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Now that it’s spring, it’s time to kick the radiant, glowing look back into high gear. I don’t want any of that dull and dry winter skin going on here. I plan to completely transform my face from dull to dewy by the end of May, and here are the products I have recruited to help me do it. And the best part? Everything can be purchased for less than $20.
- Super Collagen Mask
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Mario Badescu, Ulta.com, $18; shop now
When it comes to keeping skin looking young, supple and glowy, collagen is your best friend. This Mario Badescu mask plumps, smooths and hydrates, leaving skin super soft.
- Arctic Hydration Rubberizing Mask with Vitamin C
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Skyn Iceland, Ulta.com, $12; shop now
For busy girls like me, sometimes the grind can start show on your skin. The hydrating rubberizing mask latches on to the contours of the face, making an “airtight barrier” on the skin and delivers stressed and tired skin with vitamin C and other nutrients.
- Overnight Peel with Alpha Hydroxy Acids
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Derma E, Ulta.com, $13; shop now
The Derma E overnight peel contains five percent Alpha Hydroxy Acids, along with glycolic sugar cane and fruit acids, which works to remove dead skin cells. This will ultimately leave you with more radiant, bright and even-toned skin. Bonus: it’s on sale for $13!
- Vitamin C Concentrated Serum
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Derma E, Ulta.com, $14; shop now
Anything with vitamin C will show your skin some major love. This antioxidant helps to smooth fine lines, brighten your complexion and fade spots. Vitamin C is especially good at brightening the skin and fading old dark spots and acne scars. Your skin will be vibrant and glowy within a few uses!
- Peach Sake Pore Serum
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Skinfood, Ulta.com, $11; shop now
This stuff will pretty much banish your pores from existence, which we can all agree is absolutely an okay farewell. One reviewer wrote that their pores were “almost nonexistent” and another said, “My pores? Gone. My Edges? Snatched.” I’ll take ten, thank you.
- Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum
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CeraVe, Ulta.com, $19; shop now
Hyaluronic acid is a substance your body naturally makes to retain water and keep your tissues moist, so naturally, it’s an incredibly beneficial addition to your skincare routine. This Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum is also formulated with vitamin B5 and works to restore the skin’s barrier, which keeps impurities out and moisture in.
- Eye Repair Cream for Dark Circles
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CeraVe, Ulta.com, $16; shop now
Like many of my collegiate peers, I have some major luggage going on under the eyes. The CeraVe Eye Repair Cream for Dark Circles contains dark circle fighting ingredients as well as hyaluronic acid to protect the skin barrier around the eyes.
- Jade Roller
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Lush, LushUSA.com, $6; shop now
If you consider yourself a beauty nerd to any degree, you have heard of crystal rolling. Made to look like a jade stone roller, this multi-use product cleanses, tones and massages all in one. The base is made of an elasticity-boosting oil traditionally used for cleansing.
- 1,000 Millihelens
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Lush, LushUSA.com, $14; shop now
This Lush mask is full of antioxidants, green tea and witch hazel, which work together to tone, brighten and soothe the skin. The mask also contains apple juice (yum), which has natural alpha hydroxy acids that dissolve dryness.
- Light Touch
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Lush, LushUSA.com, $13; shop now
Light Touch is a moisture bar that also acts as a toner. It contains meadowfoam oil, which is similar to oil naturally produced by our skin; witch hazel for its toning benefits; blue spirulina, to protect from environmental damage; and essential oils from Kenya.
I was pretty much sold after reading this review, “A few sweeps across my face and I am literally a glowing, moisturized goddess.” Sign me up!
Time to get cracking on the skin prep for those no-makeup summer selfies, because spring is about to fly by just as fast as it arrived!