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I headed home over the Christmas break for a well-deserved spot of R&R (home for me is a 3.5-hour drive north). I had just wrapped up the working year and moved house, so I was well and truly exhausted. I was slipping into holiday mode, about to settle in for an uninterrupted 10 hours of sleep when I realized I’d forgotten to bring my entire skincare bag (surely among the mess of moving boxes and unassembled furniture back home).<\/p>\n

To some, no big deal, but to me (an acne-prone beauty editor with an extremely curated, effective product lineup) it was not ideal. I contemplated driving home but once the shock wore off, I didn’t want to spend a day of annual leave on the freeway, so I decided to treat it as an opportunity. With no Mecca in site (I come from a small town), I made a beeline for Priceline – the one I worked at for six years growing up – to buy the bare essentials. See the choices and results below.<\/p>\n

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\"\" Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Fluid, $20.<\/span> SHOP NOW<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Sunscreen is the only skincare product that I literally could not live without (or anyone, for that matter). I picked up this Neutrogena fluid because it’s lightweight, broad spectrum, milky, hydrating, not greasy and was half price (!!!). But even at its normal price point ($20), it’s a steal considering it’s a stellar anti-ager and can double as a moisturizer during the day (as it did for me). Into the bag it goes. \"\" <\/span><\/p>\n

Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Water, $30.<\/span> SHOP NOW<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

I’ve got to cleanse, and thankfully my go-to cleanser is this cult French budget option. It’s a micellar water, so I use it before showering on a biodegradable cotton round. Be thorough so you properly remove the sunscreen. I bought the big size because it’s a great staple. Another one, in the bag.<\/p>\n

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The Ordinary 100% Cold-Pressed Virgin Marula Oil, $18.<\/span> SHOP NOW<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

If you want cheap but good skincare, it’s got to be The Ordinary. They do all the good ingredients without the fillers and inflated price tag. I picked up a bunch of options, but settled on marula oil for a few reasons: all the swimming and salt can be drying so an oil is ace; I love a slightly-greasy face in summer; it doubles as a hair oil; I have a bottle at home and I’m a fan, so at least I know I’ll like it. In short, it’s hydrating and packed with antioxidants and gives good summer skin. Into the bag, once again.<\/p>\n

RESULT<\/span><\/p>\n

I didn’t break out, feel dry or notice any Earth-shattering changes while on my minimalist routine. It likely had a lot to do with the daily swims in ocean water, lots of sleep, minimized screen time and a general sense of chill, but the pared-back skincare as it seems, wasn’t too bad. Also, proof that good skin need not cost the world. But for now, it’s back to my retinol in 2020.<\/p>\n

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