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My go-to's: Aging Gracefully
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items TMI - Perimenopause (PM) totally changed the texture of my hair, the sensitivity of my skin, the strength of my nails, and don't get me started on allergies! So through years of trial & error, this is a collection of the products that I've used a...
Budget friendly, moisturizing without being sticky, just enough tint/glow to not need makeup and not look like a ghost in the colder months!
CeraVe Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Another budget-friendly option that the whole house can use. Fragrance-free, no white residue or stickiness, and it's “thick” enough to work through the colder months!
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Cream - Face & Body
I've reordered this enough times that I'm happy to recommend it! The SA version of CeraVe facial cleanser is a win. A friend recommended this when my “maturing” skin started breaking out (whyyyyy!), and it's the only face wash I've used since. Good a...
CeraVe Renewing Salicylic Acid Cleanser
I don't promise this will restore shedding, but I like how it has a very faint scent and it has really helped restore the texture of my hair. It's even really gentle after I color my hair and doesn't leave weird rough texture that usually happens rig...
OGX Thick & Full Biotin & Collagen Set
I hate that these serums are so pricey, and I was fully convinced it was all hype. But I got a facial a couple of years ago, and asked the pro if I was to only commit to a 3-step beauty routine, what's worth it? THIS was at the top of the list. Colla...
TruSkin Vitamin C+ Serum with Retinol & Niacinamide
Winter temperatures and indoor heating are the worst combination for my skin. I found this strange little gel to have zero scent, a little goes a long way (bottle lasts forever), and it's pretty affordable. I usually only use this at night, but when ...
COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Repairing Serum
I hate lipstick! I always have, so can't blame this on PM or aging. I just never found the right color, never loved having to carry it around to reapply, just not my jam. But I love a lip balm. This one is super budget friendly, available online or a...
Revlon Kiss Balm SPF 20, 010 Tropical Coconut
This one is a bit pricey, but the brand was recommended to a girlfriend (also aging gracefully) by her derm and I mostly only use it for outdoor runs/workouts so one tube goes a long way. It feels great going on and I never had it sting my eyes despi...
EltaMD UV Sport Sunscreen, Water & Sweat Resistant
Not for every day cuz this one is a bit pricey, but it's a super light sunscreen with a little tint, so I don't really use any other makeup with it. It's dewy without looking like glitter, so it's great for colder weather days.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Sunscreen
This is a great travel cleanser! I wear way more sunscreen than I do makeup, so finding a cleanser that fits anywhere, is super gentle, and removes sunscreen without leaving my already dehydrated skin (airplanes are the worst) feeling tight - WINNER....
Merit - Great Skin Double Cleanse
Another one that I've only used when traveling cuz it feels fancy without the fancy price. This is gentle enough for my hyper reactive skin, and still packs a moisture punch!
The Great Skin Duo
UNflavored is the only option for me, and when I'm not ordering online, this brand is on most grocery store shelves. I can dump a scoop in my morning coffee, mixes in without a trace, and leaves no funny flavor. So it's so easy (unlike pills I forget...
Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder Advanced