Holy Grails

Let’s just say I’ve been through it when it comes to skincare. From drugstore shelves to luxury price tags, I’ve tried it all. I’ve cycled through every kit, every “miracle" serum, and the popular dermatologist-prescribed topicals likeTretinoin and a bunch of other jargon I can’t recall anymore. I’ve fallen for the TikTok trends too, such as Madison Beer’s PanOxyl craze and the infamous snail mucin. Some helped a little, most didn’t. But after eight years of experimenting, I’ve finally found the two products I swear by: the Clearicalm Cleanser from The Skin Saint (my go-to medspa) and Beef Tallow Beeswax and Honey Moisturizer from Santa Cruz Paleo. That’s it. Simple, calming, and it actually works for me.

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This isn’t about selling you products—because what works for my skin might not work for yours. But if you are trying something new, please be patient. It typically takes 4–6 weeks for your skin to adjust to a product and for you to see real results (and sometimes even longer depending on the ingredients). Also, don't panic if things get worse before they get better. Purging, when breakouts surface faster due to increased cell turnover, is totally normal and doesn’t mean the product isn’t working. Stick it out, stay consistent, and don’t fall for every trending product just because it went viral.