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Hello, fellow skin enthusiasts! My name is Baokim Bonelli and I have been a Dermatology Physician Assistant in the Big Apple for over 7 years. I have a passion and borderline addiction for evidence-based skincare and skincare science and absolutely love educating others. The skin is your largest organ so let’s keep it healthy, happy, and glowing. When you look your best, you feel your best.
Skinstore has a range of accessible skincare and I’ve been fortunate enough to collaborate with them. Here are some of my favorite products:
 Baokim’s Skincare Favorites
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Buy now with Skinstore US Elta MD UV Elements
Buy now with free deliveryThis is my holy grail tinted facial SPF. Sunscreen is a must for anyone and everyone, and this formulation glides over the skin seamlessly, blurs my pores and minimizes discoloration, while hydrating my skin with hyaluronic acid. For acne-prone or oily skin types, I recommend the Elta MD’s UV Clear sunscreen.
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Buy now with Skinstore US Skinceuticals C E Ferulic
Buy now with free deliveryThis is the OG vitamin C serum with the most data to back up it’s efficacy. Vitamin C helps to brighten the skin, protect against free radical damage, and build collagen. If you are acne prone, you may want to try Skinceuticals Phloretin C F.
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Buy now with Skinstore US Skinceuticals Discoloration Defense Serum
Buy now with free deliveryThis is one of my favorite serums to recommend for discoloration such as freckles, melasma, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It is a great alternative to hydroquinone and well-tolerated.
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Buy now with Skinstore US Skinmedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
Buy now with free deliveryI absolutely adore this cleanser for 1 to 3 times a week. It combines chemical exfoliants with a gentle physical exfoliant to keep your pores clear and your skin smooth.
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Buy now with Skinstore US iS Clinical Cleansing Complex
Buy now with free deliveryThis cleanser is super gentle and contains many soothing botanicals. It also contains willow bark extract to gently exfoliate and keep pores clear. I use this every morning.
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Buy now with Skinstore US Avene Retrinal 0.05% Cream
Buy now with free deliveryI adore Avene‘s retinols. Retinoids help combat acne, wrinkles, and discoloration. If you aren’t ready for prescription grade retinoids or cannot tolerate them, this is a great, gentle, over the counter option!
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Buy now with Skinstore US Vichy Mineral 89 Daily Skin Booster Serum
Buy now with free deliveryIf you need an extra moisture boost, Vichy’s Mineral 89 serum adds that extra hydration with hyaluronic acid while also using minerals to soothe and soften the skin. It is even suitable for sensitive skin types.
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Buy now with Skinstore US Colorescience Sunforgettable Brush-on Sunscreen
Buy now with free deliverySPF protection only lasts 2 hours after initial application but it can be a drag to reapply lotion or cream sunscreen. SPF mineral brushes make it easy and I absolutely love the Colorescience brushes. They come in various colors and formulations and are easy to swipe on midday.
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Buy now with Skinstore US La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5
Buy now with free deliveryThis is an amazing, soothing moisturizer for dry or irritated skin. I love recommending this for new retinoid users or post-procedure (laser, chemical peels, microneedling).
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Buy now with Skinstore US La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo
Buy now with free deliveryThis is my favorite over the counter acne spot treatment. It contains benzoyl peroxide and proprietary lipo hydroxy acids (LHA) to quickly reduce inflammation and unclog pores. The LHA has 6 times the keratolytic (exfoliating) power of conventional salicylic acid.
