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Early 40-Something Skin + Hair Care: What I Swear By
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items My dermatologist told me to throw everything out and start over, and my skin has never looked better since. This is my entire routine: simple, affordable, fragrance-free basics that work for sensitive skin, post-chemo skin recovery, and anyone who's ...
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Cleanse
Anti-Aging
Moisturize
Protect/Glow
Brows & Lashes
Hair
Cleanse
My go-to cleansers, toner, and the headbands, wristbands, and makeup remover cloths I can't live without! (Yes, the wristbands are a game-changer!)
I love this extra wide headband when doing my skincare! Its so soft and really protects all your hair!
Kitsch Eco-Friendly Spa Headbands: Free Ship $35+
I never knew how much I needed and would appreciate these. They’re soft, they wash easily, but most importantly they save your sink from becoming a watery mess when washing your face! Add to cart - NOW!
Spa Wrist Bands: 4 Pairs
Before cleanser, I love to use a Makeup Eraser to gently remove face and eye makeup. Under $20!
The Original MakeUp Eraser®
An oldie, but goodie! Dermatologist recommended. Under $20.
Great for a variety of skin types, affordable, and easily available at big box, grocery, and drug stores.
Vanicream™ Gentle Facial Cleanser
I love to keep a travel size of this in my toiletries bag or keep a bottle in the shower to switch it up sometimes. I find this cleanser to be very gentle on my skin and doesn’t dry it out. It’s a little more than $20, but still a really great buy!
Tula The Cult Classic Facial Cleanser
Newer addition to my routine and I love it! Great for reducing pores, evening out skin tone, and more. Under $20!
Niacinamide Brightening Toner - Good Molecules
For on-the-go convenience (travel, pool/lake/beach day) I love these! They are gentle on the skin, but still remove all makeup, even eye makeup!
Neutrogena Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Micellar Cleansing Wipes, 25 Count
Anti-Aging
Again, I keep it simple here, too. You don’t need a million products!
I like to use 1-2x a week on my face and neck to combat fine lines and wrinkles!
Mylan TRETINOIN 0.025 % CREAM (Tube, 20 Gram)
Great hydrating and cooling undereye stick. Under $20!
It helps with fine lines and provides a satisfying level of moisture and cooling feel on tired eyes. Great any time of day and easy to throw in your bag or travel with!
The SAEM Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick 0.24oz
Moisturize
This is my #1, the only moisturizer I put on my face. In addition to the SAEM Iceland Hydrating Undereye Stick in the Anti-Aging section.
Under $20! Great for sensitive skin, combination skin, any age. Love this moisturizer - it goes on smooth and absorbs well!
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream for Sensitive Skin
Protect/Glow
My go-to's for SPF protection, hiding the sins of undereye circles, bags, darkness, etc. and my spot treatment for any blemishes that pop up!
I’ve used Dermtlgy’s Universal Tinted Moisturizer for several years. It’s my go-to for SPF with the bonus of providing a light coverage to even out your skin tone. I wear this every day and rarely wear foundation anymore!
Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 - drmtlgy
I was devastated when Tatcha stopped making The Pearl during COVID, but then I found this gem and it’s a fantastic (insanely affordable) replacement!
Catrice Under Eye Brightener
I mix the Catrice Eye Brightener with this Glossier Concealer to create a bright, smooth undereye look.
Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer
This is one of the best spot treatments that I've found over the years. I like to use it overnight, but I will also put it on before I apply makeup during the day if I have a stubborn blemish. It works quickly for me - sometimes overnight is all I ne...
Sampar Prodigal Pen: Roll-On Acne Treatment
Brows & Lashes
After surviving the era of plucking brows to death, I love a tinted brow gel with a mascara-like applicator to fill things in. I also love a great mascara, and I usually go between two that I mix, match, and use together sometimes!
Elf Wow Brow Gel is one of two brow gels I reach for. It goes on well, it stays put all day and it is a near perfect match to my very dark brown hair!
Elf Wow Tinted Brow Gel
I absolutely love this brow mascara. It goes on smooth, it stays put all day, and really helps define brows without being clumpy or messy.
NYX Professional Makeup Tinted Brow Mascara
I’ve recently started using this mascara + primer more and I am LOVING it. Its gentle on sensitive eyes, without sacrificing performance. The primer and mascara in one really helps define and lengthen my lashes.
Honest Extreme Length Mascara & Lash Primer
This has been my long-time mascara and I cannot say enough good things about it! It really does have long-lasting wear and doesn’t flake off. I like to apply the Honest mascara first and then finish off with this to “lock” it in!
Liquid Lash™ Extensions Tubing Mascara
Hair
40s girly with fine hair, that is thinning (thanks Menopause!) Here are my tried and true products for supporting a healthy scalp, new growth, and overall maintenance!
I've used this shampoo for 2+ years now, and can say hands-down that this shampoo DOES reduce shedding and thinning. Bonus: A little goes a long way!
Zenagen Shampoo for Fine & Thinning Hair
I use this hair rinse a couple times a week to keep my scalp clean and balanced. Bonus: it also helps make your hair extra soft and shiny! (I've used this since 2018, it WORKS!)
Applebiotic Hair Rinse: ACV Probiotic
My absolute favorite hair brush. So soft, really does a great job with fine or thin hair.
Boar Bristle Hair Brush for Thin & Fine Hair
Satin scrunchies ONLY and Kitsch is the ONLY brand I will buy! You can't go wrong, and they always have a ton of colors.
Satin Sleep Scrunchies | KITSCH
40+ people looking to support hair, nails, skin, joints, etc - this has been my go-to lately, and I LOVE it!
Multi Collagen Complex + Biotin 3000mcg from Sports Research
Recently added this to my rotation with the Sports Research capsules and am seeing noticeable results. Easy to take format, and they've been in the market for a long time, they know what they're doing!
Viviscal Hair Growth Vitamins