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How to Moisturize Peri-Menopausal Skin Like a Hydrated Hottie
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items My worst peri-menopausal symptom has been dry skin. I've found ways to nourish and moisturize so I feel like a woman again.
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Face
When the skin on my face is hydrated and plump, wrinkles are less noticeable and I look healthier overall. Peri-menopause sucks but moisturizing has mitigrated its effects on my face.
This is a unique product. An all purpose balm that can be used all over the body. I’ve heard good things about this brand from a friend so when I went to the website, this was the first product that caught my eye—because I love the design of the tin....
Botanical Barrier Rescue Balm
This sheet mask is hydrating and moisturizing. It is cotton and includes birch tree sap to maintain moisture balance and hyaluronic acid to prevent moisture loss. It is drenched in serum; plenty left over to pat on my hands and arms. It is definitely...
The only thing that would make this better is if they were packaged more sustainably like several in one pouch or a container (like toner pads). Otherwise I love this product. review images:
The only thing that would make this better is if they were packaged more sustainably like several in one pouch or a container (like toner pads). Otherwise I love this product. review images:
Birch Moisturizing Sheet Mask
I’ve found that—on the days that I use this before makeup—my skin is hydrated and plump.
I’ll keep using it in the mornings for this reason. I also love that this brand provides a bag refill for this product. I have one coming to me because it has ...
Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Essence Lotion
This is a beautiful biphasic spray serum. I just took it on a flight and used it several times to keep the recirculated air from drying my skin. It’s super refreshing when I spray it on my face.
It has wonderful ingredients for the skin like LHA, m...
Parnell - Cicamanu Serum Mist
Love love love this milky toner. The ceramides in it leave my skin feeling plump (the mochi effect), hydrated and moisturized. It is one of the k-toners that provide the famous glow.
I add several layers at night and my skin does get a little tacky but who cares when I’m going to bed. I’ll just do one layer in the morning. But hey here’s the best part: it comes in a 500ml bottle and lasts a long time. I also use it on my body as ...
I can find it for $23 at Ulta but I can also catch it for sale online for $10-$15. The only drawback might be the light citrus scent. I enjoy it but it may not be for those who may have sensitivity to fragrance in skincare. This is a product I will a...
I add several layers at night and my skin does get a little tacky but who cares when I’m going to bed. I’ll just do one layer in the morning. But hey here’s the best part: it comes in a 500ml bottle and lasts a long time. I also use it on my body as ...
I can find it for $23 at Ulta but I can also catch it for sale online for $10-$15. The only drawback might be the light citrus scent. I enjoy it but it may not be for those who may have sensitivity to fragrance in skincare. This is a product I will a...
Milky Mochi Toner
I have to try all of the toners and this one has excellent word of mouth hype. I consider this in a class of k-beauty milky toners with the Tirtir one, the Dr Ceuracle kombucha essence and the I’m From rice toner.
All are incredibly hydrating and moisturizing for my dry, sensitive skin. This fragrance free one boosts the skin barrier with peptides, ceramides, and white leaf tea (amino acids).
In the morning, I apply one layer to get the glass skin effect and then multiple layers (usually 3) at night to improve my skin barrier.
Out of all the milky toners, this one may have the edge on the others because I can purchase a refill pouch and just refill the bottle(s) I have. I love less waste.
All are incredibly hydrating and moisturizing for my dry, sensitive skin. This fragrance free one boosts the skin barrier with peptides, ceramides, and white leaf tea (amino acids).
In the morning, I apply one layer to get the glass skin effect and then multiple layers (usually 3) at night to improve my skin barrier.
Out of all the milky toners, this one may have the edge on the others because I can purchase a refill pouch and just refill the bottle(s) I have. I love less waste.
Laneige Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer: All-in-One Skincare Hero
This remains HG for me. I’m finishing off my second bottle and I have another one in reserve. I’ve convinced two of my friends to use it and they’re big fans as well.
The only thing that comes close to how it feels on my skin and its cosmetic elega...
Dr. Ceuracle - Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence
This is a balm version of the Missha time revolution night repair ampoule that I love. The packaging feels high quality. The texture is soft so it’s easy to apply to problem areas (for me that’s under the eyes, forehead lines and crepey neck). It is ...
MISSHA - Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Balm Stick
I'm on my third container of these toner pads. They’re completely drenched in product. The serum they’re in has a pleasantly vague scent to it. Slightly fruity and fresh. With my sensitive dry skin, I experienced no irritation.
The container, the l...
Guava 70 Skin Toner Face Mask Pad - Benton
I’ve been reading about hylauronic acid (ha) and beta glucan (bg) because bg is supposed to be more hydrating than ha. There is a fair amount of pricey products featuring bg. Not so many reasonably priced ones.
I’ve only heard good things about thi...
iUNIK - Beta-Glucan Power Moisture Serum
This is a fermented black tea (kombucha) toner light enough for everyday warm weather use. I used it all summer.
My sensitive skin loves ferments and this has calming and brightening effects. The toner has 60% kombucha and 1% panthenol. Upon applic...
KAINE - Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner
This is a high quality, beautiful milky toner from the K-beauty brand, Celimax. It is the richest, most soothing milky toner of all the Korean ones I’ve tried (and I’ve tried almost all of them).
Usually I use multiple layers of most toners. I only...
celimax - Dual Barrier Creamy Toner
I’m such a fan of this toner. I always keep it on hand and can usually pick up a 200ml bottle for under $10 on sale.
It is slightly viscous and has only 7 ingredients with astralagus root being the most prominent. I use it just after double cleansi...
Pyunkang Yul - Essence Toner
At first, I didn’t like this essence. It’s so thin and felt like I was patting water on my face. After 3 layers however my skin felt hydrated, moist and plump.
It is supposed to be a dupe for the expensive SK-II Essence. I don’t have the patience t...
MISSHA - Time Revolution The First Essence 5X
I’ve heard so much about this fragrance free moisturizer—especially about how it makes a great occlusive last step in a night time routine.
Excellent ingredients are ceramides, fatty acids, cholesterol which strengthen the skin barrier and prevents...
ATOBARRIER365 Cream Moisturizer with Ceramides & Niacinamide for Skin Moisture Barrier Repair - AEST
I love everything this brand does. This milky essence is deeply hydrating and packed full of hero ingredients like ferments, ceramides and rice extracts. It leaves my skin feeling silky and hydrated.
The bottle feels like quality and the dropper on...
haruharu wonder - Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence
This is an affordable, mild K-beauty cleanser. Soonjung is a brand under the Etude umbrella. I also enjoy the Soonjung moisturizer. This whole line is gentle (great for sensitive skin) and effective.
I’ve used up a whole tube (as in the pic). The c...
ETUDE - Soon Jung 5.5 Foam Cleanser
I don't get acne much anymore but this product takes away sebaceous glands on my nose and it is oh so affordable. I’m on my 4th or 5th bottle!
I first heard of this exfoliating toner when I was researching how to deal with sebaceous glands. This is...
Acne Exfoliating Toner - Peach Slices | Ulta Beauty
Body
The skin on my body was thirsty! Now more than ever, I use hydrating washes in the shower and moisturize out of the shower. Skin looks less crepe-y when exfoliating and moisturizing.
This is a new product from glossier and I think I'm in love with it. This one smells like woody sandalwood when I smell it out of the bottle. I didn’t like it at first because it seems masculine to me. But I went ahead and tried it.
It feels like an oil on the skin that of course becomes a wash when water is added to it. I get a great lather from it and when I use it, it deposits a spicy cinnamon scent on my skin. I’m surprised I like the way it smells on my skin.
I was originally going to give this to my husband, but I think I’m keeping it for myself. This shower oil wash includes a blend of natural oils, glycerin and vitamin E. My skin feels great after I use this in the shower.
It feels like an oil on the skin that of course becomes a wash when water is added to it. I get a great lather from it and when I use it, it deposits a spicy cinnamon scent on my skin. I’m surprised I like the way it smells on my skin.
I was originally going to give this to my husband, but I think I’m keeping it for myself. This shower oil wash includes a blend of natural oils, glycerin and vitamin E. My skin feels great after I use this in the shower.
Daily Oil Wash
This is the OG in our house. I’ve been buying the double tubs at Costco for years. Have used it on my body and my face. This was my moisturizer until I started paying better attention to my skincare a few years ago.
It is fragrance free, is non-com...
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream with Pump, Body & Face Moisturizer, 16 OZ
Love slathering this on after cleansing in the shower. Has a nice generic fragrance. A body butter you can apply and then rinse off in the shower. No mess and the softest skin.
Hanni Splash Salve In-Shower Body Moisture Treatment
I use this twice a week to exfoliate and keep the skin on my body fresh and plump. It has retinol and AHAs to ensure that I'm showing the best version of my skin.
Slather Body Serum - Topicals | Sephora
This shower oil is so luxurious it feels like self care. The oil itself turns soapy when water is added so it hydrates the skin on my arms and legs well. Plus I leave the moisturizing in the shower. Less mess! Love the nutty scent on my skin afterwar...
Cleansing And Softening Shower Oil With Almond Oil - L'Occitane | Sephora
Intimate
I have no words to describe how miserable I was before I started on an estrogen rx and began moisturizing my vulva skin. Everything is back to normal again.
I can’t believe I’m reviewing this but I’m perimenopausal so here we are. One of my worst symptoms has been vaginal atrophy. I have an estrogen rx that I use but the itching and pain has been terrible.
Enter this product. It’s one of several I’ve b...
Vag of Honor
I’m in my perimenopausal era of seeking relief from vaginal atrophy. Rael has a whole line of vulva care. This gel is nice. It has been formulated with hyaluronic acid, hibiscus extract and centella among other things. It is meant to alleviate irrita...
Rael, Soothing Vulva Gel, 1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
Only 8 ingredients and so gentle for intimate cleansing. Maintains ph.
Gentle Foaming Feminine Wash - Rael | Ulta Beauty
Fragrance-free, hormone-free soothing balm for vulvar skin. Perfect for women going through peri or full on menopause.
50 ml Honor Everyday Balm for Vulva Vaginal Dryness - Rosebud Woman | Ulta Beauty