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Skincare For Those 30+, Flirty, and Oily
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items As a former makeup artist and beauty associate, I have tried more skincare products of every price point than I could count. I have acne-prone, combo to oily skin even in my 30s, and this routine is why I still get carded when I order a drink!
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Morning Routine
Evening Routine
Occasional or As Needed
Morning Routine
The perfect refresh and splash of hydration after waking up.
Garnier Micellar Replumping Hyaluronic Acid Micellar Water
I apply this after micellar water with my palms and press it all over my skin and neck.
ISNTREE Green Tea Fresh Toner 200ml
My holy grail vitamin C serum - it doesn’t break me out and it smells pretty good. One pump for my whole face and neck is plenty.
Vitamin C Concentrated Antioxidant Serum - DERMA E
This instantly brightens and soothes my undereye with the cool metal applicator. I’ve found that over time I need less concealer and color corrector!
Brightening Eye Gel for Dark Circles - Tata Harper
I noticed I was getting oily even in cool weather, so I added this into my morning routine before SPF and it’s added that hydration my skin needed and slowed oil production.
Moisture Surge™ Hydro-Infused Watery Lotion
This feels like nothing on the skin but provides great protection and a tiny bit of tint that gives a little bit of tone evening out.
Vichy Capital Soleil Tinted Mineral SPF 60
Serum to combat oil production during the day.
1.0 oz Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum for Oily Skin - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
Evening Routine
This breaks down makeup and leftover SPF like nobody’s business. It has no scent, doesn’t sting my eyes, and easily rinses off. It’s a must have!
Thunder Tech KOSE Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil 230ml
I’ve tried many cleansers of every price point, and this is the one that continues to reign supreme. It’s incredible for normal to oily skin.
La Roche Posay Toleriane Purifying Facial Cleanser - 13.52 fl oz
Any Foreo will do, I actually use one that is quite old but I keep this in the shower and use it with the La Roche Posay cleanser. I swear this keeps acne at bay and feels great on the skin.
LUNA 4 Play Facial Cleansing Brush - FOREO
This works better than high-end name brand removers like Lancôme at a fraction of the price, and lower costing removers aren’t even in the same ballpark as this.
Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover - SEPHORA COLLECTION
This toner makes such a difference in treating clogged pores and preventing acne.
La Roche Posay Effaclar Face Salicylic Acid Toner Clarifying Solution with Medicated Formula - 6.76oz
This is an investment product, but with daily use on my face and neck I have reversed deep neck wrinkles and fine lines on my forehead. 3 min each on face and neck - consistency is key!
DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro 3-Minute LED Device
This is a stellar eye cream for anyone over 25. It has a pump, is thin but moisturizing, contains retinal, doesn’t sting, and lasts forever. You can use this during the day as well under makeup or alone!
Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum 30ml
This is the exact same stuff as La Roche Posay or Differin at about 1/2 the price. I apply adapalene all over my face to prevent acne and wrinkles.
TARO Adapalene 0.1% Gel, Paraben Free, Acne Treatment
I can’t believe how good my skin looks after using this at night. Fine lines are already reduced, my face looks healthier, and the experience is absolutely luxurious.
Aveda Advanced Botanical Kinetics™ Plumping Creme
Fine line and wrinkle treatment
Matrixyl 10% + Hyaluronic Acid for Fine Lines and Wrinkles - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
For the price of 1 Lanolips, you can get 4 of these. They’re both 100% Lanolin.
Lansinoh Lanolin Lip Balm 4 Pack, 0.25oz
Alternate with the lip exfoliating serum.
Plush Puddin’ Intensive Recovery Lip Mask With Pomegranate Sterols + Vitamin E - Fenty Beauty by Rih
Occasional or As Needed
It’s inexpensive, it’s been around forever, but it should not be overlooked! This face mask is so good at absorbing excess oil and nourishing my skin. I use it 1-2x per week.
Freeman Purifying Avocado & Oatmeal Clay Facial Mask, Face Mask Instantly Deep Cleans, Creates Fresh Skin With Vitamin E, Perfect For Normal To Combination Skin, 6 fl.oz./175 mL Tube
Warning - these are life changing and not cheap, but they do an amazing job at gentle chemical exfoliation.
Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel - Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
Now that I’m not as acne prone as I used to be, I use the extra strength less often but keep some on hand as a booster for the universal peels.
Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel - Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
Gentle lip exfoliant - use every other night
PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
Treat fine lines on face and around eyes!
Argireline Solution 10% for Reducing Fine Lines - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty