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Is it too late to save my face?

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insaneinthemembrane77 · 04/04/2023 22:09

I’m 45, have always been quite lax about skin care 😬Dove soap and a moisturiser. I don’t have too many lines (just yet) but have started to notice my face becoming puffier and big bags/puffiness under my eyes 😫it looks terrible.
I’ve decided on a skincare overhaul…any experts out there to tell me if I’m making the right choices?
I've now started using a Nivea cream cleanser for sensitive skin at night with s Nivea night cream and then Tretoin a few times a week. In the water I just use water to clean my face and then use Garnier Vitamin C illuminating moisturiser, followed by a tinted bb type cream with factor 50 in. If in direct sunlight (at the beach etc) I use sunblock factor 50 on my face)
Should I add an eye cream in too at night?
Can my skin be saved/rejuvenated?
What do you all do/use and at what age?

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MarshaMelrose · 05/04/2023 13:02

FetlocksBlowing · 05/04/2023 10:10

I've read about people using Vaseline under their eyes on here, that seems counter intuitive but does it really help? Is that for crepey crinkly eyes or for eye bags?

I've seen slugging recommended for people with dry undereyes. Put on your favourite serum and/or moisturising eye cream, and then cover over with vaseline, using its occlusiveness to seal in the moisture underneath while your sleeping. Do a couple of times a week.

stevalnamechanger · 05/04/2023 13:14

You need proper sunscreen not a BB cream , you won't apply the required amount to get full spf coverage

Novatherova · 05/04/2023 17:03

ladyofshertonabbas · 05/04/2023 06:40

@Novatherova not tried eye masks! Which are good?

Hi this is them that come in different types/flavours??

Is it too late to save my face?
Novatherova · 05/04/2023 17:06

FetlocksBlowing · 05/04/2023 10:12

I would like to know this too 😊

Thanks for your reply @Novatherova

No worries. Here you go.

Is it too late to save my face?
HouseByTheSeaside · 05/04/2023 22:08

Spf 50
Sleep
Water
Veg / fruit/ good fats omega 3/6
Good genes

VixHex · 05/04/2023 22:16

The Ordinary has been great for my skin too. Late 40's.

Morning - I use the rinse off cleanser, B Oil and then Weleda Skin Food (I have v dry skin)
Evening - Ordinary cleanser again, Glycolic Acid toner and Organic Rosehip Oil.

I've got a few other Ordinary products but I tend to just stick with this as it's easy and effective for me.

My diet is good, I drink wine but not excessively, I take collagen capsules and Vit E oil, drink water and stay out of the sun.

I think I'm fairly lucky with genes though - my mum does none of this and has beautiful skin!

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