Favorite Skin Care Products (2026)
Intro
Sharing some skincare products I've found and enjoyed over the last year!
If you're wondering why some obvious product types are missing: I use other products not listed below, but specifically wanted to highlight some products from some smaller/cruelty-free companies. Especially since I think smaller companies can be hard to find or can feel scary to try without any real human input.
^ Me after exfoliating.
About My Skin
- It's pretty sensitive (it gets red and breaks out very easily)
- My face has a very oily t-zone but is otherwise normal/dry
- My lips get chapped very quickly so I always need chapstick nearby or my sanity bar quickly drains like there's an eldritch god in my line of sight at all times
About the Listed Products
The following products are:
- Ones that I have used for at least 6 months
- Made by an independent company (as in: not owned by a larger company)
- Cruelty-free (as far as I'm aware)
- From companies owned and founded by women
- Wasn't intending on this going into the list, but it turned out that way #letsgowomen
About Me
- I haven't been sponsored by any companies listed here
- I'm not a skincare expert, just trying to spend my money on smaller companies where I can, since it can be hard for me to contribute in other ways
Skin Care Products
I thought about adding in a toner but I'm not really confident in knowing what makes one good or not so I just left it out lmao 😭. Same with eye cream.
Stratia Velvet Cleansing Milk (Cream Cleanser)
I have sensitive skin and using this doesn't make my skin feel tight/red after! It kind of reminds me of LRP's Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser in terms of the feeling afterwards.
That said, I use an oil cleanser beforehand, otherwise I'm not sure if this would cleanse enough since it's so gentle haha. Still looking for a good indie oil cleanser if anyone has suggestions!
Stratia Lipid Gold with Interface (Moisturizer)
I mix Lipid Gold and Interface together at about a 1:1 ratio as the final moisturizing stage of my skin care routine.
I think Lipid Gold is really good for barrier repair, of everything listed here, I think this one is my favorite!! Interface seems to mix with it well to make a pretty solid moisturizer.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen
I can't vouch for how amazing it is at blocking the sun (I'm not an expert in this sort of thing) but I DO have oily skin that can look especially shiny from most sunscreen I try. This one's nice because it's matte but not too matte and it blends in really quickly and smoothly.
Geek Out of Water Smoothing Lip Treatment
You'll need to layer something thicker on top, but this does feel really nice! Especially right after the shower.
Supergoop! Glow Gloss SPF 40 (Lips)
Feels like a pretty solid chapstick with SPF! Not super glossy, not sticky, lasts pretty long — no real complaints lol.
