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Skincare Gold from My Budget Era 💰

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Skincare power partners that age with me; I still use them all from My “Tight Budget Era”✨ My list includes plumping and tightening serums, gels, creams, cleansers, and toners.    Disclaimer: This list contains affiliate links — I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. All picks are products I personally love and recommend. 😘
 
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I won't leave the house without this Blur wrinkle filler! I use it after my moisturizer, and just before I put on foundation. 
It gives my skin this matte, smooth look, takes away the oil too. When I forget to use it under my foundation, I can see the difference (for the worse).
Wrinkle Filler - Skin
 
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It's so hard to believe something so plumping could be found on Amazon under $50! My skin plumps in front of my eyes when I use this every morning, under my makeup, and especially under and around my eyes. It can be used at night too but I use anothe...
DIME Beauty Hyaluronic Acid Ultra Hydrating Serum 1 oz
 
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This anti aging serum is VERY sticky, it literally pulls my skin so tight! I use it under my chin and neck too. I've found it's best to not use under makeup, but rather when I have a day off from makeup (like when running errands or cleaning).
Power Lift Anti Aging Plumping Cream
 
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This retinol and bakuchiol serum smooths out fine lines and firms my skin. I put this on only at night and let it soak in for 8-10 hours.
Versed Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum 1oz
 
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Because I'm 55, I can never get enough of this eye serum. I live in Arizona and get squint lines, so I slather this stuff on at night, and it does not burn or creep into my eyes while I sleep.
Multi-Peptide Eye Serum for Wrinkles and Crow's Feet - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
 
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I use this AHA serum at night as well when I want to mix it up and keep my skin guessing!  Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid + vitamin E formula really plumps and hydrates
POWER BOOST: Anti-Aging Hyaluronic Serum
 
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So affordable!! For oily skin only. The key ingredient niacinamide, which is vitamin B3. It's paired with zinc to help repair damaged skin and sun spots from free radicals. I use it sparingly about 2-3 times a week because it's strong and burns a bit...
1.0 oz Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum for Oily Skin - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
 
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I've used this sugar scrub for over 3 years now!
Palmer's Coconut Sugar Facial Scrub 3.17oz
 
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These wipes have age spot-tackling hyaluronic acid in them AND they remove waterproof mascara. I love these travel-easy cleansing wipes because sometimes I'm too tired to wash my entire face late at night.
25 ct Hydro Boost Facial Cleansing Wipes - Neutrogena | Ulta Beauty
 
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I'm clearly a skincare junkie and this is yet ANOTHER one I just love! It seems to melt the fine lines right off my face, and makes it feel so soft. I've used it for 2 years, at night.
SimplyVital Collagen Retinol Hyaluronic Cream
 
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This toner really cuts through oil and dull skin cells, creating a bright matte glow. It has 7% glycolic acid and a pH of 3.6. I only use it at night, after cleansing to tone skin, underneath my AHA and eye cream.
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
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For under $10, and one tub lasts me 1 year! I slather this hydrating cream on by the hour! It is so light and not greasy, but extremely moisturizing.
Majestic Pure Whipped Argan Oil Face Cream 8oz
 
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This serum is super light and does not burn like some more intense ones. My skin feels super smooth after I put it on
Beauty Care Retinol Renewing Double Serum 1.7oz
 
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I no longer need to strip my skin of oils since I'm 55, but this gentle cleanser is simple, basic, and does the trick-cleans my skin and so affordable.
Cetaphil Cream to Foam Face Wash 8oz
 
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I used to spend up to $200/year on toners, now I just keep to a very simple witch hazel toner that calms my ruddy skin, sooths and preps it for my AHA's or serums.
THAYERS Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner 12oz
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