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Simple skincare to the best skin at 40
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Kerissa O’Rourke
I’ve stopped chasing every new 'miracle' ingredient and narrowed it down to what actually moves the needle. These are my holy grails for a strong skin barrier and a glow that doesn't come from a highlighter. It’s a curated lineup of stuff that just w...
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Morning routine

 
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I’ve used a lot of expensive and more affordable vitamin C serums and this is one of the best
C15 Super Booster
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Cannot start the morning with this depuffing eye roller
Garnier SkinActive Clearly Brighter Eye Roller
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After depuffing add this to smooth the under eye before makeup
MULTI CORREXION® Revive + Glow Eye Balm
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I noticed a huge difference in my skin when I started using growth factors. This serum left my skin looking firm and smooth
Elastic Skin Anti-Aging Serum with Growth Factors
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This serum has helped tremendously with shrinking pores and evening out my skin tone
COSRX 6 Peptide Booster Serum | Firmness & Early Anti-Aging Care
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I finish my skincare with this under my eyes for the perfect base to start makeup
Illuminating Tinted Eye Cream
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The holy grail
SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
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A great moisturizer with SPF 50 built in to always protect your skin from aging
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
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Night routine

 
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Removes makeup and makes your face nice and soft
Deep Cleansing Oil® Makeup Remover & Cleanser
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After the oil cleanser I double cleanse with this gentle hydrating face wash
Hydrating Facial Cleanser: Skin Refresh
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The magic
Tretinoin (topical route) - Side effects & dosage
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I end my night routine with this or the medicine mask
medicube Jelly Cream with Collagen & Niacinamide
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I use this or the jelly cream as the last step in my night routine
medicube Wrapping Mask Collagen Overnight Peel
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I use this every Sunday night to exfoliate the dead skin
medicube Toner Pads Zero Pore Pad 2.0
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This eye cream works just as good as the expensive ones
Age Perfect Midnight Eye Opener Eye Cream - L'Oréal Paris
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The best mask for evening skin tone and lightening dark spots
medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Peel Mask
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All you need for a simple but effective face wash
Hydrating Facial Cleanser: Skin Refresh
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I love the glow stick for morning so it was a no brainer to start using this firming stick at night under my eyes and sides of mouth. You can also use it on your neck and hands for extra firming which we all need as we age.
ROC firming stick
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