My Current Skincare Routine at 38
Last year I shared my routine at 37, I’m now 38, (almost 39!) and some things have changed (some haven’t!) but I figured I’d round up everything I do in one space again to refer anyone to since I get questions daily.
To recap my skin journey, I never really did anything in high school or college outside of washing my face in the shower with a generic cleanser from Target. I spent years in tanning beds and never wore sunscreen that I then paid for by endless amounts of sunspots and most recently melasma from my last pregnancy with my daughter.
After years of trying random things, going to a dermatologist and seeing an esthetician, I finally feel like I’m in a good spot with knowing what my skin wants and what I’m actually seeing results from.
MY GOAL \\
The goal has always been to wear less makeup, clean up my sun damage and keep the wrinkles to a minimum! I personally do this by a combination of products, lifestyle habits and minimal professional services.
I share a lot of what I do daily on Instagram but I know we all like specifics, so here is my current skincare routine as a 38, almost 39 year old mom of 3. I do switch things up here and there depending on the seasons here in Michigan but I’ve been using most of these products for a while now.
P.S. If you want to see what I do in video format, I suggest popping on Instagram since I share there daily if you’re interested.
**For reference, I have normal to dry skin (mostly in the colder months), that has had sun damage I’m trying to heal. I tend to get red easily from products**
MORNING
+ Rinse face with water followed by a gentle cleanser and a quick Lumi session
+ Milky Toner – Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner or Thayers Milky Toner (Thayers is a bit thicker but I LOVE both so much!)
+ Glow – E.L.F Thirst Burst Drops (gives you a great glow and hydrates your skin so well)
+ Eye Cream – Nutricentials Tinted Caffeinated Eye Cream (great pink tint to brighten up your under eye)
+ Moisturizer – Vanicream
+ Tinted sunscreen -I switch between Skinny Confidential Caffeinated Sunscreen and E.L.F Sun Glow I love both for different reasons!
+Mineral Bronzing Gel– Insta Glow (I mix this into my moisturizer every 2-3 days-it’s like Drunk Elephant but is a gradual tan gel and is 4.2 fl oz and can we used on your whole body as well!)
EVENING
+ Wash face with a cleansing balm if I have makeup on – Cleansing balm
+ 2nd Cleanse with a gentle cleanser and my Lumi
+ Milky Toner – Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner or Thayers Milky Toner
+ Retinol serum- Peptide Retinol (gentle yet so effective)
+ Anti Aging Serum -Future Serum (8 serums in one and has changed my skin!)
+ Moisturizer –Vanicream or Weleda Skin Food (thicker if my skin is very dry)
EXTRAS
+ I shave my face every few weeks — Skinny Confidential Face Razor (this helps your skin care & makeup lay 10x better)
+AHA Peel pads & Pillow glow-3 nights a week (I do this on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday-on days I don’t use retinol)
+Mud Mask-Glacial Marine Mud
+Under eye patches - keep in fridge they feel amazing cold in the morning
I can do my skincare, morning or night so easily these days! I’ve simplified it but made it so effective that I rarely feel the need to go get a professional service anywhere, which has always been my goal honestly!
