AMY C

I’m 53, and have tried a lot of makeup for my gently aging, gracefully maturing skin. I prefer a lighter coverage and dewey finish. I've found that less is more…if I apply too much it settles more in my fine lines…the gotcha for me is my smile lines, but I guess that means I'm happy?These makeup routine products stay out on my vanity and are in my daily line-up.

PDRN (salmon DNA) is the hottest skincare hype right now made famous by Korean glass skin care routines—but many brands fairy-dust PDRN with trace amounts (1–100 ppm) just to slap the buzzword on the label. For real collagen boosting results, you need 1,000–10,000 ppm of high-purity PDRN. Anything less is basically expensive placebo. This list highlights only the products that deliver effective, therapeutic levels—no smoke, no mirrors.

Retinaldehyde or retinal (with an A not an O) is the strongest formulation available without a prescription. Only use 1 night in 3 to reduce irritation. This may not be the best place to start if you are retinoid naive - if so consider retinol and step up.

A Vitamin C serum is a must daily in the morning. Use first after allowing face to dry from your morning wash. Let the serum dry down for a few minutes before you move to the next step.

Here are some items I actually wear and recommend! I've had some returns in the past and it is an easy process. I think I accidentally look trendy!