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Perimenopause-Friendly Skincare on a Budget
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items Getting older sucks, but at least we can still have great skin - even on a budget! My mom taught me to take care of my skin from a young age and always buy the best skincare I could afford. I might be 49 and on HRT, but my skin seems to be ageing in ...
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Korean Skincare
Drugstore Faves
Korean Skincare
Korean skincare is just next level good! If perimenopause is wreaking havoc with your skin, there’s an affordable Korean product full of natural plant extracts and miracle ingredients that will give you that hydrated, glass skin.
Lightweight formula for deep pore cleanse. Melts away sunscreen and makeup. Leaves skin smooth and glowing. Use at night as part of double-cleanse routine.
Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil 200ml
Wash away impurities with this foaming cleanser. A little goes a long way. Skin feels clean, but not dry.
Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam 150ml
This hydrating toner is one of my absolute faves! The bounce and glow in my skin is instant.
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner 150ml
Milky toner that’s super affordable and works great under makeup, especially if you have combination skin.
Beauty of Joseon Glow Replenishing Rice Milk Toner 150ml
Exfoliating toner. Use twice a week to really clean out pores, smooth texture and get that glowy, glass skin without blowing your budget.
Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing AHA + BHA Toner 150ml
No need for foundation if you have this tinted sunscreen! This doesn't settle into wrinkles or feel cakey like full cover foundation. Just gives those “your skin, but better” vibes with SPF40. Definitely one of my best beauty finds of 2025.
Beauty Of Joseon Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen SPF30 PA+++ 50ml (Various Shades)
We lose elasticity and bounce because of lower collagen production as we age. This magical product is a game-changer if you want youthful looking skin over 45.
Medicube Triple Collagen Serum 4.0 55ml
Lock in all that skincare with this night mask. You’ll have the softest, glowiest skin in the morning. PS: peeling it off is super satisfying.
Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask 75ml
I’m a natural ginger, not made for the sun, so when I tell you this sunscreen is the best I've ever tried, you know it’s REALLY good.
Round Lab Birch Juice Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 50ml
Love the glow from this serum! Works well under makeup.
Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum Propolis + Niacinamide 30ml
Like a magic eraser for redness, this cream is incredible - even for my teen daughter with acne-prone skin.
Dr.Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment 30ml
Better than any retinol I’ve ever tried, this eye cream feels like it’s turned back time for me.
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream 20ml
Lightweight and cooling, this is great in summer if your skin tends to be oily. Bonus: my teen daughter can use it too.
Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel 100ml
Viral moisturizer is totally worth the hype. Nourishing without making skin feel oily.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream 50ml
We shouldn't be getting pimples at our age, but here we are…no risk of squeezing or scarring with these amazing patches that are also Teen Daughter approved.
COSRX The Blemish-Prone Duo
Drugstore Faves
Don’t write off drugstore brands before you’ve tried these perimenopause-friendly finds for glowing skin and fuller, healthier hair.
Such a great, lightweight moisturizer that just drenches the skin.
Vichy Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster Serum 75ml
I love this for those jowls and the turkey neck - just firms everything up.
VICHY Neovadiol Phytosculpt Face and Neck Cream 50ml
Great serum from Vichy’s menopause friendly range.
VICHY Neovadiol Meno 5 Serum for Menopausal Skin 30ml
This visibly firms and tightens those wrinkles around the eyes and lips.
Vichy Neovadiol Multi-Corrective Eye and Lip Care for Perimenopause and Menopause 15ml
I spray this sunscreen on my neck, cleavage, shoulders and arms. Its not sticky and doesn't smell too sunscreen-y.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Dermo-Pediatrics Invinsible Spray Kids SPF 50+ 200ml
We need a good cooling mist and this one fits neatly in my bag. Cooling, soothing and Derm approved 👌
Avène Thermal Spring Water Spray for Sensitive Skin 50ml
My hair has definitely been thinning and this shampoo has been a life saver. Bonus: it smells super luxe and expensive.
Kérastase Densifique Bain Densite 250ml
These hair supplements are SO good! Even my hairdresser noticed my hair is thicker and fuller. You can order one month’s supply at a time or subscribe.
HAIR FOOD | MENO - 3 Month Supply
I find this is great if you have KP bumps on your arms. No amount of dry brushing gets rid of those!
NATURIUM The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash | Space NK
A relatively new find, I’m loving this hydrating body wash almost as much as the affordable price point.
Dove Advanced Care Body Wash Pro Age Skin Natural Nourishers 400ml
Deeply moisturizing with added AHA, this is a great companion to the body wash.
Dove Pro Age Body Lotion Nourishing Body Care 400ml