The skincare products I’m obsessed with
Can't stop, won't stop buying these skincare goodies.
Some skincare products are nice to have. Others? Absolute must-haves (and must keep backups of).
These are my current top three ride-or-die skincare products. They’re affordable, easy to use, full of superstar ingredients and deliver every time. They’re the big dogs of skincare.
Boring Without You Brightening Hydrating Milk Serum
All hydrating serums are not created equally.
This magical milk serum, also known as Make Me Wet, was top of my 2024 skincare pyramid. I use it every day and consistently recommend it to customers, friends and strangers on the street.
Skincare wizard and Boring Without You founder, Davey Rooney (@skincaredavey), identified a gap in the market for skincare consumers with combination skin. There were plenty of products for people with dry and oily skin, but none for people who experience both. Boring Without You fills that gap with products that balance oil production, hydrate the skin and support skin barrier health. So bloody clever.
If you have combo skin, run don’t walk. (Run faster!)
Who it’s for: Make Me Wet is suitable for chookies with oily, dry and combination skin.
Superstar ingredients: Glycerin (hydration royalty), Aquaporin hydration complex, BioSymmetry Advance™.
Why it works: It contains 98% hydrating ingredients at effective concentrations. That’s right, 98%! At effective concentrations! This unique combination of ingredients balances oils, improves the appearance of pores, increases your skin’s natural hydration, brightens the skin and tells you you're pretty. Okay, it doesn’t tell you you’re pretty but you are, and the rest is true.
Affordability: Mid-range, but worth every cent.
Consumer feedback: Make Me Wet gets a very well deserved 4.9/5 stars and a whole lotta’ hype from users (including me).
Why you need it: If your skin feels unbalanced, dry or just meh, you’ll get instant relief. It absorbs like a dream, layers beautifully under other products and makes everything you apply afterward work better.
TRY IT IF: Your skin needs hydration but hates heavy creams.
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+
Cicaplast Baume is the skincare hill I’ll die on.
I’m a sensitive skin girlie who’s obsessed with skincare. I test heaps of products which regularly end in irritation (inflammation, redness, flaking, very bad vibes). Cicaplast Baume soothes, repairs, protects and snuggles my skin through every irritation. It’s the Swiss Army knife of skincare.
I’m so glad to live in the L’Oreal era.
Who it’s for: Dry, sensitive, irritated or compromised skin. Perfect for skin barrier repair, post-procedure care or when your retinol backfires.
Superstar ingredients: Panthenol (yep, like Bepanthen), glycerin, madecassoside.
Why it works: It’s barrier repair in a tube. La Roche-Posay has superpowered Cicaplast Baume with a clever prebiotic complex called Tribioma to balance your microbiome, and an ultra-soothing blend of madecassoside and panthenol to calm, hydrate and help your skin bounce back from a bad day.
You can use Cicaplast Baume for post-procedure care, post-resurfacing laser, post-chemical peeling, skin discomfort, dry to very dry, xerosis-prone skin, post-acne marks, post-hair removal, babies’ skin, post-breakup skincare comfort*, suitable post-superficial irritations, mild sunburn, visible redness, post-tattoo care, sensitive skin, sensitive feelings*, dry, mild eczema-prone skin and visibly rough areas. All. The. Things.
Affordability: Super budget-friendly for such a hardworking product.
Consumer feedback: Cicaplast Baume has earned 4.9/5 stars with 59,700 reviews (that’s heaps). Derms, estheticians and skincare lovers all agree: this stuff actually heals skin.
Why you need it: If your skin ever freaks out, this will bring it back from the brink quick as a whip. Most mild skin discomforts can be soothed with Cicaplast Baume. It’s worth having a tube in the cabinet just in case, even if you don’t have dry or reactive skin.
TRY IT IF: Your skin is sensitive, dry, or prone to irritation. Or if you just want the best multipurpose balm ever.
Stock up on Cicaplast Baume B5+ today.
BEAUTI-FLTR Feather Light SPF 50+
Sun protection isn’t just a sometimes practice. It’s your skin’s daily defense against skin cancers, premature ageing, dark spots and long-term damage.
Feather Light is the sunscreen for people who hate wearing sunscreen. It’s light, creamy, fragrance and oil free, invisible and antioxidant rich. Oh, and it’s a 3-in-1 (moisturiser, sunscreen and primer).
Sounds too good to be true, right? It’s not! We love a one-and-done, multipurpose product at Tenille Skincare.
Who it’s for: Everyone, ever*.
Superstar ingredients: 4 heavy-weight UV filters, Kakadu plum (vitamin C), vitamin E, glycerin.
Why it works: It’s broad spectrum, which means it protects against both UVA and UVB rays. UVB rays cause sunburn (ouch), while UVA rays sneak deeper into the skin and speed up ageing. The delicious sunscreen-skincare formula protects, hydrates and preps the skin in one step.
Affordability: Budget friendly, but mid-range for sunscreen (ie. over $20).
Consumer feedback: With a 4.6-star rating, this lightweight lotion is even winning over people who swear they hate sunscreen.
Why you need it: Sunscreen with skincare benefits saves time and money. Feather Light is hydrating without being oily, layers perfectly and makes your skin look instantly more glowy.
TRY IT IF: You want SPF that feels like nothing but protects like everything.
Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Wear a hat, protective clothing and sunglasses when exposed to the sun. Re-apply frequently. Slip, slop, slap, seek, slide, folks.
Running low on sunscreen? Try Feather Light.
Final thoughts: Your new skincare BFFs
These three products are skincare staples for a reason. They’re effective, well-formulated and worth your money. Whether you’re after hydration, plumping, repair or sun protection, these will deliver results.
I regularly (and confidently) recommend them to clients, friends and followers with great results.
Honestly, if I had a dollar for every skin barrier I’ve rescued with Cicaplast Baume, I’d have enough to buy two large cheeseburger meals and a large chocolate sundae with a flake.
As a special thank you to my supporters, here’s a little treat. Get 10% off your next order! All you need to do is tell me which three products feature in this blog when ordering your personalised skincare pack. One order per customer. Valid until 31 December 2025.
Chat soon, cuties!
* These claims are hyperbole and/or fibs for the laugh out louds
