Top 10 Skincare Favorites 2016

Mario Badescu Skincare

1. Enzyme Cleansing Gel- the only cleanser I used all year by itself or with my Clarisonic Mia 2. It's gentle, doesn't irritate my eyes or my skin. I mainly use this at night but it's good for the day as well. I'm half way through this cleanser. It's a big container and it's pretty affordable.

2. Cucumber Cleansing Lotion and Seaweed  Cleansing Lotion (not in picture)- I finished both of these last year, these didn't irritate my skin. I use this after washing my face. I love using these with the Shiseido Cotton Pads. I also love the packaging, great for traveling.

3. Honey Moisturizer- great day moisturizer especially for dry skin, also very lightweight. The whole tiny bottle lasted me for almost the whole year. It also has great packaging safe for traveling.

4. Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, and Rosewater- I love using this in the morning after I put my day moisturizer, it soothes and refreshes my skin, and preps it for makeup.

5. Drying Lotion- love this drying lotion, it's very similar to Kate Somerville's EradiKate. It's an acne spot treatment. This is the last thing I put on my face with a q-tip and spot treat any breakouts. It dries  the acne pretty quickly, it didn't irritate my skin. The product dries pretty quickly so I can sleep right away and it doesn't get on my pillowcase. Do not shake the bottle, the pink part is supposed to be at the bottom of the bottle, the packaging is also available in a plastic container instead of a glass.

Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream- this is a thick night cream. I use this right after my toner. This leaves my skin feeling really smooth and moisturized in the morning.

Simple- Cleansing Wipes- my all time/holy grail makeup remover has been the only makeup remover that I used for about 4-5 years now. It's a great makeup wipe, it doesn't irritate my skin or my eyes. It takes out waterproof mascara but I have to really get in there gently. It's not a dry cloth like some wipes where it doesn't feel like there's enough product to go around the whole face. I usually get this at Ulta or Walgreens when they have BOGO and I also use their coupons and maybe use some of the money from my rewards.

Boscia-Tsubaki Oil-Infused Exfoliating Powder and Exfoliating Peel Gel- these are daily exfoliators that are really gentle on the skin. I love them because they take out all the flakiness that I have around my nose. It smoothes the surface of my face and take out dead skin. My face looks brighter and younger. I use the Boscia Powder with water or oil and mix it together before putting it on my face. The Boscia Peel Gel is applied on dry skin, all the gunk that you rub off are dead skin, it's gross but it's also cool.

Shiseido Facial Cotton- I never thought this wouldn't make a difference, but it does. It absorbs more product than the ones I get from Target or the drugstore. It's also very soft and I'm able to use both sides to clean my face. I already repurchased. This is around $9 and it lasted me for a good 3-4 months. I use this for toners, essences, lotions, and micellar water.

Garnier Waterproof Micellar Cleansing Water and Simple Cleansing Micellar Water- I love these cleansing water. They are both very gentle for daily, twice a day use. It helps me remove makeup that I couldn't get with my wipes or after washing my face. I love using the Garnier Waterproof Cleansing Water around my eyes. They both are not irritating and they are fragrance-free.

Dr. Jart Dermaclear Micro Milk Peel- My new found love. My coworker showed me how amazing this product is. I put this on my hands and I could see the difference, my skin looks brighter and softer. This is gentle enough for daily use, even for both day and night. It's a great chemical exfoliator that works with enzymes. This comes with cotton pads, one with a smooth side and one with a rough side that you can use to exfoliate better. I usually use the rough side around my nose only.  I'm already repurchasing this! I love it so much.

Fresh Umbrian Clay Mattifying Mask- I love this face mask. This mask is for oily/combination skin types. The clay helps magnify the face. I only use this around my t-zone and some on my cheeks. It doesn't irritate my skin and I only leave it for 20-30 minutes and wash it off. My skin feels smoother and softer. I use this once a week.

Sephora Collection Green tea sleeping mask- this is a treatment mask I use especially when my skin needs a little more hydration. I would apply this after my night cream has dried. This is a leave in sleeping mask for overnight. I don't have to wash it the next day or anything. It dries within 5 minutes and it doesn't transfer on my pillowcase. I love how my skin feels really supple and hydrated in the morning. I love all the scents, they have different scents for different skin concerns. I have been buying this for 2 years now, and Sephora usually put this in a set for Christmas for a really good price, great for stocking stuffers or goody bags.

Biore Face and Nose Strips- I've been using this for a couple of years now and it's a pretty good blackhead remover for a very good price. I apply it mainly on my nose and sometimes on my chin or forehead. I usually use this once a week or bi-weekly.

Farmacy Lip Bloom in Apple Rosemary- very moisturizing on the lips, a little bit thick but it's a great lip balm to prep my lips before any drying lipsticks. I have been using this more often during the winter time because my lips were always really chapped and dry and this really brings my lips back to life. It smells amazing!