My top drugstore skincare essentials
As a makeup lover, I’ve always believed that the skin is the ‘blank canvas’ that you put your makeup on.
Now, I admit that I am not a skincare expert, but I’ve tried and tested these products and they are the ones that work for me. I like to use products that boost and take care of my skin without breaking the bank.
Here are my top drugstore skincare essentials that are part of my skincare regimen.
Cleansing
I am prone to getting rashes and acne breakouts, so I try not to overload my skin with products and I prefer to use items that are gentle on my face. To remove makeup (or to kickstart the first part of my routine) I dab Garnier’s Micellar Water on to cotton pads and then I wipe my face in a circular motion.
To thoroughly cleanse my face, I use Cetaphil’s Oily Cleanser, which is quite pricey for my budget. Recommended to me by my dermatologist, it works well for oily and acne prone skin. I use this along my prescribed acne treatment. As part of my nighttime skincare routine, I rinse my face with Cetaphil’s Oily Cleanser, then I apply the Skinoren Cream before I go to bed.
If I’m in the mood for a pamper session, then I’ll use Superdrug’s Cooling Cucumber Face Mask. I’ll spread it all over my face, leave it in for around 10 minutes, then wash off. Not only does it detox my skin of impurities, but it leaves it feeling refreshed.
Toning
I don’t have a specific drugstore facial toner that’s my favourite or my ‘go to’ but I recommend the Superdrug Simply Pure Refreshing Toner and the Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner, both of which are suitable for use on sensitive skin and works to cleanse and soften the skin.
A toner that I’ve used and raved about that doesn’t fall into the standard drugstore group is the Pixi Rose Tonic, which smooths and hydrates the skin, and gives your complexion a bit of a glow.
Plus, it’s:
Suitable for all skin types.
Not tested on animals (the same point applies to all Superdrug-branded products.)
Got a rose fragrance, which smells absolutely sweet and divine!
Moisturising
To moisturise my face, I’ve been using the Superdrug Calm Skin Hydrating 2in1 Serum & Moisturiser, which contains hyaluronic acid, chamomile and niacinamide. It’s lightweight, non-greasy, nourishing and hydrating.
To moisturise my body, I use moisturisers that contain cocoa butter and shea butter, so I use
Vaseline’s Intensive Care Cocoa Lotion
Superdrug’s Cocoa Butter and Vanilla Body Butter
Palmer’s Shea Formula Raw Shea Body Lotion
These body creams are my favourites because they heavily nourish and moisturise my body, and they keep it soft, smooth, hydrated and healthy.
To add extra moisture, I like to use body oil after applying a body lotion or body butter. I use Palmer’s Moisturizing Body Oil, which contains cocoa butter and Vitamin E, is super absorbing and helps to soothe dry skin.
So there you have it! My favourite drugstore skincare items. As you can see, I don’t use a million products because I like to keep my skincare regimen simple and I always like to go back to basics.
In my opinion, I really don’t think you need to spend a lot of money to care for your skin, and your skincare regimen shouldn’t be complex.