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Skincare 40+
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items Less is more when it comes to skincare at really any age! Piling on product after product is akin coloring with crayons and all the colors just blend into brown at the end of the day. This highly curated list has been vetted by myself, plenty of rese...
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Cleansers
Skincare actives day
Moisturizers
Night actives
Fun stuff and extras
Sunscreen
Cleansers
Gentle and hydrating cleansers- I’m a big fan of inexpensive cleansers because you don’t need to spend a lot on something that doesn’t even stay on the skin! A reliable, gentle cleanser can do all the things that higher priced ones do and you can sav...
If you like a foamy foam.
Balancing Air Foam Facial Cleanser
First or second step depending on makeup.
12.0 oz Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
This is a great, low cost option as a first cleansing step when wearing makeup. Doesn’t irritate, seamlessly removes stubborn makeup. Follow with a face cleanser.
Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
Another great cleansing balm with lower price point. Doesn’t irritate and rinses off with favorite cleanser. You get more for your money with this one.
Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm Hyaluronic Acid - Garnier | Ulta Beauty
First or second step if wearing makeup.
Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin
Skincare actives day
One active for the daytime should be enough. Too many and they can just cancel each other out.
Vitamin c is everyone’s favorite daytime active. This one comes with the latest fad, growth factors, which can only help the skin. And, when paired with sunscreen makes it all that much more effective
15% Vitamin C and EGF Brightening Serum - The INKEY List | Sephora
Everyone’s favorite and expensive active. If you want to pay this price then this is a good one. But not necessary.
C E Ferulic® with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid
A good option that is a similar option to the Skinceuticals at a much more digestible level point. I think the jury is out but definitely worth a try to make skin glowy.
Bright Icon Vitamin C + E + Ferulic Serum
Growth factor active sans the vitamin c. This would be good either after you apply vitamin c or even better every other day so you don’t have to put one on top of the other. One day vitamin c and one day this.
GF 15% Serum for Visible Skin Repair and Wrinkles - The Ordinary | Sephora
Moisturizers
Third step- daily moisturizer. This one is said to be similar to the pricy Augustinus Bader at a fraction of price. Good ingredients. Good daily basic.
Extreme Cream Anti-Aging, Firming, & Lifting Refillable Moisturizer - INNBEAUTY Project | Sephora
This is great for dry skin and has all the fancy ingredients that can’t hurt. Nice thick cream that absorbs fast.
Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Face Cream - Skinfix | Sephora
Another great option that is lightweight and has all the goodness that is worth a try.
The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb with Peptide and Ceramide - belif | Sephora
A favorite for the tween set, a basic, affordable hydrating moisturizer.
Slam Dunk Moisturizer 1.7 oz Slam Dunk Hydrating Moisturizer - Bubble | Ulta Beauty
Night actives
I cannot recommend this highly enough if skin tolerates. This is a night active and the only one you need. Start with the .025 and work your way up if need be. The most studied anti-aging cream. Start low and slow.
Nurx™ Healthcare from Home
Dont forget the neck! This stick is the bomb and makes it super easy to apply with its stick form. And instantly absorbs magically. Use at night cuz it’s retinol and go down to décolletage if you dare.
Derm Correxion Firming Serum Stick - RoC | Ulta Beauty
Don’t forget the men! This is an easy night active for them to use after cleansing skin. It’s a gentle retinoid that works on acne and wrinkles. One and done. Use it also if tret is too harsh.
Glenmark Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 15g
Fun stuff and extras
These items are great if you want to be extra.
Use daytime after moisturizer and before makeup. Makes a great under eye primer to keep lines and wrinkles at bay.
Multi Correxion Vitamin C Eye Balm Stick - RoC | Ulta Beauty
See nighttime actives. A fun, easy and reliable product to add to routine!
RoC Derm Correxion Retinol Face Stick
Who doesn’t want volumized lips?? Good, reliable product to add into your rotation.
RoC Derm Correxion Lip Volumizer Treatment - 0.34 fl oz
Teenagers aren’t the only ones who get pimples. These work in a pinch and are invisible and easy to use.
Hero Mighty Patch Original - 24ct
Still on the fence if PDRN works but it can’t hurt and this is a great balm to try it out in. Goes on smooth and stays on during the night.
medicube PDRN lip sleeping mask glow balm
A solid option that feels super hydrating and lasting especially after exfoliating lips.
The Adults are Talking Solid Serum Lip Repair Balm - Sarah Creal | Sephora
A weekly or biweekly exfoliating treatment that will smooth the skin for a glowing, even complexion. Use this in the morning after cleansing with a cotton round, then apply your active, moisturizer and sunscreen. Only use a couple times/week.
SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Sunscreen
A great sunscreen option. Hydrating and SPF 50. This can also be used in place of a moisturizer as your last skincare step.
Shop BEAUTY OF JOSEON - Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++ | STYLEVANA
Another great sunscreen option. Very thick but gives skin a nice glow, and looks good worn alone or under makeup.
SPF50 Collagen Boost Mineral Perfecting Priming Lotion
While this is a very popular option and I have used it multiple times, it does irritate my eyes at the end of the day. However, if you do NOT have sensitive eyes, this is a great option and the tint really helps for those no makeup days!
Glow Aesthetic Center Med Spa
