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The Skincare Secrets of Real Women: A Peek into Their Daily Routines

When it comes to skincare, we’re all on a quest to find the perfect products and routines that make us feel confident and beautiful. But have you ever wondered what’s in someone else’s skincare arsenal? We asked 10 women to share their daily skincare routines, from the products they can’t live without to their budget-friendly secrets.

Liliana’s Luxe Routine

Liliana, from New York City, spends around $91 on her daily skincare products. Her morning routine starts with the Body Shop Vitamin E Cream Cleanser, followed by La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Fluid Sunscreen. At night, she uses Clinique’s Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm and Josie Maran Argan Oil. She’s currently eyeing the Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate, a “miracle product” with an irresistible scent.

Brianna’s Budget-Friendly Approach

Brianna, from Rochester, keeps her skincare costs low with a total of $29. She uses Yes to Tomatoes Activated Charcoal Bar Soap for cleansing, Simple Facial Moisturizer for hydration, and Vaseline Intensive Care Essential Healing Lotion for body moisturizing. For exfoliating, she relies on Alba Botanica Advanced Facial Scrub, Sea Algae Enzyme.

Kristy’s Organic Obsession

Kristy, from Alberta, invests around $154 CAD in her skincare products, which last for one to three months. Her routine starts with Eminence organic face products, including Calm Skin Chamomile Cleanser, Stone Crop Hydrating mist, and Chamomile Skin Lotion. She also uses Caprina Fresh Goat’s Milk Soap with Lavender Oil and Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Cream.

Jade’s Practical Routine

Jade, from New York City, spends around $60 on her skincare products, which last for six months. Her morning routine includes Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture w/SPF 15, while at night, she uses Nubian Heritage African Black Soap Body Lotion and Acanya acne cream prescription. She also exfoliates once a week with a homemade scrub made from granulated sugar, extra virgin olive oil, and honey.

Miya’s Hyper-Pigmentation Focus

Miya, from California, prioritizes “lock-in-moisture” and “fix hyperpigmentation” in her skincare routine, which costs around $123. She uses CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser, Dr. G’s Brightening Peeling Gel, Corsx AHA/BHA Clarifying Toner, and a no-brand Vitamin C serum. At night, she uses Costco’s Daily Facial Towelettes and Botanics Rosewater Toning Spritz.

Cristina’s Natural Approach

Cristina, from New York City, spends around $85 on her skincare products, which last for several months. Her morning routine includes St. Ives Apricot scrub and BareMinerals tinted moisturizer. At night, she uses Fresh Farmacy bar soap by Lush, a homemade mixture of organic coconut oil, and Jamaican Black castor oil for her lashes.

Somto’s Hydration-Focused Routine

Somto, from Toronto, spends around $123 CAD on her skincare products. Her morning routine includes Spectro cleanser for blemish-prone skin, Thayer’s witch hazel toner, Lancome’s genifique, and Cetaphil’s Ultra Hydrating Lotion. At night, she uses Laneige’s hydration trial kit.

Lysa’s Simple yet Effective Routine

Lysa, from Yonkers, keeps her skincare costs low with a total of $30. She uses Trader Joe’s Nourish all-in-one Cleanser, her own hand-crafted “The Rose Queen” beauty oil infused with roses, and coconut oil for her eyebrows and eyelashes.

Sara’s Multi-Tasking Products

Sara, from New York City, spends around $92 on her skincare products. Her morning routine includes Neutrogena All-in-1 Acne Control Daily Scrub and Lush’s Imperialis Moisturizer. She also uses Josie Maran’s 100% Pure Argan Oil and does face masks twice a week with Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Mask.

Etinosa’s Gentle Routine

Etinosa, from New York City, spends around $37 on her skincare products. Her morning routine includes Aveeno moisturizing cleanser and homemade African black soap infused with tea tree oil. She also uses Bath and Body Works’ Apricot and White Tea scrub and Lubriderm’s Daily Moisture Lotion with spf 15. At night, she uses Estee Lauder’s Advance Night Repair Serum and coconut oil infused with essential oils on her feet.