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Skincare Routine for Ages Late 30's to Early 40's
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Sections
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Makeup removers/1st cleanse
Cleansers/Second Cleanse
Chemical Exfoliant
Antioxidants
Hyaluronic Acid
Facial Oils
Makeup removers/1st cleanse
A first cleanse with an oil-based cleanser helps to remove makeup and other impurities
Restore natural hydration to the skin with a moisture-enhancing formula rich in natural highly active ingredients to maximize moisture. Soothing Frankincense Extract calms inflammation.
OGEE Liquid Gold Cleansing Oil
This anti-oxidant rich cleansing oil nourishes and instantly dissolves makeup, including waterproof makeup. Enriched with castor oil to enhance lash growth. Perfect for effective and fast makeup removal without using cotton pads.
Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil | CAUDALIE®
Enriched with soothing plant extracts and nourishing vitamins that work to gently dissolve dirt, makeup, oil, sunscreen, and impurities. Plant oils melt on contact with skin to create a soothing emulsion without stripping the skin of its natural oils...
This is an awesome makeup remover - it contains an oil phase and a water phase to remove even stubborn makeup/oil. Protects the skin's lipid barrier and keeps pH levels well-balanced
DR. BARBARA STURM | MAKEUP REMOVER
You can never go wrong with Cetaphil. This makeup remover is so simple but gentle and removes everything off the face. Perfect for more sensitive skin types and also helps to control oil if your oily/combination. Oh and it's so affordable for any bud...
Cetaphil Gentle Waterproof Makeup Remover Oil-Free
I recommend this cleanser to any age and any skin type. I also recommend this for this particular age group because it also treats dry skin mild imperfections that just may be starting to show up at this age
Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Cleanser
Cleansers/Second Cleanse
The second cleanse is all about actually cleansing your skin with effective ingredients since makeup and other impurities have been removed during the first cleanse
A daily, triple exfoliating treatment with physical and chemical exfoliators that smooths skin and restores radiance. Clinically proven to brighten skin and minimize the look of pores after 1 use. Gentle enough for daily use. Exfoliates, buffs, and p...
TATA HARPER Regenerating Cleanser
Lathers up and gently rinses away impurities, makeup and excess oils that can lead to blemishes. Leaves skin feeling comfortably clean
Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash
Gently removes excess oils, makeup and debris, leaving the skin feeling perfectly pure and fresh. Formulated with botanical extracts, this facial cleanser works to soothe, nourish and hydrate, while hydroxy acids exfoliate, resulting in a smooth, sup...
SkinCeuticals Simply Clean
I recommend this for those in this age group who are looking for a nice, foamy cleanser that also helps to maintain moisture levels in skin. It's also a great foamy cleanser for those who may be a little more sensitive. A good antimicrobial cleanser ...
Bare Necessity Hyaluronic Acid Gentle Foaming Cleanser | Facile
Chemical Exfoliant
Cellular turnover starts to decline at this age. A chemical exfoliant helps slough off dead skin cells, keeping skin radiant
A first-of-its-kind exfoliator for professional-level results in minutes. Our fastest-working treatment ever exfoliates and performs visible recuperative effects simultaneously. Visibly resurfaces, renews, and restores skin for instant and long-term ...
U BEAUTY Resurfacing Flash Peel
A fast-acting, two-step daily treatment for clinical results at home. Our effective dose of 5 AHA/BHAs plus antioxidants and vitamins lift away dead skin along with excess oil & impurities while improving uneven tone & texture.
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal daily peel pads
Boosts cellular turnover so you can achieve a brighter, more luminous-looking complexion. Powered by glycolic acid, this lightweight formula works hard to correct signs of aging, uneven pigmentation and sun damage.
Glytone Exfoliating Serum 5.5
This serum is best for dry and/or dull skin types who want an exfoliating serum that can make a noticeable difference within a few uses. Also great for those who want to stick with as natural ingredients as they can when it comes to skincare
Tata Harper | Resurfacing Serum
I recommend this for anyone in this age group that wants an easy to use retinol that simply targets all the anti-aging concerns without having to spend a fortune.
REVERSE Anti-Aging Serum | Facile
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (Vitamin C, Vitamin E, ect) help fight aging by protecting your skin from free radicals - which cause pigmentation, lines & more
Neutralize free radicals, promote collagen production and deliver unmatched antioxidant protection with this advanced skin serum. This treatment contains 15% pure L-ascorbic acid and 1% alpha tocopherol, plus ferulic acid for a super-antioxidant comb...
SKINCEUTICALS C E Ferulic® with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid
Daily 2-in-1 anti-aging face serum with sunscreen to help decrease the risk of early signs of aging caused by the sun. Formulated with Cell-Ox Shield antioxidant technology to protect skin from free radicals.. Suitable for sensitive skin.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum with SPF
Moisturizes dry or dehydrated skin for a complexion that looks fresh, bouncy, and soft. Lightweight with a silky texture, this hydrating emulsion is infused with moisture-attracting humectants, vitamins and antioxidants from plant-based oils and skin...
HoliFrog Galilee Antioxidant Dewy Drop
This serum for this age group is great for all skin types. This is best at treating dullness, dark spots and any concerns with redness
Deliverance Antioxidant & Niacinamide Serum For Calm & Even Skin
Hyaluronic Acid
The first signs of aging may start to show around this age. HA is gentle for all skin types and ages and helps keep skin plump
A powerful Hyaluronic Acid concentrate that blends low and micro molecular weights to deeply penetrate and enhance skin moisturization, while improving the appearance of texture, suppleness, and signs of age.
OGEE Hyaluronic Acid HA 1.5% Elixir
Features 4 different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid to hydrate skin. Hyaluronic acid helps restore the lipid barrier, resulting in plumper looking skin
Naturium Quadruple Hyaluronic Acid Serum 5%,
Blends five types of hydrators that immediately go to work replenishing your skin's hyaluronic acid. Ideal for all skin types, this hydrating serum balances moisture levels to smooth and soften rough texture, lines and wrinkles. Provides a staggering...
SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator
This is a fun HA for this age group especially if you are already a fan of Weleda's superfood products. It delivers a concentrated boost of hydration, helps plump fine lines, and support skin’s elasticity for a smoother, more radiant complexion.
Weleda Hyaluronic Moisture Serum Drops with Snow Mushroom
Facial Oils
Skin can easily become dehydrated at this age and dehydration in skin can make lines look more prominent. Using a face oil is the best way to combat this.
A concentrated daily dose of Omegas 6 & 9 supports a healthy moisture barrier. Each drop leaves skin smooth and supple. Mineral-rich Undaria seaweed combined with moisturizing botanical oils delivers instant radiance to dry, sensitive skin. Derma...
OSEA Dayglow Face Oil™ | Vegan Anti-Aging Face Oil |
A heavenly blend of 16 vegan oils that help boost skin's elasticity without clogging pores, giving you plump, glowing skin.
Summer Fridays Heavenly Sixteen Face Oil
A breakthrough super-rich oil-hydrator hybrid to prevent and resolve dry, dehydrated skin like never before: The SUPER Intensive Face Oil goes beyond skin-softening moisture defense.
U Beauty The SUPER Intensive Face Oil
Eye Products
At this age, I would your eye product game a bit and if you haven't started using an eye product with active ingredients, now is the time
Fights the appearance of crow’s feet, puffiness, and dark circles associated with glycation and collagen decline, a major factor of the natural aging process. This silky eye cream is formulated for the delicate eye area with a potent combination of P...
SKINCEUTICALS A.G.E. Advanced Eye
Smooth & revive eyes with our anti-aging eye cream. This formula targets 5 types of eye area wrinkles—including inner corner, under eye, crow's feet, around eye & frown lines—plus reduces dark circles and eye bag puffiness. Visibly corrects w...
Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream
Specially developed to target the dark shadows, bags, and puffiness around the delicate eye area. Purslane with the special complex of Golden Root, Sugar Beet and Yeast provide a soothing 'de-puffing' effect. While active Omega lipids help the skin t...
Dr. Barbara Sturm Eye Cream
I love this product for this age group because this is when aging concerns related to the eye area becomes noticeable. This product not only treat puffy eyes and dark circles but it contains sheer color to help lightly tint the area
Natura Bissé Diamond Cocoon Sheer Eye Cream
Retinols
If you didn't start a retinol in your 20's, you should start now. If you've been using retinol, you can increase in strength
Enhanced with the latest stabilization and delivery technologies for maximum efficacy and bisabolol to minimize irritation commonly associated with retinol. Helps diminish the look of fine lines, age spots, pores, blemishes and blotchiness.
SKINCEUTICALS Retinol 0.5
Boosts plumpness, while improving the appearance of wrinkles, redness, and pores for visibly younger-looking skin
Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil
Boosts cell turnover to minimize fine lines and wrinkles while diminishing hyperpigmentation. Hydrating jojoba oil and shea butter promote firmness and elasticity, as vitamins C and E work synergistically to neutralize free radicals.
Obagi Medical Retinol
Moisturizers
As always, a moisturizer is always a must for the skin to function properly and look healthy
Fight the visible signs of accelerated aging with this lightweight replenishment treatment designed to help restore smoothness, texture and overall radiance. Help make dry skin a thing of the past with a maximized concentration of pure ceramides, nat...
SKINCEUTICALS Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2
Clinically proven to provide 24-hr moisture, instantly leaves skin feeling nourished, soft, and supple; After 4 wks, fine lines and wrinkles are minimized, skin’s bounce and elasticity are restored.
Hada Labo Tokyo Plumping Gel Cream
Clinically-proven to help balance the skin microbiome and strengthen the skin barrier in one hour.* This luxe moisturizer hydrates dry, dull skin, smoothing the appearance of fine lines while imparting a luminous glow.
Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty Bowe Glowe Microbiome Nourishing Cream
Melts into skin, offering long-lasting nourishment. Complete with vitamins B3 and E, the refreshing formula protects against environmental aggressors, while supporting a dewy, plumper-looking complexion.
Vichy Minéral 89 | 72Hr Hyaluronic Acid and Squalane Moisture Boosting Cream
Gentle and effective moisturizer for all skin types including sensitive. It contains watermelon and apple enzymes to go after dead skin cells
TULA 24-7 Hydrating Day & Night Cream
Sunscreens
Just 10 minutes of UV exposure daily can give you a lifetime of aging. It's never too late to start a good habit!
The perfect way to prep your face, this SPF primer melts into skin, leaving every shade of complexion a golden veil of SPF 50 that smoothes uneven skin tone. Formulated with holy-grail ingredient Niacinamide to reduce the appearance of large pores wh...
INDIE LEE Daily SPF 50 Primer
Lightweight SPF 36 Korean sunscreen with Green Tea, Sunflower Seed Oil, and Cica delivers broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection while hydrating and soothing skin.
Innisfree Daily UV Defense SPF 36 – Korean Face Sunscreen
3-in-1 daily moisturizer that visibly firms, hydrates skin and protects with Broad Spectrum SPF50. It's unique polypeptide blend helps to improve the appearance of photoaged skin, while White Tea provides antioxidant protection against free radicals.
DERMALOGICA Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50