I’m 40 😊 so these recs are my faves for anti-aging, dryness, and for my changing skin. I used to be oily and acne prone but more and more I’m a dry girly
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Toners 💦
Serums & Essences 💧
Cleansers 🫧
Eyes 🙂
Barrier Support, SPF ⛑️
Actives 🤩
Toners 💦
Picked this up on impulse and it’s so lovely! It’s gently cleansing and hydrating but not harsh, I use right after cleaner :)
Facial Toners
Have repurchased multiple times - this is the acid exfoliant I want and need in my life. If your skin is very sensitive you may need something a bit gentler but this works well for me
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
This will make you feel FRESH. I use this as first step after cleansing
THAYERS Cucumber Facial Toner Alcohol-Free Witch Hazel and Aloe Vera formula 355ml, Alcohol-Free Facial Toner
This feels so soothing and nourishing
Shop I'm From - Mugwort Essence - 160ml
A watery milky toner. Will be repurchasing, it feels very moisturizing
Shop TirTir - Milk Skin Toner - 150ml
Watery toner that helps with excess sebum - pair with a hydrating toner for mature skin if needed, I like this in my morning routine
Feels incredible on the skin, I use twice a day. If I’m using multiple toners I use this one first (or close to) because of watery texture and because it’s cleansing and balancing
These are soaked - could easily cut pads in half to last twice as long! Gentle enough to use every day. I love using these to incorporate niacinimide and vitamin C
This form of collagen can be absorbed in the skin. I use this day and night but especially at night, as my last step before moisturizer. It’s bouncy, soothing, and hydrating
numbuzin No.4 Collagen 73% Pudding Serum 50ml
I have been using this for a couple of weeks - this is an oil, but somehow, SOMEHOW I am able to layer it after toners and before a light moisturizer and it has been absorbing beautifully and there is no pilling. It doesn't even make sense. I do my t...
Squalane Vitamin C Facial Oil
Cleansers 🫧
🇨🇦 Clean, cruelty free brand! Made my skin feel fresh and clean but not stripped and smells incredible. Perfect consistency and lathers beautifully
First Cleanse Refreshing, Soap-Free, Gel Face Wash with Hyaluronic Acid
Great oil based cleanser
Shop ANUA - Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil - 200ml
I use this day and night for my persistent blue dark circles (olive skin problems)
The INKEY List CA Brighten-i Eye Cream
Lovely packaging. This is so cooling and soothing, I use morning and night
Shop TirTir - Collagen Lifting Eye Cream - 15ml
A little goes a long way!
Haruharu Wonder - Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream - 20ml
I use this one in the mornings if I'm feeling extra tired
BYOMA De-Puff And Brighten Eye Gel | Shoppers Drug Mart
Barrier Support, SPF ⛑️
Soooo good - I use for barrier repair, scars
Cicaplast Gel B5 - Soothe, Protect & Repair
I’ve repurchased this more times than I can count.
Shop BEAUTY OF JOSEON - Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++
Calming soothing serum for barrier support
BYOMA Hydrating Serum Tri Ceramide Complex Full Size 30ml/1.01oz
If my skin is irritated, this is what’s up. Once a year we go on a ski touring cabin trip, and it’s essential to pack light. I’ll bring a cleanser, aquaphor, and sunscreen and the aquaphor will go on my face day and night baby
This is super thick and nourishing. I only reach for this if I'm extra dry as I prefer a lighter moisturizer for daily use, but it's so nice to have this available for those dry winter days
Naturium Multi-Peptide Serum with Collagen & Ferulic Acid
Affordable peptide option!
Bubble Skincare Water Slide Hydration Boosting Serum, Hyaluronic Acid + Peptides, 1 fl oz / 30ml, Bubble Water Slide Hydrating Serum
I picked up an electroporation device and I use this with it, and sometimes on its own :)
medicube - PDRN Pink Peptide Serum
This does the trick and doesn't dry my skin out
Seoul 1988 Serum Retinal 2%
Moisturizer 💧
Keep it Simple
Such a great affordable moisturizer option with no fragrance
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA - The Ordinary | Sephora
Honestly, she's that girl. This is light, non-scented, no nasties
Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer
This is a lot of product, it goes on fairly light with little to no scent
Innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Lotion - 170ml
I love this, I use it when I'm feeling extra dry as my last step at night and I wake up with skin like a wee bebeh
Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask for Soothing Relief
Equipment
I purchased this during the holidays and have been very happy with it. I only got the mast, but will probably pick up the neck mask next. I use this on my face at night and lay it on my tummy in the mornings :)
My Sheen Skin Nora LED Light Therapy Face Mask
I use this a few times a week with the medicube pdrn serum!
