Pundit’s Preferred

Disclaimer: Many of these products are from the same line. In efforts to keep full honesty and transparency, this is the line that works and has worked for me the past year or so. I still try out new products all the time, and if one makes it into my long-term daily routine it will be added here. For now, this is what I use when I am not trying new skincare!

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Face Wash

Mad Hippie Cream Cleanser

$15.99

  • Doesn’t strip the skin, smells great and is affordable.

  • This runs out pretty quickly, but note that if the pump seems empty near the end, there is likely much more product left

  • pH balanced specially for the skin, this is a mildly acidic product that will not strip the skin of its natural oils

Serum

C.E.O 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum

$85.00

  • Gives the skin a healthy and rested looking glow.

  • Utilizes a more stable version of vitamin C, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (THD ascorbate)

  • Helps to even skin tone and brighten dark spots

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Moisturizer

Neutrogena oil-free moisture, sensitive skin

Price differs from $9-11 depending on where you buy this

  • Light-weight and non-greasy, non-irritating. Great for many skin types, and has a lot of product for the price point.

  • This specific product doesn’t do a lot for acne, this is more geared towards dry and sensitive skin

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Exfoliating Serum

Mad Hippie Exfoliating Serum

$34.99

  • This is a product with Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA), which I use at night.

  • Does a great job and evening skin texture, and keeping the skin clear.

  • Do not layer with other potent serums such as Vitamin A or C. Follow with moisturizing oil or cream.

Face Oil

Mad Hippie Antioxidant Facial Oil

$19.99

  • This is a versatile product that can be used morning and night as a protective layer over treatments

  • Hydrates and Protects

  • Tip: This is an oil-based product. Your routine should go from thinnest to thickest products, with water-based used before oil-based.

Moisturizer

Mad Hippie Face Cream

$25.99

  • This product smells amazing (note: mad hippie does not use synthetic fragrances, if there is a smell it is from the natural ingredients.)

  • Light-weight and packed with redness reducing ingredient niacinamide.

  • Tip: If you need more moisture, mix in a few drops of the facial oil. I often do this.

Eye Cream

Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream Original

$29

I feel it is only right to ditch the bullet points and explain this product. Say what you want about eye cream, from influencers to experts it’s necessity ranges from useless to essential. By many, eye cream has been described as “an over-priced moisturizer”. I personally like this eye cream because it adds a brightening effect to under the eyes, making you look more awake (I use in the am routine ) and moisturized. It has a bit of pinky highlight/colored tone, which is nice for no-makeup days. Also, this lasts an insanely long time. You can dip your pinky in the pot and have more than enough for both under eyes.