
You asked for it, so here are my skincare Favourites! I update this list every year 🙂
Of Note: My Skin Type is Combo-Oily (Easily Sensitised), so I prefer lightweight products that don’t clog pores.
My Climate: UK weather (Cold / Windy in the winter and hot in the summer).
Categories:
- Cleansers
- Toners
- Essences + Lotions
- Hydrating Serums + Mists
- Products for Pigmentation
- Retinol Products
- Well-ageing Serums
- Eye Products
- Lip Products
- Moisturisers
- Products for Blemishes
- Sunblocks
- Devices
- Hair + Body Products
- Keratosis Pillaris (Bumpy Skin)
- Body Acne + Rough Skin
Cleansers
Favourite Gel Cleanser: The Aveeno – Face Calm and Restore – Nourishing Oat Cleanser
Swatches + Review: LINK
Available at Target: HERE / Ulta: HERE / Feel Unique: HERE / Boots: HERE
Why I like it:
- Doesn’t sting the eyes
- Unscented
- Doesn’t strip my moisture barrier when I cleanse the skin
- Removes my SPF
- Doesn’t foam up (which I prefer)
Youtube Video: Aveeno Face Calm + Restore Range – Swatches + Review
This Cleanser is Included in my Youtube Video where you can see the Texture + Key Ingredients! I also do a Makeup Removal Test!
Favourite Cleanser – Runner Up: The CeraVe – Hydrating Cleanser
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at: Beauty Bay: HERE / Look Fantastic: HERE / Feel Unique: HERE
Why I love it:
- This doesn’t foam up (doesn’t give my skin that squeaky-clean feeling)
- Unscented
- Preserves my skin’s natural moisture barrier
- Big Bottle (especially for the price)
Favourite Cleanser, Honourable Mention: The Ordinary – Squalane Cleanser
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at Cult Beauty: LINK / Boots LINK / Feel Unique: LINK
Why I like it:
- Cream Cleanser (Similar to the CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Above)
- Unscented
- Fairly Priced
- Moisturising
- Skin doesn’t feel tight after cleansing
- Squalane: compatible with blemish-prone skin
Youtube Video: Swatching + Reviewing the Squalane Cleanser
Favourite Cleansing Milk: The Laneige – Cream Skin Milk Oil Cleanser
Available at Yesstyle: LINK / Stylevana: LINK and Cult Beauty: LINK
Why I like it:
- Unscented
- Easy to wash off (emulsifies)
- Gentle (Non-stripping)
- Good for Sensitive Skins
Note: Not recommended to Oily Skins however. And doesn’t remove makeup
Youtube Video: Swatching + Reviewing the Laneige Milk Oil Cleanser:
Favourite Cleansing Balm: The Juno Skin – ”Clean” 10 – Cleansing Balm
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at the Juno Skin Website: LINK – (Use my Code HANNAHSKIN10 to receive 10% off your purchase!)
Why I like it:
- A wonderful, air-whipped, soft balm! Truly feels like a sorbet and melts so quickly.
- Feels very nice massaging into the skin and does a good job at dissolving makeup! I like it because I can rub this into my eyes without stinging.
Note: This does contain Essential Oils (would not recommend to sensitised skins). The smell however is very nice (lemon-orange).
Youtube Video: Swatching + Makeup Removal Test (compared to the Heimish Cleansing Balm):
Cleansing Balm Runner Up: The Wishful Skin – Clean Genie Cleansing Balm
Available at Cult Beauty: LINK / Boots: LINK / Feel Unique: LINK
Why I like it:
- This is also extremely soft and buttery and does a good job at dissolving makeup.
- Doesn’t irritate the eyes.
- Does contain Fragrance (smells like Dove Soap)
Youtube Video: Makeup Removal Test with the Clean Genie Cleansing Balm
Favourite K-Beauty Cleansing Balm: The Beauty of Joseon – Radiance Cleansing Balm
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at: Yesstyle: LINK / Stylevana: LINK / Soko Glam: LINK
Why I like it:
- Unscented
- Great packaging (flip-top cap)
- Effectively dissolves makeup
- No oily residue
- Doesn’t sting the eyes
Favourite Foam Cleanser: Hada Labo – Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam
Available at Yesstyle: LINK / Stylevana: LINK
Why I like it:
- Very gentle cleansing foam (it already comes out as a foam)
- The Skin doesn’t feel tight after cleansing
- Contains Hyaluronic acid, so it helps to hydrate the skin while cleansing
Favourite Cleansing Oil / Makeup Removing Liquid: The Hylamide (From Deciem) – High-Efficiency Face Cleaner
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at Deciem: LINK / The Ordinary: LINK / Look Fantastic: LINK
Why I like it:
- Very effective at dissolving Makeup / Waterproof eye makeup and Kohl (however it will sting the eyes if it gets into the eyes).
- Unscented
- Unique packaging (avoids leaks)
Favourite Cleansing Oil, Runner Up: The Youlief – Key: Face Cleansing Oil
Swatches + Review: HERE
Why I like it:
- Fragrance and Essential Oil Free
- Emulsifies (Easy to wash off)
- Didn’t strip my skin
- Good makeup removal
- Doesn’t sting the eyes
Youtube Video: Swatching the Cleansing Duo Set + Makeup Removal Test
Toners
Favourite Exfoliating Toner: The Geek and Gorgeous – Cheer Up – Exfoliating Solution
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at: The Geek & Gorgeous Website: LINK
Why I like it:
- 5% Mandelic Acid (a Gentle AHA) and 1% Salicylic Acid (BHA)
- So, this is great for congested and rough skin (helps improve the tone, feel and pores of the skin)
- Unscented
- This is G&G’s Medium-Strength Chemical Exfoliator and I think it’s a great in-between! My skin doesn’t itch or burn, but it’s been effective for congestion.
- Suitable for Oily + Combo Skin
Favourite Regular (Non-exfoliating and simply hydrating) Toner: The Good Molecules – Niacinamide Brightening Toner
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available on the Good Molecules Website: LINK
Why I like it:
- An effective toner that helps brighten the skin (i.e. also contains Arbutin), and hydrates it.
- Unscented
- Helps with texture and pigmentation (didn’t irritate or sting my skin)
Favourite First-time Exfoliators (Exfoliation for Sensitive Skins): The Geek and Gorgeous – Calm Down Solution
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at The Geek & Gorgeous Website: LINK
Why i Like it:
- 3.2% PHA + 0.8% BHA (Gentle Exfoliation, Sebum Regulation and Blackhead reduction)
- Unscented
- A gentler version of the Cheer Up Solution (Less chance of stinging)
- It’s great for when the skin is a little sensitive to acids, but you want to use something to decongest the skin
Favourite Non-Exfoliating Toner: The Pyunkang Yul – Essence Toner
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at: Yesstyle: LINK / Stylevana: LINK / Beauty Within: LINK
Why I like it:
- Excellent for Sensitised Skin
- Doesn’t sting or irritate (actually helps soothe my irritated skin)
- Lovely unique texture that’s not sticky
- Hydrating
YouTube Video: Swatching + Reviewing the Essence Toner:
Essences + Lotions
Favourite Essence: The COSRX – Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power – Essence
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at Yesstyle: LINK / Stylevana: LINK / Wishtrend: LINK / Soko Glam: LINK / Look Fantastic: LINK
Why I like it:
- Unique Snail Mucin Texture
- Extremely Hydrating
- Feels cooling on the skin
- Mucin is also skin-repairing
- Unscented
Youtube Video – Swatcing and Reviewing the Essence:
Favourite Essence Runner up: The Neogen – Real Ferment – Micro Essence
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at Yesstyle: LINK / Stylevana: LINK / Soko Glam: LINK / Selfridges: LINK
Why I like it:
- Lovely Essence!! I love the Fermented Ingredients and the Peptides added to basically resurface the skin gently while improving the overall texture both subtly and gently!
- This is watery so it’s a runner up compared to the snail essence because the snail essence is slightly thicker and also more hydrating.
- No fragrance / EO
Youtube Short: Swatches of both the Real Ferment Essence and Serum:
Favourite Lotion: The Hada Labo – Premium Lotion
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at Yesstyle: LINK / Stylevana: LINK
Why I like it:
- Contains so many Hyaluronic Compounds + Fragments which means that this is intensely hydrating.
- This is thick and rich (doesn’t ball up)
- No Fragrance or Essential Oils
- Possibly the best thing Hada Labo has made
Youtube Video: Premium Lotion Swatches + Review
Hydrating Serums + Mists
Favourite Hydrating Serum: The Niod – Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Complex – Serum
Available at: Look Fantastic: LINK / The Skin Store: LINK / Cult Beauty: LINK / Feel Unique: LINK / Beauty Bay: LINK / Selfridges: LINK
Why I like it:
- Unscented
- Absorbs so fast (doesn’t smell great however)
- No pilling or balling up
- Contains so many HA molecules: Short term and long-term hydration
Youtube Video: Swatching + Reviewing Numerous Hyaluronic Acid Products:
Hydrating Serum Runner Up: The Ordinary – Marine Hyaluronics – Hydrating Serum
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at The Skin Store: LINK / Ulta: LINK / Sephora: LINK / Look Fantastic: LINK / Cult Beauty: LINK / Beauty Bay: LINK / Feel Unique: LINK
Why I like it:
- Unscented
- Unique, lightweight and hydrating texture
- Cheaper Dupe for the Niod MMHC (In terms of Hydration and texture)
- Does NOT ball up
Favourite Mist: The Niod – Superoxide Dismutase Saccharide – Mist
Available at Look Fantastic: LINK / Beauty Bay: LINK / Feel Unique: LINK / Look Fantastic: LINK
Why I like it:
- Unscented
- Soothing
- Hydrating
- Love the inclusion of antioxidants to protect the skin
- Helps repair the skin’s barrier
- I like the spray mechanism (doesn’t attack my face)
Products for Pigmentation
Favourite Pigmentation Serum: The Skinceuticals – Discolouration Defense Serum
Swatches + Review: LINK
Available at the Derm Store: LINK / Skin Store: LINK / Look Fantastic: LINK / Skinceuticals: LINK
Why I like it:
- Lightweight and watery
- Layerable
- No fragrance / EO
- Contains both 5% Niacinamide and 1.8% Tranexamic acid to brighten the skin + pigmentation
- Helped improve the overall tone of my skin
Pigmentation Serum – Runner Up: The TIA’M – Vita B3 Source – Serum
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at: Yesstyle: LINK / Stylevana / LINK
Why I like it:
- Unscented
- Contains Brightening Ingredients such as 10% Niacinamide and 2% Arbutin (which are effective)
- Didn’t irritate my skin
- Lightweight
Youtube Video: Swatching + Reviewing the Vita B3 Source Serum
Retinol Products
Favourite Prescription (In the UK) Retinoid: The Differin – Adapalene Cream / Gel
Swatches + Review: COMING SOON!
The Cream is available at iHerb: LINK / The Gel is available at Ulta: LINK

Why I like it:
- Adapalene is an Acne treatment, however it also helps smooth out fine lines and wrinkles and thicken the skin (in a good way).
- This is effective and hard-hitting and other than SPF; should be a necessity in one’s blemish and/or well-ageing routine. Helped reduce the look of my pores, congestion and fine lines.
- I appreciate that this has a lightweight texture (suitable for my skin type).
Favourite Drugstore Retinol: The La Roche-Posay Redermic R – Retinol Cream
Swatches + Review: COMING SOON!
Available at La Roche Posay: LINK / The Skin Store: LINK
Why I like it:
- Contains 0.3% Retinol (Don’t get this mistaken with Tretinoin which has the least conversions into a useable molecule in the skin).
- This is extremely effective and strong – so I really had to take time using this and build tolerance.
- I literally had to space this out every 3 days and still found my skin felt sensitised/irritated.
- It’s a cream and you only need the tiniest bit to spread this out.
- Technically you can get the same kind of product from The Ordinary BUT pure retinol is in Oil format from the Ordinary which I do not like. I much prefer them in creams/emulsions.
Favourite Drugstore Retinol – Runner Up: The COSRX – 0.1 Retinol – Cream
Swatches + Review: COMING SOON!
Available at: Yesstyle: LINK / Asos: LINK / Soko Glam: LINK
Why I like it:
- Unscented
- Moisturising (not too heavy, but emollient)
- 0.1% Retinol Cream (yellow colour)
- Contains additional skin-loving emollients, antioxidants and soothing ingredients
- Effective product that has helped lines + wrinkles
Favourite Gentle Retinoid (Sensitive Skin): The Inkey List – Retinol Serum (Gel Cream)
Swatches + Review: LINK
Available at: The Inkey List: Link / Look Fantastic: LINK / Feel Unique: LINK / Cult Beauty: LINK / Sephora: LINK
Why I like it:
- Unscented
- Lightweight Gel Texture
- Didn’t sting or irritate my skin (no crazy peeling)
- Affordable
- Lightweight but still moisturising
- Instead of Retinol, this has Retinyl acetate (Derivative) so it’s more suitable for those who are easing into retinol use
Retinol Honourable Mention: The Clear Skin Days – Retinol Recovery Serum
Full Swatches + Review: COMING SOON
Available at: Humanery: LINK
Why I like it:
- 0.05% Retinol (not prescription-strength but it’s good for some maintenance)
- Moisturising (but not too thick)
- Unscented
- Vegan + Cruelty-Free
- Good for sensitive skins
- Also contains Niacinamide (brightening + skin-barrier reinforcing)
Favourite Retinol Eye Product: The Paula’s Choice – Clinical Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at: Paula’s Choice: LINK / Cult Beauty: LINK / Selfridges: LINK / Feel Unique: LINK
Why I like it:
- Unscented
- Moisturising
- Doesn’t only contain Retinol, but brightening Vitamin C derivatives to help with fine lines and darkness. Helps protect the eye area from collagen breakdown.
Retinol Eye Product Runner Up: The La Roche-Posay – Redermic Retinol Eye Cream
Swatches + Review: COMING SOON
Available at: The Skin Store: HERE / La Roche-Posay: LINK
Why I like it:
- Unscented
- Didn’t cause peeling around the eye area
- also contains caffeine to de-puff
- Fast-absorbing and thin texture (thinner than the Paula’s Choice Eye Cream)
Well-ageing Serums
Favourite Vitamin C: The Paula’s Choice – Vitamin C Booster Serum
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at: Paula’s Choice: LINK / Sephora: LINK / Cult Beauty: LINK
Why I like it:
- Vitamin C (Pure Ascorbic Acid) = Anti-ageing and Antioxidant + Brightening.
- Vitamin C also helps stimulate collagen production in the skin.
- It is hard to find a decent Vitamin C serum that feels nice, layers decently, and also doesn’t sting.
- Although this product is pricey, it’s still the best Vitamin C Serum I’ve tried. (so far).
- This has a great texture and has a high level of Vitamin C without irritating the skin. It’s a dupe for the Skinceuticals C E Ferulic and I would agree.
Favourite peptide (Anti-ageing) serum: The Niod – Copper Amino Isolate Serum (CAIS:3)
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at Cult Beauty: LINK / Beauty Bay: LINK
Why I like it:
- Copper Peptides are known to stimulate Collagen in the skin (helps with deep wrinkle formation and fine lines as well as helping with Scar/Wound Healing.
- Absolutely does encourage facial hair growth so be careful
- Extremely lightweight + watery
- One of the 2 Serums from Niod I’d recommend as an essential. No one else has seemed to make/replicate this Copper Serum from Niod.
- No Fragrance and/Or Essential Oils.
- The Niod Copper Amino Isolate Serum (Version 3) CAIS3. The previous Version is the CAIS2 which contains 2% Pure GHK Peptide – this product ALSO contains 2% Pure GHK Peptide, the difference is the CAIS3 is already mixed and has stable GHK-Cu alongside the 1% GHK Peptide (so the ratio is slightly different and the Copper Molecule is already attached).
- Technically it is the CAIS2 that I have reviewed (Review HERE), However I will be reviewing the CAIS3 soon as I am currently trialing it (but it’s very similar to CAIS2 i.e. same effect)
Favourite Peptide Serum Runner Up: The Hylamide – SubQ Anti-Age Peptide Serum
Available at: Look Fantastic: LINK
Why I like it:
- Basically an upgraded version of the Buffed + Matrixyl Serum from The Ordinary.
- Definitely better in terms of texture + layerability compared to The Ordinary’s.
- The Peptides work to stimulate collagen production in the skin (cocktail of Peptides)
- The Niod Serum contains Copper Peptides so its slightly more effective
Youtube Video: Hylamide Swatches + Review
In this Youtube video, I swatch + review the Hylamide Serum so you can see the texture.
Favourite K-Beauty Anti-ageing Serum: The Isntree – Bifida TW-Real Bifida Ampoule
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at Soko Glam: LINK / Yesstyle: LINK / Stylevana: LINK
Why I like it:
- This is a better textured version of The Ordinary’s Buffet / Matrixyl Serum as this is both lightweight + watery + layerable.
- No Fragrance + EO
Youtube video: Isntree Ampoule – Swatches + Review
You can see the texture of this product in my Youtube Video!
Eye Products
Favourite Anti-ageing Eye Serum: The Niod – Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate (FECC)
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at Look Fantastic: LINK / Cult Beauty: LINK / Beauty Bay: LINK / Feel Unique: LINK
Why I like it:
- This is like water, not sticky at all. Absorbs fast!
- Collagen Stimulating + Hydrating
- Doesn’t cause Styes
- Lightweight + Layerable
- Fragrance + EO Free
- Helps reduce the look of fine lines + wrinkles
Youtube Video: Niod FECC – Swatches + Review:
You can see the texture of this wonderful product here!
Runner Up Anti-ageing Eye Serum: Hylamide – SubQ Eyes Eye serum
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at Asos: LINK / Deciem: LINK
Why I like it:
- This is more moisturising than the Niod FECC as this is an Emulsion.
- Definitely feels refreshing + wakes my eyes up.
- Contains Peptides + still helps with Fine Lines + Wrinkles.
- Not sticky.
- Unscented.
Youtube Video: Swatching + Reviewing the Eye Serum
You can see the texture of this Eye Serum here!
Favourite Anti-ageing Eye Cream: The Cosrx – Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream
Available at Yesstyle: LINK / The Dermstore: LINK / Ulta: LINK / Beauty Bay: LINK / Stylevana: LINK / Look Fantastic: LINK / Feel Unique: LINK
Why I like it:
- Contains Collagen-stimulating Peptides!
- Snail Mucin is intensely Hydrating
- Lightweight + Cooling Texture
- Snail Mucin Runniness is present here
- Unscented
YouTube Video: Swatching and Reviewing the COSRX Snail Peptide Eye Cream:
You can see the texture of the Snail Peptide Eye Cream here!
Anti-ageing Eye Cream Runner Up: The Skinceuticals – AOX Eye Gel/Cream
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at Skinceuticals: LINK / Look Fantastic: LINK / Skin Store: LINK / Dermstore: LINK
Why I like it:
- No Fragrance + EO
- Doesn’t Sting or irritate the Eyes + Doesn’t seem to cause Styes
- I love that this contains Vitamin C and does overall help with both fine lines and pigmentation.
- Also contains Caffeiene (de-puffs).
Well-Ageing Eye cream – Honourable Mention: Wishful Skin – Eye Serum/Gel
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at: Cult Beauty: LINK / Sephora: LINK / Feel Unique: LINK / Adore Beauty: LINK
Why I like it:
- Lightweight and Hydrating
- Helps de-puff the eyes (especially when using the massage tip)
- Comes with a refill-cartridge
- Peptides (Hydrating)
- Recyclable, Vegan + Cruelty-Free
- Fragrance + EO Free
Favourite Sensitised Skin – Eye Cream: Bioderma – Sensibio Eye Cream
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at: Sephora: LINK / Revolve: LINK / Skin Store: LINK / Target: LINK
Why I like it:
- Moisturising Cream that doesn’t feel too heavy
- So good if / when the skin is irritated/sensitised – especially around the eye area i.e. after waxing or plucking the brows etc
- Fragrance + EO Free
Lip Products
Favourite Lip Balm: The Laneige – Lip Sleeping Mask
Available at Yesstyle: LINK / Stylevana: LINK / Cult Beauty: LINK / Sephora: LINK
Why I like it:
- I always get complimented when I wear this – it makes the lips look wonderful, glowy and glossy.
- Has a unique texture that feels lush and melts into the lips.
- Doesn’t feel too greasy or sticky.
Youtube Video: Swatching + Reviewing all 3 Laneige Lip Products
Also swatched here in this Youtube Night-Time Routine Video!
You can see the texture of the Lip Sleeping Mask in the Youtube Video Above!
Favourite Lip Product – Runner Up: Indeed Labs – Hydraluron+ Volumising Lip Treatment
Swatches + Review: COMING SOON
Available at: Ultra: LINK / Look Fantastic: LINK

Why I like it:
- Smooth texture! Does NOT feel sticky or tacky, even when moving the product along the lips
- Moisturising (doesn’t disappear and dry-out the lips)
- Unscented
Favourite Lip Balm for Damaged/Sensitised Lips: The Avene – Cicalfate – Lip Cream
Swatches + Review HERE
Available at Look Fantastic: LINK / Ulta: LINK / The Derm Store: LINK

Why I like it:
- Excellent for Irritated / Sensitive and Sensitised Lips (I.e. those on Retinol/Roaccutane)
- Creamy yet not sticky or tacky or greasy.
Youtube Video: Swatching + Reviewing the Cicalfate Lip Cream
You can see the texture of this Lip Cream in the above Youtube Video!
Favourite SPF Lip Balm: The Blistex – Ultra Lip Balm SPF 50+
Available at: Notino: LINK

Why I like it:
- High SPF Rating, so this protects the lips against UVA/UVB rays
- Not the most glamorous texture, but I appreciate the SPF protection as it’s so hard to find an SPF50+ Lip Balm (Not Lip Gloss + Not a Lip Tint) on the English Market!
Favourite SPF Lip Gloss: The Ultra Violette – Sheen Screen Lip Gloss SPF50+
Swatches + Review: First Shade Range: HERE / Second Shade Range: HERE
Available at Cult Beauty: LINK
Why I like these:
- So nice! Gives the lips a nice tint (actually visible) and also doesn’t feel too sticky or greasy!
- Love the high SPF Rating! (SPF50+)
- Moisturising
Moisturisers
Favourite Moisturiser: The Purito – B5 Panthenol Re-barrier Cream
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at: Yesstyle: LINK / Stylevana: LINK / Skinsider: LINK
Why I like it:
- Such a unique texture and THE perfect blend between Oil:Water for me and my Combo Skin.
- This is both hydrating (Feels like a burst of water) and Moisturising (I love Squalane)
- I haven’t found a cream that has the same texture.
- Doesn’t feel oily or greasy
- Layerable and fine under makeup!
Youtube Video: Swatching the Purito B5 Moisturiser
You can see the texture of the B5 Cream in the Above Youtube Video!
Favourite Moisturiser (Runner Up): The Krave – Oat So Simple Water Cream
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at: Krave Beauty: LINK / Stylevana: LINK
Why I like it:
- Moisturising
- Fragrance + EO Free
- Oat + Squalane: Anti-inflammatory and oily-skin friendly
- Also great for makeup application
- Layerable + not sticky or tacky
Favourite Moisturising Gel Cream: The Dr.G – Red Blemish Clear Soothing Cream
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at Yesstyle: LINK / Stylevana: LINK
Why I like it:
- Fragrance + EO Free
- Hydrating and Lightweight
- Layerable
- Helps cool the Skin Down
- This is suitable for oily + combo skins
Favourite Moisturising Gel Cream Runner Up: The First Aid Beauty – Coconut Water Cream
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at: Ulta: LINK / First Aid Beauty: LINK / Look Fantastic: LINK / Asos: LINK / Feel Unique: LINK
Why I like it:
- This is fragrance + EO Free, but I love the smell!
- It’s a smooth, watery cream + lightweight
- Hydrating!
Honourable Mention: The Skin1004 – Centella Soothing Cream
Swatches + Review: COMING SOON!
Available at: Yesstyle: LINK / Stylevana: LINK / Coreele: LINK
Why I like it:
- Fragrance + Essential Oil-Free
- Hydrating + Lightweight
- Soothes the skin
Favourite Essence/Toner for Damaged/Sensitised Skin: The Pyunkang Yul – Essence Toner
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at Yesstyle: LINK / Stylevana: LINK / Beauty Within: LINK
Why I like it:
- Fragrance + EO Free
- Non-sticky texture (and slightly viscous)
- Genuinely helped soothe my inflamed skin
- Hydrating
Ampoule for Damaged/Sensitised Skin – Runner Up: The Skin1004 – Madagascar Centella Ampoule
Available at Yesstyle: LINK / Stylevana: LINK
Why I like it:
- Contains JUST Cica – Cica helps relieve and Reduce Redness – so it’s understandable why this would be good to help relieve Irritated/damaged Skin!
- One of the only very few products that do NOT sting at all when my skin is irritated/damaged
- No fragrance/EO
- Glass Bottle with a Dropper – easy to use packaging!
Favourite Ampoule for Damaged/Sensitised Skin (Honourable Mention): The A’pieu – Madecassoside 2x Ampoule
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at Yesstyle: LINK / Stylevana: LINK / Coreelle: LINK
Why I like it:
- Fragrance + EO Free
- Contains a high amount of Madecassoside and Centella Asiatica Extract
- Soothing and hydrating
- Not oily or greasy
Youtube Video: Swatching + Reviewing the A’pieu Madecassoside Ampoule 2x
Favourite Cream for Damaged/Sensitised Skin: The Bioderma – Sensibio AR Anti-Redness Cream
Swatches + Review: HERE
Availbale at: Boots: LINK / Feel Unique: LINK / Revolve: LINK / The Skin Store: LINK
Why I like it:
- Really helps when my skin is irritated/sensitised (doesn’t sting)
- Moisturising
- Not too thick for my Oily-Combo Skin (In the Winter)
- Fragrance + EO Free
Favourite Gel for Damaged/Sensitised Skin: The SVR – Sensifine Gel
Swatches + Review HERE
Available at Look Fantastic: LINK / Feel Unique: LINK
Why I like it:
- No Fragrance and/or EO
- Really helps to cool down angry + irritated Skin
- Does not sting or irritate Sensitised Skin
- Contains Aloe so that’s why this is so soothing
Favourite Gel Moisturiser for Damaged/Sensitised Skin: The Inkey List – Snow Mushroom Gel Moisturiser
Swatches + Review HERE
Available at The Inkey List: LINK
Why I like it:
- Snow Mushroom is very hydrating
- This Jelly/Gel Moisturiser, like the SVR Gel – is soothing + doesn’t seem to sting/irritate the skin.
- I do find it slightly tackier/sticker than the SVR Gel hence why this is a runner-up.
- Fragrance + EO free.
Youtube Video: Swatching + Reviewing The Inkey List Mushroom Gel Cream
In the above Video – you can see the Snow Mushroom’s Texture!
Favourite Makeup Priming Moisturiser: The Glossier – Priming Moisturising Cream
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at Glossier: LINK
Why I like it:
- A Great Moisturiser (less watery than the Krave Oat so Simple Water Cream)
- As this is slightly less watery, it means that this is excellent for Foundation / Makeup Application.
- It doesn’t make me feel oily or greasy
- Lightweight + Layerable (feels like it’s been whipped with air)
- Unscented
Favourite Sleeping Mask: The COSRX – Ultimate Moisturising Honey Overnight Mask
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at: Yesstyle: LINK / Stylevana: LINK / Cult Beauty: LINK / Beauty By: LINK
Why I like it:
- Fragrance + EO Free
- Honey = antimicrobial
- Interesting texture. Moisturising without being oily + greasy
Note: If you find this sticky, just apply a light emollient moisturiser on top
Favourite Sleeping Mask (Runner Up): The Laneige – Water Sleeping Mask
Available at Sephora: LINK / Cult Beauty: LINK

Why I like it:
- This contains Fragrance which I’m personally not a fan of (hence why this is a runner up) HOWEVER, the texture of this is undeniable.
- Laneige have really created a barrier-forming, occlusive yet lightweight + watery Gel Mask that sinks into + melts into the skin.
- Great for Oily + Combo Skins
- Both Moisturising + Hydrating
Products for Blemishes
Just be careful with your skin and chemical exfoliation! It is so easy to overdo!
Favourite Blemish Treatment Toner: The Geek and Gorgeous – Cheer Up Exfoliating Solution
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available from: The Geek and Gorgeous Website: LINK
Why I like it:
- Fragrance + EO Free.
- This exfoliating solution contains 5% Mandelic Acid + 1% BHA (Decongesting and skin re-texturising).
- Not as hard-hitting, but gently effective to help decongest the skin (reduce breakouts ultimately).
Favourite Blemish Treatment / Serum: The Clear Skin Days – Clarifying Serum
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at Holland and Barrett: LINK
Why I like it:
- Clear Skin Days’s whole brand focuses on Blemishes and Blemish-Prone skin.
- Hydrating (1% Hyaluronic Acid) + Uses BHA (2%) and 10% Glycolic Acid (AHA) to dissolve oil and unblock pores and remove dead skin cells and brighten the skin.
- Fragrance + EO Free.
- A thick-ish Gel Serum that is also hydrating.
Youtube video: Swatching + Reviewing the Clear Skin Days Brand Products
Favourite Blemish Treatment Serum (Runner Up): The Geek and Gorgeous – Porefectly Clear Serum
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at: The Geek and Gorgeous Website: LINK
Why I like it:
- Fragrance + EO Free
- Salicylic acid = BHA = decongests pores + reduces the formation and look of blemishes
- Lightweight (for oily skin)
- Did not irritate my skin
Note: This is a runner up because it only contains BHA and not with an AHA/PHA (would increase the exfoliation of this product)
Favourite Blemish Treatment / Masque: The Ordinary – Salicylic Acid 2% Masque
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at – the Skin Store: LINK / Ulta: LINK / Sephora: LINK / Look Fantastic: LINK / Cult Beauty: LINK / Beauty Bay: LINK
Why I like it:
- The only Masque I’ve tried that doesn’t seem to dry out the skin (even though it’s anti-blemish).
- It prevents stripping the skin’s sebum/oil so that the skin doesn’t feel tight, BUT it exfoliates blemishes and helps shrink the size of blemishes due to the 2% BHA (Salicylic Acid).
- Fragrance + EO Free
Youtube Video: Swatching the Salicylic Acid Masque!
Favourite Niacinamide Product: The Inkey List – Niacinamide Serum
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at – Sephora: LINK / Cult Beauty: LINK / Feel Unique (US): LINK
Why I like it:
- Dries down FAST so I don’t need to hang about / wait forever to move onto the next skincare step.
- Doesn’t sting or irritate the skin and I think this works!
- Love the packaging – makes this so easy to use.
- 10% Niacinamide.
- No Fragrance + EO.
Favourite Niacinamide Product Runner Up: The Geek and Gorgeous 101 – B-Bomb Serum
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at the Geek & Gorgeous Website: LINK
Why I like it:
- Hydrating Serum! (10% Niacinamide)
- Watery + Lightweight
- It just takes longer for this to sink in/absorb and I prefer the packaging of the Inkey List’s Niacinamide, hence why this is a runner up!
- Fragrance + EO Free
Youtube Video: Swatching + Reviewing the B-Bomb Serum
Favourite Pimple Patches: The By Wishtrend – Clear Skin Shield Patch
Available on Wishtrend: LINK / Yesstyle: LINK
Why I like it:
- I think this actually works well! It sucks out the gunk from Blemishes/Pimples effectively.
- I think this adheres pretty well to the skin (don’t have to keep wasting product by having to keep sticking a sticker on because it’s falling off etc).
- I’ve tried the COSRX pimple patches but I think this sticks/stays on the skin better
Sunblocks
Favourite MATTE K-Beauty SPF: The Missha – Aqua Sun Gel SPF50+ PA ++++
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at Skinsider: LINK
Why I like it:
- The only Liquid (Lightweight) + Mattifying Sunblock I’ve seen so far
- No White Cast
- Extremely Lightweight, Layerable + Spreadable
- Great for Oily Skins
Note: Does contain Fragrance + EO
Youtube Video: Missha SPF – Swatches + Review:
(Ignore the Purito SPF which is now discontinued) – In the Youtube Video, You can see the texture of the Missha Aqua Gel!
Youtubde Video: Swatching + Comparing the Old VS New Missha Aqua Sun Gel Formula
K-Beauty SPF Runner Up (Not Matte): The Isntree – Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA+++
Available at Yesstyle: LINK / Stylevana: LINK
Why I like it:
- A lovely, Hydrating (Due to the Hyaluronic Acid) Gel SPF
- No white cast
- Moisturising
- Doesn’t make me look overly greasy / shiny
- But not as thin as the Missha Sun Gel hence why it’s a runner up.
- Doesn’t ball up
- No Fragrance + EO
Youtube Video: Swatching + Reviewing Isntree Sunblocks
You can see the texture of the SPF in the above video along with the other Isntree SPFs
Note: Although the packaging has changed, Isntree have stated that the formulas are the same
K-Beauty SPF Honourable Mention: The Skin1004 – Hyalu-Cica Water Fit Sun Serum
Full Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at: Stylevana: LINK / Yesstyle: LINK
Why I like it:
- Just as good as the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel (Above)
- No White Cast
- Hydrating
- Fragrance + EO Free
- I like the packaging (easy to use and efficient)
NOTE: Not a Matte Finish
Favourite Western Sunblock: The La Roche-Posay – Anthelios Invisible Fluid SPF50+
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at: La Roche-Posay: LINK / Cult Beauty: LINK / Adore Beauty: LINK / Boots: LINK / Superdrug: LINK
Why I like it:
- High Sun Protection.
- SMOOTH. This is not Grainy.
- No White Cast.
- Not sticky, tacky or greasy.
Youtube Video: Swatching the Anthelios Sunblock
Favourite Western Sunblock – Runner up: The Vichy – UV-Age Daily Capital Soleil Sun Fluid SPF50+ UVA/UVB PA+++
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at Feel Unique: LINK / Boots: LINK / Superdrug: LINK
Why I like it:
- High SPF rating
- Liquid Texture
- No White Cast
- Lightweight and doesn’t make me look too greasy or oily (but not a matte finish like the Missha Aqua Sun Gel)
- Layerable
- Still decent for Oily / Combo Skin
- Great under makeup too
Honourable Mention: Garnier – Ambre Solaire – Anti-Dark Spots + Anti-Pollution Super UV Sun Fluid SPF 50+
Swatches + Review HERE
Available at Look Fantastic: LINK / Boots: LINK
Why I like it:
- Slightly Grainier than the Vichy Fluid (and the Anthelios), so it’s a runner up.
- For the Price, this is a great, No White Cast SPF!
- Layerable
- No Fragrance!
Youtube Video: Sunblock Swatches + Review:
You can see the Texture of the Garnier SPF in the Youtube Video above!
Favourite Western SPF – MATTE FINISH: The Nivea – Sun UV Face Suncream (Shine Control) SPF 50
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at Boots.com LINK / Yesstyle: LINK
Why I like it:
- Great for Oily Skin – this is a Mattifying, Creamy SPF that forms a matte barrier on the Skin.
- I love Mattifying SPFs so I’m pleased that this doesn’t make me look Greasy / Oily.
- For a Western SPF, this is great! It’s not fluid, but it’s creamy.
Note: This does contain Fragrance / EO
Youtube video: Swatching + Reviewing the whole unblock Range:
Favourite SPF Mist: The Garnier – Ambre Solaire UV Mist SPF50+
Swatches + Review: LINK
Available at: Look Fantastic: LINK / Boots: LINK / Feel Unique: LINK
Why I like it:
- NOT an adequate SPF to use on it’s own, but I find this as a great Mist to use on top of makeup (which is the goal of this sun mist!)
- No White Cast + this doesn’t attack my face
- Doesn’t ruin my makeup or make me look overly oily or greasy
- High SPF50+ Rating
Youtube Video: Swatching + Reviewing the Mist
Favourite SPF Sun Stick: The Isntree – Hyaluronic Acid SPF50+ PA++++ Airy Sun Stick
Swatches + Review: LINK
Available at: Yesstyle: LINK / and Stylevana: LINK
Why I like it:
- No White Cast
- Shaped in a way where it’s easy to rub this over the legs + body etc
- Not Greasy or sticky
- High SPF rating (SPF 50+)
- I do not use this as a sole SPF but sometimes it’s easy to use a suns tick especially on the body + hard to reach areas
Youtube Video: Swatching + Reviewing the Isntree Sun Stick
Devices
Favourite Well-ageing Skincare Device: The Foreo – Bear
Full Review: COMING SOON
Available at: Foreo: LINK / Sephora: LINK / Skin Store: LINK / Stylevana: LINK / Cult Beauty: LINK / Ulta: LINK
Why I like it:
- I’ve been testing this product out for 6 months. It aims to lift the skin and make the skin look tighter (via microcurrents)
- This device actually does help lift the skin! (I find it actually effective)
- There are numerous drawbacks like: how expensive this is, the fact that I have to use it every day and it takes a while if you want to do all the treatments. But I find that this does work, so it’s difficult to dismiss!
Of Note: This doesn’t beat the devices used in Skincare Clinics, but I’ve found that this is very good if one cannot afford all/those treatments (But you have to be committed to using this almost daily).
Hair + Body Products
Favourite Hair Serum: The Ordinary – Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density
Available at: The Ordinary: LINK / Sephora: LINK / Skin Store: LINK / Ulta: LINK / Stylevana: LINK / Cult Beauty: LINK / Look Fantastic: LINK
Why I like it:
- Fragrance + EO Free
- Vegan + Cruelty-Free
- There’s studies and research on Peptide Serums for the hair; and these seem to conclude that Peptides help with Hair Growth. So I trust that this serum does that, so I like this, because I think it works (requires long-term use of course).
- Doesn’t seem to make the hair/scalp feel greasy
Favourite Hair Serum (Runner Up): The Inkey List – Peptide Volumising Hair Treatment
Available at: The Inkey List: LINK / Sephora: LINK / FeelUnique: LINK / Cult Beauty: LINK
Why I like it:
- Fragrance + EO Free
- Lightweight + watery (easy to apply and doesn’t make my scalp feel greasy
- Contains Pea Protein which was also used in a now discontinued Fabric Conditioner for Growth used by The Ordinary (I miss that product very much). Pea Protein is meant to promote hair growth.
- Also contains 2% Keranutri and Betaine to condition the hair and increase volume and thickness. So overall I like this hair treatment (I use it about 2-3x a week).
- But overall, this doesn’t contain the same tested peptides like The Ordinary’s Peptide serum does, so that’s why this is only a runner up and The Ordinary is my favourite
Favourite Hair Serum Treatment – Honourable Mention: The Inkey List – Caffeine Stimulating Scalp Treatment
Available at: Look Fantastic: LINK / Feel Unique: LINK / Cult Beauty: LINK
Why I like it:
- I think this has really helped stimulate hair growth (slowly). Caffeine is thought to help stimulate hair growth. This also contains 1% Redensyl™* (also meant to help improve hair growth and reduce hair loss).
- Lightweight + watery
- No Fragrance and EO
- Didn’t sting or irritate my scalp
Favourite Hair Cream: L’oreal – Elvive Full Resist – Brush Resist Cream
Available at: Look Fantastic: LINK / Asos: LINK / Nontino: LINK
Why I like it:
- Really helps with detangling the hair without ripping too much out with a brush
- Doesn’t make the hair feel gloopy or sticky, but moisturised and easier to comb-through
- I recommend to fine, thin, curly/frizzy hair
Keratosis Pillaris (Bumpy Skin)
Favourite Bumpy Skin / Rough Skin Cleanser: The CeraVe – SA Smoothing Cleanser
Available at: Sephora: LINK / Boots: LINK / Feel Unique: LINK / Super Drug: LINK
Why I like it:
- Fragrance + EO Free
- Salicylic Acid helps retexturise the skin
- Ceramides: Moisturising + Hyaluronic Acid (Hydrating) These all work to smoothe out the skin and reduce bumps
Favourite Body Wash – Runner Up: The Eucerin – Dry skin urea repair plus wash fluid 5%
Available at: Look Fantastic: LINK / Superdrug: LINK / Boots: LINK
Why I like it:
- This does not strip my skin, it helps keep my skin barrier in tact. No crazy foaming or oil-stripping. I think it really helps with the bumps (chicken-skin) on my arms and legs.
- Fragrance + EO Free! So this is useful for those with Sensitive Skin.
Honourable Mention: The Revolution Skincare – AHA Smoothing Body Cleanser
Swatches + Review: HERE
Available at: Revolution Beauty: LINK / Look Fantastic: LINK / Beauty Bay: LINK / Adore Beauty: LINK
Why I like it:
- Found this pretty effective to reduce the look of bumpy skin / ingrown bumps, due to the inclusion of Lactic acid and Glycolic Acid (AHAs) to exfoliate the surface of the skin.
- Didn’t dry out my skin
- Will sting if I use this after I’ve shaved
Note: This contains fragrance (so please avoid if you have sensitivities)
Favourite Body Scrub (For Keratosis Pillaris): The First Aid Beauty – Bump Eraser Body Scrub
Swatches + Review: COMING SOON!
Available at: the Skin Store: LINK / Dermstore: LINK / Sephora: LINK / Ulta: LINK / Look Fantastic: LINK / Feel Unique: LINK / First Aid Beauty: LINK
Why I like it:
- This contains Lactic Acid and feels nice lightly exfoliating the body.
- This doesn’t feel harsh and also is non-drying. I find it effective and have repurchased!
- Not so harsh that it hurts the skin when scrubbing!
- No Fragrance / EO
Note: What I like to do is use this alongside a scrubby-brush to really scrub out the dead-skin cells and bumps
Favourite Lotion for Bumpy Skin (Keratosis Pillaris): The First Aid Beauty – Smoothing Body Lotion
Available at: the First Aid Beauty Website: LINK / Feel Unique: LINK / Look Fantastic: LINK
Why I like it:
- The lotion version of the Bump Body Scrub!
- I like to use this after showering. It is unscented so it doesn’t smell the best, but this is moisturising AND fast absorbing!
- I find that this definitely works at smoothing out the skin but of course requires consistent use!
- No Fragrance / EO
Favourite Exfoliating Liquid for Bumpy Skin (Keratosis Pillaris): The Inkey List – Lactic Acid Serum
Available at: Sephora: LINK / Cult Beauty: LINK / Feel Unique: LINK
Why I like it:
- Fragrance + EO Free
- Contains 10% AHA – Lactic Acid is good for Dry Skin and also helps with KP.
- This is a watery liquid and dries down/ absorbs fast. I find it effective and thinner then The Ordinary’s Lactic Acid + HA Serum (due to the HA).
Favourite Exfoliating Liquid for Bumpy Skin (Keratosis Pillaris) Runner Up: – The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% HA Serum
Available at: The Ordinary: LINK / Cult Beauty HERE and Look Fantastic HERE
Why I like it:
- Contains Hyaluronic Acid to add hydration (and reduce the bumpy skin)
- 10% Lactic Acid (AHA) is both hydrating and exfoliating; it’s a great exfoliating acid for bumpy (chicken) skin.
- Fragrance + EO Free
- Slightly stickier than The Inkey List’s lactic acid serum AND I prefer the flip-top cap of The Inkey List’s bottle.
Favourite Exfoliating Liquid for Bumpy Skin (Honourable Mention): The Ordinary – Glycolic Acid 7% Toner
My Review + How I use Glycolic Acid is: HERE
Available at Cult Beauty: LINK / Skin Store: LINK / Ulta: LINK / Sephora: LINK / Beauty Bay: LINK
Why I like it:
- A High % Glycolic Acid Toner that I don’t use on the face, but the body.
- Because this is high in %, I find it effective and it helps smoothen out bumpy skin and exfoliate well. A better version of the Inkey List’s Glycolic Acid toner (which contains Alcohol).
- Fragrance + EO Free
Body Acne + Rough Skin
Favourite Body Acne Cleanser: The CeraVe – Blemish Control Face Cleanser with 2% Salicylic Acid and Niacinamide
Available at: Cult Beauty: LINK / Sephora: LINK / Look Fantastic: LINK / Superdrug: LINK / Boots: LINK
Why I like it:
- .Fragrance + Essential Oil Free
- 2% BHA (Salicylic Acid) works to reduce breakouts on the back / body (and face).
- I’m not a fan of foaming cleansers for the face but I enjoy them on the body.
- The inclusion of Niacinamide + ceramides both hydrates/moisturisers the skin, to try and prevent BHA from drying it out.
- A big bottle
Note: This can be used on the face.
Body Acne Cleanser Runner Up: The Revolution Skincare – Salicylic Acid Balancing Body Cleanser
Available at: Revolution Skincare: LINK / Boots: LINK / Beauty Bay: LINK / Asos: LINK
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Why I like them:
- Fragrance and EO Free
- Contains a low amount of BHA so this shouldn’t dry out the skin. I really appreciate that it’s a cleanser without fragrance/EO because if one has body acne, avoiding scents and essential oils is recommended to avoid exacerbating the acne.
- I find this effective and gentle! Yes it doesn’t smell the best, but I think it works! It’s not harsh and gently works to unclog pores and reduce the prevalence of pimples.
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Nice favorites list! We’re essentially similar in facial skin, hair and body skin type. Haha. So nice to have recommendations/options from someone with the same “problems” from skin and hair.
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Thank you ever so much! Omg I see! Then I really hope that you’ll find some of these picks to be just as good to you as they were to me 🙂 Thank you for reading btw! xx
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