Cleanser · Cream cleanser
Hydrating Cleanser
CeraVe
A non-foaming cleanser with glycerin, ceramides and sodium hyaluronate. We list it for people who want a simple cleansing step.
Why it was shortlisted ↗The curated catalogue
A short list of skincare products, picked for their ingredients. Every entry says why it is here and links a manufacturer source we have checked. It is not a ranking.
Essence · Essence
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
COSRX
A lightweight essence centred on snail secretion filtrate, with betaine, sodium hyaluronate, allantoin and panthenol.
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Balm · Rich balm
Cicaplast Baume B5+
La Roche-Posay
A rich balm with panthenol, glycerin, shea butter and a Centella-derived component. We picked it for dry-feeling areas.
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Serum · Water-based serum
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
The Ordinary
A concentrated, water-based niacinamide serum. It is on the list for people who want niacinamide as a step of its own.
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Exfoliant · Leave-on liquid
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Paula's Choice
A leave-on salicylic acid exfoliant for oily-looking or congested-looking areas. We list it for routines that want one exfoliating step and no more.
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Retinoid · Anhydrous oil-like serum
Retinol 0.2% in Squalane
The Ordinary
A water-free retinol at a lower percentage, for a texture-focused routine you introduce slowly.
Why it was shortlisted ↗Serum · Serum, 30 ml
Your Skin Bae Panthenol Serum
Avoskin
A serum with glycerin, panthenol and centella asiatica in its listed ingredients.
Why it was shortlisted ↗Serum · Serum, 30 ml
Your Skin Bae Vitamin C Serum
Avoskin
A serum with glycerin, niacinamide and vitamin C in its listed ingredients.
Why it was shortlisted ↗Moisturiser · Moisturiser, 15 ml
GCT Aqua Ceramide Moisturizer
Avoskin
A moisturiser with glycerin, ceramides and hyaluronic acid in its listed ingredients.
Why it was shortlisted ↗Exfoliant · Toner, 100 ml
Miraculous Refining Toner AHA BHA PHA
Avoskin
A toner with glycerin, niacinamide and salicylic acid in its listed ingredients.
Why it was shortlisted ↗Essence · Essence, 100 ml
Perfect Hydrating Treatment Essence
Avoskin
An essence with glycerin and vitamin C in its listed ingredients.
Why it was shortlisted ↗Retinoid · Toner, 100 ml
Miraculous Retinol Toner
Avoskin
A toner with glycerin, niacinamide and retinol in its listed ingredients.
Why it was shortlisted ↗Moisturiser · Gel cream
5% B5 Centella Calming Gel Cream
FACERINNA
A gel cream with glycerin, panthenol, niacinamide, vitamin C and centella asiatica in its listed ingredients.
Why it was shortlisted ↗Moisturiser · Moisturiser
Ceramide B5 Balancing Moisturizer
FACERINNA
A moisturiser with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, panthenol and squalane in its listed ingredients.
Why it was shortlisted ↗Cleanser · Gel cleanser
Low pH B5 Gel Cleanser
FACERINNA
A gel cleanser with hyaluronic acid, panthenol and centella asiatica in its listed ingredients.
Why it was shortlisted ↗Serum · Serum
2% Salicylic Acid Acne Serum
FACERINNA
A serum with niacinamide, salicylic acid, centella asiatica and squalane in its listed ingredients.
Why it was shortlisted ↗Serum · Serum
10% Niacinamide 3% TXA Bright Dark Spot Serum
FACERINNA
A serum with glycerin, panthenol and niacinamide in its listed ingredients.
Why it was shortlisted ↗Mask · Sheet mask
Brightening Sheet Face Mask
FOCALSKIN
A sheet mask with glycerin, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C in its listed ingredients.
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