This is my ultimate skincare routine for women 40+, or women looking to level up their skincare routine. This curated list highlights anti-aging essentials, and everyday skin health must-haves that keep mature skin nourished, hydrated, and glowing. P...
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Day Time Routine
Morning Routine for glass skin, even at 40+
(If there’s one thing on this list you should NOT skip it’s the sunscreen!)
A dual-phase serum that visibly firms and lifts skin while improving the look of tightness and smoothing wrinkles for an overall sculpted look.
Squalane + Firm and Lift Dual Serum
A non-tacky, fast-absorbing super serum. Clinically proven to deliver instant and long-lasting hydration to plump skin and visibly reduce fine lines.
Hyaluronic Acid Serum to Plump & Hydrate Skin - 30ml
A serum formulated with 10% Niacinamide and 4% TXA, designed to look more radiant and balanced.
ANUA Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum
A silky, fast-absorbing treatment that visibly firms the delicate eye area and reduces the appearance of puffiness, dark circles, crepiness, and fine lines.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Firm & Bright Eye Treatment
A brightening serum with Vitamin C and enzymes from Green Tea that helps fade dark spots + post-breakout marks for a more even-toned complexion.
Vitamin C Collection
The lightweight cream texture absorbs easily into the skin to provide immediate comfort without clogging pores.
La Roche Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer with ...
A lightweight sunscreen serum with collagen peptide that protects against sun damage and visibly corrects early signs of aging skin.
A clinically proven, derm-approved hypochlorous acid spray that visibly reduces breakouts, redness + calms irritation.
SOS Save.Our.Skin Daily Rescue Facial Spray - Tower 28 Beauty
A serum with a cooling rollerball that instantly refreshes on contact, visibly depuffs, brightens the eye area over time, and layers effortlessly under or over makeup.
All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage - CLINIQUE | Sephora
Night Time Routine
Night time routine rotation to refine, plump, regenerate, target and more!
Cycle in products based on your skins needs. You don’t use everything every night!
A deep cleansing non-drying gel that doesn’t strip moisture from the skin with salicylic acid, and anti-inflammatory ingredients.
Pore purifying cleanser
A dermatologist-tested formula features the acne-fighting power of Benzoyl Peroxide, which kills bacteria and treats existing breakouts. (Only use for active breakouts - not daily)
Neutrogena Clear Pore 2 in 1 Facial Cleanser/Face Mask with Kaolin & ...
This lightweight, pH balanced, refreshing face mist is the ultimate quick fix to instantly balance and soothe skin, supporting your microbiome for a healthier complexion.
BYOMA Balancing Face Mist - 3.38 fl oz
This ultra-lightweight, moisture-boosting facial serum is enriched with hydrating heroes for bouncy, glowing skin and strengthened daily skin barrier function.
BYOMA Hydrating Serum - 1.01 fl oz
This gentle yet effective oil-based retinol treatment is designed for sensitive skin and first-time retinol users.
BYOMA Reviving Retinol Face Oil - 1.01 fl oz
A nurturing milky essence that drenches skin in hydration as it comforts and calms.
Farmacy Honey Milk Hydrating Essence with Chamomile + Ceramides
A two-in-one serum, powered by 22 plant extracts and five active molecules, that mimics skin to visibly firm, boost radiance, and target the appearance of wrinkles and pores in as few as seven days.
Double Serum Anti-Aging to Firm, Boost Radiance and Refine Pores - Clarins | Sephora
An age-support serum containing a solution of growth factors to care for skin damage to regenerate the look of aging skin.
GF 15% Serum for Visible Skin Repair and Wrinkles - The Ordinary | Sephora
A super serum that features Estée Lauder’s Night Peptide to visibly reduce multiple signs of aging for a smoother, younger, more radiant look.
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum - Estée Lauder | S
A gentle oil perfect for new and experienced retinol users that’s balanced with blue tansy to improve the look of wrinkles, surface redness, and pores.
Luna Sleeping Retinoid Night Oil - Sunday Riley | Sephora
This barrier-replenishing formula significantly smooths fine lines & wrinkles, and boosts radiance for an ethereal glow.
A nighttime face oil featuring a 99.4 percent naturally derived formula to replenish and restore skin while you sleep.
Midnight Recovery Concentrate Moisturizing Face Oil - Kiehl's Since 1851 | Sephora
A potent eye cream that visibly depuffs under-eye bags while brightening the appearance of dark circles over time with five percent THD Vitamin C and caffeine.
Super Nova 5% THD Vitamin C + Caffeine Brightening Eye Cream - Herbivore | Sephora
This ultimate 2-in-1 combo provides self-customizable solution for your skin's daily needs during all seasons.
d'alba Piedmont White Truffle Serum & Cream
An intensive overnight lip mask that envelopes the lips with Vegan Glycolipids, Shea Butter & Apricot Kernel Butter to deliver intense hydration, softness & elasticity while you sleep.
Seraphine Botanicals Fruit Butter Lip Mask
Removes 99% of makeup and balances pH. Great if you are fungal acne prone and cannot use oil cleanser when double cleansing.
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
Moisturizer with triple lipid complex helps keep skin hydrated, calm, and bouncy while preventing water loss
Futurewise SLUG CREAM Facial Moisturizer
Alcohol-free, bi-phase formula that blends goat milk and mugwort with squalene and hyaluronic acid to keep sensitive skin toned and hydrated all day. Just shake to activate!