I've been taking care of my skin since I was thirteen years old. I am now fifty and have learned a few things about what works. Here is a list of beauty products that I swear by for healthy, glowing, anti-aging skin.
Sections
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Cleansers
Sunscreen for Face
Toners
Retinols
Day Cream
Serums
Cleansers
The right type of cleanser is an important step in your regime to help remove make up, dirt, and residue in a way that does not strip your skin of it's natural barrier. I recommend a 2 step cleansing routine. The first with a cleansing oil, and then ...
Effective Kbeauty Cleansing Oil (1st step)
Treatment Cleansing Oil: Amorepacific
Cheap but effective light cleanser (2nd step)
Squalane Cleanser | The Ordinary
Hydrating, gentle cleanser (2nd step)
Gentle Milk Cleanser - Clarins
Gentle “oil” cleanser balm. Extremely effective in removing oil and make up. (1st step)
Radiance Cleansing Balm - Beauty of Joseon
Awesome every-day, 2nd step. Super hydrating while effective for removing dirt.
Soy pH-Balanced Hydrating Face Wash - Cleansers - Fresh
Sunscreen for Face
Best affordable sunscreen hands down. No white cast and glides on light, not sticky.
Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics (SPF50+ PA++++) - Beauty of Joseon
Newest version of the original. Excellent sunscreen for all skin types.
Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh : Rice + B5 (SPF50+ PA++++) - Beauty of Joseon
Very effective for all most skin types, except oily
AMOREPACIFIC Triple Defense Sun Protector SPF 50+ PA+++ 60ml/2oz
Affordable and effective, no white cast, thin not thick
Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ - SKIN1004
Toners
Tingles, but gentle and effective, strips away impurities, smooths skin texture,
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner | The Ordinary
Daily use. Tones and hydrates. Game changer for glowy skin. Excellent results!
Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner - Haruharu WONDER
Highly recommended for advance stage of anti-aging assistance.
Time Response Skin Reserve Toner Visibly Firm + Tone - Amorepacific
Love this toner and smells beautiful. Makes skin so taut but hydrated.
Rose Deep Hydration Oil-Infused Serum 100ml | Fresh
So refreshing for the skin and smells great. No alcohol. Makes skin really soft and taut.
Daily use for more advanced users, highly effective.
Retinol Cream - ZO Skin
Highest concentration - Retin A; Prescription needed in Canada. Very effective, for advance users. My secret weapon.
Radical Night Repair | ZO Skin Health, Inc.
Excellent formula, for every day use. Afforadable and Canadian.
Retinol Treatment - Riversol
Affordable and effective. Creamy texture, easy to apply and absorb.
SOME BY MI Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum
Good beginner retinol. Not harsh and can be used nightly. A bit greasy so allow to absorb fully before applying night cream.
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane
A little bit stronger but still approachable for beginners. It’s about consistency and use for the long game, not for short term results. Very affordable for its class of retinol.
The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
Day Cream
Gentle, luxurious, effective
Time Response Skin Reserve Fluid - Amorepacific
Creamy but light, long lasting. Creates elasticity in skin, good for texture and fine lines
Honey Treatment Day Cream - Abeille Royale - Guerlain
Light, not greasy, affordable
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
I really enjoy this formula. It’s thick but absorbs into skin easily. Thick but not heavy. I enjoy using this in the winter.
Hydra-Essentiel Silky Face Moisturizer with Double Hyaluronic Acid
Very rich cream, but not greasy. A little goes a long way. Good for colder months. For med - advanced stages of aging.
Clarins Nutri-Lumière Day - Sephora
Serums
Watery but effective, lighter than other serums. I like this one in the summer.
The best in the market. For advanced stages of aging
TIME RESPONSE Skin Reserve Cream - Amorepacific
Luxurious and effective. Addresses four visible signs of collagen loss linked to aging by creating a filler texture with a bandage effect.
Honey Treatment Night Cream - Abeille Royale - Guerlain
Excellent, good ingredients, Canadian
Moisturizing Concentrate Cream | 50ml | Riversol Developed Skincare
Fantastic for dry skin, not greasy
Hydration Vaccine (HV) - NIOD
Very luxurious and smells like a garden of roses. 72 hours of deep hydration.
Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydration Moisturizer - Fresh
Another gem for advanced stages of aging. Creamy and luxurious, excellent for hydration. Retinol alternative.
Black Tea Anti-Aging Ceramide Moisturizer - Fresh
Masks
Leave on all night, don't remove until morning. You'll thank me later. Your skin will be extremely soft, but tight, and not greasy.
Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask | Fresh
Smells like you’re in a rose garden. Feels like liquid gold on your skin. I leave on all night. The results are remarkable. Incredibly tight
Fresh Rose Face Mask - Sephora
Lips
This is a new lip product they've added to their line up and it's similar to vaseline but has better quality ingredients. Love the packaging too. I have one in each bag and jacket.
