In my 50s, I expect my skincare products to first and foremost do no harm (!!!), but then not only protect and defend my skin barrier, but also work to restore firmness, vibrancy and lift while hydrating and nourishing my skin. It's a tall bar, but these products are up to it. Peptides, gentle retinols and effective Vitamin C formulations with plant bio-actives give me radiant, glowing skin at 54.
Here's everything I use and love that's in my beauty cabinet*. 

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Cleansers

Barrier-loving skin cleansers that remove grime and makeup effortlessly, without stripping your skin. 

Toners

Hydrating and ph balancing, toners are the perfect step after cleansing to leave skin hydrated and primed for serums.

Masks & Exfoliants

I exfoliate 2-3x / week to stimulate and unearth new cellular turnover. 

Hydrating Serums / Hyaluronic Acid

Gorgeously hydrating and nourishing. Every woman 40+ needs a good hyaluronic, and this one is my favorite. 

Clean Retinol Serums

Retinol doesn't have to leave skin irritated and red. These natural plant bio-actives work effectively and are still gentle on skin. Win-win. 

Brightening Serums

Most Vitamin C formulations aren't shelf-stable, so you're wasting your money. These are different - shelf-stable and forever my favorites, because they actually work. 

Age-well Serums

I love a good serum that's packed with bioactives and anti-oxidants to firm, tone and tighten skin. Pores diminish, skin looks clearer and more radiant. A daily necessity. 

Moisturizers

My skin changed dramatically in my 40s. These moisturizers are not only rich and healing, they protect the skin barrier with anti-oxidants and ingredients that restore, firm and lift.

Eye Cream

Eye creams that depuff while getting rid of fine lines and wrinkles. These are amongst my favorites.

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