11/27/2025
✅ Where your money actually works:
SPF 30+ everyday (non-negotiable)
Retinoid at night (0.05–0.1% retinal or adapalene)
Vitamin C (10–20% L-ascorbic, dark airtight bottle only)
Niacinamide 4–5% (for redness, barrier, and glow)
💸 Where you can save:
Expensive cleansers (it washes off in 10 seconds)
Toners and mists that are just scented water
“Pore shrinking” or “skin tightening” creams — marketing more than medicine
5-step hydrating routines if you already get filler or moisturize well
🧪 Quick product test:
If it’s in a clear dropper bottle, exposed to air and light…
👉 It’s losing potency before it touches your skin.
Look for opaque, airless pump packaging instead.
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📩 DM to book a consult and get an actual plan for your skin and beauty
