I’m going to tell you a secret: I hate doing skincare. A few years ago, I would just buy the cheapest products I could that would “do the job” of cleaning my face. Since working as a model, I’ve learnt that skincare (even a simple routine) is a must-have, especially if you’re subjecting your face to a lot of makeup for photoshoots!
Even now, I think that skincare should be easy and simple to do. So, if you’re like me and hate doing skincare, or just don’t have time to mess around with complicated routines, here are my top 5 recommendations for skincare products for models.
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Salicylic Foaming Wash
$39
This is a pretty new addition to my skincare favourites. After reading heaps of reviews that raved about this product, I thought I’d try it for myself. I love it! It’s a gentle exfoliating wash, so I only use it a few times a week, and is great for acne-prone skin. It’s also great for sensitive skin and unclogs pores, retains moisture in the skin, and repairs the skin barrier. It’s not just for your face either, you can also use it on your chest and back to target blemish outbreaks. Honestly, there’s a lot to love about this one!
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In Two Minds Facial Cleanser $37 for 100ml
Yes, I know this brand is a bit expensive. But it’s probably one of the best cleansers I’ve ever used, so you might as well get your money’s worth. I got this as part of a gift set for Christmas and I have never looked back. This cleanser is for combination skin (oily T-zone and dry basically everywhere else). It’s a gentle cleanser that balances out sebum production and – my favourite part – soothes irritation. It’s perfect for cleaning off thick makeup from photoshoots!
It also smells amazing. It has sage leaf as one of the ingredients, and I think that’s what makes it smell so fresh! It also has witch hazel and salicylic acid, great for unclogging pores. It’s lightweight and doesn’t feel like you’re slathering oily gel onto your skin, it’s really refreshing!
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In Two Minds Facial Toner $39 for 100ml
I also got this as part of the gift set, and it’s equally as amazing as the cleanser. This is for after cleansing and preps your skin to soak in some hydration. I splash some on my hands and pat over my face. This is a lifesaver after wearing heavy makeup like full coverage foundation, it gets rid of any blemishes and soothes the skin. It has chamomile in it, which smells amazing, and I’ve found it helps to get rid of any redness.
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In Two Minds Facial Hydrator
$69 for 60ml Shop Here
I used to really dislike putting on moisturiser, but this product changed my mind! I’ve found other moisturisers to be heavy and greasy, which makes my skin feel way oilier and more uncomfortable. But this moisturiser is legitimately heaven sent. It absorbs into my skin so quickly and is light on my skin, so no greasiness here! If you thought the other two products smell amazing, this one is the queen of all nice smelling skincare! It has witch hazel, sandalwood, and andiroba seed in it. Andiroba seed is great for inflammation, and perfect for your skin after a long day of photoshoots.
If you want to try out all three of these Aesop products, have a look at Aesop’s Balance: Classic Skin Care Kit which also comes in a handy little travel bag.
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B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel
$150 for 60ml Shop Here
If you haven’t noticed by now, I love Aesop. This gel is a nice-to-have because it’s expensive as well, though you don’t need to use much of this one (so it lasts for ages!). I actually bought this as a gift for my partner but have “borrowed” it on occasion the night before photoshoots. I use this for its vitamin C content and how glowy it makes my skin. The texture is a bit odd when you first use it, it’s very gooey and feels a bit like putting honey on your face. It’s for pretty much all skin types and has a nice cooling feeling. It also dries matte, so even though it goes on gooey, don’t worry. You won’t be looking like a melted wax figure from Madame Tussaud’s after it dries!
This is a photo of me with only tinted moisturiser on my skin, I’d just like to point out how clear my skin is now that I use these products regularly! Give these products a try if you can. Coming from someone who normally hates skincare routines, believe me, these products are game changers.
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