09/03/2026
At 45, the boring basics always win.
1 - SPF. Every. Single. Day.ļæ½This is the one habit that compounds. I really believe that so much of my skin health today is due to the fact that I have continued to use SPF consistently over the years. I love the sun, but it can do a lot of damage to the skin. SPF is like the quiet overachiever of skincare.
2 - Double Cleansing.ļæ½If Iām layering skincare, sunscreen and makeup daily, I need to properly remove it. Texture, congestion, breakouts, and dullness often come down to buildup. And I donāt want to add fresh skincare on top of old grime from the day.
3 - Hydration.ļæ½My hydration game is top tier because hydrated skin looks smoother, calmer, plumper and brighter. In your 40s, dehydration can mimic āaging and no one has time for that - I LAYER on the hydration.
4 - Never Go to Bed With Makeup on. ļæ½I think I was probably 20, the last time I went to bed with makeup on. I donāt care of Iām sick, hungover, exhausted. I will never go to bed makeup on. Sleeping in makeup = clogged pores, irritation, inflammation. Skin repairs itself at night. I donāt want my skin having to work overtime because I have junk on my face.
5 - Gentle Exfoliation.ļæ½I donāt punish my skin and absolutely no aggressive scrubs. I want just enough exfoliation to prevent buildup and keep my skin clear + bright without causing irritation.
6 - Actives (like Vitamin C and Retinol) - but never at the expense of your barrier. If my skin is feeling irritated, tight, or inflamed, I immediately stop using actives until my skin is calm. Healthy skin first, which allows the actives to show up and shine.
If youāre in your thriving-in-your-40s era too, Iām so glad youāre here š¤ Letās build it together āØ
