My 2020 Skincare Favourites

A long-standing favourite of mine which has been going strong for me for years now. I really like this cleanser. It is gentle, non-stripping and does the job well. It Will suit all skin types. I have spoken about this multiple times on the blog.  Available here

Again not a 2020 discovery for me. I have used this on and off over the years and I have always liked it. This is one is not something everyone needs to use. It is expensive and if your skin (whichever be the type) doesn't have issues then you don't need to use it. 

However, if your skin is sensitive, irritated, sunburnt, inflamed then you can consider giving this a try. It won't fix the issues like magic, but it does help calm and sooth the above said concerns. And the mist the nozzle dispenses is super fine which I really like! Full review HERE. 

Single ingredient. Yes! Lightly fermented. Yes! A 2020 discovery for me and I am so glad I tried it. I really like this essence. It is lightly hydrating and helps to calm down redness & inflammation. It will be especially good for skin which is prone to inflammation & breakouts. Reviewed HERE. 

Another 2020 discovery for me! Hydrating, soothing, repairing. It feels slimy, but gets absorbed quickly and doesn't leave any tacky feeling behind. Will work for all skin types. Reviewed HERE. 

Not a new find, I've been using this one for years too. I like that is it extremely light & fast absorbing. It helps in reducing superficial/surface scar post a breakout for me & also serves as my vit c serum. Although, I must admit that I didn't use it everyday during the 2nd half of the year. 

I don't say things like this lightly or often, but - If you have concerns that require you to use a BHA then this one of the best ones out there (currently). The formulation is great & it is effective. I have tried a few others as well, but nothing comes close this.

I cannot begin to tell you how happy I am to have discovered this one. Smriti made me try it towards the end of 2019 and there is no looking back. I have gone through mutilple tubs and a tube of it and I keep repurchasing it. I find it to be cooling & calming. Helps to reduce irritation & redness while being hydrating enough for my combination skin. 

I find many people wanting to try it but again if you don't have skin concerns like the ones mentioned above, then there's really no need for you to use it. So please read product descriptions & what they are meant to target before making a decision. 

Not pictured above because of the recent spf rating controversy. But I have truly enjoyed using this sunscreen. I had never used any other sunscreen which was so cosmetically elegant you know. Whether you want to continue using it or not is completely your choice. I think I will not give up on it just yet. Full review HERE. 

It's soothing, cooling & helps calm breakouts, redness & inflammation. Tiny bit difficult to take off which is why I like using this pre-shower. 

So well, I am quite impressed & a bit in love with the I'm From mugwort line...can you tell? 

I have had their Mugwort Cream on my list for months now & will be trying that one out soon too. 

Cooling & brightening. It gives a temporary glow post use & acts as a physical exfoliator for me when I take it off thus leaving the skin quite smooth to touch. The cooling sensation feels especially good during the hot summer months.