BEST Western Skincare of 2025✨| Honest Review + Results
CeraVe$15.99- “I like salicylic acid in a cleanser because there's a lower risk of overexfoliation since you can rinse it off”▶ 2:01
- “There's real clinical evidence showing that salicylic acid can still work in a cleanser as long as it's well formulated and stays on your skin long enough before rinsing”▶ 2:12
- “The texture of this cleanser is very lightweight. It's like a gel cream. It's not runny. It's not thick, and it doesn't foam aggressively”▶ 2:27
- “When you massage it on your skin, it feels smooth and cushiony, almost lotionlike, which makes it very gentle even though it contains salicylic acid”▶ 2:39
- “This one helps clear pores and reduce congestion while still supporting the skin barrier thanks to ceramides and niacinamide in it”▶ 2:51
- “What I love the most about this cleanser is that my skin feels clean and refreshed after using it. Never tight or stripped”▶ 3:00
- “This one is one of my OG”
- “There was a time that this was not available in my local drugstore. I've searched and searched and we couldn't find one. So, we literally crossed the border just to buy it”▶ 3:15
- “I would use this once a night or every other night when I have really bad active breakouts or I have some bumps on my skin”▶ 3:27
- “But if your skin is very dry or compromised, don't overuse it. Listen to your skin”▶ 3:38
Dermalogica$19.50- “This one is great because you can use it every day”▶ 4:05
- “This comes in a very soft powder. It almost feels like corn starch when you rub it. And when you add water to it, it turns into a creamy milky foam with a subtle like grit that gently polishes the skin”▶ 4:08
- “I discovered this during my makeup school days because we have to learn skin prep”▶ 4:35
- “This microfoliant exfoliates without harsh scrubbing and my skin always feels smoother, brighter, and more refined after using it”▶ 5:31
- “Since it's a gentle exfoliant, this can be used every day”▶ 6:07
- “Even though it feels gentle and you can use it everyday, it's still a very powerful exfoliant”▶ 6:23
- “I would suggest avoiding using strong actives in the same skincare routine when using this”▶ 8:08
Topicals$28- “This one is all about results”▶ 6:43
- “The texture of the serum is thick and it's slightly creamy, almost like a lightweight ointment serum hybrid”▶ 6:50
- “It doesn't absorb instantly and it can feel a bit tacky at first, but this one is packed with actives”▶ 6:59
- “This serum really helped fade marks that stayed on my skin for months”▶ 7:17
- “This serum is not glamorous, and yes, the smell can be a little strong”▶ 7:29
- “The results are why I keep using it”
- “This one has a lot of actives in it. So, really start slowly or just use it as a spot treatment, especially if your skin is sensitive or your barrier's compromised”▶ 7:53
- “The key here is to stay consistent and when you're using this, do not add any more actives with it”▶ 8:05
- “I find that it really marries well with Korean skin care”▶ 8:25
- “Every time I use this, I would pair it with like a barrier serum from my Korean skin care”▶ 8:28
The Ordinary$9.90- “As soon as I got this, this instantly became my favorite”▶ 9:03
- “This is my breakout emergency product”
- “This also starts out as a powder and then when you rub it, it becomes cream and then when it dries down, it dries down into a matte slightly powdery finish on the skin”▶ 9:19
- “You only need a tiny amount of this”▶ 9:33
- “Sulfur is known to help pimples by reducing excess oil and really drying out the surface of the blemish”▶ 9:38
- “It really makes clogged pores less likely to worsen”▶ 9:47
- “It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help calm redness and speed up healing”▶ 9:54
- “I use this strictly as a spot treatment”▶ 10:02
- “I usually use it at night when I feel a pimple coming and then I put a pimple patch and the next day my pimple looks so much flatter”▶ 10:09
- “The result from this one is very instant”▶ 10:18
- “I've also used this when I have a pimple that has a head and I put this on and then after a few hours it really thinned out the skin on top of the head. So the head just came out very easily”▶ 10:21
- “This also has a weird smell. It smells like sulfur but it works”▶ 10:40
CeraVe$19.99- “This one is my OG moisturizer before discovering Korean skin care”▶ 10:54
- “This is especially great for my oily combo skin because it calms my skin without clogging my pores”▶ 10:58
- “After actives, exfoliation, and acne treatments. This is what keeps my skin balanced”▶ 11:06
- “The texture of this moisturizer is like a lightweight lotion. It's not too thin. And it's also not heavy. It spreads easily. It also absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy or sticky feeling”▶ 11:12
- “This one contains ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid to hydrate and support the skin barrier”▶ 11:29
- “I'm really scared of niacinamide in western skincare because I've tried a very popular one before and it really wrecked my skin barrier. This one I find has a very well-balanced formulation even though it has niacinamide in it”▶ 11:53
La Roche-Posay$18.99- “This is my skin recovery product”
- “The texture of this is very thick. It's very rich. It's balmlike almost like a healing cream”▶ 12:24
- “It really leaves a protective layer on the skin which makes it perfect when my skin feels irritated or overworked”▶ 12:35
- “You can use this in so many ways and you can use it even on your body”▶ 12:44
- “I don't use this every night but when my skin barrier is compromised this really helps calm down my redness and speed up recovery”▶ 12:49
- “I love using this as a you do for slugging like when you put like a layer on your skin and also when my hands are super super dry especially now that it's winter time”▶ 12:58
- “I usually do it at night, not in the morning because it's quite thick”▶ 13:15
- “You spread it on your face, leave it on overnight, and then when you wake up, you'll feel that your skin is very soft, very supple, very moisturized, very calm”▶ 13:25
Lancôme$140.00- “This one is an advanced anti-aging serum. It combines retinol, vitamin C, and peptides”▶ 14:37
- “It has three chambers. Chamber one has vitamin C, chamber two has retinol, chamber three has peptides”
- “This serum has a lightweight, silky texture. It almost feels like skin oil that feels lighter and more elegant on the skin”▶ 14:15
- “This one spreads easily. It absorbs without heaviness”▶ 14:28
- “The first time I used it, I was actually very scared because it has retinol and vitamin C in it. But when I used it, I didn't have any skin irritation. It was gentle on the skin”▶ 14:31
- “The next day my skin feels tighter. It also still has that glow”▶ 14:47
- “You know when you use those collagen mask that dries overnight and then you peel it on and you have glass skin. That's how it feels like”▶ 14:58
- “I use this sparingly and very intentionally”▶ 15:08
- “With products with retinol, always start slow. And never, never skip sunscreen”▶ 15:12
Lancôme$50.00- “I like this sunscreen. First of all, the packaging is really nice and then you just twist it”▶ 16:18
- “It's also very fluid. It's lightweight, almost like a thin lotion, but it really blends easily into the skin, and it doesn't have a heavy or greasy finish”▶ 16:32
- “This one is glowy. So, if you're into like a more demi matte finish, this is not it”▶ 16:47
- “What I love about this sunscreen is that this really layers beautifully under makeup. It doesn't feel suffocating, which really makes daily sunscreen use much easier”▶ 16:53
- “It doesn't make you greasy. And I love using this under my makeup for that extra glow”▶ 17:13
- “This one has fragrance, but I actually really, really love the scent of it”▶ 17:21
- “My makeup looks really good when I use this sunscreen”▶ 17:27
Glow Recipe$36- “When you see me having a full size and a travel size, that means that I really find it very effective that I would include one in my makeup kit for my clients”▶ 17:43
- “I love using this on days to prep the skin for makeup when my skin looks dull or when I want a healthy glow on top of my makeup”▶ 17:56
- “The texture of this serum is more of like a light gel. It's very light. It has a mild like cooling sensation on the skin”▶ 18:08
- “It's also very hydrating. It absorbs quickly, but it leaves a noticeable glow”▶ 18:22
- “I find that when I use this, especially under the eyes, my concealer lays beautifully on top of it”▶ 18:29
- “I have this in my makeup kit for my clients, especially for my mature clients”▶ 18:38
- “Usually, I put a thick layer here, let it sit while I do like the eyebrows or the eyes. So I let it sit there and every time I do that the concealer just lays beautifully on top”▶ 18:42
- “This also claims to brighten the skin because it is formulated with niacinamide while giving that fresh dewy finish”▶ 18:58
- “If you're sensitive to fragrance, definitely patch test for this is called Watermelon Glow. So, it has that watermelon scent”▶ 19:16
Pout Preserve Hydrating Peptide Lip Treatmentshade · Strawberry Sorbet- “I've been on a search for a gloss that has a good tint and is effective on dry lips, especially now that it's winter here”▶ 19:38
- “So far, this one is the one that I really like the most”▶ 19:50
- “It gives you a good tint and also it softens my lips. It also helps with dryness”▶ 19:54
- “The texture is thick and glossy, but it's cushiony thick, not sticky. Like, it's not goopy at all”▶ 20:00
- “It coats my lips comfortably and it keeps them hydrated for hours”▶ 20:10
- “This one really nourishes my lips and it makes them look smoother and healthier”▶ 20:16
- “So far, this is my number one lip care product”▶ 20:23
- “Even comparing it to my Korean skin care, I find that this is the best when it comes to lips”▶ 20:27
- “This one is a keeper for me. I would surely repurchase”▶ 20:42
- “This one is in the shade strawberry sorbet”▶ 20:47
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