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Skincare for Women over 50

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My favorite skincare products.  I love French brands but also use other high quality brands.
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Cleansing

Gentle cleansers for mature skin

 
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a gentle foaming face cleanser for all skin types.
Caudalie Vinoclean Gentle Foam Cleanser - Sephora
 
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Perfect for an evening double cleanse
Caudalie Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil
 
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Leaves your skin soooo soft.
The Rice Wash Soft Cream Cleanser - Tatcha
 
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I started using this in the morning instead of a full cleanse.  I like that it kills all the bacteria but is gentle.  Plus it makes for an easy morning routine.
e11ement Hypochlorous Acid Skin Spray 8 oz.
 
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I've been using the double cleanse method for my night time skin routine.  My newest favorite is this along with the cleansing oil.  A little goes a long way, it smells good and it works amazing.
ANUA Heartleaf Quercetinol Cleansing Foam
 
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My newest favorite in my double cleanse night routine.  Works amazing!
Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
 
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I finally traded in my cheap gross poofy and tried this.  I love it, it's extra scrubby and doesn't collect bacteria like the poofies do.  Get this :-)
2 Piece African Body Scrubbers - Black

Moisturizing

Gentle products for mature skin + Ingredients I use in my homemade facial serum

 
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To soothe redness from my nurx trentinoin on my neck/chest, I mix it with this and it clears up any irritation.
Eucerin Skin Calming Cream - Full Body Lotion
 
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one of my holy grails for plumping and moisturizing skin
Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Serum | Vichy Laboratoires
 
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a gentle cleanser and a nice step in a double cleanse
Eau de Lait - C.O. Bigelow
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my favorite vitamin c serum
C15 Super Booster - Paula's Choice
 
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I use this when I gua sha my face.  Nice glide.
Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil - Biossance
 
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Paired with the rice wash, leaves skin ultra smooth and soft.
The Dewy Skin Cream - Replenishing & Plumping ... - Tatcha
 
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A great day cream with SPF15
DayWear Moisturizer | Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant 24H ...
 
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The perfect day moisturizer for mature skin.
Rose Day Cream Light - daily face moisturizer with rose
 
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I used this prior to getting tretinoin and liked it very much.  Just wanted something stronger to help the wrinkles ;-)
A313 Vitamin A Pommade 200.000 UI - French Pharmacy
 
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Another retinol I used prior to tretinoin.  Very affordable option.
RETINOL CORREXION® Deep Wrinkle Night Cream
 
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I use on my eyelids, brows and lashes.  Also add to my facial serum I make for older skin.
4oz Unscented Jamaican Black Castor Oil
 
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I add this to my homemade facial serum.  I use this every night.
Organic Frankincense Essential Oil 30 ml ...
 
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Has a nice glide for your gua sha.  I also add this to my facial serum.
Kate Blanc Rosehip Oil for Face & Skin
 
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This makes up most of my homemade facial serum.
100% Pure Organic Jojoba Oil | For Hair & Skin Cliganic
 
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This body lotion went viral for a reason.  It works and it smells amazing.
eos Shea Better Body Lotion - Vanilla Cashmere
 
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This is nice and you're skin feels amazing in the morning, I'm just not consistent enough with it.  I want SIMPLE.
medicube Collagen Overnight Peel Off Mask
 
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Another product that feels nice but once I ran out, I didn't rebuy.
TIRTIR Milk Skin Rice Toner - 1.69 Fl Oz
 
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Everyone talks about toners.  I've gone 54 years without using one.  It feels nice but I just want a simple routine.
BYOMA Brightening Toner - 5.07 fl. oz

Protecting

I was an Irish girl growing up in the 70's.  We never used sunscreen.  I use it every day now, rain or shine.

 
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For a refreshing pick me up during the day.  Also sets makeup.
Caudalie Beauty Elixir Prep, Set, Glow Face Mist - Sephora
 
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non greasy with a matte finish and no stinging!  I use on my face & body.
Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 - La Roche-Posay
 
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I've been using this for about a month and seeing results.  They say it takes time so I'm giving it 6 months.  It can irritate the skin.  On my neck & chest, I mix it with a gentle body cream.
Tretinoin Cream .025% (Retin-A) for Acne - Nurx

Face Masks

My favorite masks, I try to do one at least once a week.

 
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Use once a week; leaves skin glowing.
Vinoperfect Brightening Glycolic Peel Mask - Caudalie
 
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Hands down, my favorite mask.
Earth Tones - Australian Red Clay Mask

Natural Deodorants

On my quest to find the best natural deodorant.  Tip: You can do an armpit detox by mixing Aztec Indian Healing Clay with Apple Cider Vinegar.  Slap that on your stinky pits, let dry and rinse.  They'll be smell-free for weeks.

 
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the BEST smelling deodorant and it works amazing
Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Deodorant - Sephora
 
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Trying some natural deodorants and this one smells amazing. It works better than others I've tried.
Natural Deodorant
 
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This natural deodorant smells amazing and I love the refillable aspect of it.  Doesn't last as long as others but it smells so good, I just reapply.
Santal Deodorant - 24 Hour Protection Refillable ...