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Top Rated Skincare products that will Leave You GLOWING

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SJU chapter.

Every woman who has a good skin care routine seems to always have her shit together, especially if she sticks to it consistently. I hunted down the top rated skin care sets that are affordable and include some pretty useful items. Skin care sets are the best to buy when you don’t really know what your skin likes or wants, but you know what you like and want! Down below are some skincare products that will leave you glowing, fight some acne, and scrub away dirt.

 

Mario Badescu

This skincare line has been everywhere! I’m sure you’ve seen the Rosewater Facial Spray all over instagram and youtube. People swear by that spray, along with all other products by Mario Badescu. The line offers various skincare sets and the top rated are the Brightening Regimen kit, Anti Aging Regimen kit, and Acne repair kit. The Brightening regimen is not to be used daily and is not advised for oily skin, however the reviews are pretty positive. One reviewer even claimed it was life changing. The anti aging kit claims to be perfect for sensitive skin as well as acne prone. Lastly the acne repair kit is a game changer. For one reviewer it was her miracle product. If Neutrogena or Proactive is not making the cut than maybe this will. All of these sets include sample size so they are convenient for first time users. However some of the kits like the brightening regime may not include everything you want.

 

Origins

Origins is a skincare brand dedicated to using natural ingredients combined with non-toxic skin care products. Origins has even created it’s own bestsellers skin set for us! The set claims to be good for all skin types and is gentle enough for sensitive skin. It works on fine lines and wrinkles, dryness, and pores. It includes a face wash, a charcoal mask, a moisturizer, serum, and lotion. This set is perfect as it highlights the key products that should be used in a skincare routine. If you’d like to opt for a toner, Origins offers that as well. The only complaint is that the product sizes are too small, however it is only a sample kit. One review claimed it saved her skin after a serious reaction to another brand. Kudos to Origins!

 

Philosophy

A Glowing Regimen Set by Philosophy offers their top rated cleanser with two resurfacing peels, time in a bottle which renews the skin, and a moisturizer. This set may be too strong for sensitive skin as it does contain the resurfacing peels, however if you are someone who suffers from acne and do not have sensitive skin this may work for you. It claims to remove fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and pores. Philosophy has also developed a fast acting acne treatment called Clear Days Ahead. Most reviews love it but claim it can be drying for some skin types. Regardless of the concern, Philosophy has developed a wide array of products for all types of skin.

 

Tatcha

Tatcha is a Japanese brand that uses minimal ingredients in their products. The brand claims it uses the best green teas, red algae, and rice bran. Similar to Origins, Tatcha created a bestsellers set as well. It is used to dull and uneven texture, pores, and dry skin. Reviewers claim the brand is life changing and this set left them speechless. The set includes a cleansing oil, rice enzyme powder, cream, and skin mist. This brand is developed for sensitive skin as it does not contain sulfates, parabens, etc. We all love brands formulated with natural ingredients for our skin.

 

HCXO,

Allison  

A current sophomore at Saint Joseph's University.
Saint Joseph's University Campus Correspondent