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Gen X skinfluence for mature skin hot mamas
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items Skincare that fights the signs of aging. Create a simple day and night skincare routine using these recommendations. I love testing new products to find the ones that work best on my skin type. It’s good to switch your products around every couple mo...
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Facial skincare
Toner
Serums
Moisturizers/Creams
Tools
Retinols
Facial skincare
My must haves, buy on repeat, skin care products for the face that keep my middle age, menopausal skin looking fresh!
These pads are great for days when you don’t use tretinoin. Made for sensitive skin. Individual packaging is great for travel. Just took them to Italy and they were so easy to use. Kept skin exfoliated and feeling renewed from drying sun.
Alpha Beta® Ultra Gentle Daily Peel Pads for Sensitive Skin
Has a wonderful fine mist that doesn’t shock you when sprayed. Smells divine like a spa product. Keeps face hydrated and feels so refreshing. Wakes up your face. I like the dewing look it gives me. On the pricey side but you can purchase the mini siz...
Beauty Elixir Face Mist - Caudalie | Sephora
This pairs so well with the Premier Cru facial serum. Very light and smooth. Diminishes wrinkles and dark circles. Works well under concealer and does not pill. Keeps under eye wrinkles at bay prevents concealer from creasing.
Premier Cru Dark Circle Correcting Eye Cream - Caudalie
Causes under eye bags to disappear in minutes. Its like Botox in a tube where trout the needles. I also use on to eyelid for my hooded eyes. Does not leave white film like prior version use to. Can also use to diminish 11s on forehead. Like to use fo...
Instant FIRMx® Eye Temporary Eye Tightener Easy-Wear Formula for Firming Under-Eye Bags & Wrinkles -
Toner
I use toners once in morning and once before bed. Morning once helps minimize pores. One in evening also minimizes pots but also adds exfoliation. They both feel great on face. No burning.
My all time favorite morning toner. Is light and refreshing. Minimizes pores. Is gentle on my sensitive skin. Dries quickly and smells great. Gets skin prepped for other skincare products. Have gone through 3 bottles and lasts for several months.
Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner - Glow Recipe | Sephora
Best night time toner. Gently exfoliates without being too harsh even on sensitive skin. Allows serums and moisturizers to absorb deeply. I buy on repeat to make sure I always have on hand. I’ve also purchased mini size to take when I travel.
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - Paula's Choice | Sephora
I like to switch off between this toner and the other Paula’s Choice exfoliating toner. I also use before bed. This toner is more hydrating and leaves skin not only soft, but a little more plump because it contains hyaluronic acid. Newly added to my ...
RESIST Advanced Replenishing Toner with Hyaluronic Acid - Paula's Choice | Sephora
Serums
Serums are a must for mature skin. Absorbs deeper into layers of skin, plus they feel so good when you put them on😊. Help restore the collagen that is lost each year as we age. Many different products available in serum formulations- hyaluronic acid...
Best vitamin C serum and I have tried several. I always go back to this one. It is light, not greasy and does not pill. Packaging is easy to use. Smells great. Have seen a difference in my skin and dark sun spots have lightened after consistent use.
C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum - Sunday Riley | Sephora
This is a great HA facial serum. Absorbs easily into skin. Gives glass flawless finish. Affordable but feels lux. I use it either under moisturizer or on top.
Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Face Serum
I rotate this serum into my nightly routine every few weeks. When applied before bed, you wake up to skin looking smooth and glass like. Has helped my skin feeling tighter and plumper with consistent use.
1.0 oz Advanced Night Repair Multi-Recovery Complex Serum - Estée Lauder | Ulta Beauty
Similar to the hyaluronic acid serum for face but for under eyes. Absorbs well, not oily. Completes the glass finish look for face. Works as a primer to prevent concealer from creasing. I like that it plumps up my under eyes which can appear hollow b...
Hyalu B5 Eye Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Caffeine - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
This is a great HA facial serum and great price point. Absorbs easily into skin. Gives glass flawless finish. Affordable but feels lux. I use it either under moisturizer or on top if I want my skin to look like glass. Available in multiple sizes so y...
1.0 oz Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
Have been using for 3 months and will be purchasing again. Serum goes on smooth and absorbs into skin well. Not greasy and does not pill with make up. Keeps skin looking fresh. Higher price point but worth it.
Premier Cru Anti-Aging Serum - Caudalie | Sephora
Moisturizers/Creams
These are my most purchased creams and I use daily. The Caudalie before bed and the LaRoche Posay during the day. I use after I apply serum. Kicks in the serum. Caudalie is higher price point and LaRoche Posay is lower price point but both are excell...
Pairs well with Premier Cru facial serum and eye serum. Very luxe night moisturizer. Pricey but definitely worth it. Have seen a difference in diminished wrinkles with consistent use. Caudalie products are used extensively in Europe where women focus...
Premier Cru Anti Aging Cream Moisturizer - Caudalie | Sephora
I use every morning as part of my skincare routine. Does not leave a greasy finish. Gives a natural, subtle glow to skin. SPF built in which means less products to purchase. I buy on repeat consistently. Has a great price point but feels high end.
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30 - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
Reduces visible signs of collagen loss overnight. Lifts skin and increase bounce. Available in multiple sizes so you can try smaller size before investing in larger one. Newly added to my night routine to rotate with other products.
1.0 oz Revitalizing Supreme+ Night Power Bounce Cream Moisturizer - Estée Lauder | Ulta Beauty
Tools
Tools I use weekly to help even out skin tone, diminish fine line and wrinkles and restore collagen. Recommended by my dermatologist. Have seen a difference in my skin after 3 months of consistent use.
I have been using this 3-4 x’s/week for the past 2 years and have seen a difference in quality of my skin. Less redness, less fine lines, lightens sun spots over time. Recommended to me by my dermatologist. Pricey, but worth the money.
Omnilux Coutour Face | Red Light Therapy Mask
Great Korean skincare tool. Uses red light therapy and micro currents to lift skin and diminish red blotches leaving skin looking snatched and radiant. Facilitates deeper absorption of skin care products so you get the most benefits of those produc...
[medicube] 310M Celebrity Glass Skin DuoㅣKorea's No.1 Glass Glow Device Collagen Jelly Cream OR Deep Vita C Cream - TikTok Shop
Retinols
Retinols are one of the most important products you can use to combat the signs of aging in our face and necks. Start slow and gradually increase to 3-4 x’s/week. Helps me extend time between Botox treatments by weeks!
Recommended by my dermatologist. I use 3-4 x’s a week. Does not irritate my sensitive skin. Helps with fine lines and wrinkles.
Altreno
Love these capsules. Perfect size to use on face. Use nightly to diminish fine lines and plump skin. Last a long time.
Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum
I use on day I don’t use tretinoin. Helps with fine lines and wrinkles by renewing surface of skin. Gentle and hydrating on sensitive skin. Just finished first bottle and will be purchasing again. Good price point.
Retinol B3 Face Serum for Fine Lines & Wrinkles - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
Cleanser
I typically don’t use a lot of cleaners because I find them drying but this SkinMedica is also an exfoliant. After I rinse it off, my skin feels like butter, so smooth and ready for serum and moisturizers.
Love this exfoliating cleanser. Keeps skin feeling smooth and fresh. I use every few nights when not using tretinoin. Products absorb better after using.
AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
Like to use this in days I wear more makeup. Gentle and does not strip my dry skin of essential oils. I like that it foams and feels high end even though it is sold at lower price point. After use, serums and crème’s penetrate more deeply.
13.5 oz Lipikar Wash AP+ Gentle Foaming Moisturizing Wash - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
Masks
Love this mask. Feels like a spa. Put on before the shower and rinse off at end of shower. Helps to minimize pores and tighten skin. Makes face feel great and glowing and ready for serums and moisturizers.
Instant Detox Mask - Caudalie | Sephora
Gives that “wow, what did you do to your skin?” glow without any irritation or downtime. The collagen makes your skin feel instantly plump and bouncy, while the hydration sinks in so deep your face still feels juicy the next day. It smooths, brighten...
1 ct Glass Skin Ginseng Collagen Mask - PEACH & LILY | Ulta Beauty
Works while you sleep and you wake up with noticeably smoother, bouncier skin. You put it on as your last step, it forms this light “wrap” over your skin, and overnight it locks everything in so your face actually looks rested in the morning—not puff...
Collagen Night Wrapping Mask - medicube | Ulta Beauty