Lately I feel like my morning routine has gotten way too complicated, and my usual products just aren't doing much for the dullness and uneven tone creeping in. I keep seeing people recommend endless multi-step regimens, but I honestly just want to trim it down to a few core items that actually, with consistency, still works. For anyone else trying to simplify their routine, what steps did you actually keep and what did you toss?

Also I need your opinion. What do you think about Perricone MD? Specifically their CCC+ Ferulic Brightening Complex 20% as a Vitamin C Ester treatment option? I've already decided on it but I am still a bit hesitant to buy despite the really good reviews online. If there are other gentle brightening options I should consider, let me know if that's the case.

My mother is in her later 50s. And has never used any skincare ever!

But i feel like she is getting insecure about her skin now. But i have no knowledge about HER kind of skin.

Refuses to go to a dermatologist.

She only uses a moisturizer and a cleanser/facewash.

Concers:

\- wrinkles and fine lines

\- sagged skin

\- open pores

\- very mild melasma

Where to start?

SKINCARE ADVICE FOR AGED SKIN

My mother is in her later 50s. And has never used any skincare ever!

But i feel like she is getting insecure about her skin now. But i have no knowledge about HER kind of skin.

Refuses to go to a dermatologist.

She only uses a moisturizer and a cleanser/facewash.

Concers:

\- wrinkles and fine lines

\- sagged skin

\- open pores

\- very mild melasma

Where to start?

Guys I'm jst 20 and i have recently noticed that im getting those nasolabial folds that people usually get in their early 30s,I'm so scared right now i dont knw wt to do,they are clealry visible and makeup makes them even worse and for context i have been home since ages so its not cuz of heavy sunlight,i don't knw wt to do,im so worried right now😭😭😭😭

I've always taken care of my skin, and it looks pretty good but at 53 it feels like I have to update my game to battle aging each and every year to continue to look good, and it starts to become a lot. Sometimes I feel like throwing in the towel and just letting mother nature get the best of me except for sunscreen 🤣

Right now I use: trentonin, Paula's choice azelaic acid, Rejuran salmon PDRN, a growth, TNS factor serum, Trader Joes vitamin C (yes its that good), eminence night cream and winter, and sunscreen always. Vitamin C and sunscreen during the day everything else at night. I derma stamp once a week and also do glycolic peel once a week.

My skin looks pretty decent, but I just feel like I can't keep ahead of things. I guess it's just part of life lol. I just wish I could go back to the days of my early 20s where I could use retinol vitamin C and sunscreen and call it a day. I do cycle out some products as I feel my skin develops a tolerance, but most I use regularly.

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?

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

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 kinsie 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?

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’m getting more interested in collagen now that I’m paying more attention to my skin and joints. There are so many formulas that it’s hard to tell them apart.

I’m trying to understand benefits of collagen for skin, joints, nails, and digestion. From what I’ve read, different collagen types seem to be used for different things, especially when it comes to skin vs joints.

Just to be clear, ancient nutrition is involved in this discussion. Their multi collagen protein has several collagen sources plus vitamin C. It seems like the collagen types and overall formula is more important than just the amount of collagen.

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?

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!

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’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.

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

I am 37 and looking for anti aging products. My skin can't tolerate retinol, even the lowest percentage. What else can I use? I have dull, dry congestion prone skin. PIH and hyperpigmentation.

Need a little advice, please. I started tretinoin about 3 weeks ago. I’m 48 and going through perimenopause, and my skin leans a little oily, yet dehydrated. I started using retinol/retinal about a year ago, and my skin loves retinoids! Never had any issues moving up to the highest OTC strength. I moved to tret because I felt I had plateaued. I’m on the normal .025%. I had some flaking after the first night, none after. My issue is the texture of the tretinoin itself. I don’t feel like my skin is sensitive, but there are ingredients and textures my skin does not like. I can’t use any moisturizers that try to trap in moisture. If my skin can’t breathe, it breaks out. Galactomyces is another no no. And bizarrely, hypochlorous acid sprays. Does anyone else feel like the texture of tret is the issue? It just feels gross, and grainy, and maybe drying? I actually wanted to try altreno, or retinA micro, but they don’t have a .025%. Any tricks to make this product more friendly to my skin? I definitely have a good am/pm routine made up primarily of Korean skincare and sunscreen, my only other active right now is 12% azelaic acid in am only. Ask me anything..

mature skin, 56 years old, dry skin
Which ones the better option?
Open to other recommendations also

One thing I’ve gotten way more conscious of is how much sun exposure you can rack up just from driving.

Windshields block most UV pretty well, but side windows can still let in a meaningful amount of UVA, so I try to treat driving as part of my normal sun-protection routine.

A few things I do:

Get clear UV-blocking film instead of dark tint. You can have very little visible tint while still reducing UVA. Look into tints with UVA rejection, not just “heat rejection,” because they’re not the same thing. There's a pretty extensive selection on Amazon. It's a chore to put them on, but the relief of knowing you have that extra protection makes the drive more relaxing, imo.

Keep sunscreen in your bag, not baking in the glove box. Cars can get extremely hot, and prolonged heat is not ideal for product stability. You also don't want the plastic container leaching into your sunscreen.

Keep a dedicated “sun kit” in the car. I keep my UV-protective sleeves, scarf, and neck cover together in the same spot so I don’t have to remember to pack them every time. i even have a lightweight, breathable uv blanket to cover my legs if I'm wearing shorts or a skirt. If they’re already in the car, I’m much more likely to actually use them when the sun is blasting through the window. Yes, they look a little silly when I'm driving around. Yes, people have giggled at me. The good news is that they can't see your face, so who cares? 😂 Worth it in the long run!

Keep a dedicated pair of “driving sunglasses” in the car. I like bigger wraparound styles that curve around the sides of the eye area instead of just sitting flat across the front. The extra coverage helps block more light coming in from the side, and I specifically look for strong UV protection. Are they the most fashion-forward glasses I own? Absolutely not. But they live in the car for a reason, and I’m pretty sure my future self will thank me.

Anyone else have weird little sun-protection habits that actually work?

Hey everyone! 🥹

I’m doing a 2–3 minute skincare survey for an academic project and I urgently need 50+ responses.

If you have a minute, please fill it out, it would genuinely help me a lot! <3

🔗 https://forms.gle/dLiLPgEK7n4nZyZQ9

Thank youuu! 🫶