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Skincare Favorites from 40-50+ TikTok Influencers
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items Some of the best skincare advice out there is coming from fabulous, fearless women 40 and up. I’ve pulled together my favorite skincare picks straight from the routines of age-defying TikTok influencers who are proof that great skin has no expiration...
Sections
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Cleansers
Essences/Toners
Exfoliants
Vitamin C
Collagen Boosters
Growth Factors
Cleansers
Double cleansing is so important because it sets the stage for your serums to be effective. It's also the first step for glass skin and a glowy complexion!
Check out Gina & Marissa @mysistersskin tiktok.com/t/ZP8MA6yxk They are licensed estheticians and give great advice! They swear by double cleansing and they recommend this cleansing oil.
Anua Heartleaf Cleansing Oil
Estheticians @mysistersskin tiktok.com/t/ZP8MA6yxk recommend this cleanser after the oil-based one. Now you have yourself set up for glass skin!
Sonsie Cleansing Mousse
This is s beautiful and gentle cleanser, perfect for mature skin. I like this video from Erica Taylor. She shows you why this is so good and how to use it effectively! tiktok.com/t/ZP8r1FF9A
YSE Gel-Oil Cleanser
This is part 2 of Erika Taylor's double cleanse. She said it feels like her skin is getting cleaned by a cloud! tiktok.com/t/ZP8r1FF9A
Bowe Glowe Cleanser
Essences/Toners
You can use either an essence or toner - or use both! They can deeply moisturize and help prepare your skin for the rest of your skincare routine.
I have learned so much from Ashley S Mixon and her “Mixon Method” tiktok.com/t/ZP8MAemV5 She explains really well why you need to use face mists and toners!
Caudalie Grape Water Face Mist
@sarahgzeiler has amazing skin and recommends this toner to carry the serums more effectively into your skin. Just look at how amazing her skin looks! tiktok.com/t/ZP8MASeTo
Yonka Hydrating Face Toner
@ashleysmixon tiktok.com/t/ZP8MAemV5 uses this toner - and sometimes multiple layers of it - before she puts on her growth factors and other actives.
Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner
This is a milky essence. It does not block actives. Watch how Ashley Mixon uses this while “skin flooding.” tiktok.com/t/ZP8McEE21
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Essence
Exfoliants
Exfoliation is such an important step as you get older. Remove the layer of dead skin cells, to allow your skincare to penetrate. Plus, your skin will look brighter and smoother!
Gina & Marissa @mysistersskin tiktok.com/t/ZP8MA6yxk - in their words, if you want the texture-free, glass skin look, you need to be exfoliating. They recommend this one.
Prequel Skin Multi-Acid Milk Peel 15% Glycolic
Cristina with no H tiktok.com/t/ZP8MAFDmt explains how using exfoliants can help you get glowing skin over 50. She gives great advice.
SKINN DermAppeal Microdermabrasion
Another great recommendation from @mysistersskin, they explain why AHA exfoliators are appropriate for aging skin. tiktok.com/t/ZP8MDfmK8
EADEM Cashmere Peel Exfoliating Toner
This is unique in that it uses enzymes instead of acids to exfoliate your skin. As you know, exfoliation is key to that “glass skin” look. This video does a good job explaining exfoliation.
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Mcv2wW/
Mediheal Enzyme Peeling Pad
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is crucial for skin health because it acts as a potent antioxidant, protects against sun damage, and supports collagen production, which is essential for skin elasticity and firmness
Gina & Marissa tiktok.com/t/ZP8MA6yxk swear by this Vitamin C and I do as well! This is such a great product from a great company!
Medik8 C-Tetra Vitamin C Serum
Dr. Neera @dermatologysurgeon tiktok.com/t/ZP8MAdgrr gives great, no-nonsense skin advice and has a ton of recommendations that won't break your bank. This is what she recommends for Vitamin C.
Vichy Liftactiv 16% Pure Vitamin C
Collagen Boosters
If your skincare goals include firmer, plumper, smoother skin—without irritation—these are amazing!
@alexsteinherr shows off this new brand. It is a super luxurious cream that I can't wait to try! tiktok.com/t/ZP8MAa7oh
Loya Silky Soft Plumping Cream
Dr. Neera (aka @dermatologysurgeon) always shares smart, science-backed skincare picks—this one included! The Revision Skincare D·E·J Daily Boosting Serum is definitely on the pricier side, but it’s packed with powerful ingredients and derm-approved.... tiktok.com/t/ZP8MA2rSa
Revision Skincare D·E·J Daily Boosting Serum
It’s fascinating to watch @ashleysmixon apply the Medi-Peel Peptide 9 Bio Tox Ampoule as part of her evening routine—her skin looks amazing! This K-beauty favorite is packed with peptides and hydrators that help firm, smooth, and plump the skin overn... tiktok.com/t/ZP8MSK6gc
Medi-Peel Peptide 9 Bio Tox
From their video, Three Korean Skin Care Serums That Work! tiktok.com/t/ZP8MApdhT This has salmon DNA and it stimulates cell growth.
Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Serum
@mysistersskin tiktok.com/t/ZP8MAPfj2 show how this is ultra moisturizing and plumping. This has collagen that can actually penetrate your skin!
Numbuzin No.4 Serum Collagen Pudding ...
This is good for dry skin. You can see this in action about halfway through this video. tiktok.com/t/ZP8M38kUf An ampoule is a little stronger than a serum.
REJURAN® Turnover Ampoule, c-PDRN®
Growth Factors
Growth factors are proteins that signal your skin to produce more collagen and elastin—key to firmer, smoother, younger-looking skin. If you're not sure where to start, try these!
@dr_memee has great product advice in this video. I like that she recommends products at various price points, and this one from The Ordinary is affordable. tiktok.com/t/ZP8MSTBqt
The Ordinary GF 15% Solution
@officialkatjames explains why growth factor serums are so critical. tiktok.com/t/ZP8MAa99j This is the one she demonstrates in her video.
Le Mieux EGF-DNA Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Use this at night. Ashley S Mixon does such a good job describing the steps of an evening routine and why. tiktok.com/t/ZP8MAemV5
Osmosis StemFactor
In this video Ashley S Mixon explains when and how to apply your growth factors! This s the one she uses! tiktok.com/t/ZP8MSK6gc
Plated Intense Serum
Dr. Memee is a regenerative aesthetics doctor. Here, she gives affordable options for growth factor serums and recommends the Inkey List as one of her top 3. tiktok.com/t/ZP8MSTBqt
The INKEY List EGF Serum with 15% Vitamin C
Retinols/als
Retinols/retinals help speed up cell turnover. They smooth fine lines, fade dark spots, and improve skin texture over time.
BeautyJM, who is incredibly knowledgeable about skincare for mature skin, recommends Murad for a good retinal. tiktok.com/t/ZP8MAs7oT
Murad Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Face & Neck Serum
The mother-daugher duo, @thedavisstandard, recommend this retinol. They are in their 70s and 40s and look far younger! tiktok.com/t/ZP8MAGLGf
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Night Retinol Serum
Peptides
Peptides are like little messengers that tell your skin to make more collagen and elastin—key for firmness, bounce, and smoothing fine lines.
Gina and Marissa @mysistersskin explain how peptides rebuild the collagen in your skin! They recommend this one! tiktok.com/t/ZP8MAa14D
OneSkin FACE OS-01 Peptide Skin Moisturizer
Sarah Zeiler shows her love for this peptide serum and how well it works layered with makeup! tiktok.com/t/ZP8MAftFt
Colorescience Pep Up Collagen Renewal
Cristina with no h recommends this among a few others. This one has peptides AND growth factors! tiktok.com/t/ZP8MAbRML
Multi Peptides & GF Advanced Lifting Serum
This peptide serum does sooooo much, and the packaging is beautiful! tiktok.com/t/ZP8MAbRML
Bloomeffects Black Tulip Brightening Serum
This one has growth factors and peptides. @cristina.noh has been using this one for months. tiktok.com/t/ZP8MAbRML
In Your Face Bio Peptide EGF6™ Firming Serum
PM/Multi Purpose
These cross categories, but are so rich and full of actives that you want to use them in the evening. See the video from Sarah Zeiler as she explains her love for them!
@sarahgzeiler uses this resurfacing compound. Key Benefits: Exfoliates, smooths texture, fades discoloration, boosts radiance tiktok.com/t/ZP8MASeTo
U Beauty Resurfacing Compound Serum
Sarah Zeiler compares this to a silk wrap on your face tiktok.com/t/ZP8Myb27K
U Beauty BARRIER Night Cream
Body Treatments
These body serums and oils are packed with actives like algae, peptides, and vitamins A, C & E. They firm, smooth, and deeply nourish skin for a glow that lasts all day.
Like @sarahgzeiler, I use a body moisturizer every day, especially when I get out of the shower. Osea body oil is wonderful for legs, knees, elbows! tiktok.com/t/ZP8MSTQ4X
OSEA Undaria Algae™ Body Oil
I'm hoping this gets rid of my creepy arm skin:) sinstagram.com/reel/DHuSTbNxeWv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
MAËLYS B-GLOSSY Anti-Aging Body Serum
My facialist initially turned me on to this. But don't just take my word for it, @alexsteinherr swears by it as well. tiktok.com/t/ZP8MAgbR6
Environ Vitamin A, C & E Body Oil
Eye Serums
These eye serums deliver real results—whether you're looking for luxe science, gentle hydration, or barrier-boosting peptides. Bright eyes, no fluff. 👁✨
@thedavisstandard is a mother-daughter duo that shares everything they know about skincare, health, and beauty tiktok.com/t/ZP8MAbyY1 They are amazing, and I can't get enough of their content. They swear by this eye serum.
Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum
When @alexsteinherr tells me something is good, I know it is good! tiktok.com/t/ZP8MSwxm1
Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream
I like that @alexsteinherr provided an affordable option for eye cream. Not every product has to be expensive to be effective. tiktok.com/t/ZP8MSwxm1
Byoma Barrier Repair Eye Cream
This will actually plump up the skin under your eyes, thereby reducing your under-eye wrinkles. Gina and Marissa explain this important step within your video that describes a nigh routine for mature skin. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8MctMvb/
OneSkin Eye Cream
Sunscreen
For women 40-50+, sunscreen isn't optional—it's the most powerful anti-aging step in your entire routine. It protects your glow, preserves your results, and keeps your skin healthy for the long run.
@trinaalbus tiktok.com/t/ZP8MAga2b She's 50 and gives great skin advice! I love Supergoop products and am intrigued by their new Protec(tint).
Supergoop Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50
If you prefer a mineral sunscreen, Trina Albus tiktok.com/t/ZP8MAH8uw shows off this great option.
Supergoop Glowscreen Soft-Radiance Drops Mineral SPF 40
@officialkatjames shows off the new Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Dew Shield on TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZP8MAHJAR Glow Recipe and Supergoop are my go-to brands for face sunscreen—hydrating, glow-boosting, and they layer perfectly under makeup.
Watermelon Glow Dew Shield SPF 30
Another amazing recommendation from @alexsteinherr tiktok.com/t/ZP8MAX7q7 — Sunsolve Mineral Sunscreen. It’s skincare-meets-sun-protection, with formulas tailored to your skin’s needs. I’m loving the “Firm & Replenish” version for its anti-aging benefits. ☀️
Sunsolve MD ZnO+ Mineral Care Firm + Replenish SPF 50
Self Tanning
I wanted to highlight these self-tanners that are appropriate for mature skin.
I always look forward to the recommendations from @alexsteinherrtiktok.com/t/ZP8MAmkcS. These self tanning drops give a soft glow and are good for more mature skin. She explains in this video; its the third of the three products.
Caudalie Self-Tan Sun Drops
I usually follow @ginafaucetta for style and general fun content, but here she has a great recommendation for a self tanning mousse for mature skin. tiktok.com/t/ZP8MAhEHf
Petajane Tanning Mousse