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Skincare That Works for My Skin in My 40s ✨
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items As my skin has changed over the years, I’ve become more intentional about the products I use. Hydration, protection, and supporting my skin barrier are now top priorities. These are the skincare products I’ve been reaching for to keep my skin healthy...
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Gentle Cleansing
Hydration & Skin Barrier Support
Brightening & Skin Renewal
Daily Skin Protection
Gentle Cleansing
This is where my routine always starts. These are the cleansers I use to remove makeup, SPF, sweat, and everything from the day while keeping my skin feeling clean, balanced, and ready for the rest of my skincare.
This has become one of my favorite cleansers when I want something that truly removes everything from the day. It starts off as an oil and then transforms into a light foam, which makes it perfect for melting away makeup, sunscreen, and buildup while...
Oil to Foam All-In-One Total Cleanser
This has been my go-to cleanser for years. My esthetician originally introduced me to it, and it’s been a staple in my skincare routine ever since. It’s gentle, effective, and leaves my skin feeling clean without that tight or stripped feeling.
When...
Special Cleansing Gel for Gentle, Effective Cleansing
These have become a staple in my skincare routine. Instead of using traditional washcloths, I like using these disposable face towels because they’re soft, clean, and gentle on my skin. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve become more mindful about keeping my ...
Clean Towels® Original XL
Hydration & Skin Barrier Support
As my skin has changed over the years, keeping it hydrated and supporting my skin barrier has become even more important. These are the products I reach for when my skin needs deeper nourishment, lasting moisture, and that healthy glow that comes fro...
Now this baddie will never disappoint when it comes to deep hydration and glow. It’s easily one of my all-time favorite moisturizers, and I’ve been using it for well over 15 years.
What I love most is how versatile it is. You can apply a light layer...
Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
During the colder months when my skin needs an extra dose of hydration, this is the moisturizer I reach for. She’s a bit thicker than her sister product, but that’s exactly why I love her for those really dry days.
The richer texture helps lock in m...
Moisture Surge™ Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator
I’ve been reaching for this mostly at the tail end of winter leading into spring, when my skin tends to need a little extra nourishment. It’s been giving me such great hydration and a beautiful glow lately, and I’ve really been enjoying the results. ...
Tallow & Honey Balm Moisturizer Cream All Purpose Grass Fed Beef
Yes, I know… she’s another pricey babe, but the benefits make her worth it. This is one of those products where a little truly goes a long way, and you don’t need much to see the difference in your skin.
I especially like reaching for this during th...
The Concentrate
This is a newer moisturizer I added to my routine and I’ve really been enjoying it so far. It feels lightweight but still gives my skin the hydration it needs, while the niacinamide helps support a brighter, more even-looking complexion. I like reach...
Peach 77 Niacin Enriched Cream
Brightening & Skin Renewal
These are the products I reach for when my skin needs help with brightness, tone, and maintaining a healthy glow.
This serum has been a staple in my routine for years. After being introduced to luxury beauty products, this quickly became one of the ones I always keep in rotation. It’s incredibly lightweight but packed with so many skin-loving benefits.
Even tho...
Advanced Night Repair Serum Synchronized Multi-Recovery ...
I decided to try this on a whim, and I’m so glad I did because it’s quickly become a staple in my skincare routine. This product works as a skin booster and really helps enhance the benefits of the serums I apply afterward.
I use it right after clea...
COSRX 6X Peptide Collagen Booster Toner
I started using this when I wanted something that specifically targets dark spots and uneven skin tone. With consistent use, I noticed my complexion looking brighter and more even, which is always the goal. I like incorporating this into my routine w...
Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Treatment Serum with Ferment³ + ...
I’ve really been enjoying adding these pads into my routine when my skin needs a little brightening boost. Niacinamide is great for helping improve the appearance of uneven tone, and the pads make it such an easy step after cleansing. I gently swipe ...
Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad
Daily Skin Protection
Sunscreen is a non-negotiable in my routine. These are the SPFs I trust to protect my skin every day while still leaving my skin looking hydrated and glowing.
I’ve been using this sunscreen for years, and it’s easily one of the best I’ve tried. I also love that it supports a Black-owned skincare brand, which makes it even more special in my routine.
It’s moisturizing, blends beautifully into the skin, and...
BLACK GIRL SUNSCREEN
This is one of the sunscreens I like to reach for when I want protection without feeling like I’m wearing sunscreen. It has a lightweight, almost invisible finish that blends right into the skin and layers beautifully under makeup. I especially like ...
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50