My favorite skin care items for fresh skin at 40+. Includes both high end brands and drug store finds. Something for everyone!
Sections
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Double Cleanse on Duty
Squeaky Clean(ser)
Super Serums
Moisture Matters
We all Scream for Sunscreen
My Neck…
Double Cleanse on Duty
I’ve been a fan of the double cleanse for a while now. Especially with acne prone skin. Must make sure I’m getting all the gunk off first. Has been a game changer!
The real MVP for oil cleansers. Lightly scented and removes all traces of make up!
Mini Gentle Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover - Sulwhasoo | Sephora
Another awesome choice! If you wear the lipstick by this brand, you know you need something good to get it all off and this does the trick!
Total Meltdown Makeup Remover Balm
Get rid of the gunk with this cleansing balm. Unscented and easy to use. One of my go-to items for travel!
Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm - Farmacy | Sephora
Squeaky Clean(ser)
My go-tos for cleansing.
My go to drug store cleanser. Simple. Gentle. Unscented. Inexpensive.
Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser, 8 OZ
Super hydrating while also cleaning away impurities! A little goes a long way.
Hydrating Cream-To-Milk Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid - The INKEY List | Sephora
Super Serums
Love a serum! These layering products help hydrate or treat your skin’s needs.
Great value product for adding hydration which is crucial to skin health.
Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum - The INKEY List | Sephora
Helpful for brightening! Quality ingredients. Great price point!
Glow Deep Serum - Beauty of Joseon | Sephora
Moisture Matters
My must have moisturizers to preserve that skin barrier!
Worth the price tag! Great for the skin barrier health.
ATOBARRIER365 Cream Moisturizer with Ceramides & Niacinamide for Skin Moisture Barrier Repair - AEST
Solid moisturizer choice for every day use. This brand has plenty other solid moisturizers too!
Vitamin B, C, and E Moisturizer - The INKEY List | Sephora
We all Scream for Sunscreen
The most essential step of any routine is sunscreen! My favorites for easy application and no white cast.
Shhhh! Want the scoop? This is the dupe for Supergoop. Super similar texture and coverage at a significantly lower price. Stock up when you can!
Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40
One of my fave K-beauty finds! I typically get at my local K-beauty store but it is also available online. Thinner formulation. Glides on evenly. Great sun protection!
Shop Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ - 50ml | STYLEVANA
Great for gliding on after makeup!
Quick sunstick Protection bar
Great for all skin tones. Light formulation. Excellent choice for sun protection!
Day Dew Sunscreen Lightweight SPF 50 - Beauty of Joseon | Sephora
My Neck…
For neck firming and smoothness. The area so many forget but that is shows early signs of aging.
Great daily product for keeping your neck looking young and firm!
SELF-ESTEEM Neck Firming Lift
Everything Else
All of the other essentials for the face. Especially for the acne prone girlies.
Support acne prone skin with this hypochlorous spray. Great refresher! I love taking this on flights.
Mini SOS Save.Our.Skin Daily Rescue Facial Spray - Tower 28 Beauty | Sephora
My favorite for deep pore cleansing! Love the clay formulation. Washes clean!
Pore Clearing Clay Mask - innisfree | Sephora
My go-to pimple patch. Goes on smooth and basically invisible! Sucks all the gunk out
Hydrocolloid Invisible Pimple Patches + Salicylic Acid - The INKEY List | Sephora
The GOAT of lip masks! My go to for soft, smooth lips. While marketed for night time, I use during the day when I need the extra moisture.
Lip Sleeping Mask - LANEIGE | Sephora
Body-ody-ody-ody-ody
Keep your skin smooth and hydrated. Because skin care isn’t just for your face!
Give your skin a natural glow. This oil has a light fragrance. Keeps you glowing and smooth!
BODY by TPH Anything Glows Body Oil for Dry Skin for Women & Men, 10 oz.
Omg this smells so good and moisturizes so well. Got this as a gift but will definitely be buying. Goes on smooth. Nice luxe formulation.
Butta Drop Whipped Oil Hydrating Body Cream Mini - Fenty Skin | Sephora