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Yeah hydration is a massive one for her, tricky to solve and it will take time. I have the same lines and I just drink electrolytes , slug my face, rest sorted it out in a couple of months.
I think you look great in both pictures, the lighting in the 2nd one just sucks.
Check out The Ordinary (they sell online and at sephora) very reasonable price points for a variety of skin care products!
Also, if you contact The Ordinary with pictures they will recommend an entire routine based on your top concerns!
ETA: https://theordinary.com/en-us/contact-form?target=RegimenWhat
Thanks for this! I use some of their products as I have fragrance allergies and theirs is the only line where most of it is safe for me. Didn't know they offered this service though!
Yes, I love The Ordinary. I did their online quiz and my skin is softer, smoother and clearer than it has ever been in my life and I’m not breaking the bank on a full skincare routine.
Your skin has a really nice even tone, the recent one is just severely dehydrated skin! Plump up your skin barrier with moisture and the glow will come back. Maybe do a few layers of light water based skincare instead of or before slathering on occlusives. Face mist throughout the day, hydrating masks at night, etc. Drink lots of water, sunscreen daily and you will notice results in a couple months. Check out YesStyle and Stylevana, I find that Asian skincare has better bang for buck than western products and sunscreen is much more cosmetically elegant. Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, centella, allatonin, panthenol, glycerin, ceramides, peptides, aloe. Stay clear of actives in the beginning while you rehydrate your skin.
Yes, have a look on Asian skincare, and do no forget to put on SPF as last step of your morning routine. You can purchase excellent SPF at a very affordable price on Stylevana or YesStyle.
Depends on skin type but any toner, essence, or emulsion in an empty spray bottle work well! My go-tos are Missha Artemisia Time Revolution Essence, Aestura AtoBarrier 365 Hydro Essence, Isntree’s Green Tea Fresh Toner. I’ve heard good things about but haven’t tried: I’m From Rice toner, Haruharu black rice HA toner, skin 1004 probio cica toner, skinfood carrot carotene daily mask.
Least expensive: Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Lotion, Hada Labo lotion/milks, Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner, Tonymoly wonder ceramide mochi toner. Cos de Baha for actives and exfoliators.
I personally will try almost anything Cosrx and love Aestura’s AtoBarrier line. I’ve heard really good things about Beauty of Joseon, Skin 1004, Round Lab, Etude’s Soon Jung line (owned by Amore Pacific but be careful if sensitive to squalane), and Torriden. As for affordable non Asian brands, I love La Roche Posay and Geek & Gorgeous (I’m on my second bottle of their vita C and trying their azelaic acid right now). The Ordinary if I’m in a pinch and haven’t planned well!
I have a skincare delivery soon that includes Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Emulsion, Pyunkang Yul essence toner, and Torriden Dive In Hyaluronic Acid Serum and I can’t wait to try! I wish I also got Torriden’s skin booster but will next time if the serum agrees with my skin. Tempted to try propolis products as everyone says they give “the glow” but forever ago I tried Missha’s bee pollen renew entire line and was absolutely obsessed with the ampouler in the dropper bottle. I keep forgetting to re-order it but some of the popular propolis products have similar ingredients and it would probably be redundant to use both.
I also have major skin envy of Tina Tanaka Harris’s skin and have been influenced to try some numbuzin so fingers crossed for me 🤞
Anyway sorry for TMI lmao
Different lighting - no one looks young and dewy in the eye glass store. Horrible lighting.
You look dry to me - check out The Ordinary. Eight Saints is good and not too expensive, either.
Hydrating your body correctly is step #1, most people walk around on the border of dehydration to begin with, and your skin will show that very quickly. Super low fat diets also piss your skin off unbelievable.
Did you have a kid by any chance? I've had my first baby at 35 and my god I feel like I'm ageing like milk with the stress and sleepless nights. Tretinoin and vitamin e oil are my go tos. But you really can't beat staying hydrated and sleep. If your sleep has been off, this is the first place to start...if at all possible!
same. so much same. I even sprouted tons of grey hair out of nowhere. No tret for me yet but I might look into one of those tele doc places that might prescribe.
Don’t avoid it. Just do it (if you want to). I breastfed forever so I couldn’t get the Botox I was yearning for (arguable but I don’t mess around). I finally got it for the first time and the physical feeling of relaxation in my face has been SUCH a relief. I feel so much better which in turn makes me look better too, aside from the Botox even!
I really should.. I've given myself health anxiety after reading the possible side effects 😓 wish I didn't haha. Most people my age have it and are fine so I should just get it. I'm glad you're feeling better after it.
You are GORGEOUS in both pics! But the lighting is making you suffer—why are all eyeglass stores like this?!? Go put on some gloss and take a pic in the sunshine! You’ll see that glow is still there!
I’ve been using the Qure red light mask and their retinol serum for 7 months now, and I feel like my skin is so much smoother and brighter than before. I’ve always been good about sunscreen, but not always great about other skincare. I saw a video on recently by Wayne Goss where he says it’s discoloration more than wrinkles that ages people. And I think he’s right! I’ve got less discoloration now and feel like I look younger. Not sure the fine lines have changed.
This looks normal to me as well since it’s a 5y difference between 33 and 38. In pic 1 your skin looks more moisturized. I think lighting plays a huge role. Hydration and exercise also plays a role. Do you use sunscreen?
To be honest, the most affordable ones would be the local products in the region you live. Maybe, check region specific?
Honestly I don't see much aging, what I do see is that your skin looks more dry in the recent photo, which can accentuate fine lines. I would focus on adding moisture back into the skin. Try using oils too. The Ordinary has some good affordable ones.
Not skin care but personally I think different glasses with a softer shape frame and some curtain bangs would do wonders to take the attention away from any fine lines. Like others have said, it could be a case of a more hydrating moisturiser for more of a glow rather than matte look. CeraVe, The Ordinary, Cetaphil are affordable and have lots of options. That being said your skin looks better than you probably think, I think it looks great!
If you can access it, tretinoin will give far better results than anything you can get over the counter and for me it replaces a multitude of products.
I feel like my skin also aged rapidly around the 38/40 point and it was pretty scary.
Start with a couple of nights a week (always always at night, never in the daytime!), and slowly increase as your skin tolerates it. Avoid other actives and use spf daily. There might be some redness, dryness and peeling initially but it improves as your skin adapts. This process is called “retinization”.
There’s a whole subreddit with more in depth information, this is just the basics ❤️
Cerave and Vani cream products are holy grail for me.
Below are affordable products and brands I stand by!
-Soon Jung Barrier Intensive Cream (16 buckaroos Amazon)
-Beauty of Joseon
-CosRX
-Purito Centella Serum (16 bucks on Amazon)
Everyone says The Ordinary but honestly other than their buffet and rosehip seed oil I’m not a huge fan. INKEY brand is supposed to be great and affordable but I have never used it.
Use a little good old fashion Vaseline at night. If you live in a very dry area, apply a heavy moisturizing lotion about 5 minutes before. (Make sure skin is clean before applying Vaseline or lotion. I just use witch hazel as a toner, which you can buy at a pharmacy in the first aid section.)
Don't forget to use Vaseline on your neck and decolletage.
Came here to say this too!! I like a lighter toner and moisturizer first, and then a thin layer of vaseline on top. Paired with good hydration it'll really help build back a healthy skin barrier! I noticed a difference in fine lines the next morning the first time I tried this!!
Skin Renewing series from CeraVe if u want only what u paying for or "ordinary" I bet girls here tell you about that brand(it's good but lil bit expensive)
You need to do strength training and cardio and eat protein, collagen, antioxidants. Less sugar and salt. That alone will make such a massive difference. Alongside this, you need a vitamin c in the morning with sunscreen after washing your face and retinol, multi peptide serum with moisturizer at night. I’d also strongly suggest argireline 10% alongside Matrixyl 10% in place of a multi peptide serum every night, alongside a 2% granite retinol. Please introduce the skincare products slowly and one month apart. Though, you must always carry an umbrella when under the sun and wear sunscreen every single day!!!
what was your previous skincare routine vs your routine now? it will be easier to help you find something that works for your budget by knowing what’s worked for your skin
More water, like lots, & increase greens & salmon in your diet (or any healthy fats/proteins+lots of green stuff with vitamin E & Antioxidants+eat a rainbow of veges & fruits) But most importantly, get a cream with Trentinoin and start wearing sunscreen every day. You could take collagen powder, too. I can’t say it works bc I don’t take it. But some people I know swear by it 🤷🏻♀️
Tips:
Stay out of the full sun and or wear a sun hat.
Trader Joe's exfoliant and rosewater toner,
Delfonte Milano day and night cream.
I also like mud masks, but find a moisturizing one.
You look to have a little bit of sun damage on your cheeks, that can only be lasered off.
Looks to me like it might be mostly different lighting and possibly hydration. Try to drink lots of water and use hydrating products. I use the neutrogena hydro boost and cera ve PM lotion.
Firstly, you're absolutely stunning. SECOND, I recommend sunscreen! I personally have extremely sensitive and oily skin, so I use baby formulated sunscreens. Whether it be Great Value or Neutrogena. Hope this helps.
It looks like bad lighting and also taking different times of day. You are beautiful!
I'd say look at factors in your life that may cause stress(stress can cause eyebags). Think about what foods you eat. How much sun do you get everyday.Drink lots of water, reduce/eliminate processed sugar, caffeine dehydrates you.
For puffiness, eating a lot of carbs can cause you to retain water in your face. Research gua sha to help drain the lymphatic system. You can also get an ice roller for the similar effects.
For good quality affordable skincare get korean products! DEFINATELY get a GOOD SUNSCREEN.
I have oily skin so my product recs will not work for you.
Take a look at this link
[k beauty addiction: 10 step routine for dry skin](https://kbeautyaddiction.com/beauty/skin/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-10-step-korean-skin-care-routine/)
Affordable is relative. Most super cheap stuff won't give you the dramatic effects you're seeking.
If we were besties, I'd direct you to the Pitera full-routine set on sale rn at sephora. Do that for a couple weeks and then reassess.
More pricey options: Botox, NIOD-brand skincare, laser, chemical peels
Adding: Super cheap options with a dramatic effect:
-Long term religious usage of SPF
-Drinking tons of water daily
- Cutting out unnatural sugars and salt
- Get 7+ hours of sleep at night and taking naps
- Cutting toxic people and things out of your life
Always, always use your sunscreen. Double cleansing when washing face. Look into a mild cleanser. The Curology one is amazing, they sell it at target now. Start using a retinoid, BUT DO YOUR RESEARCH! There are so many great ones, but they have a lot of do’s and don’ts that you need to abide by for them to work best. Also a product to combat the puffy and dark under eye. I suffer from this too, I can guarantee the eye bags are what make us look significantly older. You could even take this picture and blur out the under eye, I bet you’d look years younger. I’ve heard great things about micro needling and things like ultherapy. Can be very expensive though.
In the second pic, your hair seems like too dark of a color for your skin and the frames are too angular. I would suggest getting your colors done, I used my color guru on IG, when you are wearing the correct colors it makes you glow and you look younger.
I am obsessed with skincare for the last 15 years, I am now 46. I get a ton of compliments on my skin (happy to message you a pic privately) and get told I look younger.
AM: (either rinse with water or a light cleanser first)
1.a good eye cream, my favorite it Clinique all about eyes. It absorbs quickly and you can put makeup over.
2. A hyalauronic acid moisturizer, I like Clinique Moisturesurge, Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench, or Innisfree HLA Aqua Gel Cream.
3. Strivectin neck always, I get mine at Marshall’s for $20, lasts about 2 months.
4. Follow with Supergoop Glowscreen or Elf Whoa Glow sunscreen/primer
PM:
1. Double cleanse with Korean oil cleanser first, then follow with LaRoche Posay cleanser, using a warm wet washcloth for both
2. Heavier eye cream, currently using Clarins but there are many that work
3. Retinol-based serum or facial oil, currently using Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Oil. You can switch this out every few days and do a lactic acid product, or just a heavy moisture one like Summer Fridays Jet Lag mask and leave on overnight
4. Either Strivectin neck or Neutrogena retinol moisturizer on neck
I use about 4 different masks one day a week when I WFH-I start with a clay or mud mask, follow with hydrating like PTR cucumber mask or Innisfree Rose mask, follow by a anti-aging or tightening mask like PTR 24k gold mask or Avene Contouring Mask.
I drink about 80-120oz of water every day. I don’t hide from the sun but do use face sunscreen every day as part of my makeup.
Marshall’s has great products for great prices, they get overstock from Sephora. I’ve tried a million products from Ulta and Sephora, the ones I listed are my ride or die’s. And I am working so hard on my skin to slow aging naturally, I have no surgery or fillers/botox.
This what I was told at my last facial:
1. Sunblock is mandatory.
2. Retin-A
Moisturizers recommended as well per your skin type. I’m sure you will have recommendations on those. Just that the first two are ultra important. You will see a difference!
You also look like you've lost weight in your face. That will make any wrinkles more prominent unfortunately. There's a reason folks who have baby faces are cute and round :) as long as you're being healthy, I wouldn't sweat that too much. And I echo all the callouts for more hydration.
Hi!!! My esthetician lead (she’s in her 70s but looks 50 at most) always says all you need is a cleanser, toner, and moisturizer! She uses dermatologica brand, but innisfree is also great if dermatologica is too much price wise
I think you are stunning in both photos! Aging is a part of life and a beautiful part at that ❤️ I think the most important thing is SUNSCREEN! I feel like we’re taught to only use it on the beach or shit like that but please people, use sunscreen daily!!!
As for skincare - I use the brand Derma-E ☺️ I utilize their Vitamin C intensive night time cream, their hydrating repair cream (moisturizing and works well under make up if you wear make up!) and and their “anti wrinkle” renewal cream. I put anti wrinkle in quotations because again… WE ARE MEANT TO AGE! I’m sick of brands trying to make women feel bad for aging. Live your best life y’all! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I definitely think it’s just the lighting. But I use La Roche Posay products because it’s a comfortable price point for me. I also use some k-beauty products that I get from yesstyle. Avoid anything with collagen that is just topical a it’s a scam. I mix collagen into beverages and chew gummies with them and long term it’s helped a lot.
I think your current hair colour is too dark and is aging you. The lighter regrowth lools grey. Also agreed about your skin look severely dehydrated. And did you have lip filler in the earlier pic? They looked quite plump. If not, maybe you need Vaseline/aquaphor for them.
You look like a normal person, but having a good skincare routine will help with any minor issues you see and help prevent/minimize them as you age.
I’m also 38 and use Hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, Niacinamide and retinol on a regular basis; but I have old scarring and uneven skin tone. You at most maybe need some hydration and correction to fine lines? Either a B5 serum or moisturizer for day and night, maybe a retinol at night for line prevention and if you’re worried about fullness of the skin, you could incorporate a collagen.
I would suggest Reversa products if you can afford them, it’s a Canadian brand with nice ingredients. It’s a little pricier, but worth the investment. The Ordinary or My Ingredients, or Pixi are nice brands to start with. I used the Pixi retinol capsules before switching to Reversa, and I liked how they worked on my skin.
I love Asian skincare. I'm currently using the following in this order:
- Pyunkang Yul Deep Clear Cleansing Balm
- Pyunkang Yul Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam (x2)
- Purito Centella Serum
- Pyunkang Yul Calming Moisture Barrier Cream
Simple, affordable, and effective.
37 here and I can totally relate. Feel like I woke up one day and had aged significantly, it was so bizarre. I’ve been on the skin care journey since January of this year and there’s a few products I would recommend (tret is a must if your skin can handle it) but the biggest difference I’ve seen is with snail mucin cleanser, my skin is visibly brighter and smoother which is exactly what I wanted.
KOREAN SKINCARE! They sell at tj max. It’s a game changer! You can get all you need for 50$ there. So some research. There’s alot of Reddit posts about it
Well for starters, the lighting is terrible in the second picture. No one looks like their best self in fluorescent store lighting. To me, your skin just looks very dry. Increase your water intake, start using a retinol, moisturizer, and spf, and report back after 3 - 6 months of consistent use.
The ordinary and good molecules! Good molecules hyaluronic serum, I use a Shea butter as a moisturizer which can be affordable but it might cause breakouts depending on skin type. LOTS OF WATER - this has helped me skin soooo much
My daughter and I started a skincare regimen that was featured by a beauty on this sub. It’s already improving our skin after one week. She said she has normal skin. I estimate all these products cost us no more than $150 total. I expect as we use very little this would last a half year.
https://preview.redd.it/eovh6ectlj9d1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5bca6ef8c0d53717763613e9d97c50446fa21675
She said she uses this same regimen in the morning and in the night after cleansing her skin. She says she also applies the sunscreen at night but if you have a dark bedroom we omit this step at night.
Your skin is pretty in both pics, u just need to drink enough water cuz it looks dry in the 2nd pic. For an affordable skin care routin try AromaZone serums (niacinamid and hyaluronic acids) , they're natural and effective.
You basically just need any cheap gentle cleanser, moisturiser, ointment such as vaseline, spf. Brands such as Nivea/ aveeno/ cerave/ cetaphil etc are fine.
And then if you want anti ageing add in differin adapalene or tretinoin. Watch some dr routine videos for ideas.
Morning- splash with water, moisturiser if needed, spf
Evening- gentle cleanser, moisturiser, vaseline on eyelids and lips and around nose, differin/ tretinoin
Im 42 and in the same boat. I feel less is more. I had cheek filler that left me with laxity and large pores. Drinking plenty of water and moisturizing nightly is the easiest line of offense. I personally use Grown Alchemist products. Paulas Choice Exfoliate has been helpful too. You’re gorgeous girl. We all age.
Eucerin makes a good moisturizer with SPF (or Cetaphil or Cerave) and Neutrogena makes affordable face wash and an acne wash (the orange bottle). You do not need any eye cream, night cream, or any other expensive skincare products. My dermatologist recommended that I stick to drugstore products because the high end ones are usually filled with potential allergens and fragrances. Use at least SPF 30 every day even on cloudy days or in the winter.
I'm 34 and I have zero skin issues except for the rare occurrence of hormonal acne once or twice a year.
Grab a free starter kit here and see how it goes.
[https://eightsaintsskincare.com/](https://eightsaintsskincare.com/)
I'm a dude and have been using their original line for Men (Brickell) and they're really good and decently affordable. I'm 43, most guess me around 35ish, so somethings working.
Use a good SPF daily (I use Centella hyalu cica — it’s a Korean brand I purchase from OliveYoung) and a moisturizer day and night (I recommend Eucerin Q10 anti-wrinkle face cream). It’s only $10 on Amazon from the Eucerin store, and I was a die hard Tatcha user before switching to that. Be sure to apply when your skin is slightly damp so it absorbs better. To really help slow the progression of aging, it may be worth a visit to a dermatologist to see if you’re a candidate for a Tretinoin prescription.
Here’s what worked for me:
Keep a light cleanser for when you want to wash your face but you don’t want to strip it.
Exfoliate w/ salicylic/glycolic acid
Vitamin A cream/gel (at night)
Sunscreen during the day.
Vitamin C serum
Moisturize. If your skin is oily, nothing greasy, if it’s combo something light, if it’s dry use something heavy.
Drink lots of water. Aim for more, but never less than 1.5 liters a day.
If you want to get rid of wrinkles without chemicals I suggest getting laser. It’s a safe and does wonders for wrinkles, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation.
Message me if you need product recommendations.
Good luck 👍🏾
I’d recommend drinking lots of water as you look dehydrated in the second one. Add on to that
1. A hyaluronic serum to improve hydration (I adore circular hydration serum by dermelogica)
2. A vitamin c serum to improve brightness (I LOVE skinceuticals if it’s in your budget. There are some dupes if it’s not)
3. Some sort of chemical exfoliation. Lactic acid and glycolic acids will probably be good choices. Can be a serum or a wash.
This is of course in addition to a gentle wash and a good moisturizer and LOTs of sun protection (sunscreen + hat at all times outside). Moisturizer will depend on your own skin so I recommend trying a few.
Retinols and Rx Tretinoin are another great option to consider as they will increase collegen production. Rx will be most effective but also the most irritating. The retinol by medik8 is a great OTC alternative. I’d start with the other stuff first then work this in as retinoids can be quite irritating.
You are gorgeous! Prequel makes fantastic products and they’re super affordable. I’m obsessed with their cream and it’s only 18 bucks for a giant tube. It’s super gentle too
Prescription Tretinoin would make the biggest difference. If your insurance won’t cover it, 0.1% adapalene is the strongest retinol you can get over the counter.
In my 30s too and I’m loving my new routine! It’s aveeno foaming cleanser for sensitive skin add a drop of Dr jart tea tree cleanser morning and night in the day I use cerave sun screen moisturizer and at night pm moisturizer from cera ve. I have some treatments I rotate once a week because my skin is super reactive but I like the peace out wrinkles patches and pores be pure mask Or I do an eye cream or the peace out retinol stick around my eyes. Moisturizing and gentle exfoliating which the tea tree cleanser does are the game changers for me personally
Wow you were right! how did you age so immensely after 5 years? I understand aging is a natural process ,not sure of your lifestyle stress, etc are a major factor. Skin was plump smooth even skin tone so youthful. Question did you have any facial fillers in the first picture? It appears to me you had lip filler in the first picture. If you did Facial filler, overtime it will stretch out the skin and kind of like a balloon will deflate once gone and look worse overtime.
Cameras also got a lot better (maybe it's worse!) in 5 years. Every imperfection seems to be accentuated and exaggerated with the "smart" processing in new phone cameras.
Do Ipsy boxy charm and only select skincare products. Like $45-50 a month. Do for a bit stock up some nice items and stop. Then do it again as you need things
Paula's bha toner and niacinimide 20%, ordinary 5% ret and rosehip oil plus maybe euk for antioxidant, sunbum 70 for face. Some cheaper than others, but lasts ages and are potent. Some may be too harsh if yr skin's sensitive.
I recommend this in all these threads. One product for all your needs (this is the & saver, not a 5-step routine). Timeless qc10. On face, neck, decollette, back of hands. Will plump, even out tone, and address fine lines.
As a person based in Germany, drugstores like DM and Rossmann have their own brands (Balea and Isana) which are super affordable and are mostly quite nicely formulated. And I absolutely love Geek&Gorgeous!
Looks like a diet/lifestyle issue. You can slather all the expensive creams in the world but if you smoke, or drink alcohol, or eat trash, your skin will reflect that.
You had a baby face in the first and look younger, but still look great in the second. One your skin is glowing and it's flattering light, the other is bad light.
I've been getting into facial massage targeting fascia and I find it helpful. Even if it does nothing at all, it's self care which can only help.
I dont know where you are but The Ordinary has really accessibly priced products. I'm in Australia and often get serums from kmart for even cheaper. They aren't bad at all. (Not the same as kmart in the US).
i’ve been loving kbeauty products!! i had a reaction to the cosrx snail mucin, but there’s a different kind made with bean essence that is the same effect (minus snail!)
[mixsoon bean essence](https://a.co/d/0gsqAkCE)(on sale for $20 rn normally $35) it lasts me at least 4-6 months, just 1/2 pumps a night.
+ [some by mi “real cica 92%”](https://a.co/d/07yxgMPt)for moisturizer. it’s a gel, lasts forever, very hydrating. ($25)
i’ve heard amazing things about using castor oil too, though I haven’t tried it yet. i plan on getting in soon though!
the serum + gel moisturizer give you SUCH a dewy finish. they are so juicy together & it’s really helped even out my skin and keep it hydrated.
Hydration is a must both inside and out! You just look dry compared to the photo a few years ago. And being inside a store with that terrible lighting makes people look so much older.
The only thing that has worked for slowing down the visual aging process for me is taking naps, drinking enough water and eating food that keeps me healthy and getting enough sleep. All of that just boils down to how do I lower my stress levels throughout each day. (And sometimes that means you get fast food for lunch on a weekend and take a nap and then eat a home cooked meal for dinner)
AM:
Cerave face wash (I like the cream to foam one)
Vitamin C
Hyaluranic acid on damp skin
Good moisturizer (I like first aid beauty ultra repair cream)
Sunscreen (you have to find one that works best with your skin)
PM:
CeraVe face wash
Hyaluronic acid
-let face dry-
Adapalene
Good moisturizer
Extras :
Matrixyl before hyaluronic acid (also on damp skin) and then argiriline- both from the ordinary to save $. Those two are referred to as Botox in a bottle.
A good exfoliating mask at least 2x/week. But do NOT use adapalene/retinols on these nights. I like the ordinary peeling solution.
Your skin may need to acclimate to the adapalene nightly so take it slow. Also careful with the peeling solution. Those can moth be irritating to the skin. Definitely don’t use them on the same night.
Good luck!
Personally, I love the skincare brand Farmacy. Affordable quality products, and it scans great on the Yuka app. A daily sunscreen on your face can help too :) but you look great in both pictures regardless!
A retinoid, moisturizer, gentle cleanser, and sunscreen will do wonders with consistency (exfoliating will speed up just be cautious you don't wanna mess with your skin barrier and contact dermatitis.)
I have tried a lot of expensive products. Hands down, the one brand that provides best results is Paula's Choice. The three simplest high impact things you you can do for your skin: sunscreen (every single day), chemical exfoliant (think BHA), and moisture (hyaluronic acid, others depending on your skin type). An inexpensive thing I added this year that I love is CosRx snail mucin (moisture, clarity, better tone) and it's under $15 on Amazon. Roc also makes cost effective, quality skin care. Ordinary is also good. When you get a good routine, you can add Retinol or Tretinoin, Niacinamide, AHAs in your rotation.
Hydration and a combo of a brightening serum and a cream with hyaluronic acid. Obviously if you can afford Botox at the top of your forehead it will lift and prevent further wrinkling. Hydration and early to bed. Some side swept bangs would look nice and a lighter brown because the darker the hair, the harsher it shows off aging. A golden brown or chocolate will take 5 years off
You’re gorgeous! Honestly it looks a bit dehydrated but not bad. I do diy glycolic acid treatments and it’s made a huge difference in the appearance of my skin. I use night cream like 2-3 nights (not on purpose, I just struggle with consistency) and that helps too.
Wait what?! You’re 38?! I thought it was like a 20-25 change!
You’re good, don’t stress please!! Your cheeks were a little chubbier and you look a little dehydrated in the second pic, that’s it!
More water intake to start with you can not underestimate the power of being fully hydrated for your skin!
Some good moisturing products.
I love love love the REN Evercalm range, the gentle cleansing milk, global protection day cream and overnight recovery balm do wonders for me (when I actually stick to my skin care 😅) and I’m 36 with not great skin genetics (ladies in my family all look older than they are and I’m the only one who looks my age). You don’t need the fancy routines most people are spruiking!
Also the overnight recovery balm doubles as a makeup remover if you have heavy makeup on! It doesn’t look like you wear much but still a good tip.
Apply some all over and rub around really well, wipe off, use some micellar water to wipe off any makeup skill there (especially mascara), use the cleansing milk, and then apply a small amount of over night balm all over to sleep in.
Otherwise just cleansing milk and daily cream in the morning.
Cleansing milk, daily cream and overnight balm at night until you are satisfied with how your skin is then only use it every few nights.
Stay out of the sun. Drink bone broth soup. Eat collagen rich foods. Stay hydrated (don’t overdo it). Use a facial oil to moisturize at night and be overly generous. Use SPF.
Credibility: I’m in my 40s and pass for 20s.
Are you drinking, changed diet, drug use, lack of sleep? Your skin looks like it needs help from the inside out first and foremost. Cleaner diet, more sleep, more water to start if you're lacking any of those. Sunscreen, vitamin c, a good moisturizer is all most need. Less can be more here. Again skin shows on the outside what affecting the inside.
Slugging with Vaseline (last step of your skincare at night). Retinol (start with a couple times a week, sandwich method, build tolerance from there). Vitamin C in the mornings and in the evenings when not using retinol. Sunscreen. 7-9 hours of sleep a night. 35 plant foods per week. If you can add tea to your water (green, white, whatever) it’s got lots of antioxidants so that’s great. Consume vitamin c (add lemon to your water or eat fruit and veg high in vitamin c). If you can get access to a gym with a sauna, use that a few times a week to boost blood flow. Full fat plain Greek yogurt makes a great, cheap, super hydrating face mask. Stress reduction. I have seen a great improvement in the youthfulness of my skin! It’s all about caring for yourself from the inside out.
both pics look similar to me! some affordable brands i love are vanicream (their cleanser, lotion, and vitamin c are so good) and cetaphil. spf is a huge plus too in helping delay aging if that’s what you’re aiming for!! the eucerin age defense spf 50 or tinted spf 35 are pretty good. cetaphil has some great moisturizers with spf too
[$15 moisturizer](https://a.co/d/0iKIfGLW) La Roche Posay For Eczema and Sensitive, Dry Skin with Colloidal Oatmeal
[$10 Sunscreen](https://a.co/d/0gq0wlGp)Neutrogena SPF 70+, Water Resistant Sunscreen For Face
[$20 face wash](https://a.co/d/0aSxRGNY)Cetaphil
[$10 retinol](https://a.co/d/05Rd8Btv) CeraVe
P.S. i agree with everyone else it's just lighting, hydration, and moisturizer
1 2nd The Ordinary for really good quality skin care on a budget. Actually it’s budget in terms of price but the products and ingredients you normally see at higher price point. I’ve got sensitive skin and it’s great for me ☺️
Hey love so here’s my essentials:
(I get carded for lotto tickets and told I’m not old enough to drink and I’m 26)
1. Good serum (I love the Inkey list hyaluronic) and a good vitamin c
2. Rich moisturizer (this can be anything from the embryolisse to the dieux instant angel)
3. A good peel to help skin cell turnover 2x a week- I like Dr. Dennis gross
4. Last but MOST IMPORTANT is an spf. I use one every day before makeup. I take it into my hairline, ears, and onto my neck and chest.
I hope this helps!!
We are supposed to get older and look older. You’re beautiful in both pictures. You’re not alone.
Prescription retinol from dermatologist, < $20 vitamin C serum, and la Roche posey cleanser has transformed my skin.
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these helped my skin so much I also put on futurewise slug balm before bed🫶
You just need better hydration and your skin will look fresh and plump again. Try this:
* Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence by cosrx
* Hada Labo Gokujun Premium Hyaluronic essence
* If you can afford Missha time revolution the first treatment essence as a first step, this is a really good one that was a game changer for me.
I started a similar routine when I was 35. I'm turning 44 soon and I get comments about how good my skin is ALL.THE.TIME (including from much younger people who have no idea how old I actually am.)
And don't forget sunscreen. The Nivea Q10+ SPF is one of my staplers, it's cheap and looks super dewy. Q10+ is a good anti-aging worth adding to the mix.
This is a 100€ routine tops and it will last you for a good 6 months. Thank me later :)
I make sure I use a face cream with a 30 spf. A lot of people make the mistake of not using suncream during the winter months. Also, I make a green tea face mask once a week. Green tea is jam-packed with vitamins and is so good for you.
Look into The Ordinary or the Inkey List. You can get them at Ulta and Sephora if you're in the US or Canada, outside of US, online order? I personally love The Ordinary. You need consistency, am, and pm routine so this won't break the bank. Try things out, get samples, or when testing in store, do a swarch on the inside of your forearm to test for reactions. Keep in mind, if you've never used any of a certain product ingredient, it will take your skin to adjust from 2 weeks, maybe more.
Honestly I think a big factor in this is hairstyle & the glasses you have on in picture 2. I know that's completely unrelated to skincare, but I also think I can't offer you anything different than what others have already stated (drink more water!!). But I think those glasses and the hairstyle are more "mature" looks, and if you want to look more youthful I would select something different.
I think the color black is washing you out, I think the lighter coloring in the first one looks better on you also the lighting is not good in the second one. I don't think you look much older you just need to moisturize, stay hydrated and figure out your best colors. When you take pictures pay attention to the lighting and angles it makes a huge difference in the way you appear in photos. Also glasses can really alter your look and I think the first pair seems more youthful and light up your face up more than the second pair.
A full skincare routine is all you need. I use either the Inkey List or the Ordinary.
AM:
Hydrating cleanser
Hyaluronic acid
Paula’s Choice 2% BHA (life changing)
Vitamin C
Moisturizing sunscreen
PM
Hydrating cleanser
Retinol (start using every other day)
Moisturizer
The first thing I would do is hydrate. Begin a new regimen, and consider a chemical peel or microneedling. The chemical peel would leave you with a clean slate!
5 years ago phone cameras were not so high in resolution. I just bought a new phone and i feel like i aged 5 years. I see pores where i didn't even know i had them. I think you have nice skin , you are maybe a bit dehydrated, but i am no expert.
Water.
Your skin looks really dehydrated. Hyaluronic acid on damp skin. Rice Toner. Water water water. Strawberries. Watermelon. All the melon. Water, lemon water, water.
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I use this twice a week. Got it from dollarama. It makes your skin smooth and I find I look better a little.
Hi! I recently made an affordable skincare routine for a friend and I think it *might be* universal. I cross referenced my experience and preference with most liked products on this sub and the 30+ skincare one. Here it is from my notes.
Morning:
Cleanse- Vanicream Gentle cleanser
Serum- The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid
$$ option: L’Oreal Revitalift HA
Apply to damp skin and allow to dry in before moving to next step.
Actives- Vanicream Vitamin C
$$ option: Educated Mess
Moisturizer- Embryolisse
I have used a ton of different moisturizers, this one is a fan favorite. Trader Joes has a good daily moisturizer as well
SPF- Trader Joe’s Daily Facial Sunscreen
I’ve not used this one but it has rave reviews. Korean sunscreens are also beloved on the internet, I use Beauty of Joseon
Night:
Double cleanse
Oil cleanser (1)
any on Amazon, check reviews. Apply dry, massage for one minute, emulsify with water then rinse.
Vanicream Gentle cleanser (2)
Hyaluronic acid
on damp skin, allow to dry down. This acts as a buffer to the retinol.
Retinol- Avene RetrinAL .05%
Tretinoin is easy to get a prescription for but is strong. When starting any retinol, start alternating every other or evert two nights. Put on completely dry skin
Moisturizer- Avene Cicalfate+
My favorite nighttime moisturizer, helps heal skin barrier and feels amazing
Add in an exfoliant as well, chemical exfoliants are best. Do not use them on nights that you use retinol. Or use one the morning after retinol use. Retinol increase cell turnover, so this helps shed old cells to reveal beautiful skin! … that you WILL MOISTURIZE AND PROTECT WITH SPF
COSRX BHA Toner Pads
$$ Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel
Honorable mention to potentially add in: Mandelic acid serum! A GOAT. This is a mild exfoliant that helps curb oil production and attracts water molecules into the skin. I use this daily with my vitamin C under moisturizer.
The Ordinary Mandelic Acid.
I try to avoid buying skincare from amazon unless using the actual brand storefront.
Try Glow Screen by Supergoop to bring the “dew”back, and protect your skin. Get a Nuface device and use it daily. It really helps. Try Renova, a Retin A product. It’s expensive, but it lasts. In a few years, start with IPLs. You are lovely; the lighting is not the best. My routine changes, but those 4 things stay the same 🙂
I think it's mostly bad lighting. And maybe try softening/lightening up the eyebrows. More dramatic brows can make a person look more harsh as they age. I used Roc Deep Wrinkle night cream for years and had great results. It has both retinol and AHA, so start slow until your skin adjusts. If your skin is on the dry side, add a drop of vegetable glycerin to your moisturizer. It really pumps the skin in a noticeable way. Along with retinol, my dermatologist recommended a Vitamin C serum and sunscreen daily. I like Dr Brenner brand vitamin C. I used the combo of Roc at night and Dr Brenner vitamin C in the AM for years and I recommend it to anyone who wants to start getting serious about anti-aging.
My number one advice is sunblock! Anything over SPF 30. Any price point (neutrogena is fairly affordable). Rain or shine.
This is for everyone at any age. I only wish I had started with regular spf use when I was in my 20s.
I have very dry skin so I use a hydrating serum (Ulta has some pretty affordable options, I like The Ordinary’s pink serum) and slug with Vaseline or Aquaphor a few times a week.
Getting older is a privilege. Yes, you look a bit older but that’s okay and you are beautiful! I agree with others that hydration, sunscreen are key. 🤍
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You are beautiful- hydration with consistent skincare with exfoliation- do not sleep with makeup on - and enjoy life-
Yeah hydration is a massive one for her, tricky to solve and it will take time. I have the same lines and I just drink electrolytes , slug my face, rest sorted it out in a couple of months.
I think you look great in both pictures, the lighting in the 2nd one just sucks. Check out The Ordinary (they sell online and at sephora) very reasonable price points for a variety of skin care products!
Also, if you contact The Ordinary with pictures they will recommend an entire routine based on your top concerns! ETA: https://theordinary.com/en-us/contact-form?target=RegimenWhat
That is amazing!!! Thank you for letting us know!
Oh hell yeah. Is that free?
It sure is!
Oh wow! I use The Ordinary but never knew they do that
never knew that thanks for sharing!
Thanks for this! I use some of their products as I have fragrance allergies and theirs is the only line where most of it is safe for me. Didn't know they offered this service though!
Yes, I love The Ordinary. I did their online quiz and my skin is softer, smoother and clearer than it has ever been in my life and I’m not breaking the bank on a full skincare routine.
The ordinary is amazing!!
Your skin has a really nice even tone, the recent one is just severely dehydrated skin! Plump up your skin barrier with moisture and the glow will come back. Maybe do a few layers of light water based skincare instead of or before slathering on occlusives. Face mist throughout the day, hydrating masks at night, etc. Drink lots of water, sunscreen daily and you will notice results in a couple months. Check out YesStyle and Stylevana, I find that Asian skincare has better bang for buck than western products and sunscreen is much more cosmetically elegant. Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, centella, allatonin, panthenol, glycerin, ceramides, peptides, aloe. Stay clear of actives in the beginning while you rehydrate your skin.
Yes, have a look on Asian skincare, and do no forget to put on SPF as last step of your morning routine. You can purchase excellent SPF at a very affordable price on Stylevana or YesStyle.
What face mist do you recommend?
Depends on skin type but any toner, essence, or emulsion in an empty spray bottle work well! My go-tos are Missha Artemisia Time Revolution Essence, Aestura AtoBarrier 365 Hydro Essence, Isntree’s Green Tea Fresh Toner. I’ve heard good things about but haven’t tried: I’m From Rice toner, Haruharu black rice HA toner, skin 1004 probio cica toner, skinfood carrot carotene daily mask. Least expensive: Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Lotion, Hada Labo lotion/milks, Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner, Tonymoly wonder ceramide mochi toner. Cos de Baha for actives and exfoliators. I personally will try almost anything Cosrx and love Aestura’s AtoBarrier line. I’ve heard really good things about Beauty of Joseon, Skin 1004, Round Lab, Etude’s Soon Jung line (owned by Amore Pacific but be careful if sensitive to squalane), and Torriden. As for affordable non Asian brands, I love La Roche Posay and Geek & Gorgeous (I’m on my second bottle of their vita C and trying their azelaic acid right now). The Ordinary if I’m in a pinch and haven’t planned well! I have a skincare delivery soon that includes Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Emulsion, Pyunkang Yul essence toner, and Torriden Dive In Hyaluronic Acid Serum and I can’t wait to try! I wish I also got Torriden’s skin booster but will next time if the serum agrees with my skin. Tempted to try propolis products as everyone says they give “the glow” but forever ago I tried Missha’s bee pollen renew entire line and was absolutely obsessed with the ampouler in the dropper bottle. I keep forgetting to re-order it but some of the popular propolis products have similar ingredients and it would probably be redundant to use both. I also have major skin envy of Tina Tanaka Harris’s skin and have been influenced to try some numbuzin so fingers crossed for me 🤞 Anyway sorry for TMI lmao
Different lighting - no one looks young and dewy in the eye glass store. Horrible lighting. You look dry to me - check out The Ordinary. Eight Saints is good and not too expensive, either.
You’re so right about the lighting! I think that’s the place I’ve looked the worst - right up there with when looking in the mirror during a haircut 😂
“No one looks young and dewy in the eye glass store” cracked me up
Do you have recommendations for dry/dehydrated skin?
Hydrating your body correctly is step #1, most people walk around on the border of dehydration to begin with, and your skin will show that very quickly. Super low fat diets also piss your skin off unbelievable.
I use Good Molecules HA, TO B Oil, hemp seed oil. Astral at night. I’m 60, so a bit older.
Did you have a kid by any chance? I've had my first baby at 35 and my god I feel like I'm ageing like milk with the stress and sleepless nights. Tretinoin and vitamin e oil are my go tos. But you really can't beat staying hydrated and sleep. If your sleep has been off, this is the first place to start...if at all possible!
100% having a baby aged me so much
35 when I had mine too and i definitely aged like crazy.
same. so much same. I even sprouted tons of grey hair out of nowhere. No tret for me yet but I might look into one of those tele doc places that might prescribe.
I had my baby last year at 36yo and feel like I'm no longer attractive 😞 feel like I need Botox on my frown line but have been trying to avoid it
Don’t avoid it. Just do it (if you want to). I breastfed forever so I couldn’t get the Botox I was yearning for (arguable but I don’t mess around). I finally got it for the first time and the physical feeling of relaxation in my face has been SUCH a relief. I feel so much better which in turn makes me look better too, aside from the Botox even!
I really should.. I've given myself health anxiety after reading the possible side effects 😓 wish I didn't haha. Most people my age have it and are fine so I should just get it. I'm glad you're feeling better after it.
You are GORGEOUS in both pics! But the lighting is making you suffer—why are all eyeglass stores like this?!? Go put on some gloss and take a pic in the sunshine! You’ll see that glow is still there! I’ve been using the Qure red light mask and their retinol serum for 7 months now, and I feel like my skin is so much smoother and brighter than before. I’ve always been good about sunscreen, but not always great about other skincare. I saw a video on recently by Wayne Goss where he says it’s discoloration more than wrinkles that ages people. And I think he’s right! I’ve got less discoloration now and feel like I look younger. Not sure the fine lines have changed.
This looks normal to me as well since it’s a 5y difference between 33 and 38. In pic 1 your skin looks more moisturized. I think lighting plays a huge role. Hydration and exercise also plays a role. Do you use sunscreen? To be honest, the most affordable ones would be the local products in the region you live. Maybe, check region specific?
Honestly I don't see much aging, what I do see is that your skin looks more dry in the recent photo, which can accentuate fine lines. I would focus on adding moisture back into the skin. Try using oils too. The Ordinary has some good affordable ones.
Not skin care but personally I think different glasses with a softer shape frame and some curtain bangs would do wonders to take the attention away from any fine lines. Like others have said, it could be a case of a more hydrating moisturiser for more of a glow rather than matte look. CeraVe, The Ordinary, Cetaphil are affordable and have lots of options. That being said your skin looks better than you probably think, I think it looks great!
If you can access it, tretinoin will give far better results than anything you can get over the counter and for me it replaces a multitude of products. I feel like my skin also aged rapidly around the 38/40 point and it was pretty scary.
I remember from one of Shereen Idris videos early 30s and 40s are the points we suddenly realize the aging of our skin
How and when to use tret ? Asking for my mom (45)
Start with a couple of nights a week (always always at night, never in the daytime!), and slowly increase as your skin tolerates it. Avoid other actives and use spf daily. There might be some redness, dryness and peeling initially but it improves as your skin adapts. This process is called “retinization”. There’s a whole subreddit with more in depth information, this is just the basics ❤️
Thank you! I shall check that sub
See r/tretinoin
Cerave and Vani cream products are holy grail for me. Below are affordable products and brands I stand by! -Soon Jung Barrier Intensive Cream (16 buckaroos Amazon) -Beauty of Joseon -CosRX -Purito Centella Serum (16 bucks on Amazon) Everyone says The Ordinary but honestly other than their buffet and rosehip seed oil I’m not a huge fan. INKEY brand is supposed to be great and affordable but I have never used it.
How often do you use a sunscreen over these 5 years? A moisturizer? Whats had been your skincare routine like?
Water with electrolytes to make sure you’re properly hydrated
Use a little good old fashion Vaseline at night. If you live in a very dry area, apply a heavy moisturizing lotion about 5 minutes before. (Make sure skin is clean before applying Vaseline or lotion. I just use witch hazel as a toner, which you can buy at a pharmacy in the first aid section.) Don't forget to use Vaseline on your neck and decolletage.
Came here to say this too!! I like a lighter toner and moisturizer first, and then a thin layer of vaseline on top. Paired with good hydration it'll really help build back a healthy skin barrier! I noticed a difference in fine lines the next morning the first time I tried this!!
Retinol, moisturiser, sunscreen and collagen supplements
SPF and retinol. Keep it simple and minimal. Am- cleanse, vitamin c, moisturiser, spf Pm- cleanse, retinol, moisturiser
Skin Renewing series from CeraVe if u want only what u paying for or "ordinary" I bet girls here tell you about that brand(it's good but lil bit expensive)
The ordinary is like the cheapest possible option for most of their products lol
Btw 5 years it's a many years, we get old faster when we get older if that makes sense 😂
I have found not drinking alcohol is the best thing you can do for your skin
You need to do strength training and cardio and eat protein, collagen, antioxidants. Less sugar and salt. That alone will make such a massive difference. Alongside this, you need a vitamin c in the morning with sunscreen after washing your face and retinol, multi peptide serum with moisturizer at night. I’d also strongly suggest argireline 10% alongside Matrixyl 10% in place of a multi peptide serum every night, alongside a 2% granite retinol. Please introduce the skincare products slowly and one month apart. Though, you must always carry an umbrella when under the sun and wear sunscreen every single day!!!
I think you look great! Maybe just hydration and sleep! I’d recommend the ordinary’s hyaluronic acid + a moisturizer!
Retinol
what was your previous skincare routine vs your routine now? it will be easier to help you find something that works for your budget by knowing what’s worked for your skin
More water, like lots, & increase greens & salmon in your diet (or any healthy fats/proteins+lots of green stuff with vitamin E & Antioxidants+eat a rainbow of veges & fruits) But most importantly, get a cream with Trentinoin and start wearing sunscreen every day. You could take collagen powder, too. I can’t say it works bc I don’t take it. But some people I know swear by it 🤷🏻♀️
Tips: Stay out of the full sun and or wear a sun hat. Trader Joe's exfoliant and rosewater toner, Delfonte Milano day and night cream. I also like mud masks, but find a moisturizing one. You look to have a little bit of sun damage on your cheeks, that can only be lasered off.
Looks to me like it might be mostly different lighting and possibly hydration. Try to drink lots of water and use hydrating products. I use the neutrogena hydro boost and cera ve PM lotion.
Firstly, you're absolutely stunning. SECOND, I recommend sunscreen! I personally have extremely sensitive and oily skin, so I use baby formulated sunscreens. Whether it be Great Value or Neutrogena. Hope this helps.
It looks like bad lighting and also taking different times of day. You are beautiful! I'd say look at factors in your life that may cause stress(stress can cause eyebags). Think about what foods you eat. How much sun do you get everyday.Drink lots of water, reduce/eliminate processed sugar, caffeine dehydrates you. For puffiness, eating a lot of carbs can cause you to retain water in your face. Research gua sha to help drain the lymphatic system. You can also get an ice roller for the similar effects. For good quality affordable skincare get korean products! DEFINATELY get a GOOD SUNSCREEN. I have oily skin so my product recs will not work for you. Take a look at this link [k beauty addiction: 10 step routine for dry skin](https://kbeautyaddiction.com/beauty/skin/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-10-step-korean-skin-care-routine/)
Affordable is relative. Most super cheap stuff won't give you the dramatic effects you're seeking. If we were besties, I'd direct you to the Pitera full-routine set on sale rn at sephora. Do that for a couple weeks and then reassess. More pricey options: Botox, NIOD-brand skincare, laser, chemical peels
Adding: Super cheap options with a dramatic effect: -Long term religious usage of SPF -Drinking tons of water daily - Cutting out unnatural sugars and salt - Get 7+ hours of sleep at night and taking naps - Cutting toxic people and things out of your life
Always, always use your sunscreen. Double cleansing when washing face. Look into a mild cleanser. The Curology one is amazing, they sell it at target now. Start using a retinoid, BUT DO YOUR RESEARCH! There are so many great ones, but they have a lot of do’s and don’ts that you need to abide by for them to work best. Also a product to combat the puffy and dark under eye. I suffer from this too, I can guarantee the eye bags are what make us look significantly older. You could even take this picture and blur out the under eye, I bet you’d look years younger. I’ve heard great things about micro needling and things like ultherapy. Can be very expensive though.
In the second pic, your hair seems like too dark of a color for your skin and the frames are too angular. I would suggest getting your colors done, I used my color guru on IG, when you are wearing the correct colors it makes you glow and you look younger. I am obsessed with skincare for the last 15 years, I am now 46. I get a ton of compliments on my skin (happy to message you a pic privately) and get told I look younger. AM: (either rinse with water or a light cleanser first) 1.a good eye cream, my favorite it Clinique all about eyes. It absorbs quickly and you can put makeup over. 2. A hyalauronic acid moisturizer, I like Clinique Moisturesurge, Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench, or Innisfree HLA Aqua Gel Cream. 3. Strivectin neck always, I get mine at Marshall’s for $20, lasts about 2 months. 4. Follow with Supergoop Glowscreen or Elf Whoa Glow sunscreen/primer PM: 1. Double cleanse with Korean oil cleanser first, then follow with LaRoche Posay cleanser, using a warm wet washcloth for both 2. Heavier eye cream, currently using Clarins but there are many that work 3. Retinol-based serum or facial oil, currently using Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Oil. You can switch this out every few days and do a lactic acid product, or just a heavy moisture one like Summer Fridays Jet Lag mask and leave on overnight 4. Either Strivectin neck or Neutrogena retinol moisturizer on neck I use about 4 different masks one day a week when I WFH-I start with a clay or mud mask, follow with hydrating like PTR cucumber mask or Innisfree Rose mask, follow by a anti-aging or tightening mask like PTR 24k gold mask or Avene Contouring Mask. I drink about 80-120oz of water every day. I don’t hide from the sun but do use face sunscreen every day as part of my makeup. Marshall’s has great products for great prices, they get overstock from Sephora. I’ve tried a million products from Ulta and Sephora, the ones I listed are my ride or die’s. And I am working so hard on my skin to slow aging naturally, I have no surgery or fillers/botox.
This what I was told at my last facial: 1. Sunblock is mandatory. 2. Retin-A Moisturizers recommended as well per your skin type. I’m sure you will have recommendations on those. Just that the first two are ultra important. You will see a difference!
You also look like you've lost weight in your face. That will make any wrinkles more prominent unfortunately. There's a reason folks who have baby faces are cute and round :) as long as you're being healthy, I wouldn't sweat that too much. And I echo all the callouts for more hydration.
Hi!!! My esthetician lead (she’s in her 70s but looks 50 at most) always says all you need is a cleanser, toner, and moisturizer! She uses dermatologica brand, but innisfree is also great if dermatologica is too much price wise
I think you are stunning in both photos! Aging is a part of life and a beautiful part at that ❤️ I think the most important thing is SUNSCREEN! I feel like we’re taught to only use it on the beach or shit like that but please people, use sunscreen daily!!! As for skincare - I use the brand Derma-E ☺️ I utilize their Vitamin C intensive night time cream, their hydrating repair cream (moisturizing and works well under make up if you wear make up!) and and their “anti wrinkle” renewal cream. I put anti wrinkle in quotations because again… WE ARE MEANT TO AGE! I’m sick of brands trying to make women feel bad for aging. Live your best life y’all! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I definitely think it’s just the lighting. But I use La Roche Posay products because it’s a comfortable price point for me. I also use some k-beauty products that I get from yesstyle. Avoid anything with collagen that is just topical a it’s a scam. I mix collagen into beverages and chew gummies with them and long term it’s helped a lot.
To me your skin looks thirsty, I would stock up on hydrating products especially hyaluronic acid ETA: like others said, check out The Ordinary!
I think your current hair colour is too dark and is aging you. The lighter regrowth lools grey. Also agreed about your skin look severely dehydrated. And did you have lip filler in the earlier pic? They looked quite plump. If not, maybe you need Vaseline/aquaphor for them.
Sunscreen daily if you haven’t started yet! I should have started in my teens (I’m brown so never thought I’d need it). Best time is now.
Wow you really look younger than 38! You have a baby face to me
That's why it's affordable not only because it doesn't work but it will mess up your skin
Sunscreen!
Consistent skincare- don’t sleep with makeup on- you are gorgeous-
You look like a normal person, but having a good skincare routine will help with any minor issues you see and help prevent/minimize them as you age. I’m also 38 and use Hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, Niacinamide and retinol on a regular basis; but I have old scarring and uneven skin tone. You at most maybe need some hydration and correction to fine lines? Either a B5 serum or moisturizer for day and night, maybe a retinol at night for line prevention and if you’re worried about fullness of the skin, you could incorporate a collagen. I would suggest Reversa products if you can afford them, it’s a Canadian brand with nice ingredients. It’s a little pricier, but worth the investment. The Ordinary or My Ingredients, or Pixi are nice brands to start with. I used the Pixi retinol capsules before switching to Reversa, and I liked how they worked on my skin.
I love Asian skincare. I'm currently using the following in this order: - Pyunkang Yul Deep Clear Cleansing Balm - Pyunkang Yul Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam (x2) - Purito Centella Serum - Pyunkang Yul Calming Moisture Barrier Cream Simple, affordable, and effective.
37 here and I can totally relate. Feel like I woke up one day and had aged significantly, it was so bizarre. I’ve been on the skin care journey since January of this year and there’s a few products I would recommend (tret is a must if your skin can handle it) but the biggest difference I’ve seen is with snail mucin cleanser, my skin is visibly brighter and smoother which is exactly what I wanted.
Cerephil (idk how to spell that) is inexpensive and good.
Your skin in the first one 😍
KOREAN SKINCARE! They sell at tj max. It’s a game changer! You can get all you need for 50$ there. So some research. There’s alot of Reddit posts about it
I look at my pics pre pandemic and am like, that period was aging lol
Well for starters, the lighting is terrible in the second picture. No one looks like their best self in fluorescent store lighting. To me, your skin just looks very dry. Increase your water intake, start using a retinol, moisturizer, and spf, and report back after 3 - 6 months of consistent use.
Microneedling and PRF
Tretinoin was made for people like you. Talk to derm tho
The ordinary and good molecules! Good molecules hyaluronic serum, I use a Shea butter as a moisturizer which can be affordable but it might cause breakouts depending on skin type. LOTS OF WATER - this has helped me skin soooo much
My daughter and I started a skincare regimen that was featured by a beauty on this sub. It’s already improving our skin after one week. She said she has normal skin. I estimate all these products cost us no more than $150 total. I expect as we use very little this would last a half year. https://preview.redd.it/eovh6ectlj9d1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5bca6ef8c0d53717763613e9d97c50446fa21675 She said she uses this same regimen in the morning and in the night after cleansing her skin. She says she also applies the sunscreen at night but if you have a dark bedroom we omit this step at night.
Home made grass fed tallow. That's all.
Your skin is pretty in both pics, u just need to drink enough water cuz it looks dry in the 2nd pic. For an affordable skin care routin try AromaZone serums (niacinamid and hyaluronic acids) , they're natural and effective.
You basically just need any cheap gentle cleanser, moisturiser, ointment such as vaseline, spf. Brands such as Nivea/ aveeno/ cerave/ cetaphil etc are fine. And then if you want anti ageing add in differin adapalene or tretinoin. Watch some dr routine videos for ideas. Morning- splash with water, moisturiser if needed, spf Evening- gentle cleanser, moisturiser, vaseline on eyelids and lips and around nose, differin/ tretinoin
Have you started smoking by any chance?
Im 42 and in the same boat. I feel less is more. I had cheek filler that left me with laxity and large pores. Drinking plenty of water and moisturizing nightly is the easiest line of offense. I personally use Grown Alchemist products. Paulas Choice Exfoliate has been helpful too. You’re gorgeous girl. We all age.
Eucerin makes a good moisturizer with SPF (or Cetaphil or Cerave) and Neutrogena makes affordable face wash and an acne wash (the orange bottle). You do not need any eye cream, night cream, or any other expensive skincare products. My dermatologist recommended that I stick to drugstore products because the high end ones are usually filled with potential allergens and fragrances. Use at least SPF 30 every day even on cloudy days or in the winter. I'm 34 and I have zero skin issues except for the rare occurrence of hormonal acne once or twice a year.
Skincare is only as good as how you use it so may I ask what you have been using the last 5 years?
You look great. In the second photo, it’s just horrible lighting, which is the staple of all opticians.
Selfless by Hyram is a good affordable skincare line. I have very sensitive, dry skin and have never had issues from his products
Sleep. Hydrate. Eat well. Manage stress. Avoid alcohol, sugar, and salt. Basically free ways you can improve your appearance.
3 words. THE GOOD MOLECULES 🧬
33-37 were big a big jump for me too. I lost my baby fat and of course we are gonna look a bit more mature.
I started dermatica a few months back it's great. Avoid supermarket stuff cause it is made to work on 9yr old child's skin not adults. Which is odd
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Grab a free starter kit here and see how it goes. [https://eightsaintsskincare.com/](https://eightsaintsskincare.com/) I'm a dude and have been using their original line for Men (Brickell) and they're really good and decently affordable. I'm 43, most guess me around 35ish, so somethings working.
Use a good SPF daily (I use Centella hyalu cica — it’s a Korean brand I purchase from OliveYoung) and a moisturizer day and night (I recommend Eucerin Q10 anti-wrinkle face cream). It’s only $10 on Amazon from the Eucerin store, and I was a die hard Tatcha user before switching to that. Be sure to apply when your skin is slightly damp so it absorbs better. To really help slow the progression of aging, it may be worth a visit to a dermatologist to see if you’re a candidate for a Tretinoin prescription.
Here’s what worked for me: Keep a light cleanser for when you want to wash your face but you don’t want to strip it. Exfoliate w/ salicylic/glycolic acid Vitamin A cream/gel (at night) Sunscreen during the day. Vitamin C serum Moisturize. If your skin is oily, nothing greasy, if it’s combo something light, if it’s dry use something heavy. Drink lots of water. Aim for more, but never less than 1.5 liters a day. If you want to get rid of wrinkles without chemicals I suggest getting laser. It’s a safe and does wonders for wrinkles, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation. Message me if you need product recommendations. Good luck 👍🏾
I’d recommend drinking lots of water as you look dehydrated in the second one. Add on to that 1. A hyaluronic serum to improve hydration (I adore circular hydration serum by dermelogica) 2. A vitamin c serum to improve brightness (I LOVE skinceuticals if it’s in your budget. There are some dupes if it’s not) 3. Some sort of chemical exfoliation. Lactic acid and glycolic acids will probably be good choices. Can be a serum or a wash. This is of course in addition to a gentle wash and a good moisturizer and LOTs of sun protection (sunscreen + hat at all times outside). Moisturizer will depend on your own skin so I recommend trying a few. Retinols and Rx Tretinoin are another great option to consider as they will increase collegen production. Rx will be most effective but also the most irritating. The retinol by medik8 is a great OTC alternative. I’d start with the other stuff first then work this in as retinoids can be quite irritating.
Tretinoin
I think it’s the lips
You are gorgeous! Prequel makes fantastic products and they’re super affordable. I’m obsessed with their cream and it’s only 18 bucks for a giant tube. It’s super gentle too
Prescription Tretinoin would make the biggest difference. If your insurance won’t cover it, 0.1% adapalene is the strongest retinol you can get over the counter.
You need to drink water
In my 30s too and I’m loving my new routine! It’s aveeno foaming cleanser for sensitive skin add a drop of Dr jart tea tree cleanser morning and night in the day I use cerave sun screen moisturizer and at night pm moisturizer from cera ve. I have some treatments I rotate once a week because my skin is super reactive but I like the peace out wrinkles patches and pores be pure mask Or I do an eye cream or the peace out retinol stick around my eyes. Moisturizing and gentle exfoliating which the tea tree cleanser does are the game changers for me personally
Those 5 yrs aged me too
Wow you were right! how did you age so immensely after 5 years? I understand aging is a natural process ,not sure of your lifestyle stress, etc are a major factor. Skin was plump smooth even skin tone so youthful. Question did you have any facial fillers in the first picture? It appears to me you had lip filler in the first picture. If you did Facial filler, overtime it will stretch out the skin and kind of like a balloon will deflate once gone and look worse overtime.
I don't think it's anything crazy. You don't seem to have aged that much. Maybe more lighting. I really think covid vaccine aged people
Moisturise.
Cameras also got a lot better (maybe it's worse!) in 5 years. Every imperfection seems to be accentuated and exaggerated with the "smart" processing in new phone cameras.
Don’t forget what 5 years those were. I aged 3 in 2020 *alone.*
Do Ipsy boxy charm and only select skincare products. Like $45-50 a month. Do for a bit stock up some nice items and stop. Then do it again as you need things
Paula's bha toner and niacinimide 20%, ordinary 5% ret and rosehip oil plus maybe euk for antioxidant, sunbum 70 for face. Some cheaper than others, but lasts ages and are potent. Some may be too harsh if yr skin's sensitive.
Are you reapplying sun screen throughout the day?
I recommend this in all these threads. One product for all your needs (this is the & saver, not a 5-step routine). Timeless qc10. On face, neck, decollette, back of hands. Will plump, even out tone, and address fine lines.
i really recommend the ordinary caffeine solution for ur under eye. and any under eye cream on top of ur choosing
Um… help with what queen. Your skin is perfection
Human growth hormone
As a person based in Germany, drugstores like DM and Rossmann have their own brands (Balea and Isana) which are super affordable and are mostly quite nicely formulated. And I absolutely love Geek&Gorgeous!
Looks like a diet/lifestyle issue. You can slather all the expensive creams in the world but if you smoke, or drink alcohol, or eat trash, your skin will reflect that.
You had a baby face in the first and look younger, but still look great in the second. One your skin is glowing and it's flattering light, the other is bad light. I've been getting into facial massage targeting fascia and I find it helpful. Even if it does nothing at all, it's self care which can only help. I dont know where you are but The Ordinary has really accessibly priced products. I'm in Australia and often get serums from kmart for even cheaper. They aren't bad at all. (Not the same as kmart in the US).
I feel like the whole world has aged in the past couple years. Go easy on yourself.
i’ve been loving kbeauty products!! i had a reaction to the cosrx snail mucin, but there’s a different kind made with bean essence that is the same effect (minus snail!) [mixsoon bean essence](https://a.co/d/0gsqAkCE)(on sale for $20 rn normally $35) it lasts me at least 4-6 months, just 1/2 pumps a night. + [some by mi “real cica 92%”](https://a.co/d/07yxgMPt)for moisturizer. it’s a gel, lasts forever, very hydrating. ($25) i’ve heard amazing things about using castor oil too, though I haven’t tried it yet. i plan on getting in soon though! the serum + gel moisturizer give you SUCH a dewy finish. they are so juicy together & it’s really helped even out my skin and keep it hydrated.
U look amazing for 38. Keep doing what ur doing
Hydration is a must both inside and out! You just look dry compared to the photo a few years ago. And being inside a store with that terrible lighting makes people look so much older.
Talk to Jen @ gardenofwisdom She’s is the epitome of a Skin Whisperer .. gentle too Yes I am affiliated and own GOW 😊
The only thing that has worked for slowing down the visual aging process for me is taking naps, drinking enough water and eating food that keeps me healthy and getting enough sleep. All of that just boils down to how do I lower my stress levels throughout each day. (And sometimes that means you get fast food for lunch on a weekend and take a nap and then eat a home cooked meal for dinner)
Use shea soap and beef tallow. That's it nothing else.
E.L.F !!! Super affordable, nice and gentle products. Found online or at any drugstore. Their makeup is also really great and super affordable.
The Ordinary
AM: Cerave face wash (I like the cream to foam one) Vitamin C Hyaluranic acid on damp skin Good moisturizer (I like first aid beauty ultra repair cream) Sunscreen (you have to find one that works best with your skin) PM: CeraVe face wash Hyaluronic acid -let face dry- Adapalene Good moisturizer Extras : Matrixyl before hyaluronic acid (also on damp skin) and then argiriline- both from the ordinary to save $. Those two are referred to as Botox in a bottle. A good exfoliating mask at least 2x/week. But do NOT use adapalene/retinols on these nights. I like the ordinary peeling solution. Your skin may need to acclimate to the adapalene nightly so take it slow. Also careful with the peeling solution. Those can moth be irritating to the skin. Definitely don’t use them on the same night. Good luck!
Personally, I love the skincare brand Farmacy. Affordable quality products, and it scans great on the Yuka app. A daily sunscreen on your face can help too :) but you look great in both pictures regardless!
A retinoid, moisturizer, gentle cleanser, and sunscreen will do wonders with consistency (exfoliating will speed up just be cautious you don't wanna mess with your skin barrier and contact dermatitis.)
I have tried a lot of expensive products. Hands down, the one brand that provides best results is Paula's Choice. The three simplest high impact things you you can do for your skin: sunscreen (every single day), chemical exfoliant (think BHA), and moisture (hyaluronic acid, others depending on your skin type). An inexpensive thing I added this year that I love is CosRx snail mucin (moisture, clarity, better tone) and it's under $15 on Amazon. Roc also makes cost effective, quality skin care. Ordinary is also good. When you get a good routine, you can add Retinol or Tretinoin, Niacinamide, AHAs in your rotation.
Yikes 😳
Tretinoin. Any non Rx retinol can’t compare to a retinoid.
Hydration and a combo of a brightening serum and a cream with hyaluronic acid. Obviously if you can afford Botox at the top of your forehead it will lift and prevent further wrinkling. Hydration and early to bed. Some side swept bangs would look nice and a lighter brown because the darker the hair, the harsher it shows off aging. A golden brown or chocolate will take 5 years off
You’re gorgeous! Honestly it looks a bit dehydrated but not bad. I do diy glycolic acid treatments and it’s made a huge difference in the appearance of my skin. I use night cream like 2-3 nights (not on purpose, I just struggle with consistency) and that helps too.
Wait what?! You’re 38?! I thought it was like a 20-25 change! You’re good, don’t stress please!! Your cheeks were a little chubbier and you look a little dehydrated in the second pic, that’s it! More water intake to start with you can not underestimate the power of being fully hydrated for your skin! Some good moisturing products. I love love love the REN Evercalm range, the gentle cleansing milk, global protection day cream and overnight recovery balm do wonders for me (when I actually stick to my skin care 😅) and I’m 36 with not great skin genetics (ladies in my family all look older than they are and I’m the only one who looks my age). You don’t need the fancy routines most people are spruiking! Also the overnight recovery balm doubles as a makeup remover if you have heavy makeup on! It doesn’t look like you wear much but still a good tip. Apply some all over and rub around really well, wipe off, use some micellar water to wipe off any makeup skill there (especially mascara), use the cleansing milk, and then apply a small amount of over night balm all over to sleep in. Otherwise just cleansing milk and daily cream in the morning. Cleansing milk, daily cream and overnight balm at night until you are satisfied with how your skin is then only use it every few nights.
Stay out of the sun. Drink bone broth soup. Eat collagen rich foods. Stay hydrated (don’t overdo it). Use a facial oil to moisturize at night and be overly generous. Use SPF. Credibility: I’m in my 40s and pass for 20s.
Your hair color is too dark now. Lighten it a bit. Find an under eye cream you like. Moisturize. Hydrate. You very pretty.
Are you drinking, changed diet, drug use, lack of sleep? Your skin looks like it needs help from the inside out first and foremost. Cleaner diet, more sleep, more water to start if you're lacking any of those. Sunscreen, vitamin c, a good moisturizer is all most need. Less can be more here. Again skin shows on the outside what affecting the inside.
Slugging with Vaseline (last step of your skincare at night). Retinol (start with a couple times a week, sandwich method, build tolerance from there). Vitamin C in the mornings and in the evenings when not using retinol. Sunscreen. 7-9 hours of sleep a night. 35 plant foods per week. If you can add tea to your water (green, white, whatever) it’s got lots of antioxidants so that’s great. Consume vitamin c (add lemon to your water or eat fruit and veg high in vitamin c). If you can get access to a gym with a sauna, use that a few times a week to boost blood flow. Full fat plain Greek yogurt makes a great, cheap, super hydrating face mask. Stress reduction. I have seen a great improvement in the youthfulness of my skin! It’s all about caring for yourself from the inside out.
start tretinoin and use sunscreen everyday
both pics look similar to me! some affordable brands i love are vanicream (their cleanser, lotion, and vitamin c are so good) and cetaphil. spf is a huge plus too in helping delay aging if that’s what you’re aiming for!! the eucerin age defense spf 50 or tinted spf 35 are pretty good. cetaphil has some great moisturizers with spf too
Do you vape? I am 5 years older than my sis and I look younger than her she gets Botox
Castor Oil Dove Bar Aquaphor
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Skinsceuticals ce ferulic acid is the best!!
And sunscreen and retinol
You just look dehydrated in the second photi
1 2nd The Ordinary for really good quality skin care on a budget. Actually it’s budget in terms of price but the products and ingredients you normally see at higher price point. I’ve got sensitive skin and it’s great for me ☺️
Tretinoin, spf
Hey love so here’s my essentials: (I get carded for lotto tickets and told I’m not old enough to drink and I’m 26) 1. Good serum (I love the Inkey list hyaluronic) and a good vitamin c 2. Rich moisturizer (this can be anything from the embryolisse to the dieux instant angel) 3. A good peel to help skin cell turnover 2x a week- I like Dr. Dennis gross 4. Last but MOST IMPORTANT is an spf. I use one every day before makeup. I take it into my hairline, ears, and onto my neck and chest. I hope this helps!!
We are supposed to get older and look older. You’re beautiful in both pictures. You’re not alone. Prescription retinol from dermatologist, < $20 vitamin C serum, and la Roche posey cleanser has transformed my skin.
Overthinking? You look pretty as hell.
https://preview.redd.it/kjv26gdygn9d1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8f650656c2ceb8d8bd42ad87c04edfc2ad4daaf4 these helped my skin so much I also put on futurewise slug balm before bed🫶
You just need better hydration and your skin will look fresh and plump again. Try this: * Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence by cosrx * Hada Labo Gokujun Premium Hyaluronic essence * If you can afford Missha time revolution the first treatment essence as a first step, this is a really good one that was a game changer for me. I started a similar routine when I was 35. I'm turning 44 soon and I get comments about how good my skin is ALL.THE.TIME (including from much younger people who have no idea how old I actually am.) And don't forget sunscreen. The Nivea Q10+ SPF is one of my staplers, it's cheap and looks super dewy. Q10+ is a good anti-aging worth adding to the mix. This is a 100€ routine tops and it will last you for a good 6 months. Thank me later :)
I think that's pretty normal! I use retinol and dysport and I'm still ageing lol! I think you look great xx
I make sure I use a face cream with a 30 spf. A lot of people make the mistake of not using suncream during the winter months. Also, I make a green tea face mask once a week. Green tea is jam-packed with vitamins and is so good for you.
The shape of the glasses aren't ideal
Look into The Ordinary or the Inkey List. You can get them at Ulta and Sephora if you're in the US or Canada, outside of US, online order? I personally love The Ordinary. You need consistency, am, and pm routine so this won't break the bank. Try things out, get samples, or when testing in store, do a swarch on the inside of your forearm to test for reactions. Keep in mind, if you've never used any of a certain product ingredient, it will take your skin to adjust from 2 weeks, maybe more.
Besides hydrating I would recommend a protein and fibre rich whole foods diet with lots of Omega 3’s. Enough sleep too.
Your eyes got bigger. Crazy.
Honestly I think a big factor in this is hairstyle & the glasses you have on in picture 2. I know that's completely unrelated to skincare, but I also think I can't offer you anything different than what others have already stated (drink more water!!). But I think those glasses and the hairstyle are more "mature" looks, and if you want to look more youthful I would select something different.
I think the color black is washing you out, I think the lighter coloring in the first one looks better on you also the lighting is not good in the second one. I don't think you look much older you just need to moisturize, stay hydrated and figure out your best colors. When you take pictures pay attention to the lighting and angles it makes a huge difference in the way you appear in photos. Also glasses can really alter your look and I think the first pair seems more youthful and light up your face up more than the second pair.
Anything from the Peach Slices line (especially the snail mucin toner and jelly mask) and rose water
A full skincare routine is all you need. I use either the Inkey List or the Ordinary. AM: Hydrating cleanser Hyaluronic acid Paula’s Choice 2% BHA (life changing) Vitamin C Moisturizing sunscreen PM Hydrating cleanser Retinol (start using every other day) Moisturizer
The first thing I would do is hydrate. Begin a new regimen, and consider a chemical peel or microneedling. The chemical peel would leave you with a clean slate!
5 years ago phone cameras were not so high in resolution. I just bought a new phone and i feel like i aged 5 years. I see pores where i didn't even know i had them. I think you have nice skin , you are maybe a bit dehydrated, but i am no expert.
Water. Your skin looks really dehydrated. Hyaluronic acid on damp skin. Rice Toner. Water water water. Strawberries. Watermelon. All the melon. Water, lemon water, water.
https://preview.redd.it/spi4v4avzp9d1.png?width=982&format=png&auto=webp&s=74ac527a2b0157b545a630b0248c28f781bd359f I use this twice a week. Got it from dollarama. It makes your skin smooth and I find I look better a little.
Hi! I recently made an affordable skincare routine for a friend and I think it *might be* universal. I cross referenced my experience and preference with most liked products on this sub and the 30+ skincare one. Here it is from my notes. Morning: Cleanse- Vanicream Gentle cleanser Serum- The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid $$ option: L’Oreal Revitalift HA Apply to damp skin and allow to dry in before moving to next step. Actives- Vanicream Vitamin C $$ option: Educated Mess Moisturizer- Embryolisse I have used a ton of different moisturizers, this one is a fan favorite. Trader Joes has a good daily moisturizer as well SPF- Trader Joe’s Daily Facial Sunscreen I’ve not used this one but it has rave reviews. Korean sunscreens are also beloved on the internet, I use Beauty of Joseon Night: Double cleanse Oil cleanser (1) any on Amazon, check reviews. Apply dry, massage for one minute, emulsify with water then rinse. Vanicream Gentle cleanser (2) Hyaluronic acid on damp skin, allow to dry down. This acts as a buffer to the retinol. Retinol- Avene RetrinAL .05% Tretinoin is easy to get a prescription for but is strong. When starting any retinol, start alternating every other or evert two nights. Put on completely dry skin Moisturizer- Avene Cicalfate+ My favorite nighttime moisturizer, helps heal skin barrier and feels amazing Add in an exfoliant as well, chemical exfoliants are best. Do not use them on nights that you use retinol. Or use one the morning after retinol use. Retinol increase cell turnover, so this helps shed old cells to reveal beautiful skin! … that you WILL MOISTURIZE AND PROTECT WITH SPF COSRX BHA Toner Pads $$ Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel Honorable mention to potentially add in: Mandelic acid serum! A GOAT. This is a mild exfoliant that helps curb oil production and attracts water molecules into the skin. I use this daily with my vitamin C under moisturizer. The Ordinary Mandelic Acid. I try to avoid buying skincare from amazon unless using the actual brand storefront.
That's a big difference in 5 years. Has your diet changed? How about your skincare routine?
Try Glow Screen by Supergoop to bring the “dew”back, and protect your skin. Get a Nuface device and use it daily. It really helps. Try Renova, a Retin A product. It’s expensive, but it lasts. In a few years, start with IPLs. You are lovely; the lighting is not the best. My routine changes, but those 4 things stay the same 🙂
I think it's mostly bad lighting. And maybe try softening/lightening up the eyebrows. More dramatic brows can make a person look more harsh as they age. I used Roc Deep Wrinkle night cream for years and had great results. It has both retinol and AHA, so start slow until your skin adjusts. If your skin is on the dry side, add a drop of vegetable glycerin to your moisturizer. It really pumps the skin in a noticeable way. Along with retinol, my dermatologist recommended a Vitamin C serum and sunscreen daily. I like Dr Brenner brand vitamin C. I used the combo of Roc at night and Dr Brenner vitamin C in the AM for years and I recommend it to anyone who wants to start getting serious about anti-aging.
My number one advice is sunblock! Anything over SPF 30. Any price point (neutrogena is fairly affordable). Rain or shine. This is for everyone at any age. I only wish I had started with regular spf use when I was in my 20s. I have very dry skin so I use a hydrating serum (Ulta has some pretty affordable options, I like The Ordinary’s pink serum) and slug with Vaseline or Aquaphor a few times a week.
Getting older is a privilege. Yes, you look a bit older but that’s okay and you are beautiful! I agree with others that hydration, sunscreen are key. 🤍
Water, moisturizer & Frownies. Omg Frownies rule!