Anyone who knows me knows I love makeup and beauty stuff. One of the challenges here has been finding beauty, hair and skin products to replace what I used back in the States. I brought some stuff with me but I have run out of a lot of it. There aren’t a lot of choices to buy these items here but luckily I have found a lot of the same or similar products on Amazon. I’m breaking it down and writing seperate posts for skin, hair, and makeup to make it a little easier to go through. I’ll post the links to both the Amazon Spain site as well as the American one, if available.
The Inkey List Niacinamide Face Serum– The Inkey List makes great products at an affordable price. I was really excited to see that they were available here. This serum has niacinamide to help with oil, redness and blemishes as well as hyaluronic acid for hydration. American link here.
The Inkey List Glycolic Acid Toner– This is great exfoliating toner to use as a first step after cleansing. It helps with improving skin texture. Some people also swear by it to help with oder if applied to your underarms. It’s hot in the Algarve so that’s a great plus. American link here
Bioderma micellar water– This is a great micellar water and makeup remover. Its gentle on skin but takes off all makeup. American link here
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Wash Gel– This stuff is great! It is gentle but cleans well. It’s loaded with hyaluronic acid which helps your skin retain moisture. My skin feels hydrated and it removes any remaining makeup. American link here.
COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All-in-one Cream– Cosrx is a great brand from Korea. They make excellent products. This cream feels amazing on your skin. American link here
Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Power Essence– Another great COSRX product. Snail mucin is great for skin. It helps to repair and hydrate. I first got this in a subscription box and I love it. American link here
Inkey List Caffeine Eye Cream– This is great eye cream to help reduce puffiness and dark circles. American link here
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Face Moisturizer– This is a great, lightweight moisturizer. Even though its lightweigth, its great for moisture. I love this stuff. I love this line of products. American link here
Coola Face Classic Face Sunscreen SPF 50– This is a nice face sunscreen. I can wear it under makeup and it doesnt make me greasy. Sun protection is so important to prevent wrinkles, pigmentation issues, and of course skin cancer. American link here
Roc Soleil Protect Anti-Wrinkle Smoothing Fluid SPF 50– I haven’t tried this yet, but I am going to ty it when I run out of my Coola. It’s a little cheaper here in Portugal than the Coola one and has a ton of great reviews. American link here
Neutrogena Hydro-boost Body Gel Cream– Once again, the Hydro Boost line makes an appearance. This is by far my favorite body lotion and I am soooooo glad I can get it here. (This link is actually for a 2 pack because its more cost effective to get the double. If you want just one, use this link.) It dries quickly and it’s lightweight. I hate the feeling of heavy lotion on my skin, especially during the summer. This is perfect and has a very light scent. I will forever repurchase. American link here.
So these are my favorite skin products. I am still exploring what all is available, so if you have any favorites I can get in Portugal let me know. It has been a lot of trial and error so some suggestions would be great! Thanks for reading. Look out for my hair and makeup lists too. As a reminder, I will receive a small commision from any of these links. I greatly appreciate your help!
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