2020 Favorites
The end of the year is upon us! This year has done quite a number on us, especially our skin (with all that stress)! My favorites are products that have gotten me through all the oily, dry, and sensitive skin stages imaginable. They are my tried and true and will probably still be in my routine well into next year!
Let’s start with my favorite product of all TIME - the Dewy Cream.
The Tatcha Dewy Cream ($68) is my all time favorite moisturizer. It works so well for my dry and sensitive skin during any season. Since I live in San Francisco, we pretty much only have one season, but still! This cream is ultra rich, and I love that I can layer it up during cold days and also use a thin layer on hotter nights. My favorite quality about it is how gentle and soothing it is on my skin. When my skin is feeling inflamed or irritated, I only use this cream and it does wonders in healing my skin back to health.
Another plus is that it’s really a multipurpose cream - doubles as an eye cream, dewy makeup topper, and all over healing balm!
Youth to the People Goji Oil ($44) - This has been my favorite oil for the second year now! There are tons of oils on the market, but this one is truly the oil I go back to time and time again. I think what I like about it the most is its pleasant smell of berries and pears. It’s not overpowering or artificial at all. The formula itself is also such a dream. It’s thin, but delivers a powerful punch of moisture. You can use this solely as a moisturizer (if you want something light), but you can also top it over your moisturizer for an extra plump dewy dumpling face. The latter is what I always go for. It never breaks me out, but instead is something that always calms my skin.
Youth to the People Eye Cream ($48) - Another YTTP favorite! Can you tell I love this brand? Their dream eye cream was a new release this year, and it did not disappoint. I have to admit the jar is tiny, but a little dollop goes a long way with this cream. It’s thick, rich, and filled with ingredients that nourish the under eye area. Unlike other eye creams that just leave my eye area feeling dry after 30 minutes, this one moisturizes my under eyes throughout the whole night. A bigger investment, but one I don’t think you’ll regret!
Good Molecules Priming Moisturizer ($14) - Everyone needs a simple moisturizer in their routine and this one is it. I really like that it is wallet friendly :) AND the formula meets my high skincare expectations. I used it everyday throughout the summer and still every now and then. If you’re in a rush and are just looking for a two step routine, splash a toner on, whip this cream on, and you’re ready to go! The moisture lasts all day, but the formula isn’t heavy to make you feel greasy at all. This product is one of the most I recommend to people!
Pixi Milky Makeup Remover ($24) - I did a dedicated post that I’ll link here. In short, this is the best eye makeup remover I’ve found. It doesn’t sting and it removes any and all eye makeup with a few easy swipes. You need it!
Cocokind essence ($18) - A wonderful clean essence all around with a kick of grapefruit scent to it. I really like the ingredients in this product. The flower water and sea grape caviar extract bring a beautiful yet lightweight glow to the skin. A big highlight for me, and maybe an odd one, is that this product has a pump like no other. It disperses the perfect amount of product in my palm each time in a fine but firm mist. It’s amazing under makeup, and a great affordable essence find!
Holifrog Galilee Dewy Drop ($52) - A new product release this year and SO CLOSE to making a tie with the Tatcha Dewy Cream for my #1 fav skincare product. That is how much I’m a fan of this serum. I already raved about this serum in my Winter Favorites post. It’s a serum moisturizer hybrid - already something very unique! The thick milky texture is what makes it so perfect for every skin type, especially for dry skin like mine. When it hits the skin, it feels like a soft cool pillow just enveloped your face. I’m big on using products that feel calming and very hydrating on the skin, and this one is magic in a bottle. It’s worth every penny.
Cocokind Daily SPF ($24) - This sunscreen has been my daily SPF since it launched, so about 6 months. I try sticking to only mineral sunscreens, but it’s hard to find ones that don’t stink and give a Casper white cast. I like the lotion-like consistency of this sunscreen and how it blends out to a clear color. It does have a slight oatmeal scent, but that also disappears once you blend it in. So happy this launched this year!
Bioderma Micellar Water ($15) - I love my balms and oil cleansers as much as the next person, but a good micellar water is a product you can count on each time. This one is my favorite out of all the ones I’ve tried. When I wear a lot of makeup, I’ll go in with a little of this water on a cotton pad and it cleans up any residue left over. It’s also a great product to use on a tiny brush to fix makeup mistakes!
Holifrog Tashmoo Cleanser ($38) - Not pictured here, but my favorite cleanser hands down. I use it every night and love the milky consistency. It’s a formula tailored to sensitive skin, but is one that works for all skin types. It’s gentle on the face, but does a good job at removing impurities and leaving the skin fresh and soft. In my opinion, a bargain for the high quality formula you’re getting!
Two makeup bonus favorites: the Glossier Stretch Concealer ($18) and RMS Beauty Contour ($28). The Glossier Stretch makes for such a good creamy concealer as well as a natural dewy all over base. I have two shades and pretty much use it for everything. It’s my ride or die concealer!
The RMS contour is a dual eyeshadow and contour shade for me. It gives a natural bronzy wash to the eye and is the perfect contour shade - not too ashy or warm toned. Even though there are small sparkles in it, it doesn't show up in the application at all! This creamy product also delivers a nice healthy glow to the cheeks.
We made it to the end! I want to thank everyone whose been following these posts, it means so much to me! Wishing everyone a Happy New Year :)
