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Simple Skincare Routine for Busy Women Over 40 (That Actually Works)

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If like me you’re a busy mom of two kids and an entrepreneur over 40, skincare can feel overwhelming — especially with changing hormones, dryness, and lack of time. As someone balancing a demanding schedule, this is the exact simple, effective skinca...
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SUPER MORNING ROUTINE

After years of experimenting, i have concluded that this simple 5-step routine is what I can manage and can help me achieve results. This routine gives me hydrated and healthy skin in under 5 minutes, without layering dozens of products. It focuses ...
 
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Of all the hundreds of cleansers ive used over the years I have found this Fresh Soy cleanser to be very gentle and won't strip skin or make it feel extra dry (important over 40!)
Step 1: Cleanse using Soy Face Cleanser | Face Wash | Fresh CA
 
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This is brightening, anti-aging and protects skin. I have found a significant difference when using this serum compared to many other products
Step 2: Paula's Choice C15 Vitamin C Super Booster
 
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Honestly this moisturizer is just terrific. Simple, fragrance free and keeps my skin feeling hydrated until the evening time. Most importantly, no breakouts or extra shine.
Step 3: Moisturize using this Ultra Facial Cream, 24 Hour Moisturizer to Balance Skin
 
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Beautiful Korean technology for our ever more delicate eye area.
Step 4: Eyes! COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream
 
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Beautiful product! No shine, lovely light tint and wont leave a film or extra shine
Step 5: Sunscreen using this DreamBeam SPF 40 PA++++

CALMING EVENING ROUTINE

At the end of a long day, and all my days are long, the goal isn’t a complicated routine — it’s giving my skin exactly what it needs to repair, restore, and reset overnight. This simple 4-step evening routine focuses on deep cleansing, targeted treat...
 
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I have found this beautiful cleanser to be the best thing to help me wash off the day without leaving me face feeling dry and dehydrated
Step one : Cleanser your skin using this Cleansing & Makeup Remover - All Skin Types - Vichy Canada
 
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Nothing helps you remove the remains of the day like this micellar water. Absolute perfection
Sensibio H2O Micellar water | Cleansing, makeup remover water for sensitive ...
 
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Retinol is a must. I have tested so many and landed on this one from Paula's Choice. I use it 4 times a week. Great to target wrinkles and do some anti aging magic
Step 2: Retinol CLINICAL 1% Retinol Serum Treatment For Anti-Aging
 
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This Sheseido moisturizer is top notch quality for evening time. You need to go to bed with your face feeling hydrated and refreshed
Step 3: Moisturize
 
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This is a nice step to add every few days for some extra hydration and relaxation.
Step 4: Overnight Face Masks | Sephora Canada

OCCASIONAL ADD ONS

So sometimes I have a little bit of extra time in the evening. Maybe kids went to bed earlier or I am up a little later than usual. In those cases I love to make my evening routine a little longer or just different. I firmly believe it is really impo...
 
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I love using this exfoliating cleanser once or twice a week depending on how much buildup I feel there is on my face. I have dry skin naturally so I dont love exfoliating but sometimes it helps to make me feel my face is super clean and ready for wha...
AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser