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Skincare That Works for 40-50+
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items Welcome to the skincare shelf that actually delivers. These are the products I swear by—tested on real life, long workdays, and New York sun. From glow-boosting serums to firming creams and SPF MVPs, this board is your no-fluff guide to looking lumin...
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PM Routine
AM Routine
AM Routine: These are the skincare products I use and recommend for women 40-50+. I do a lot of research and trial and error to find the best products. I visit a facialist regularly as well.
Start with an essence or toner! It hydrates the skin and prepares it to better absorb your serums and moisturizers. I am using Beekman's 1802 Milk Shake. It's great for sensitive skin and protects your skin barrier. An Allure 2022 award winner!
Milk Shake Hyaluronic Acid & Squalane Facial Toner Mist
This firms and lifts. It's great for fine lines. It's compatible under makeup as well.
Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream
This is a high quaility Vit C serum! A high quality Vitamin C like this will reduce dark spots, brighten your skin and reduce wrinkles. A must have!
C-Tetra™ Luxe Vitamin C Serum
This plumps your skin and boosts your skin barrier. I wear this under makeup and I feel hydrated all day!
Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream
Don't forget your sunscreen! I wear this under my makeup. It's a mineral sunscreen so it doesn't irritate my eyes. It's packed with skincare like peptides. The pinky peach hue offsets the whiteness of the zinc oxide. No white cast on your skin!
DreamBeam SPF 40 PA++++
Sunscreen option 2. If I don't wear makeup, I use this balm instead. This is also packed with skin care, such as niacinamide for brightening. I reapply throughout the day. I feel dewy fresh and protected when I wear this!
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Balm SPF 45
Last step before makeup application. A great primer option for anyone, but especially mature skin. packed with skincare to improve your skin over time, but most importantly, it provides a smooth canvas for your makeup! I love this!
Forget the Filler Oil-Free Skin-Plumping Line Smoothing Perfecting Cream
PM Routine
These are the actual products I use in the evening at 54 years old. I regularly get complements on my skin and I attribute it to the consistent care I give it with good, quality products.
I always start my PM routine with a cleansing balm. I like a balm because they are effective cleansers AND hydrate and nourish the skin.
Tsubaki Facial Cleansing Balm with Gardenia
If I do a double cleanse I use a gentle cleanser like La Roche Posay Hydrating Facial Cleanser.
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser
So easy. A couple nights per week I put this on my skin before bed. It removes the dead skin cells, so you wake up with bright and luminous skin. It has an encapsulation technology so your skin barrier is left intact.
Sleep Glycolic
Option 1: This is my favorite anti-aging weapon. This will reduce wrinkles and increase firmness.
Crystal Retinal for Skin
Option 2: This is my second anti-aging choice for the PM. I've used this as well and love it. Gentle enough for sensitive skin.
Shani Darden Retinol Reform® | Anti-Aging Serum
If I want to add a peptide serum, these are the ones I use! Peptides add bounce to your skin!
Medik8 Liquid Peptides
Final step is to top everything off with a rich cream. I wake up with smooth and hydrated skin!
Medik8 Advanced Night Ceramide Cream