I’m 40 but 20-year-olds always think I’m their age – they freak when I tell them the truth & ask for my skincare routine
A BEAUTY enthusiast has revealed the skincare routine they swear by to defy the signs of aging.
They gushed about repeatedly being mistaken for being up to two decades younger than their age.
They shared the products that have kept them youthful on Reddit’s 40Something forum in response to a user asking for skincare routines.
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The beauty fan revealed they follow 7 steps that focus on keeping skin hydrated.
“I’m 40 but many 20+ year olds I met recently said: ‘We’re around the same age, right?’ & then freaked out when I told them my age,” they said writing under the handle Deecoded.
“My skincare routine is the #1 thing I get asked about.”
The Redditor said they’ve tried “a lot” of products but have since developed a routine they use daily.
At night, they start with Banila Clean It Zero to remove sunscreen and makeup.
Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original has been formulated for all skin types and costs $21 on Banila Co.
The Redditor continued their list of skincare staples with another affordable cleanser.
“The Face Shop rice water bright foaming cleanser,” they said.
“Fenty Skin Pre Show Glow (AHA; some nights only, maybe twice a week?).”
“Laneige cream skin refiner.”
The Rice Water Bright Cleansing Foam costs just $12.90 from Walmart.
Meanwhile, their other two items are slightly more expensive with Fenty Skin Pre-Show Glow at $42 at Sephora and Laneige Cream Skin at $32.25 at Beauty Bay.
“SKII Facial Treatment Essence,” the Redditor continued.
“Fresh rose deep hydration face cream.”
They finished their routine with Anessa Perfect Sunscreen Milk, saying it’s used each morning.
It has a 4.1-star rating on Amazon, where it costs $68.
The Redditor said they “need” all of the hydrating products because they’ve had dehydrated skin since their mid-30s but may not be suitable for everyone.
“Always start with just a small sample on one small patch of your skin to make sure you’re not allergic to a product before you dive in!” they said.
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Many people up-voted the post as they were grateful for the anti-aging advice.
Anti-aging tips
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- Keep your skin hydrated internally by drinking water and externally with moisturizer.
- Always use sunscreen, even if you’re not in direct sunlight.
- Use Vitamin C to brighten the skin and don’t forget to apply to your neck.
- Argireline Solution 10%, $9.70, The Ordinary
- The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Face Serum, $10, Sephora
- The Inkey List Caffeine De-puffing + Dark Circle Eye Cream, $11, Sephora
- CeraVe Anti Aging Retinol Serum, $12, Walmart
- CeraVe Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid, $14.58, Amazon
- Boost Lab Neck Firming Serum, $29.99, Amazon
- Sea Cucumber Collagen Anti-Aging Cream,
$88$70, Bescher
The skincare routine comes after Dr. Simon Ourian told The U.S. Sun people may want to be proactive if family members develop the signs of aging early.
He recommended using broad-spectrum sunscreen daily and a cleanser to remove dirt and impurities.
He said products with a lighter consistency should be applied before those that are thicker for best results.
Ourian added that a dermatologist can advise on a personalized skincare routine.
