Hey everyone! I don’t know about everybody else, but my skin is ALWAYS changing. I have combination skin which, in my opinion, is the most difficult skin type (like are you dry? are you oily? please make a decision!).

Anyways, the seasonal transition months really do a number on my skin, but I have a couple of holy grail skincare products that get me through the winter to spring.

Links to each product are included, if you want to shop this list!

PAULA’S CHOICE Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

This cult-favorite liquid exfoliant works to get rid of dead skin cells, get any nasty gunk out of your pores, and smooth wrinkles. Whenever I use this, I always see a difference in my skin. I have fairly sensitive skin, so I am super careful, especially with exfoliants. I have never had an issue with this one being too harsh. It’s main ingredient is salicylic acid, which helps clean out your pores and even out your skin. It also has green tea extract, which soothes irritated skin. I always notice my skin is smoother and far less prone to breakouts when I am using this consistently.

PERRICONE MD Cold Plasma+ Eye Cream

Okay, don’t judge me for this expensive eye cream! I got it in a subscription box and ended up liking it a lot. It’s pretty lightweight, compared to other eye creams, and absorbs quickly. It’s very cooling and really reduces the appearance of puffiness and tiredness. It’s main ingredients are vitamin c, omegas, and copper tripeptide. Vitamin c works to brighten and smooth the under-eye area. The Omegas help provide moisture and barrier protection to that delicate skin. The copper tripeptide works to refresh and rejuvenate the eye area, aiding in de-puffing and brightening. I’ve also noticed it really helps in preventing that caked on makeup look around the eyes, maybe due to the skin being more moisturized.

ZEALSEA Azelaic Acid 10% Facial Cream

I found this product through a skincare youtuber (Skincare by Hyram, anyone?!) and fell in love with it! The main call-out ingredients are azelaic acid and pionin. Azelaic acid is usually a bit more gentle than other acne and skin treatments. It works by gently smoothing the skin and treating everything from blemished to pigmentation issues. The other ingredient, pionin, works by inhibiting bacterial growth. I have found this product to be my savior in the winter, because it doesn’t dry my skin out but isn’t overly hydrating either. It’s a very balanced product.

ZITSTICKA Goo Getter Spot Clarifying Dots

These have to be my favorite little holy grails of all time! We all know about pimple patches and how AMAZING they are, but these take it to a whole new level. Not only are they made with special technology to stay put, they also contain special zit fighting ingredients to speed up healing. Some of these ingredients are niacinamide, salicylic acid, vitamin c, and tee tree. All of these ingredients are known for their clarifying and skin improvement qualities. I swear, you put one of these over a pimple at night and it’s basically gone by morning, plus they work really well as absorbing gunk. The other reason these are my absolute favorite patches is their ability to stay put. I’ve tried thinner or less expensive patches but sometimes they fall off or don’t stay where you put them. These always stay put, no matter if you have them on for a couple hours or an entire day. Plus, they are matte, so they aren’t super noticeable.

SKIN & LAB Tricicabarrier Relief Cream

This one is for all my sensitive skin babes. It’s a pretty lightweight moisturizer, but the ingredients pack a punch. It has centella extract, which reduces inflammation and hydrates. It also has tea tree extract, which can help calm irritated skin. Although this moisturizer is a little light for my skin, it still really helps with redness and irritation that can come with spending time outside in the cold and windy weather.

DR. BRANDT SKINCARE Hydro Biotic Recovery Sleeping Mask

Oooooh this is one of my favorite winter products! I have been using this for years and can honestly say it’s one of my staples. This leave-on gel mask works just as well as any heavier sleep mask, in my opinion. It’s packed with a restorative blend of ceramides, barrier strengthening ingredients, soothing peptides, honey, and tea extracts. I’ll use this if my skin is feeling especially dry, or when I’m traveling (this is a lifesaver after a long flight). It’s also one of the only sleeping masks that I’ve found absorbs pretty quickly. Usually, sleep masks tend to sit on top of the skin and not sink in too quick, but my skin sucks this one right up!

What do you think? What are some of your all-time favorite skincare products? Let me know in the comments!

xo. Miranda

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