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Using Differin Gel For Anti-Aging | Over-The-Counter Retinoid

April 17, 2023 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Today I want to talk to you about Differin Gel as an anti-aging product. I enjoy my mid-30s skincare routine and some of my favorite items that I don’t talk about often because they aren’t new but they are things I use daily. I have used Tretinoin in the past but if you need an over-the-counter, affordable retinoid, I want to encourage you to try Differin Gel.

Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Retinoid

Differin contains the ingredient adapalene which is a retinoid that fights fine lines, dark spots, and dull skin. Differin stimulates collagen production and helps with dark spots by exfoliating the skin. It also helps with clogged pores and acne, which is what I originally used it for in the early aughts when it was by prescription only. It also has anti-inflammatory properties. You do need to ease into it, and you only need a pea-sized amount. I use it every other night and tretinoin on the “off” night. I apply it after my toner and before my moisturizer. It is very important to use S.P.F. when using a retinoid (but really, all the time! 365!).

Do you use a retinoid? Have you tried Differin Gel?

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ROC DAILY RESURFACING DISKS REVIEW

October 8, 2018 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you had a fantastic weekend and are feeling ready to tackle the new week. As the weather changes, I love to have my first string skincare standbys ready to go because the weather can wreak havoc on my skin, and while it’s usually pretty forgiving of my testing out tons of different things (blogger probs), sometimes I make it angry when I try to do that during a season weather shift. I love sharing new or new-to-me products with you, but today I want to share something that’s been in my arsenal for months now but I’ve yet to shout-out in the form of a post.

About RoC Daily Resurfacing Pads

The pads are self-foaming, dual-textured disks that contain skin conditioners and are clinically shown to improve the appearance of skin in as little as one week, yet they’re gentle enough for everyday use. One side of the disk has a soft pad and the other side is exfoliating.

My Thoughts

I have raved about the RoC Retinol Correxion Eye Cream (read that post here) but when I first got these I wasn’t sure if I’d find a use for them since I already use a PMD (best tool!) for home exfoliating and microdermabrasion, and I have my go-to facial cleansers and makeup removers. However, I now use these pads and really see their benefit. They suds up incredibly well and they stay very saturated forever! I have read a lot of reviews where they say they cut the pads in half, which I haven’t done but it is totally genius! These pads are generous in size, and they last me for a very long time because I do not use them daily. I love that on evenings when I don’t make the time for a long skincare routine I still have a nice way to cleanse my skin and get a nice exfoliation. I do not use these daily, but I use them about two times each week and do feel that my skin looks noticeably less dull (especially in the winter months!) and my complexion looks very even. I use a lot of skincare, so it can be hard for me to give all the credit to any one product, but this is one that I’ve tested a lot and can say that it doesn’t irritate my skin, and it reliably cleanses, exfoliates, and improves the look of my skin.

My Routine

I do not use this as a makeup remover, but I can see how in a pinch it would work to use the soft side of the pad. I remover my makeup and then I add a bit of water to the pad and sub it together to get it to suds up. I then use the soft side of the pad by the delicate eye area and the exfoliation side on my neck, chin, jawline, cheeks, nose, and forehead. I do about one minute of exfoliating so that it can be effective. I then rinse my skin and pat it dry gently before continuing with my nightly skincare routine.

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Do you use any cleansing cloths or cleansing pads? What are your favorite microdermabrasion or exfoliating products? I’d love to hear about them! Have a great Monday! xx

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ANTI-AGING FIRMING MASK | GLAMGLOW GRAVITYMUD FIRMING TREATMENT

February 28, 2018 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I hope that you are having a fantastic week! I get so many questions about masking, probably because I talk about masks a lot (here, here, and here for example) and can often be seen on my InstaStory or Snapchat wearing a mask, so today I wanted to share my thoughts on an anti-aging mask.

Glamglow Gravitymud Firming Treatment

The Gravitymud Firming Treatment is a mud-based mask that is a white-silver color in the jar that peels off. This mask is designed to firm up the skin and is meant for firming and elasticity. As the mask dries it changes from a white-silver color to a metallic silver color. This mask is free of parabens, sulfates, and phthalates.

My Thoughts

I had a generous sample size, so I did not have the brush that the standard size comes with, but I did use an inexpensive foundation brush to apply it that I use for a lot of my masks. I wear masks around the house all the time, but my kids and even my husband commented on this mask because of the chrome appearance of the mask. I felt that my skin looked great and felt great after using this, as it usually does after masking, but the biggest difference I saw was the fine lines on my forehead seemed less pronounced. Will this give you the same effects as injections or a facelift? No, but I do think it helps make the skin feel youthful and firm. I think this mask would be a great one to use before a big night out or a special occasion. The price of this mask is high, but if you can get a sample with points from Sephora I definitely suggest trying it out. I also found a sample size on Amazon (linked below!) that I will definitely grab in the future.

My Routine

I removed my makeup and then applied the Glamglow Gravitymud Firming Treatment with a foundation brush. I let the mask dry and wore it for about 20 minutes before peeling it off. I used a warm washcloth to remove any mask that was still remaining on the skin before continuing my nighttime routine.

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Have you tried any anti-aging masks? Have you tried this mask? Let me know! xx

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HAVE YOU BEEN CLEANSING YOUR FACE THE WRONG WAY ALL THIS TIME? | TUTORIAL: THE DOUBLE CLEANSE

April 17, 2017 & 4 Comments

Hi there! Happy Monday!

A few weeks ago, I hit the big 3-0, and in anticipation of that milestone birthday I started researching a lot of skincare. I did two large skincare hauls (videos included at the bottom of this post) and since then have been testing out a lot of products. One of my favorite discoveries that I think everyone should know about is The Double Cleanse: The double cleanse is a Korean beauty technique that starts out with an oil based cleanser followed by a foaming cleanser because you need two different formulas to completely and effectively cleanse your face.

What Does Oil Based Cleansing Do?

Gently draws out oil-based debris like makeup, S.P.F, and other pollutants.

Why Can’t I Just Use One Cleanser?

Water-based cleansers aren’t capable of removing oil-based debris because oil and water do not mix.
You are not doing any favors to your skin by not properly removing your makeup and oil-based debris on your skin, and this can cause breakouts. And when you only harsh cleansers they will strip your face of natural oils, and your skin will try to over compensate being dry (yes, even if you’re oily or combo skin and don’t seem dry!) by producing more oil.

My Routine

I use the Skin Fix Oil Based Cleanser and rub it onto my skin in gentle, circular motions before adding water. After I add the water I gentling rub it into my skin again to emulsify the product. Then I rinse the product off. The “oil” part of this made my combo/oily skin self nervous at first, but oil based cleansers are actually gentle and do wonderful things for oily or acne prone skin.

What Does Water Based Cleansing Do?

Gently draws out water-based debris such as sweat and dirt.

My Routine

After the oil cleanser is thoroughly rinsed off, I use my Skinfood Egg White Pore Foam, with gentle upward circular motions and then rinse it off. I like to pat dry with a Kleenex Hand Towel or a clean washcloth (*Tip: Change out your washcloths daily to ensure that you keep your skin clear!)

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Have you tried any of the Korean beauty products? I would love to hear about them in the comments!