE 

CONSERVE YOU FACE OIL – CONSERVING BEAUTY

WATERMELON GLOW NIACINAMIDE TINTED DEW DROPS – GLOW RECIPE 

CRYSTAL RETINAL – MEDIK8

BALANCE BREAKOUT SERUM – THE BOD SOCIETY

EXFOLIATORS Unless you want to be stuck with dead skin cells on the top of your face, exfoliators and scrubs are a godsend. Your face naturally sheds dead skin every month or so, but sometimes it needs a little bit extra help to rid all that skin away which can also prevent clogged pores. Aim to exfoliate two to three times a week, but if you have dry skin then try and only do it once or every other week.

ORIGINAL FACE SCRUB – FRANK BODY

GINGERSNAP™ GENTLE SOLID FACE SCRUB – ETHIQUE

SMOOTH SKIN SCRUB – BANGN BODY  

PUMICE AND SHEA BUTTER EXFOLIATOR – FORAJ

EXFOLIATING SKIN PERFECTOR – GLOSSIER

FACE MASKS If you want to give your skin the absolute luxe treatment, we suggest investing in something that will make you feel like you’ve just stepped out of a high-end spa: face masks. They’re chock-full of lovely ingredients that can soak into your skin easily, often giving an immediate effect that will keep you looking clear and glowing.

WEEKLY RESET MASK – LOOPS

ROSY CHEEKS FACE MASK – LUSH  

AUSTRALIAN PINK CLAY POREFINING FACE MASK – SAND AND SKY

MUSHROOM MASK – HEY BUD

PINK CLAY MASK – BODY BLENDZ

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