I Prioritize Skin Care Over Makeup, and These Are 12 Products I Can't Live Without

Because I have sensitive skin, I spent years searching for a face wash that wouldn't irritate it. This Dr. Barbara Sturm Cleanser ($70) is exactly what I needed. The foam formula cleans my skin without over-drying it or disturbing its natural pH balance.

If I had to choose one product I couldn't live without, hands down it'd be this Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum ($48). Read my full review here.

This tiny Caudalie Beauty Elixir Mini ($18) goes with me on every trip. Traveling and flying really dries my skin out, but a quick mist of this elixir fixes the problem. I love that I can use it over my makeup, so I can give my skin a quick boost of hydration anytime of the day.

When I suffer from hormonal breakouts, this Mario Badescu Drying Lotion ($17) is a total lifesaver. It helps dry out my blemish without causing harsh dry patches.

I love to use this La Mer The Cleansing Micellar Water ($95) after I wash my face. I feel like it grabs an extra layer of dirt and makeup, but also leaves my skin feeling hydrated.

I saw so many people raving about this Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask ($20), I had to try it. Not only am I addicted to using it before bed, but I even put a little on before my lipstick and I feel like it lasts so much longer.

My combination skin is mostly oily, but I also get dry patches around my mouth and on my forehead a lot. This Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask ($48) instantly replenishes any patches and dry spots overnight.

When it comes to eye creams, I'm picky. Creamy consistencies often leave my eye area feeling too greasy, but this Amorepacific Moisture Bound Rejuvenating Eye Treatment Gel ($85) is perfect for my skin. It leaves me feeling moisturized and fresh.

It's no secret that this Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA + 2% BHA Mask ($80) is a bestseller. Once I feel breakouts coming on, I instantly use it. It helps my blemishes go away twice as fast and strips my skin of that extra layer of dead skin, so win-win.

Sometimes when I work out a lot, I break out on my chest and back. I always keep this Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Face and Body Soap ($17) in my shower to help combat sweat blemishes.

No matter the weather, this Olehenriksen Cold Plunge Pore Mask ($36) is one of my favorite masks to use year-round. It helps strip my skin of its oiliness without taking away my natural moisture barrier, and it shrinks my pores.

To combat my oil daily, I can never go anywhere without these handy Boscia Black Charcoal Blotting Linens ($10) in my bag.