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Evening Skincare Routine for Younger Looking Skin

Here’s my Evening Skincare Routine for Younger Looking Skin!

My evening skincare routine is all about thoroughly cleaning my face so my anti-aging active ingredients can absorb better. I do a double-cleanse with detergent-free, oil based cleansers using a facial cloth to exfoliate while removing all traces of makeup. Then I apply my prescription retinoid and top it with an antioxidant/peptide serum and a good moisturizer.

For more detailed information about the anti-aging ingredients I choose, I recommend watching my Morning Skincare Routine as well! It has a longer intro that explains my entire skincare routine in much more detail!

Morning Skincare Routine for Younger Looking Skin

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26 Responses to "Evening Skincare Routine for Younger Looking Skin"

Shere says:

May 28, 2017 at 11:08 pm

Hello I’m curious to know if you have tried more of the Rodan and Fields like the redefine kit?
Thank you

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1. Angie says:
  
  May 29, 2017 at 9:06 pm
  
  No, I really haven’t tried anything else from R+F.
  
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Lily says:

April 28, 2017 at 11:09 am

hi angie

I have a question. is there a reason you dont use your matrixyl at night too? does it not pair well with retinoids? i use the ordinary’s matrixyl and HA serum, and the bottle says use AM and PM. I use skinceuticals retinol 0.5 at night (i plan to eventually move on to retin a) and I use my matrixyl serum before I apply my retinol at night. wondering if this is ok?

Also another question about a vitamin c product i use in the morning. you may be unfamiliar with it as i live in australia and its an australian brand, how ever you may have something similar. Its 100% L ascorbic powder from skinsitut. It a very concentrated product thats pure white and very fine in consistency. To use it you must dissolve a tiny amount in a serum or moisturizer of your choice before you apply it. I dissolve it in a natural serum containing red algae. But sometimes i just dissolve it in the matrixyl serum and skip the red algae serum altogether (i prefer fewer steps!!). Would this be ok do you think? does vitamin c and matrixyl and HA work ok together as directly as that?

Your advice appreciated, skin care active layering can be so confusing!! thanks for making it a little clearer.

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1. Angie says:
  
  April 28, 2017 at 3:09 pm
  
  Hi Lily~ Actually, since I posted this, I’ve moved the Matrixyl Synthe ‘6 serum to night and I use it on my whole face etc. There’s no problem using matrixyl with retinoids, so what you’re doing is fine! On the L Ascorbic Acid powder… we have a similar product here by Philosophy. It’s a great way to get your vitamin C without worrying about it oxidizing, and you can mix it with just about anything. Sounds like your skincare is working for you, keep it up!! xo ~angie
  
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  1. Lily says:
    
    April 30, 2017 at 2:40 am
    
    thanks so much angie. I have been doing my routine about two months now and already I have had a few people comment on my skin looking really great (which hasnt happened to me probably for about ten years)- so yes it does seem to be working for me!
    
    Nice to know retinoid and matrixyl work ok together. Do you apply matrixyl first or your retinoid first?
    
    I am thinking about trying the ordinary’s argireline next…
    
    Thanks in advance.
    
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Helene says:

March 30, 2017 at 3:52 pm

I just bought the Retin-A 0.1% in mexico. Do you think the products may be slightly different? I used it last night and it isn’t too bad on my skin. How often do you think I should use it? It doesn’t seem my skin is super sensitive.

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Cindy says:

February 13, 2017 at 12:09 pm

I just wanted to say thank you for your informational videos. I’m 41, and you’ve been a God send! I’ve been taking care of my skin for a few years now, but I still have issues with under eye wrinkles, very pronounced ones, and unevenness, dry patches and oily areas. I started following your morning/evening routines a couple of weeks ago, and I already notice a difference. My daughter complimented my make-up on Saturday, and I wasn’t wearing anything. My complexion has evened out that much. Thank you for all you do!

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Melissa says:

January 20, 2017 at 1:43 pm

I’m really enjoying the videos, thank you. I’m 48 and just starting to ramp up my skincare routine. I have a half tube of 0.025 Retin A leftover (but still in date) from my son’s acne treatment and have decided to start using it by following your recommendations of using it once a week initially. My real question: you use the CeraVe on your neck, but what do you think about using it on the face if only using the lowest dose of Retin A once a week?

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1. Angie says:
  
  January 26, 2017 at 11:55 pm
  
  Yes, definitely use an OTC retinol like the CeraVe Skin Renewing Cream Serum on your face the other 6 nights. It’ll help you to acclimate to the Rx faster!
  
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Pam says:

January 20, 2017 at 10:10 am

I’m curious why you use a differnt cleanser at night than in the morning?

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Lisa Adams says:

January 13, 2017 at 10:31 pm

Hello Angie,
I just discovered you this week when you reviewed your makeup pics for 2016. It was so nice to see someone my age with a passion for makeup and skin care out there blogging! Today I watched your am & pm routines and ordered a few things to try. It’s so nice to see what has been working for you. I thought I would put you onto a site called Alldaychemist.com You can by generic Latisse for $18. Shipping is $25, but if you have several friends interested, everybody chips in on the shipping fee, right? I buy 3 at a time. A Latisse rep showed me how to make a bottle last over 3 months a long time ago, you probably know it already. Buy a cheap dedicated thin brush from Micheals. place 1 drop in the Latisse cap. That one drop is enough to do both eyes and your brows. I’ve been doing it this way for years. No issues. Usually one bottle lasts 3..5 to 4 months.

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Gemma Mitchell says:

January 9, 2017 at 12:57 am

It seems that Rein A cream 0.1 is not available anymore, well in Vancouver, so I am informed. The pharmacist gave instead Retin A Microm Gel, which is not quite the same and I think for mature skin over 60 would be too drying as my skin is not particularly oily. Been using the cream for a while and like it. Just wondered if anyone has used the gel?

Thanks,

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Clover says:

December 27, 2016 at 10:20 pm

Hi Angie!
I just wanted to say thank you for your videos. I have followed you for a couple years now and I love how simple you have made skincare for me. I found you at 30 when I was doing my own research and you had already done it for me! I liked how you found products that were good quality ingredients and not just what was the most expensive. My routine today is:
AM:
la roche posay toleriane cleanser
Thayers toner (love this addition, it has made a difference with my pores)
Mad Hippie Vitamin C
Mad hippie antioxidant serum
Mad Hippie Moisturizer and Complex 15 with a sunscreen (used complex 15 forever and it is amazing. It allows me to spread the sunscreen on easily and leaves my skin super hydrated without being greasy)

PM
Burts Bees oil cleanser with a hemp towel (thank you for this step I love it way better than makeup wipes)
Thayers toner
I just use an retinol and glycolic peel. I rotate them (Neutrogena and Olays nightly micro peel serum)
Mad Hippie Moisturizer with complex 15 (just makes it slide better)
Olay Reginerist Night Cream
Herbacin hand cream
Burts bees lipchap

So again thank you for my routine. I figured out what works best for me. And keep on experimenting!

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1. Angie says:
  
  December 30, 2016 at 10:45 am
  
  Thanks for sharing your routine!!
  
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Maritza says:

December 27, 2016 at 3:37 am

Hi Angie,
I love your videos. I am 27 years old and my mom is 60 and we are both going to give your routines a try;) I have been using tretinoin/spf for about 5 years, but never use moisturizer, toner etc. I am excited to see a difference for the sake of prevention hehe.

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Janet says:

December 3, 2016 at 3:08 pm

Angie,

Thanks for the wonderful videos! They are full of great ideas presented in an entertaining and conversational way. I’m 57 and always looking for ways to keep my skin healthy. Watching your morning and evening skincare routine was great. As my current skincare products run out I’m planning on giving the products you’re suggesting a try. The only drawback is that I believe I’m going to have to give up my Sephora Rouge status if these work well. In the long run my budget will be much healthier without setting back my skincare.

All the best to you as we roll into 2017. I’m looking forward to seeing what else you have to share with all of us who follow you!

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Lorry B says:

November 26, 2016 at 11:13 pm

Angie, love your work, your advice and research has saved my 52 yr old aussie sun burnt skin.

I just reviewed your sunscreen update and bought a mineral sunscreen. December is the start of summer here and is it hot.

I wanted to wish you and yours the best for Christmas and look forward to your posts in 2017.

Cheers
Lorry from sunny Queensland

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Emily says:

November 24, 2016 at 9:32 pm

I have been following all your routine. I use the .1 tretonin every night, and it works great on all my parts of my face and neck — except around my nose, mouth and chin because it makes me peel. Any suggestions?

Also you use the Olay creams on top of the retin A for moisture or added benefits? I have been putting the tretonin on by itself and wonder if that’s why it’s making me peel, so do I need to add something on top?

Thanks so much for all the advice!

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1. Dawn Nelson says:
  
  January 1, 2017 at 3:44 am
  
  Hi Emily….Don’t know if you’ll see this reply, and obviously I’m not Angie. Sorry! But, in my option, yes, you should always use a moisturizer when using a product that is intended to slough off the skin. Good luck!!
  
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  1. Emily says:
    
    January 7, 2017 at 12:09 am
    
    I came back to look and found this answer. Thank you! Will add moisturizer tonight. I thought it would dilute the retin a but glad to know the best plan. Thank you!
    
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Sandra says:

November 24, 2016 at 1:20 pm

Howdy Angie- On one of your other videos and/or comments you gave the website of a place to purchase Trentinoin/RetinA at a discount. Will you please give that out again – thanks!

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1. Ann says:
  
  January 2, 2017 at 1:22 am
  
  Goodrx.com has a coupon. I got my prescription tretinoin for $50.
  
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Lisa says:

November 24, 2016 at 7:34 am

Angie,
Happy Thanksgiving, and thanks for all your work! I have been following you for years, but was still shocked to see your transformation from the early days until now.
I learned even more today, and will be making some changes. I am debating about fillers which I really don’t want. I have tried sculptra and juvederm in the past, but they wear off. For me, it’s a week of downtime due to bruising- ugh. I have developed jowls, though- double ugh! Would you use fillers again? Do you think sagging jowls could be eventually helped by more aggressive skincare?
Thanks, as always!
Lisa

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ThankfulforAngie says:

November 22, 2016 at 10:16 pm

Thanks Angie…I’ve been following you for several months now and just wanted to say how much I appreciate your videos. I’ve followed a lot of your advice and I’m seeing improvements in my skin. Love the Timeless products and I’ve ordered many of them already! Lots of us 50+ ladies following you I’m sure, we just don’t get around to saying thanks so I thought I would 🙂

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Regina says:

November 22, 2016 at 12:37 pm

Hi Angie,

I have been referring to your site for beauty purchases for years. We seem to be on the same wave length since an aesthetican recommended Cerave in place of a more expensive brand for ceramides, and a Derm recommended Elta MD SPF 41 for my sensitive/delicate 30ish year old skin. After your advice about back sleeping, I tried the MyFacePillow on amazon since I am relentless about turning my head to the side for some reason. The pillow has helped a great deal with turning in my sleep and shoulder pain as an added bonus. I just wanted to share for any readers looking for an alt to the wedge. Also, thanks for the mad hippie product reveiw – I am looking for a moisturizer that doesnt sit on the surface of my skin and this may be “the one”.

Thanks for all you do to help us look/ feel our best.

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1. Wendy Allsop says:
  
  November 24, 2016 at 4:00 am
  
  Thanks for that Regina, I could not see how the wedge was going to work for me and I have major problems with lines on my face from sleeping so I will give the myfacepillow a try!
  
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