Skincare basics for 35+ skin

🌿 At 38, I’ve learnt my skin isn’t about chasing “perfect,” it’s about balance. My skincare shelf works like a toolkit: gentle cleansers, layers of hydration, targeted treatments, and SPF every single morning. It’s pro-aging, sensitive-skin friendly, and flexible enough to shift with my cycle or the seasons. Here’s what earns a permanent spot on my shelf…

Cleanser

– Luxury: Decree Light and Deep Cleanse, Skin Rocks Cleansing Balm, Deviant Skincare Cleansing Balm

– Mid Range: Nip & Fab Ceramide Fix Cleansing Balm

– Budget: Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker Gel Cleanser, Byoma Creamy Jelly cleanser, Bubble Fresh Start Gel Cleanser

Hydration

– Luxury: Decree Preparatory mist

– Mid Range: Curél Deep Moisture Spray

– Budget: The Inkey List Dewy Skin Mist

Treatment

– Luxury: Medik8 Liquid Peptides Advanced MP, Sachi Skin Pro Resilience Serum (peptides + antioxidants)

– Mid-Range: Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced serum

– Budget: BeautyCrop Peptide Calm Range, Byoma Phyto-Mucin Glow Serum

Moisturiser (AM)

– Luxury: Allies of Skin Peptides and Antioxidants Daily Treatment

– Mid-Range: Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream

– Budget: L’Oréal Revitalift Filler Cream

Moisturiser (PM)

– Luxury: Dr Sam’s Flawless Moisturiser Intense

– Mid-Range: Medik8 Advanced Night Restore, Nip & Fab Ceramide Fix

– Budget: Simple Rich Repairing Cream

SPF

I honestly think there is no point in spending loads on SPF because the drugstore options are excellent. L’Oreal, Garnier and La Roche Posay all have excellent options.

This is what I would call a basic starting point for anyone looking to step up their pro aging skincare routine, these are suitable for any skin type and I have very sensitive rosacea print skin.

I have a post coming up on how to boost this routine so stay tuned.

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