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Skincare Essentials-Normal To Dry Skin- Over 40
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items A good skincare routine is essential for me, especially as I age. My main focus is to keep my skin clean,hydrated and using SPF daily is a non negotiable. These are some of my tried and true skincare products that I’ve used and love and have even rep...
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Cleansers
Serums and Treatments
Moisturizers and SPF
Cleansers
This is my holy grail cleanser. It’s super gentle but works so well to remove dirt and makeup
Ultra Facial Cleanser - Kiehl's
Makeup remover and cleanser in one. Very affordable and works with a gentle foam to cleanse and moisturize
Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser - CeraVe
Vitamin C is essential to my skincare routine and this is a great vitamin c cleanser. Super gentle and does a great job with visibly brighten my skin with consistent use.
Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser - Perricone MD
A staple in my morning routine, this cleanser really does it all. It’s great for sensitive skin and dry skin as well
Kale + Spinach Superfood Face Cleanser - Youth To The People
A cleanser that is absolutely worth the money imo. It’s the most hydrating and gentle exfoliating cleanser I’ve used.
The Rice Wash - Creamy Rice Powder Cleanser (Travel Size) | Tatcha
These cleansing pads are great for on the go cleaning and exfoliating in one.
LINE SMOOTHING Daily Cleansing Pads - RoC® Skincare
A classic facial cleanser that removes dirt, makeup and SPF without stripping the skin.
All About Clean™ Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser - Clinique
Micellar water is great for cleansing without using water and it works well for removing makeup and dirt. Every version of this cleanser is top notch
Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Cleanser ...
Great cleanser if you have combo skin. It has an ingredient that helps purify the skin without stripping
Checks and Balances™ Frothy Face Wash - Origins
Serums and Treatments
If you have any type of hyperpigmentation or dark spots, you need an AHA in your routine. This is an exfoliating solution that you can use day or night
AHA Exfoliants - Glycolic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid
The serum that gives bouncy, hydrated and glowing skin. It’s pricey but works so well that the results more than justify the price.
CLARINS Double Serum Anti-Aging - Sephora
Not only does this toner work to improve texture and clear acne, it unclogs the pores leaving the skin with a healthy appearance and feel
SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - Paula's Choice
Tranzemic acid is one of the best ingredients for treating and preventing hyperpigmentation. This is a very gentle serum that can be used day or night. It’s effective with consistent use and AFFORDABLE
Tranexamic Topical Acid 5% - Naturium
Using a hydrating essence after cleansing is a great way to maintain moisture in my routine. This is a lightweight but super hydrating toner essence that deeply penetrates for ultimate hydration
Honey Milk Hydrating Essence - Farmacy Beauty
This toner feels like a spa treatment at home. It’s gentle enough for night or day usage and makes a visible difference in the appearance of texture in my skin.
Cashmere Peel Milky Exfoliant & Hydrating Essence
A refreshing facial spray that actually hydrates. It’s a great first step in my makeup routine
Moisture Surge™ Face Spray Thirsty Skin Relief - Clinique
One of my favorite affordable essences. It’s what I use right after I wash my face. It locks in moisture and helps to make any serums I apply smoother.
Good Molecules - Sakura Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Essence
I’m on my 5th bottle of this serum, it’s lightweight and almost has a watery texture but it’s so hydrating and gives my skin a healthy glow. It’s also a great makeup primer.
Great Skin Instant Glow Serum with Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid
A fantastic and affordable dupe for the Clarins double serum. It’s got both a gel serum and moisturizer in one and it’s not oily, but definitely gives a healthy glow and plump appearance to the skin
L'Oréal - Age Perfect Serum Le Duo
Fine lines where? It’s a little pricey, but the results are absolutely worth it. It’s lightweight, and absorbs well. Also works with other serums
CellularYouth Age-Disrupting Longevity Serum | Paula's Choice
A mini facial in a bottle, this affordable brightening serum works so well you’d think it costs $100. Barrier treatments work well with keeping the skin hydrated and healthy with a radiant appearance
Naturium - Barrier Bounce Advanced Skin Hydrator - Ulta Beauty
Another affordable option for a hydrating toner. This is so refreshing after washing my face because it’s not astringent, just gentle and super moisturizing
CeraVe - Hydrating Facial Toner - Ulta Beauty
An eye cream that ACTUALLY corrects and moisturizes. After about 2 weeks of consistent use, I saw a visible improvement in the way my dark under eye circles looked. Plus it’s affordable!
RoC - Derm Correxion Eye Repair Dark Circle Cream - Ulta Beauty
If you have fine lines under your eyes, this eye cream is a must. It greatly reduces the appearance while hydrating the dry under eye area.
RoC Retinol Line Smoothing Anti Wrinkle for Dark Circles Eye Cream
Everything you’ve heard about this serum is true. It’s deeply hydrating and your skin looks healthier and more youthful with each use. The price more than justifies the results IMO
Advanced Night Repair Serum Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex
A viral product that actually performs well and hydrates. Milky toners are great for giving a healthy glow to the skin while also treating the skins barrier
Bubble - Cosmic Silk Hydrating Milky Toner
These have been my go to exfoliating pads in the morning, especially if I’m doing makeup. I don’t have sensitive skin but if you do, try this only once or twice a wwek
medicube - Zero Pore Pad - Ulta Beauty
One of the BEST affordable serums I’ve used in years. This is one I’ve repurchased multiple times. It’s hydrating and keeps my skin barrier healthy
cocokind Ceramide Barrier Nourishing Daily Serum - Ulta Beauty
My hormonal acne doesn’t stand a chance after using these peel pads. These are not an every day use exfoliation pad, these are what I use when I really need to control acne and dull skin.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads
It actually works to target and reduce dark marks left from acne and hyperpigmentation. They’ve since made it in a scent free version but it still works so well
Topicals Faded Serum for Dark Spots & Discoloration - Sephora
Super gentle Vitamin C serum that works to visibly brighten the skin while giving a soft radiant finish
1.0 oz Vitamin C Complex Serum - Naturium - Ulta Beauty
This is my go to hydrating toner spray for the colder months. Great for sensitive skin as well.
Milk Shake Hyaluronic Acid & Squalane Facial Toner Mist
This is another luxury on a budget serum that I love in my nighttime routine. Penetrates the skin and doesn’t leave me feeling greasy
L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Triple Power Serum
Moisturizers and SPF
My holy grail daily moisturizer. I’ve repurchased this so many time, I now buy the refill just to keep it on hand. It’s deeply hydrating without being greasy, skin looks visibly plump and healthy
Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane - Ulta Beauty
My nighttime routine always includes a heavier moisturizer that penetrates and hydrates without making my skin feel heavy. This is an affordable and very effective night cream for mature skin
CeraVe - Skin Renewing Night Cream | Ulta Beauty
Collagen is an essential component to maintaining healthy skin over 40. This moisturizer is the best day or nighttime moisturizer for dry skin
Pro-Collagen Peptide Moisturizer | Plumping Gel-Cream
Luxury in a jar, this hydrating moisturizer plumps and leaves the skin soft and smooth.
The Dewy Skin Cream Replenishing and Plumping Moisturizer
SPF is a non negotiable in my morning routine. This SPF leaves no white cast and works like a serum
Better Screen™ UV Sunscreen Serum — SPF 50+ Sunscreen - Kiehl's
Super moisturizing cream specifically to help the neck and décolleté area maintain elasticity
StriVectin - Neck Cream - 4 Products | Ulta Beauty
Love this sunscreen not only for the high concentration of SPF but because it blends so well without leaving me with a white cast
Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ - Innisfree
The milky texture of this SPF makes it great for daily use. It’s non irritating and again leaves no white cast.
TATCHA The Milky Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ - Ulta Beauty
I’ve repurchased this 4 times now and I love it each time. It’s super hydrating with a high concentration of SPF. It leaves my skin glowy and gives a nice finish
Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 - Ulta Beauty
A nice daily moisturizer that is not heavy or oily. The milky texture helps it easily absorb into the skin leaving my skin soft and bouncy
ANUA - Rice 70 Intensive Moisturizing Milk - Ulta Beauty
An affordable yet luxurious skin cream that works overnight to hydrate and replenish my skin
Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Cream - L'Oréal - Ulta Beauty
Deeply hydrating moisturizer that is great for dry or sensitive skin. This has become my go to for makeup prep as well
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator ...
Rich and luxurious facial moisturizer that works well as both a daily cream and makeup primer. This has been a repeat purchase for me for years
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Hydrating Primer
A facial mist just that works as a toner and hydrating mist in my morning skin routine.
Balancing Ultra-Fine Face Mist - BYOMA - Ulta Beauty
As someone with allergies, using hydrating eye patches really help with reducing puffy under eyes and redness without irritation
Patchology - 27 Products - Ulta Beauty
Hydrating barrier repair cream that pairs well with other moisturizers for a deeply hydrated skin barrier
Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Face Cream - Skinfix
The best sunscreen for beach and pool days. It’s easy to reapply and lets you safely tan while being sun protected
Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Mist SPF 50 - Spray Sunscreen