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Taylor T.

Is it really *this* easy to wake up to happier skin? Turns out, it just might be.

Dear reader, I'm tired.

Tired of waking up to puffy, dull skin, that is. And if you're counting down the calendar 'til your first day of classes, you're probably in search of a complexion solution, like, stat.

Enter: Avatara Skincare,  a super simplified morning/nighttime routine chock full of nutrient-rich, skin-loving ingredients. 

I discovered Avatara via their face mask collection (heart their Hydrogel Boba line!). Now, their newest cleansers and creams are taking over my vanity, too.

And I'm not the only one. In fact, I may or may not have converted my friend (and GL Beauty Bestie Taylor T.) into a fellow Avatara stan. "My face felt sooo refreshed," she told me (though I think I had her at kombucha—who knew your skin loves it as much as your teacup?). "It's my new fave step in my skincare routine."

And when that routine does double duty (think: prep my skin in the a.m. *and* help me wind down at night)? Consider my chakras aligned. Here are a few of my (and my other GL Beauty Besties') faves...

For your a.m. routine

"I'm definitely the only person I know who loves getting ready in the morning," reveals GL Beauty Bestie Katherine H. "It's a moment to actually take my time and do a step-by-step routine—and it puts me in the right mindset for the day ahead."

Two things that wake her skin up right? Kombucha + ceramides. Kombucha is packed with antioxidants to help balance your complexion, while ceramides nourish, hydrate and soothe. As a fellow sensitive-skin girlie, I can confidently say they're both a necessity.

Katherine H.

Katherine and I both start with the Avatara Super Cleanse, a gentle foaming cleanser that's irritant-free (zero redness here!). It washes away oils and buildup from your snooze while helping restore your skin's natural pH levels.

I also shared Avatara's new SPF with my gal, GL Beauty Bestie Paizley C., and I think it's safe to say that she's now another kombucha convert: "My skin is a combination of oily and dry, so I'm constantly trying to find a balance between hydrating and fighting off acne and shine," says Paizley, who finishes her routine with Avatara's two-in-one moisturizer. "I love Avatara Simple Shield—it leaves my face soft and blemish-free, and it's so convenient that it's also a sunscreen."

Paizley C.

How our Beauty Besties self-care while they skincare

"I love to spend time alone and recharge." —Taylor T.
"I'm a sucker for a good candle and a cute pair of PJs." —Paizley C.
"Taking a bath with *lots* of bubbles." —Katherine H.
"I love blasting a K-Pop playlist while I'm getting ready for the day!" —Kayden S.
"It's the best time to catch up on my favorite TV show!" —Skylyn P.

For your p.m. routine

GL Beauty Bestie Kayden S. and I are in total agreement about our nighttime rituals: "It's like a mini spa session every day," she shares. "It's my time to just chill and do some self-care. And seeing my skin glow is such a confidence boost."

Kayden S.

Her pick? "The Avatara Peach Beach Overnight Lip Mask. It's like a big glass of water for my lips." This overnight lip mask features a plethora of pucker-loving ingredients (like peach extract, sunflower oil and sodium hyaluronate) that bust chapping while plumping and brightening (winter, I'm ready for ya).

And for your face? We're bringing it back to our good friend kombucha (plus soothing blue tansy) with the Avatara Moon Dream 2-in-1 Sleep Mask. Let me tell you right now: This is how I save my skin barrier on the reg. Simply apply a dollop before bed and wake up to a smoother, brighter complexion.

Skylyn P.

"I personally deal with dry skin," explains GL Beauty Bestie Skylyn P. "That's why Avatara's Moon Dream mask is my go-to. I love that it doubles as a sleep mask! It's the perfect wind down for my night, and I get to wake up to seriously soothed skin."

For your weekend DIY spa sesh

And because my drawer always has room for more, I am adding these nourishing face masks for whenever my skin a little extra TLC.

When you want a glow boost: Try the Avatara You C This? Water-Gel Mask. Not only does it help brighten skin, but the vitamin C-rich formula also minimizes discoloration (aka the scarring you got from—whoops—popping that premature pimple).

When your skin needs some extra moisture: Reach for the Avatara Drink Up Face Mask (it cools and hydrates with hyaluronic acid to soothe stressy skin).

Katherine H.

All you need now? "Make a chill playlist to set the perfect mood," says Kayden S. Way ahead of you, girl. Check out our curated playlist for your face mask meditation time below ⬇️ 

Enter to win Avatara's The Simple Shield Moisturizer right here! 

by Erin Sargent | 8/23/2024