If you’re like me, over 30 and your skin is just starting to show the signs of aging, you’ll do anything to stop it! I also have dry skin, these are the skincare items I have found to work the best for me.
This is my favorite moisturizer that makes my skin feel super hydrated and plump and also is great under makeup. I use this at night with my retinol and also in the am before spf.
The INKEY List Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing and Plumping Moisturizer ...
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I used this every day while pregnant since I couldn’t use retinol. Using this helped counter the effects of not using retinol. It made my skin so smooth and helped make my lines less noticeable during my pregnancy.
Flawless Bakuchiol Treatment | Gentle Retinol Alternative
This is the ONLY eye serum that seems to be turning back the clock on the skin around my eyes. I use it in the am and pm. It is pricey but well worth it, and you just need a little bit.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye ...
These peel pads are the best chemical exfoliant I have ever used. After just 3 days of using them, my skin is brighter and more radiant. I will never not buy these.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads
I can’t go a day without using this red light mask. When I’m lazy and don’t use it for a while, my skin looks terrible and dull and OLD. It is also nice to use for pampering “me time” in the morning with my coffee.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro
This oil is a staple in my skincare drawer. I have been using it for years, and when I use it on my retinol/tretinoin nights, my skin doesn’t get irritated or peel and flake. I will always use this.
The Ordinary - 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil for Aging Skin
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I love love love my nuface. I can tell a difference when I don’t use it for a while, and then when I do, my face always looks more tight and toned and less puffy. I especially love the lip and eye attachment. I target all of my fine line areas around...
TRINITY+ Facial Toning Devices And Sets
I see immediate improvement on the 11 between my brows and the puffiness of my eyes when I use this eye attachment every morning with my nuface. I use this eye attachment more than the original attachment that comes with the my face. I can’t go a day...
TRINITY+ Effective Lip & Eye Attachment
I use this gel with my nuface. It works just as well as the nuface brand but you get more for your money. Leaves my face feeling nice and hydrated too
Le Mieux O2 Calming Gel with Aloe
If you’re over 30 this is a MUST for aging skin. My skin looks so much smoother and radiant after months of using this a few times a week. I make sure to properly moisturize and use facial oils when using this to avoid the dreaded peeling.
Paddock Labs TRETINOIN 0.05% CREAM 20g
This is an excellent chemical exfoliant. I use it in the am when I used retinol the previous night. My skin feels very radiant when I use this. It’s also affordable and lasts a long time.
Pixi Glow Tonic 250ml Exfoliating and Brightening Toner
I have used this cleanser for years. The giant bottle lasts for months and it is the only cleanser to sufficiently remove all of my makeup, including mascara, without using a separate makeup remover. It also doesn’t dry out or irritate my dry skin.
Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin
I use this in the am a few times a week and it has really helped in brightening my skin. I use it on days that I don’t use a chemical exfoliant.
10% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
I use this a few times a month when I feel like my skin is looking a little congested and needs some extra cleansing. It doesn’t irritate my skin (when used sparingly). I use it on non retinol days.
Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2 - Exfoliator for Dry Skin
I love this mask when my face is feeling extra tired and dry. This is super moisturizing and my skin feels like it gets a little extra boost when I use this.
Superfood Vital Veggie Mask
This is my favorite micellar water. I use it in the morning to freshen my face or after cleansing at night to remove any last bit of makeup. There is something about This micellar water specifically that keeps my skin so clear and gives it a glass sk...
Hydrating Micellar Water
I use this a couple times a week to keep my skin clear and smooth and texture free. I love that it’s effective, but also very affordable.
Excess Oil Solution with 20% Niacinamide Serum
This make up removing balm works just as well as the expensive ones but way more affordable. I like to use it on days that I used extra heavy or waterproof make up and my regular cleanser won’t do the job.
Cleansing Balms
When I really wanna treat my skin, I will use this serum overnight. My skin glows in the morning after I use this. I make the bottle last a really long time because you only need to use it sparingly. This is my ultimate favorite luxury skin care prod...
Intensive Fortifying Emulsion
I love rotating this retinol eye cream with my other eye creams. This helps my under eyes look more hydrated and less old.
Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Cream - Glow Recipe
This eye cream feels wonderful on my undereye skin. Now that I am over 30 and trying to keep aging at bay, this helps keep my delicate eye skin smooth and plump.
Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme Synchronized Multi-Recovery ...
I love using this once or twice a week on days when my skin feels extra dry. When I use this at night my skin feels so so soft in the morning.
Crème de la Mer Moisturizer
This is an excellent night cream, it is so hydrating and feels more luxurious than you would expect for a drugstore moisturizer. My skin always looks great after using this.
Skin Renewing Night Cream - Moisturizers
This is a AMAZING luxury anti aging serum. My skin looks so good after a week of using it.
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate Collection, First At Macy's
I love using this retinol serum when I am giving my skin a break from tretinoin. It’s not irritating and my skin looks refreshed and not old the day after using it.
Retinol Youth Renewal Face Serum
This sunscreen feels amazing and so silky on my skin. Makeup applies excellent over it. It Also has a high enough spf to
Protect my skin.
My favorite sunscreen (supergoop play everyday lotion). I buy the giant size with the pump and it lasts the whole year. High enough spf (50) for my needs and wears great under makeup.
Bestselling Sunscreen
I don’t use this on my face, I use this everywhere else. My neck, behind ears, under chest, armpits, anywhere that can get sweaty.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
I have to use this a couple of times a month. Not only does it get rid of the little peach fuzz around my face, it lightly exfoliates my skin and my makeup applies so so smooth afterwards, making any lines appear less.
Spa Sciences SIMA Deluxe Sonic Dermaplaning Tool for Exfoliation & ...
I always need extra refill blades on hand since you can only use them one time before throwing out.