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Skincare Routine for over 40

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The routine that has restored my skin  ✨ Skincare that actually works after 40 ✨ Real ingredients. Real results. Real confidence. My curated list features the must-have anti-aging heroes — from glow-boosting serums to hydration powerhouses that keep your skin radiant, firm, and fresh. 💧�...
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Serums and Masks

💧 **Serums & Masks That Do the Heavy Lifting** 💧 Because your 40s deserve skincare that *shows up* for you. These are my ride-or-die glow boosters — firming serums, brightening treatments, and hydrating masks that leave your skin looking refres...

 
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This is so effective but gentle that it works on my daughter's eczema
Midnight Recovery Concentrate Moisturizing Face Oil Serum - Kiehl's
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My skin is still soft and moisturized when I shower in the morning. So much so it almost feels like you have to wash it off
Water Sleeping Mask Brighten & Hydrate - Laneige
 
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This is a miracle working. Tightens up everything.
Tightening Neck Care | StriVectin US
 
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I wore this to bed and woke up with completely refreshed skin
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Moisturizing and restorative hydration
medicube Collagen Overnight Peel Mask
 
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Locks in moisture and restores my skin after a long week
medicube DRN pink collagen jelly gel mask
 
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A honey based mask for hyper sensitive skin.   I even use it on my 10 year old to help with eczema
Papa Recipe Skin Care Products
 
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Collagen serum that hydrates like a cream but has deep penetration
SUNGBOON EDITOR Deep Collagen Anti-Wrinkle Serum
 
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Releasing the retinol into the jelly keeps it fresh and powerful.   One of the most powerful, but gentle retinols I have ever tried
SUNGBOON Deep Collagen Retinol Capsules
 
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Locks in all of my serums, lotions and potions for superior hydration
medicube Collagen Jelly Cream Niacinamide
 
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Very effective.   It feels like micro-needling so start with the 2500.   Does not hurt.   Just different and forces all the gunk out of the pore and serums into the pores.
Liquid Skin Booster Serum | Exosome & AHA+BHA+PHA

Lip Treatments

💋 Love Your Lips Again 💋 Say goodbye to dryness and hello to smooth, plump, kissably soft lips. These lip treatments hydrate, restore, and add just the right touch of youthful glow — because your skincare shouldn’t stop at your chin. 💄✨

 
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Great lip mask. My kids love this too. Helps heal cracked lips and keep them soft
Lip Sleeping Mask Nourish & Hydrate - Laneige
 
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I wear this through the day and it keeps my lips happy all day
Lip Care - Lip Balms, Lip Masks & Lip Treatments - Kiehl's
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Great for restoring lips in dry weather
Exfoliating Lip Scrub | 100% Natural & Cruelty-Free - Poppy & Pout
 
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Lip scrubs are lifesavers in winter.   This one is gentle but leaves lip soft.  Seal the deal with the balm.
Lip Rituals Scrub & Balm
 
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When you need serious help to heal dry, cracked lips
Permotary 30pcs Gel Collagen Lip Mask Pads

Hands and Feet

 
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Keeps my skin calm and moisturized
Body Butter - Josie Maran
 
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Best even for baby skin.   Keep my hands and feet so soft
Deep Hydration Moisturizing Cream - CeraVe
 
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Refreshing and moisturizing
Peppermint Foot Lotion | Burt's Bees
 
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Helps remove the dry skin from my hands and feet before I add moisturizing cream
Hand Scrub
 
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I wear these when I am winding down for the evening and they keep my hands soft
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Hand Masks
 
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For deep healing and moisturizing, these are perfect.
Moisturizing Foot Masks - 1 Pair
 
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For really dry, cracked hands, Aveeno does the trick to help heal and repair.
Skin Relief Repairing Hand Mask for Very Dry Skin
 
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Lux hands are on the way with these
Collagen Gloves With Argan Oil Trio
 
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Restore your cuticles and brittle nails with this cuticle oil
Renew & Repair Cuticle Oil
 
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Not your average lotion.   This is like putting on a pair of gloves and protecting your hands and feet of up to 8 hours.   Perfect for people like nurses and food service workers who are constantly washing their hands but cannot always reapply lotion each time.
Gloves In A Bottle | Shielding Lotion for Dry Hands
 
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Sometimes old school just works.  Add a pair of cotton gloves or socks and you have a homemade moisture mask
Aquaphor Healing Ointment® (14oz.)
 
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This just works.   Calmed an eczema flare in my kids and the little cracks on the corners of their lips.   The only thing I tried that did not sting so they actually let me use it.   We use this now as an all around healing balm.
MyMagicHealer

Scalp Treatments

If you’ve noticed thinning, dryness, or shedding (hello, perimenopause and GLP-1 side effects 👋), these scalp treatments are your new best friends. Packed with nourishing botanicals and peptides, they soothe irritation, boost growth, and help you re...

 
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Helped my thinning hair slow way down
The Scalp Serum - 5% Capixyl™ Nécessaire
 
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A good lightweight serum for thinning hair
Women’s Lightweight Thickening-Hair Serum for Thinning Hair - Nutrafol | Sephora
 
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Spendy but worth it if you are in serious need of rescue
3% Stem Cell Peptide Hair + Scalp Treatment For Severe Hair Thinning - Act+Acre | Sephora
 
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An affordable but effective option for thinning hair
Anti-Thinning Intensive Scalp Spray
 
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Other half of the duo from Bondi Boost
Procapil® Scalp Tonic | Target Thinning & Boost Density | BondiBoost
 
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Love the Ordinary.  High end products on a budget
Enjoy Thicker Hair with Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density
 
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For thinning and color treated hair
Boldify Scalp Treatment

Cleansers and Exfoliation

 
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This is gentle but effective. Even takes off my waterproof eye makeup with scrubbing.
Clean it Zero Calming Cleansing Balm - Banila Co
 
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Gentle and effective eye makeup remover
Makeup Remover - Skin Care | Ulta Beauty
 
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These take off so much dead skin that my skin color actually lightened but it was healthy and soft.
Best Powered Facial Cleansing Brushes & Devices
 
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Foaming cleaner that is gentle but gets all of my waterproof mascara
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cleansing Foam
 
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These remove my waterproof makeup but keep the skin
Makeup Removers for Eyes & Face
 
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Oil free remover pads that are perfect for contact wearers but can still remove waterproof makeup
Almay Oil Free Micellar Eye Makeup Remover Pads - 120ct
 
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Time to get on the micellar train if you aren't already there.   One of the most gentle but effective cleansers on the market.   And affordable!  Win win!
Garnier Skin Active Micellar Cleansing Water - Unscented - 13.5 fl oz
 
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An oldie but a goodie.   Sometimes things are around for so long because they are just that good.   Effective but can leave a bit of a residue.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Gentle Liquid Eye Makeup Remover - 5.5 fl oz
 
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Chemical exfoliant recommended by my derm
PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant with 2% Salicylic Acid - 4 fl oz
 
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Gentle BHA liquid exfoliant.   Good alternative to Salicylic acid if you have sensitive skin
Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% - 4 fl oz
 
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Cleanse, hydrate and exfoliate all in one.   Gentle enough for my sensitive skin but removes the dead cell layer
Jungshea Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Pads
 
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A gentle gel cleanser that removes the day without stripping my skin.   My favorite all everyday cleanser.
Gentle Gel Cleanser

Eyes

👁️ Bright Eyes, Rested Vibes 👁️ Fine lines, puffiness, dark circles — meet your match. These eye treatments are packed with peptides, caffeine, and brighteners that smooth, lift, and revive tired eyes. Because after 40, “you look tired” should neve...

 
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This is thick and glorious.   I use it at night.  It absorbs well and is a bit thick for daytime under makeup
Bouncy & Firm Eye Sleeping Mask
 
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These are great for days when allergies are acting up or your eyes are tired and irritated
10 Packs Disposable Self-Heated Steam Eye Masks
 
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I wear these while cleaning or working.   A quick 10 minute shot of hydration to deal with my fine lines.
Brightening Eye Masks
 
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Super effective on those crow's feet
Organic Eye Cream & Balms - Juice Beauty
 
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This has filled in my eye wrinkles in an amazing way
Organic Eye Cream & Balms - Juice Beauty
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Almost always sold out so grab it if you see it.   Vitamin C to brighten dull skin and help with the fine lines
RoC Multi Correxion Revive and Glow Vitamin C Under Eye Balm - 0.14oz
 
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For dark circles, this is a wonderful booster
RoC Derm Correxion Dark Circle Eye Repair Cream - 15ml

Toners

 
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Great all around toner to brighten and hydrate
medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Glow Toner
 
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Serious toner for handling enlarged pores
Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0 Facial Toner
 
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I wear these right after a shower as I am getting ready to keep the moisture locked
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Eye Masks
 
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A toner with ceramide to help moisturize.
Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer: All-in-One Skincare Hero
 
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Viral for a reason.   Big bang for your buck.   Hydrates and tones skin at an affordable price
Thayers Natural Remedies Milky Hydrating Face Toner with Snow Mushroom and Hyaluronic Acid - 12 fl oz
 
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An Australian brand coming on strong with a great toner.
MCoBeauty Watermelon Pore-Tight Toner - 3.38fl oz
 
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An exfoliating toner with glycolic acid.   Strong but doesn't strip.
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating and Brightening Daily Toner - 8 fl oz - Ulta Beauty
 
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A milky toner to go with the Glycolic Acid from the Ordinary
The Ordinary Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner for Gentle Exfoliation & Hydration - 3.38 fl oz - Ulta Beauty

Body

🌸 Full-Body Care That Epidermis Over 40 Will Thank You For 🌸 From shoulder lines to shins, your skin is doing so much, and it deserves treatments that show up. Dive into rich creams that lock in moisture when hormones shift, exfoliating formulas th...

 
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Amazing all around body moisturizer that is gentle enough for babies or eczema
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
 
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Luxurious after shower or bath oil.  Fabulous scent and soaks in quickly without leaving skin sticky.
Saltair Santal Bloom After Shower Body Oil
 
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Cleanse, hydrate and balance with a wonderful scent
Santal & Vetiver Refillable Body Wash with Niacinamide + Probiotic - Salt & Stone
 
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Beach scent so convincing my kids thought I went to the beach without them
Saltair Pink Beach Serum Body Wash - Coconut Scent
 
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Gentle and effective exfoliation for your whole body
Find Comfort Gentle Exfoliating Konjac Jelly Body Wash - Rare Beauty
 
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Powerful and gentle with a light scent.   This is my go-to daily body wash
Mario Badescu AHA Botanical Body Wash
 
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For serious exfoliation with a physical exfoliator.   Works well on arm bumps
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA - First Aid Beauty