I’ve noticed how differently people approach skincare depending on their age and experience.
Some people have followed the same basic routine for years, while others have completely changed what they use as they’ve gotten older.
Curious to hear how other people’s approach to skincare has evolved over time. Has it become more important to you, or have you found yourself keeping things simpler?
my 53-year-old aunt who is struggling with her makeup routine. Everything she tries now cakes, creases, or settles into lines.
Light skin tints don't even out her skin tone enough, heavy foundations look cakey, and setting powders are out of the question. Online tutorials are way too filtered to be helpful.
What are the best foundations, skin tints, or base products for mature skin (50+) that give real but natural-looking coverage? Product recommendations and application tips would be amazing
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turned 61 this spring. estrogen drop is not abstract when you can pinch the skin on your cheek and it stays thin. collagen is slower. everything feels a little less dense, especially along the jaw and the sides of the mouth. i still wear sunscreen. that part i did not drop.
i used to buy whatever said “firming” and it was just another cream. lately i’ve been reading about nad+ declining with age and why topical support is framed as cellular energy, not another moisturizer. started a biotech skincare for skin longevity serum at night on damp skin. no fragrance, no peel. neck gets the same amount as the face because that’s where i notice slack first.
i am not layering acids on top of it. too much sting last year.
what actually moved the needle for you after 55: consistency for months, or a specific active? and do you treat the neck as its own routine or just leftover product from the face?
This keeps confusing me because I see completely different advice everywhere! 😅
Some people say your 20s are when you should start preventing everything before it shows up, while others say you really don’t need much besides SPF and the basics……I was looking into it and it seems like consistent sun protection matters way more than starting a huge anti-aging routine, which honestly makes more sense to me.
So I’m curious what everyone here thinks. When did you start using “anti-aging” products, and do you think you actually started at the right age?
I've started to notice fine lines on my forehead and under my eyes that have decided to stick around. I have sensitive skin and really only use:
Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Lotion
Dr.G Dermoisture Barrier D Daily Lotion
Pyunkang Yul Atopic Mild Sun Cream
With a random cleanser to wash my face. And I use a parasol whenever I'm in the sun.
What are you guys using for anti-aging. Are peptides good? Vitamin C? Bakuchiol?
I’ve lost count of how many “holy grail” products I’ve bought that either broke me out or did nothing. A 5 star review means nothing if they have dry skin and yours is super oily. Lately, I’ve been using a skincare app to find people with similar skin concerns and see what worked for them and what didn’t. I’ve also been posting a lot here on reddit. It’s saved me so much money on trial and error. How do you guys tell what actually works for your skin type?
Hi! I (28F) am actually posting here on behalf of my mom (54F) who does not use Reddit. She is is feeling very insecure about her deep wrinkles and aging, so I told her I would try to help her with developing a routine and finding products that could potentially help her with the wrinkles and and also improve her overall skin health and confidence.
She has never really used skin care or makeup before other than moisturizers at night and I think she uses Apricot Scrub still. Unfortunately, she spends a lot of time in the sun (lives in Texas and works with animals for a living) and until recently, did not use sunscreen or sun protection as consistently as she should have. Her and I are both complete beginners when it comes to skin care, and even my routine is pretty basic at this point and I’ve just been going off the recommendations of my dermatologist (gentle cleanser, clindamycin solution, moisturizer, and sunscreen, and then I add in Adapalene Gel at night), so I really have no clue where to even begin in trying to help her.
I’ve told her that she definitely needs to get into a routine of wearing sunscreen every day and reapplying throughout the day, and that we probably need to start with at least getting her a good cleanser and moisturizer. I am looking for recommendations for products, and anything she should add to her routine to help repair her skin and slow down the aging process. Also, if anyone has any recommendations for procedures or services (chemical peel, etc.) that you think are worth it, I’d love to hear. She isn’t really interested in doing Botox or fillers or any kind of surgeries, but I think she would be interested in rejuvenating type procedures.
I know this is a big ask because we are pretty clueless, but if anyone wants to share their thoughts, we are greatly appreciative!
Our team is researching whether collagen powder is worth taking after 40, using age, skin and joint concerns, supplement habits and before and after ratings to see if people notice a benefit. I meant to send the cleaned results to our research group but I attached the raw Google Sheet with names and personal answers. omg.
I caught it before the full client list went out, but three coworkers opened it and one person replied with a question about my own answer. I feel so embarrassed and this is so awkward. The benefit of collecting real wellness data is clear, but I dont think a few weeks of better tracking is worth exposing peoples health routines. Where do you draw the line?
I’m trying to be way more selective with beauty stuff lately because so much of it feels amazing for two weeks and then I stop using it.
What’s one skincare, makeup or beauty tool you’ve had for months and still reach for all the time?
Bonus points if it’s something you thought you’d barely use but ended up keeping in your routine.
Ok I’ve watched the videos and all that on how to and what to do like preparing for 4 weeks prior my problem is the cost of the the things needed to use prior to like the fad bright and others. So what can I use in place of its says I need to use vitamin A , melanin inhibitor, and what’s a good retinoid I use good products skincare twice a day and have done other stuff to skin like liquid PCL and threads extra what would u recommend for the prior to for peels I’m 55
I’ve got dry skin and occasionally experience flaking around my nose and eyebrows. My main goals are healthy skin, maintaining my skin barrier, hydration and preventing premature ageing.
Morning:
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
CeraVe Moisturising Cream
Beauty of Joseon SPF50+ sunscreen
During shower:
Cetaphil cleanser for my face
Gentle body wash
Head & Shoulders shampoo
After shower:
CeraVe Moisturising Cream on my face
Body moisturiser on dry areas, particularly hands, elbows and heels
Night:
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
CeraVe Moisturising Cream
I’m considering introducing CeraVe Vitamin C Serum and eventually adding a retinol 1–2 nights per week for long-term anti-ageing, once my skin is consistently hydrated and my skin barrier is healthy.
Does this seem like a good routine for my skin type and goals? Is there anything you’d change, add or remove? Thanks