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Holy Grail Nearing 40: Daily Skincare Routine
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items Sharing my current skincare routine for those of us edging ever-closer to 40. My current regimen has been refined over years of trial and error, changes to my skin, and trying to address the many missteps made back in my 20s. I now focus on hydration...
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Mornings
My skincare routine for mornings whether I'm rushing out the door or enjoying a lazy morning at home, I make time - five minutes max - for this.
Ideal first step to my morning and night: A simple toner that prepares my skin for the rest of my routine. It provides hydration that really feels like it sinks into the skin. Since I use tretinoin and other actives, I appreciate that - while not the...
Anua Heartleaf 77 Soothing Moisturizing Toner
Encapsulated vitamin c serum - pretty strong (would suggest a lower percentage product for very sensitive skin). The encapsulation means likely less irritation and less chance of oxidization of product. Key is to refrigerate throughout use and use up...
goodal Green Tangerine Vita-C 15% Ampoule
Cooling roller ball eye serum I use every morning. The formula speaks to many of my concerns as my under eye area ages and begins to thin. The serum is vegan and includes collagen and peptides, both helpful to plum the area. The roller ball is exquis...
Axis-Y Vegan Collagen Eye Serum
Fantastic basic cream full of glycerin and other moisture-rish ingredients. I appreciate its light, non-greasy texture. This is a no-fuss daily cream that really maintains a balanced level of moisture for my combination-dehydrated base.
IsNtree Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Gel Cream 100ml
Similar to the IsNtree gel cream I've included this gel moisturizer from Dieux that includes fantastic ingredients like glycerin and other humectants especially important as your skin naturally ages. Both products provide “breathable” moisture withou...
Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Moisturizer
This is the first sun serum I've tried and I love it - it's lightweight, especially fantastic for humid summer days we experience in DC. Like all other Korean sunscreen products, this one leaves no white cast and protects skin from a wider range of r...
Skin1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum (SPF50+ PA++++)
It's a sunscreen but in stick form! Have loved having a subtle sunscreen reapplication ready to go in my purse. Provides a soft matte finish, so doesn't pull any glow or dewy makeup off, but ensures any oiliness disappears at the same time. I would s...
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick (SPF 50+ PA++++)
Evenings
My skincare routine before bedtime is also fairly compact as well. Just remember to let every application dry before applying the next step!
Ideal first step to my morning and night: A simple toner that prepares my skin for the rest of my routine. It provides hydration that really feels like it sinks into the skin. Since I use tretinoin and other actives, I appreciate that - while not the...
Anua Heartleaf 77 Soothing Moisturizing Toner
I've always been afraid of any kind of peel but recognize its necessity for a proper skincare routine especially as my skin ages. I picked up this peeling gel as, due to its gel consistency, is lightweight - no redness or irritated skin after use! I ...
Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel for Sensitive skin
A really special eye cream that soothes my consistently fatigued (and admittedly dehydrated) under eye area by retaining moisture. Includes all of the ingredients I look for - ceramides, hylauronic acid, glycerin. (The packaging alone makes this feel...
Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Time Reverse Eye Cream
I'm not exaggerating when I share that after each use, my skin feels more balanced and hydrated - with immediate results that last! Though it “tightens” pores it doesn't leave a tight or dry feeling. The texture is that of a serum - absorbs quickly a...
SUNGBOON EDITOR Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule
Dr. Althea's PDRN cream is unreal. It's vegan but performs just as well as any salmon-based PDRN cream on the market. Perfect for my combo skin, this is a lightweight formula that feels like an ointment and helps calm any irritation. Best of all, can...
Dr. Althea PDRN Reju 5000 Cream
I only started using Tretinoin in my mid-30s. After a bit of trial and error (slow and steady application at first!) my skin has grown accustomed to a 3-day application of Tret per week. Consistency is much more important than frequency with any kind...
TRETINOIN 0.025 % CREAM