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Skincare for the Grown & Glowing
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Fabi Escobar
No hype—just what really works for me. This board features my personal skincare favorites as a woman over 40, all products I’ve used myself and keep coming back to because my skin responds to them!
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Double Cleanse- Oil
 
Double Cleanse- Milk Cleanser
 
Toner
 
Serums & Oils
 
Moisturizer & SPF
 
Vitamin C

Double Cleanse- Oil

My first step in my skin care routine. Gets rid of all makeup, SPF (which you should be wearing daily), and environmental stressors. I look for something that will take it ALL off, has a pleasant (or no smell), and works with a reasonable amount of p...

 
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No frills but removes EVERY LAST SMIDGE of makeup and sunscreen and lasts forever!
Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover - CLINIQUE | Sephora
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Double Cleanse- Milk Cleanser

2nd step of skin care routine. Do you wash your hair twice in the shower? Same concept. Use after cleansing balm/oil. Now that your skin is free of makeup, SPF, and grime it is ready to really be cleansed. 

 
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Again, no frills. I feel a slight tingle sometimes when I use this. Doesn't bother me but might be a deal breaker for others.
La Roche Posay Toleriane Hydrating Facial Cleanser - 6.7 fl oz
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SO LUXURIOUS! If you have the. money, go for this one. You won't regret it.
Velvet Hydrating Cleansing Milk - Clarins | Ulta Beauty
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Toner

Bye bye biore strips. You really shouldn't be sticking anything on your pores because pulling=enlarging. Trust me, I was skeptical but I ditched the nose strips over a decade ago and have never looked back. Also, I dare you to find blackheads on my n...

 
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Might be a placebo but I read somewhere that rose water in the morning helps with wrinkles and glowy-ness and this definitely preps my skin to absorb my serums and oils. Pores seem smaller too!
Thayers Natural Remedies Witch Hazel Alcohol Free Toner with Rose Petal - 12 fl oz
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Serums & Oils

This is where I think it's really worth it to buy “nicer” products, if I have to be on a budget. 

 
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Yes, it's really expensive. Yes, you will notice a difference between this and your $15 budget serum. If you're 35+ older, it's time to invest in better skincare!
Clarins DOUBLE SERUM® Light Texture To Firm, Boost ...
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This is one of the best!
Midnight Recovery Concentrate Moisturizing Face Oil - Kiehl's Since 1851 | Sephora
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Moisturizer & SPF

For the love of everything good and pure, DON'T use a moisturizer/spf combo. It's pointless. You'd need to be using about a tablespoon of product to get adequate sun protection.

 
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I have normal skin and this works so well! If you have sensitive skin proceed with caution.
ExfoliKate® Glow Moisturizer - Kate Somerville | Sephora
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Has shea so not recommended if you break out easily; however, it works SO well. Even better than much more expensive brands.
La Roche Posay Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Body Moisturizing Cream Body and Face Moisturizer for Dry Skin with Shea Butter and Glycerin - 6.76 fl oz
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Sheer and mineral. I don't have time to be risking chemical sunscreens and how they may potentially affect hormones.
Drunk Elephant Umbra 100% Mineral Cream SPF 30 ...
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Vitamin C

I actually stopped using Vitamin C a while ago because of an article I read that really made sense to me. Can't remember the speifics but basically it said Vitamin C might do more harm than good to your skin in the long run. Who knows if its true but...

 
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NOT C E Ferulic status but for the price, is pretty close.
Truth Serum Vitamin C Serum - OLEHENRIKSEN | Sephora
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On my Skincare Radar

Items I haven't purchased yet or I've been using too short of a time to really have an opinion. TBD

 
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Supposedly nature's botox. Because I'm scared of Botox and so is my wallet. UPDATE- have been using for a month and NOT noticing any difference. Do not love.
Bee Venom Serum
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I currently have the Bee Venom from Kushi on my counter but am trying this next. The former doesn't have an ounce of water in its formula and according to Alambique (who claims to be a chemist), you need water in the formular for it to properly work....
the best • bee venom • skin nectar •
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