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Skin care that just makes sense for me now I’m 40
24 items
By
Meghan McTavish
The millennials are 40 now! Can you believe it? Here’s what we love now that our skin is officially “mature” 🤣
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Vitamin C’s that never quit
SPF’s that I’m best friends with
Retinols that I trust with my life
Cleanse the day away
Moisturisers
holy sheet masks
Vitamin C’s that never quit
Cleanse. Vitamin C. Then everything else.
Buy it for yourself for your birthday. You deserve it.
C E Ferulic Vitamin C Face Serum
It’s a little pricey but if you want a vitamin c to work you need to play in this price point and it’s worth it.
Pure Vitamin C 12 Brightening Serum
Oooof, power packed. So nourishing. Love to layer this. Great price.
Brightening 15% Vitamin C Serum
SPF’s that I’m best friends with
No negotiations. Just sun protection.
Genuinely my favourite sunscreen. Just a forever buy for its tint and I use this in place of foundation.
Mesoestetic Sunscreen - Adore Beauty Australia
Omg glowy AF and good for the environment.
NEW • SPF 30 Mineral Bioactive Shield • Iridescent Cream
Sunscreen but not a regular sunscreen. A skin loving nourishing sunscreen.
Superdefense City Block SPF 30 Daily Energy + Face Protector
Retinols that I trust with my life
The rule is once you get to 40 you can break a LOT of rules but you can’t forget your retinol.
Smoothing but also super nourishing. Don’t forget SPF if using in the morning.
Our Retinol 8 Collection
In a bind and need something reliable. This is your bestie. I grab this is I’m ever walking past the chemist
High-Strength Retinol 1% in Squalane for Fine Lines & Texture
A retinol serum that is a little bougie but worth it. I usually splurge on this about once or twice a year.
Retinol Youth Renewal Serum
You need a prescription but it’s easy to get. This is the real deal. Miss Hailey Bieber swears by it… as do I
Buy Retrieve 0.05% Cream 50g - Tretinoin online at Chemist Warehouse
Cleanse the day away
A great cleanser saves time. Effort. And these even brighten your skin.
The Brightening Foam is so amazing to keep pigmentation at bay. I actually look forward to using this every day.
Mesoestetic Cleanser & Toner
LOVE using this. Melts makeup off in a flash and the twist packaging means no outside nasties get into the ingredients
Cleansing Butter Balm
Hydration. Hydration. Hydration. Even when cleansing. Love
LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cleansing Foam
Moisturisers
The final step. The finishing touch. The must haves….
Kind of a mix between moisturiser and a serum. A SERUM-STERISER! A MOIS-SERUM!
peptide glazing fluid
Just a very nourishing hydrating moisturiser that is great to layer on after a sheet mask session before bed.
Shop Moisturisers | esmi Skin Minerals
Thick thick thick. In the best way. And winter is coming up. Drink water. And reapply this liberally.
barrier butter
holy sheet masks
Because we don’t all have professional facials each month… but want to look like we do.
Layer on your serums, pop these on, grab a vino and watch Married at First Sight and thank me later
peptide eye prep
Has an amazing citrus feel that brightens while hydrating
Thirsty Skin Plumping Sheet Mask
If you can’t make it to your monthly facial, make it to the bathroom and apply this.
Buy Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Face Mask
Hand creams: don’t forget!
My hands are my BIGGEST insecurity so I spend a lot of time making sure they are always hydrated and I give them a lot of love
Handcare - Hand Cream
Moisturising without feeling sticky which is super important to me. I HATE IT when hands feel weird after applying cream. So this is perfect.
Caudalie Vinotherapist Hand & Nail Cream
Scent 10/10 and no residual stickiness.
Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver Hand Cream
Nice Niacinamides
The water-soluble form of vitamin B for Brilliant skin
If hyperpigmentation is a villain then this baby is the super hero to save us all!
Mela B3 Niacinamide Serum for Dark Spots
Hydration Sprays 💦
Genuinely one of the nicest sprays. I use this BEFORE serums and moisturisers. So you cleanse, you spray, then you layer things on
glazing mist
