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Simple & Affordable Skincare That Keeps My Middle-Aged Skin Looking and Feeling Great
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items I prioritize effective, clean ingredients without overspending. These are trusted, budget-friendly repeat purchases that have earned a permanent spot in my routine.
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The Double Cleanse
Serums & Treatments
Hydrate & Seal
Specialty Favorites
The Double Cleanse
My go-to oil cleanser, gentle face wash, and pineapple exfoliating cleanser for a thorough double cleanse that leaves skin clean, smooth, and balanced.
Hands down the best gentle exfoliator I have found. Use it 3 times a week in the morning for glowing, smooth feeling skin.
Pineapple Exfoliating Powder - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
I will forever be a double cleansing girly. When removing make-up, this gentle oil cleanser takes it off quickly without burning my eyes or skin. Love love love!
Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil - SKIN1004 | Ulta Beauty
I'm a simple girl. This cleans well without drying my skin out.
Brightening & Dark Spots Bar - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
Serums & Treatments
Targeted serums and treatments that address fine lines, texture, and tone without overcomplicating your routine.
Works well on my mature skin. Light weight and non-greasy. I use it daily, AM and PM to help refine pores, plus it provides some moisture.
1.0 oz Niacinamide Serum - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
Very gentle and smells so good. I use this 3 times a week (in the evening) after serums. My skin has never felt softer and brighter.
1% Retinol Night Oil - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
When my skin is giving me trouble (acne) this cream helps calm my skin and clear up blemishes. Super gentle and can be used daily.
10% Azelaic Acid Treatment - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
I look forward to this Sunday treatment each week - it leaves my skin feeling so good, and it really does look brighter the next morning.
Glow Baby Brightening Peel Pads 10% AHA + BHA - Pacifica | Ulta Beauty
Hydrate & Seal
Budget-friendly moisturizers that lock in hydration without feeling heavy.
I use this daily after serums to hydrate my combination skin without feeling greasy.
3.3 oz Lightweight Daily Moisturizer - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
This is great, especially in the winter, when I need more moisture to hydrate.
Power Wave Super Hydrating Moisturizer - Bubble | Ulta Beauty
Specialty Favorites
The add-ons — masks, exfoliants, and specialty products that give skin an extra boost when it needs it.
Even at 50, I still struggle with the occasional pimple - and they are the mean, angry ones. This sulfur product is gentle and effective. I love the clean ingredients.
Sulfur 10% Powder-to-Cream Concentrate - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
I add a few drops of Frankincense essential oil to castor oil to create an amazing eye serum. I can't believe how well it works - my under eye area is definitely brighter.
Frankincense Serrata Essential Oil
I use this organic, hexane free castor oil as the base of my eye serum. I actually use it for so much more too… body oils, healing salves, etc. A staple in my cabinets.
C CARE Castor Oil 100% Pure Organic 16oz
This powder is awesome! I use it to spot treat a blemish, or cover a problem area of redness to help absorb oil.
Blemish Repairing Powder - Mario Badescu | Ulta Beauty
Even for those painful cystic acne bumps, I find that these work well at drawing out the ick. Bonus - there are 300 patches!
ROSELYNBOUTIQUE 300 Pimple Patches 4 Sizes