Skincare
Ingredients are important to me, and wherever possible, I choose products that are as effective and clean, as possible.
Moisturizing and anti-aging properties are what I’m about, as a woman in her mid-30s with dry skin. I’ve never had Botox - and the below products have helped me to maintain fresh skin and minimal wrinkles!
Replaced my other sunless tanning drops that I had been using for years
Brand focuses on clean formulas with ingredients found in nature (3 on Think Dirty app)
Easy to apply with brush all over face, brows, eyelids, upper lip, neck and ears for consistent, natural-looking tan
Do not get strange discoloration around hairline and brows like I usually do with other sunless tanning drops
I apply over moisturizer as last step in routine
Currently using about 9 pumps of the Light to Medium formula for full face, ear, and neck application (going to try Medium to Dark formula to see if I can use less product to get the same results, even with Fair skin)
Saltyface Tanning Water
Why I Love It: Best Clean Self Tanner for Face
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Go-to nighttime formula (for 10 years) when I have super dry, thirsty skin, and want to see an improvement in moisture, plumpness, and fine lines
Visibly improves fine forehead lines (for me)
More effective than much more expensive, luxury, brand-name formulas
Unscented, clean formula (4 on Think Dirty app), in a soothing, creamy texture
Wouldn’t recommend under makeup since it is oil-based. I find that it is a bit too thick/shiny to utilize in this way
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Face Butter
Why I Love It: Best Ultra-Hydrating Moisturizer
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Youth to the People Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream
Why I Love It: Best Moisturizer Under Makeup
This has been my everyday moisturizer for 7+ years, applied after serum, and pre-foundation
Velvety texture and finish that I find to be perfect for foundation application (over both powder and liquid). I have never used primer - with this formula, don’t need it due to the texture!
Lightly scented, clean formula (4 on Think Dirty app)
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Tinted formula minimizes dark circles
Great “no-makeup makeup” eye cream - I throw this on when I don’t want to wear concealer as it vastly improves my prominent dark circles
Also works nicely as a base layer under concealer; doesn’t enhance creases; creates smooth base layer
Retinol-alternative formula - I actually don’t like to use retinol very often, as I feel that if an ingredient shouldn’t be used when you’re pregnant, it probably isn’t that great for you in everyday (I don’t avoid retinol completely, but very much limit it)
Ilia Bright Start Activated Eye Cream
Why I Love It: Best Eye Cream for Dark Circles
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I have tried both very high end skincare products, and mid-range products, and often find that many expensive, luxury brands are ineffective, and not worth the high price tag — my recommendations above reflect this.
Clean skincare is important to me, and wherever possible, I choose products that are as effective and clean, as possible. I love using the Think Dirty. app to understand the ingredients in the products that I’m using, and will add the Think Dirty. scores to the reviews above, when available.
Moisturizing and anti-aging properties are what I’m about, as a woman in her mid 30s with very dry skin, so the products I feature will cater to those needs.
My Standards
There are so many skincare products that claim to have anti-aging and hydrating properties, but don’t. The Sensibility cuts through the noise, and only features skincare that is worthwhile to purchase because I have seen proven results from the products on this site, always with honest reviews. These are the best skincare products for women in their 30s, and are super hydrating and nourishing for dry skin. Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Face Butter, Youth to the People Adaptogen Moisture Cream, Ilia Bright Start Activated Eye Cream, Best skincare products for your 30s. Best skincare over 35. Best skincare for 30s. Best products for dry skin. Hydrating skincare. Skincare for dry skin.