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Drugstore/Affordable Anti-Aging Skincare Routine + Printable Guide

My normal anti-aging skincare routine uses mainly pretty inexpensive products but there are a few in it that cost more. This skincare routine is for those of you who want ALL drugstore/affordable products so I’ll show you how to swap these products in for what I use where appropriate.

Use the guide (below) to help you customize the routine for the products you select

Drugstore Skincare Routine – 2019 Printable Version Download

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80 Responses to "Drugstore/Affordable Anti-Aging Skincare Routine + Printable Guide"

Lea says:

January 17, 2020 at 1:19 pm

Hi Angie. Please explain the AM routine for those of us slowly using curology. I believe curology contains both acid and Tretinoin, so do you recommend purchasing additional products containing these ingredients for AM treatment? I’ve only been using curology for about 4 months so I apply it 2 or 3 times a week PM. Would I follow the PM routine noted here on my Curology off days\nights. What about AM treat fir acids and retinol? Thank you so much. Love your videos and blog.

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1. Angie says:
  
  February 19, 2020 at 7:14 pm
  
  Hi Lea~ Your Curology won’t necessarily be the same as mine so when you say it contains acid I’m not sure which one, but you only need to use Curology (and those ingredients) at night, not morning and night. I recommend the AM skincare for the morning routine, and the PM routine for your Curology-off nights. xo ~angie
  
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Melissa says:

October 18, 2019 at 6:59 pm

Hi Angie! I recently came across your YouTube channel and I am so impressed by you! You are so knowledgeable and informative!
I have a question regarding AHA and Vitamin C. I have read that you shouldn’t use the two together? What are your thoughts on this?
Thanks!

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1. Angie says:
  
  October 20, 2019 at 8:58 pm
  
  Thank you Melissa! Acids are our most powerful anti-aging topicals and they work really well together since they need to be formulated at a lower pH. But since they’re acids they can be irritating to skin if used too often or improperly. Sometimes combining acids can cause irritation so I guess that’s why some say not to use them together. It’s always important to start any new acids slowly to aboid irritation. xo ~angie
  
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Marie says:

October 16, 2019 at 2:13 am

Hi Angie
Until now I have only seen Hot & Flashy on YouTube, but I came across your website today while trying to find a stockist for Timeless serums, and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to say THANK YOU!
I have been blessed with my grandmother’s fabulous skin, and until 4.5 years ago, managed to look 5-10 years younger than my age no matter how poorly I treated it. Then I had 3 years of undiagnosed thyroid issues which left me puffy, swollen, red, with an unhealthy shine and constantly watery eyes, and I was forced to stop using makeup altogether as it not only made me look worse, it also irritated my skin no end.
It took almost a year on thyroid meds before my skin started to return back to somewhat near normal, and then I was diagnosed with CML (a form of leukaemia) 6 months ago. A couple of months into the treatment (ongoing for the rest of my life unfortunately), not only did I look awful (due to the myriad of side effects – mostly relatively short term thank god!), but then my skin started drying out horrifically, leaving me with a full face red rash, constantly peeling skin, and wrinkles that looked more like troughs! I looked closer to 80 than my current age of 58.
In desperation and depression I turned to YouTube for the first time in my life and found your posts on makeup for aging skin.
I spent a fortune on drug-store correctors, concealers. etc trying to find the ones that worked best for me, and finally got to the stage where I could put on makeup and actually feel a bit more like my old self again! So thank you for that! You have been a life saver.
However, the real break-through for me has been in skin care. I didn’t watch all your anti-aging posts, but did save a lot of them. So when Nivea here in Australia released their cellular filler range (hyaluronic acid & collagen boosters) a couple of months ago and I tried it (by accident actually – my husband picked up the wrong pack), I was really surprised to find that my dry crepey skin was 50% better within a week. So I went back and reviewed all your posts – particularly that 7 part series that you did on all the anti-aging ingredients.
From there I started buying a few easily available serums and oils, but the true break through for me was when Neutrogena released new retinol range locally 4 weeks ago. One week of using the retinol oil and the Nivea hyaluronic ampoules, and I couldn’t for the life of me figure out what was wrong with my face.
It took half a day of staring every time I passed a mirror before I figured out that my face was plump and glowing (as opposed to dragging, sagging and grey), that my 2 wrinkles (troughs!) from nose to chin were actually 2 pairs of wrinkles, and the nose to mouth wrinkles had improved by about 60-75%. Another week later and the wrinkles from mouth to chin have improved another 20-30%.
If it never gets any better than it is now, I will still be ecstatic. Today,for the first time in almost 5 years, I was able to look good pretty much without any makeup on (just some cream blush, some colour corrector on my rosacea, and a light dusting of translucent powder)! Of course there was a ton of crap (correctors, concealers, powders) on my eyes (I have dreadful deep dark circles on my eyelids and under eyes due to insomnia caused by the treatment), but your eye makeup tips ensure that my eyes looked lovely as well.
The first time I looked at your anti-aging regimen posts I have to admit I thought they were a bit over the top. It works for you, and I admired your commitment, but I couldn’t see myself going to all the bother given my health issues.
However, having now reviewed many of those posts in their entirety, I would like to commend you for your dedication to the research, comparing manufacturers claims, comparing effectiveness of treatments, comparing products, and finding affordable product options for all us lay-women out here. Your straight forward, well reasoned and pragmatic approach to what is an incredibly complex area is both refreshing and incredibly useful.
Without this information to hand, I wouldn’t have even known where to start, and I certainly wouldn’t have had the energy to try!
You have made it exceptionally easy for me compare apple with apples, both in terms of ingredients as well as the more easily accessed drug store brands available to me here in regional Australia.
So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you! Up until now, I would never have identified myself as a vain person, but after months of depression due mainly to my deteriorating looks, I have no choice but to admit that a whole lot more of my self esteem has been tied up with my looks than I would ever have imagined. And using the information you have so thoughtfully researched and presented, I have been able to once again bolster my self esteem and take back that portion of my life.
And now you have managed to impress me even further by providing this incredibly useful Drugstore Routine download!
I am sure I can’t be the only one with a sob-story who has had their life turned around due to your dedication. But if no-one else has told you lately…
You are fabulous, and you do incredibly important work. Congratulations and thank you!

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1. Angie says:
  
  October 16, 2019 at 6:42 pm
  
  I’ve got tears in my eyes reading this Marie. Thank you for taking the time to share your story with such candor. I’m amazed by women like you who fight through long-term illnesses with such strength, and I’m so happy that my posts help in even a small way. I wish I could reach through the screen and give you a big hug! I never would have guessed when I started “a beauty blog” that it would be so meaningful to women all over the world but that’s become the most rewarding part of doing it. I feel so fortunate to be able to share and connect with so many wonderful women like you. xo ~angie
  
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Liz B. says:

October 5, 2019 at 9:51 am

Hi – I have been seeing recommendations against using peptides (The Ordinary buffet, Timeless Matryxil and Olay Regenerist are all peptides) layeted with vitamin C. Vit C is my primary active in my morning routine and I am now officially confused. (I use retinol as my core active in the evening.) Any thoughts? My concerns are mostly around ingredients being inactivated rather than possible irritation – I seem to have tough skin!

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1. Angie says:
  
  October 17, 2019 at 9:48 pm
  
  I think that advice is unfounded. The fear is that peptide bonds can potentially be broken by acids, but peptide bonds are pretty strong and it takes boiling them in strong acid for about an hour… this scenario just can’t happen on your face with a weak acid like vitamin c or AHAs.
  
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Alexis says:

September 20, 2019 at 11:31 am

Thank you so much for this! Love your videos! But am I missing something? I don’t see a chart for the PM routine. Do you have one?

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barb says:

August 31, 2019 at 11:00 pm

What exfoliate do you use or recommend and how often do you use it?

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1. Angie says:
  
  November 4, 2019 at 3:33 pm
  
  Tretinoin exfoliates and I use that daily, I also use Lactic Acid serum daily and that exfoliates as well. Washing with the wonder cloth at night is also exfoliating… so there’s exfoliation going on every day.
  
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Gina Hull says:

August 31, 2019 at 7:44 pm

Hi Angie, thank you for the fantastic list! Any recommendations for lip lines/wrinkles? I’m never sure which products I can put that close to my mouth.

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1. Angie says:
  
  November 4, 2019 at 3:35 pm
  
  Hi Gina~ Differin or another retinol will be the most effective for lip lines from the drug store, but once they’re etched in over a lifetime, topical treatments can only do so much. You also have to be careful using retinoids too close to the lips as they can become dry and peel so best to ease in slowly to that area. xo ~angie
  
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Amy Hennum says:

August 29, 2019 at 9:44 am

Hi Angie,

I have been a long time follower and was wondering if you still recommend Curology? Your link in your July favorites didn’t work so I wasn’t sure if you still think it is a good product or not.

Love your content!
Amy

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 30, 2019 at 12:46 pm
  
  Hi Amy~
  
  I do still recommend Curology, & sorry the link isn’t working. Curology changed their affiliate program so my link won’t work any more, I’m working with them to get a new link going. In the mean time you can go to Curology directly to start your prescription! https://curology.com xo ~angie
  
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  1. AmyLyn144 says:
    
    September 5, 2019 at 10:40 pm
    
    Hi Angie, Just a little FYI when ordering thru Curology tonight they did have a fill-in for “how you heard”‘about them…. It’s a pull down menu (i.e. YouTube with a fill-in box “Hot and Flashy” 🙂 Looking forward to my first foray into the Rx retinol game. Thanks!
    
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    1. Angie says:
      
      September 11, 2019 at 11:05 pm
      
      Cool, thanks!!
      
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Daniel Tani says:

August 20, 2019 at 9:48 pm

Hi Angie! Thank you for sharing all your experience with! I love you! I have a question, I was wondering if I can use all this skin care in my eye area if I don’t feel sensitive? I went to dermatologist and she prescribed me Differin but I forgot to ask if I could use in my eye area since I have fine lines (I asked for a cream to my acne). But since it can works as a anti age as well so I would like to know if you know about that. Because if yes I think I wanna try to see if I get sensitive or not and If I don’t I will keep using. I will read the Differin leaflet as well to see if I can find information there.

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1. Angie says:
  
  November 6, 2019 at 6:45 pm
  
  Hi Daniel~ You can use Differin on the area beneath your eyes but I wouldn’t recommend it for the eye lids. It can be irritating though so I’d take it slow especially under the eyes. xo ~angie
  
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Barbara says:

August 16, 2019 at 1:17 pm

Angie, I really benefit from your videos, thank you. On occasion, my makeup peels or shreds, particularly on my chin. Is that a skin issue or a product issue or a makeup issue?

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1. Angie says:
  
  November 6, 2019 at 6:52 pm
  
  It’s hard to say, but if you wear a particular makeup successfully most of the time and have an occasional bad day, it’s probably a skin or skincare issue.
  
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Lindsey says:

August 14, 2019 at 11:14 am

HI Angie! Thank you so much for all of this information! I am nervous about adding an acid to my regimen with my prescription Retin-A. I also think I would till like to incorporate a toner. I am specifically looking into TO Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution or the PIXI Glow Tonic. Do you have experience with either of these? If so, at what step do you recommend applying either of them? Thanks again!

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1. Angie says:
  
  November 6, 2019 at 6:57 pm
  
  HI Lindsey~ I used to use the Pixi Glow Tonic years ago but haven’t tried the Ordinary toner. Toners usually go on first after washing your face. If you’re concerned about sensitivity you could start out by incorporating it once a week and working up slowly. xo ~angie
  
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Leslie says:

August 13, 2019 at 8:17 pm

What is your opinion on bakuchiol as a natural retinol alternative?

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 13, 2019 at 9:40 pm
  
  There’s just one study comparing it to retinol (that I can find), but it looks promising! It could be especially great for people who can’t use retinoids.
  
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Adrienne Mallet says:

August 11, 2019 at 3:18 pm

Hi Angie, Hope you had a great vacation. Can you please tell me if you still recommend and include Olay Regenerist cream and/or serum in your anti-aging routine? Thanks

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 13, 2019 at 9:49 pm
  
  I love Olay Regenerist cream, still use it or the Night cream.
  
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Maria Huntsman says:

August 9, 2019 at 5:45 pm

Hi Angie, are you still using the Elta MD Sunscreen? or is the australian gold botanical better? Or do I use both? I have the Elta from the video you show for the winter face care routine.
Or do I just really need to try both and decide on my own? I really trust your advice a lot. Thank you for all you do!

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 11, 2019 at 9:11 am
  
  Hi Maria~ The Elta MD UV Elements spf 44 is my current favorite sunscreen but I do still love the AG Botanical. If your skin is on the dry side I’d stick with Elta MD but if it’s not and cost is a deciding factor then the AG botanical might be a better fit for you. xo ~angie
  
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Christine Palmieri-Bumgarner says:

August 3, 2019 at 11:06 pm

Thank you for all the useful information. I really appreciate all that you do to educate people about anti-aging beauty and look forward to your youtube posts weekly. I was wondering why in the above list you do not include a toner, an eye serum, or an eye cream. Can some of the listed serums or creams be used for eyes as well? Is toner not a necessary step? Thank you.

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 8, 2019 at 6:29 pm
  
  I used to use toner but have gotten away from it recently. My current fave is a Matcha Green Tea toner from Colleen Rothschild but I don’t use it every night. IMHO separate eye creams etc. are unnecessary since I already have all the most effective anti-aging, wrinkle fighting ingredients in my regular face products. I put them all under my eyes (though some take time to acclimate to and have to be used less frequently to start).
  
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Leasa says:

August 2, 2019 at 11:47 am

Hi Angie… I’ve been a long time viewer so thank you for your guidance as I enter the 50s!
Did you say that Curology would be the retinoid step at night? And that would replace the retinoids you listed?
Thank you!
Leasa

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 8, 2019 at 6:32 pm
  
  Curology could be the retinoid step at night but it’s not the only option. In general, one prescription retinoid is plenty so you wouldn’t need other retinoids, but there are exceptions, like in my case, my neck is too sensitive for prescription tretinoin so I use an OTC retinol there instead.
  
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Maggie Frettlohr says:

July 28, 2019 at 3:36 pm

Hello:
I was wondering if you tried The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% yet and if you did , do you think that it compares to the Timeless COQ10 with Matrixyl?

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 8, 2019 at 11:41 pm
  
  No, I haven’t tried the Ordinary Matrixyl 10%…
  
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Cynthia W says:

July 25, 2019 at 10:50 am

Hi Angie my neck is extremely sensitive like yours do you have a suggestion as to what product would best work to prevent and correct the redness?
Btw, I am big fan.

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 9, 2019 at 9:38 am
  
  When my neck’s irritated I have to stop using retinol, vitamin c, & lactic acid on it and I only use moisturizer. The most soothing ones are IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion, and CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream.
  
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Nancy Shargool says:

July 24, 2019 at 11:07 pm

I have 3/5 of the products and am just starting my drugstore routine. I’ve been putting them on in the evening because my morning routine includes going to work, running out to the gym at lunch, blotting and powdering my face, and going back to work. I don’t want to sweat my skincare routine off during my workout. I want to add a retinoid and am thinking I could do the drugstore routine 4 of 7 days during the day, and 3 at night, and then do retinoid 4 nights a week. Will that be enough?

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 9, 2019 at 9:47 am
  
  Hi Nancy~ I don’t think you really need to worry about sweating off your am skincare at lunchtime so you could just apply them rapid fire in the am. If you’re really pressed for time then your solution sounds good to me. xo ~angie
  
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vivian says:

July 24, 2019 at 8:38 pm

Hi Angie,

Again, thanks very much for sharing all the very informative skin care videos with us, I have recommended your channel to a lot of my friends since I knew it!
You mentioned green tea is one of the best antioxidant and wonder how do you add the green tea into your routine? And btw, looks like you have skip toner from your daily skin care routine, any particular reason? Thanks very much!

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 9, 2019 at 9:51 am
  
  Hi Vivian~ I use a green tea toner in my regular skincare routine but I couldn’t find a drugstore equivalent for it for this routine. The best drugstore toner IMHO is Thayer’s Alcohol Free Witch Hazel Toner. xo ~angie
  
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Nicole says:

July 24, 2019 at 11:32 am

Angie, Love the breakdown. Didn’t see a specific eye cream. Do you have a separate recommendation there?

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 9, 2019 at 9:56 am
  
  No, I don’t use a separate eye cream. Everything my skin needs is already in the products I use for my face & they all go under my eyes.
  
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Terri says:

July 23, 2019 at 8:39 pm

Hi Angie,

Could you do a review on the Vichy Mineral 89?

Also, do you still use toners in your skin care? I was thinking of the Thayers or Pixi one.

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 9, 2019 at 9:58 am
  
  I can add the Vichy Mineral to the list of sunscreens to try. I still use a toner and did use Thayer’s but have switched to a Green Tea toner.
  
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Mary says:

July 19, 2019 at 1:14 pm

Hi Angie
Love your blog and videos. I’ve never had much of a skin care regime and want to start. I’m 57 BTW. I can’t really afford to buy all the products at once. What category do you suggest I start. I can probably swing 2 products a month. Vit c, COQ10, etc. I do have a good cleanser but will likely switch when it runs out.

Thank you

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1. Tracy bartell says:
  
  July 28, 2019 at 10:02 am
  
  Hi Angie! Love your utube videos I watch them all. I signed up for curology and my provider put me on .01% tretinon , azelaic acid 2% and Niacinamide 4%. My question is when they say tretinon 0.01% is that actually like the 1% I was using through paulas choice retinol. I’m confused? Can you help? Thank you Angie…
  
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  1. Angie says:
    
    August 9, 2019 at 9:17 am
    
    Hi Tracy~ Prescription tretinoin is said to be 10X stronger than OTC retinol, so I suppose if you go by the numbers they’re pretty equivalent. But, the bigger difference is that retinol needs to be converted by a 2-step process in your skin for it to work and no one knows how much of that actually happens, while tretinoin is already in a usable state so 100% of it is used. So, IMHO you’re still better off with the tretinoin but if you think it’s low you can always have then bump it up a bit. xo ~angie
    
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  2. Ting Li says:
    
    August 24, 2019 at 9:49 pm
    
    We have exactly the same formula!!!!
    
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2. Angie says:
  
  August 9, 2019 at 12:40 pm
  
  Sunscreen and Retin-A are the top 2. After that Vitamin C and CoQ10.
  
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Cynthia Werner says:

July 14, 2019 at 11:16 pm

Hi Angie this is great however I find it confusing would it be possible in future to make a list with drugstore products and another with the other type in the order you use them. Similar to your 2019 winter care guide which I thought was fabulous, to the Point and easy to understand
I recently purchased the “other” amazon type of products and now am unsure how to begin using them am and pm
I do really think you are great and so glad to have your guidance.

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Sherry says:

July 11, 2019 at 9:57 pm

Hi Angie,
I am 69 yrs. old and have not used retinol products. I have taken care of my skin but of course have some wrinkles around my mouth and eyes. I’m wondering which products in this video/blog would realistically help me the most at my age. I would love to at least maintain, at this point!
Thank you so much…I love everything you share!
Sherry

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1. Angie says:
  
  July 16, 2019 at 6:27 pm
  
  Hi Sherry~ Retinol or a prescription retinoid + sunscreen will give you the best results! xo ~angie
  
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  1. Sherry says:
    
    August 11, 2019 at 6:24 pm
    
    Thank you so much! I appreciate all you do to educate and help!
    Sherry
    
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Elizabeth Lim says:

July 9, 2019 at 8:53 pm

Angie, can you use the alpha glycolic acid serum at night?

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 9, 2019 at 12:59 pm
  
  Sure.
  
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Marta Frascarelli says:

July 9, 2019 at 5:12 pm

New to your site. Love the explanations and list you give . Awesome thanks for sharing 😉

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roxanne caruso says:

July 9, 2019 at 3:03 pm

did I miss something – didn’t see the sunscreen…

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1. Angie says:
  
  July 11, 2019 at 11:51 pm
  
  Yep, you missed it… it’s #7 in the AM skincare routine
  
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Lori Mullinax says:

July 8, 2019 at 10:15 am

Wow! Thank you so, so much for all of the effort you put into this video and even the .pdf to make my scrappy notes that I was taking a whole lot neater. LOL! I’m 53 with a 27 year old brain and wanting to do all I can to look and feel as youthful as long as I can.
I have tried the Curology, but it made my skin so incredibly dry and flaky. Could it be that I’m not doing all the other steps or a good enough moisturizer? Or possibly that I should not do it every day?
I appreciate your input. Keep up the great videos. Oh, that choker….LOVE*

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 9, 2019 at 1:01 pm
  
  Hi Lori~ Your skin is probably dry from using Curology too often to start. Tretinoin can cause dryness & irritation so it’s best to ease into it over a long period of time.
  
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sherrie says:

July 7, 2019 at 1:04 pm

Thank you so much for this resource! I have a few questions..
1. You don’t mention use of a toner. Do you find them completely unnecessary or did you just want to keep the steps simple?
2. As I am aging, my skin is drying and I feel the need to use more moisturizer. However, I’m seeing milia (hard, round, white masses – but not whiteheads) under my skin. I’ve never had them or heard of them until I started using moisturizers daily. How do I achieve proper moisture balance without inviting milia?
Again, thank you for sharing your wisdom.

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 11, 2019 at 9:39 am
  
  Hi Sherrie~ The purpose of Toner used to be to adjust the skin’s pH after washing with a high pH soap. These days with gentle cleansers there’s not really the same need for toner, but toners have also changed over the years to include more skincare ingredients so while toner isn’t 100% necessary, they still have a place in your skincare routine if you want to use one. I use soap free cleanser so I don’t need toner and have gotten away from using them but I do still use a green tea toner on occasion. My favorite drugstore toner is Thayer’s Alcohol free toner (they don’t make one with green tea). Your milia question would be better directed to a dermatologist. xo ~angie
  
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Ruby says:

July 6, 2019 at 8:38 pm

Angie,

Thank you for showing over-the-counter products.

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Jennifer Reinoso says:

July 6, 2019 at 6:30 pm

I appreciate the thorough research you put into each product you review. For many years I have been going to an esthetician for a monthly micro-dermabrasion & salicylic acid peel to help with my rosacea (I am 66). I have used Neova products until this year, when I switched to Aveeno Positively Radiant products. My rosacea has subsided considerably and I no longer have a problem with seborrheic dermatitis. While I like the Aveeno products, I notice they do not have any of the anti-aging ingredients you talk about. Should I switch to products you recommend or just add some of them to the routine I currently use? Thank you!!!

Jennifer Reinoso

“What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us.” Henry David Thoreau

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 11, 2019 at 9:41 am
  
  Hi Jennifer~ I’d consult with a dermatologist on how to use anti-aging products with rosacea as some can inflame the condition. xo ~angie
  
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Rhonda says:

July 6, 2019 at 4:41 pm

I have been following the same routine that Angie uses, but as the weather has gotten warmer my face is pilling after my sunscreen sets prior to putting on my make-up. Any suggestions.

Also, what is the difference between the Ordinary 5% lactic acid serum and the Ordinary 10%, I have noticed that Sephora and Ulta do not carry the 5%, only the 10%. I hate to pay shipping just to order the one item from The Ordinary website.

Thanks.

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 11, 2019 at 9:44 am
  
  Hi Rhonda~ Everyone’s skin is so different so I really can’t say what to change to stop the pilling you’re experiencing… it’s a lot of trial & error. I’d probably start by trying a different sunscreen to see if it helps. The Ordinary 10% Lactic acid is twice as strong as the 5%. You’ll have to make the call based on your skin’s sensitivity or ability to handle acids. xo ~angie
  
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Susan Cregg says:

July 6, 2019 at 3:44 pm

Thanks for the list. Any recommendations for eye creams or weekly masks?

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 11, 2019 at 9:45 am
  
  I don’t use separate eye cream and really don’t do masks either… everything my skin needs is already in my routine.
  
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Bernadette says:

July 6, 2019 at 10:57 am

Thank you so much for all you do! I really appreciate all of your informative posts and videos!

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Jennifer says:

July 5, 2019 at 7:11 pm

Thank you for all your hard work, I sincerely appreciate it!

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Deb says:

July 5, 2019 at 5:21 pm

Angie,
Thank you for helping me navigate the best skincare products for the best prices! Love you!
Deb

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Caroline L Grable says:

July 5, 2019 at 2:20 pm

Excellent job on skin care routine

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Lisa says:

July 5, 2019 at 12:36 pm

I love this! I follow your skincare routine. Skin care and makeup became a hobby for me In the last 3 years when my 14 yr old daughter became interested, too. I will be 50 this year and I think my skin looks better than it has in years. That being said, I’ve never gone to bed without at least washing my face. I discovered Paula Begoun In my 20’s and I’ve never left the house without sunscreen in 25 years. so I’m not completely new to it all but I’ve certainly stepped it up a few notches. I have a question. What about toner or micellar water… or witch hazel? Ive always wondered about this step. I do find it a hassle to do a cotton pad step so I wanted to see if it’s worth it, in your opinion. Plus, another cotton pad step (as I call it when trying to teach my three teens about how to combat blackheads etc) is the Paula’s choice 2% liquid exfoliate. Black heads are no longer a big problem for me and only a slight prob for my teens. Are these necessary steps? I find that the more simple I make it for all, the more likely that they/I will do it. Lately, my wash routine (Clinique oil cleanser with the spinning brush that you recommended and larosche posay cream cleanser) has been getting every bit of makeup off so I had drifted away from the micellar water. Somewhere along the way, someone recommended and mentioned the many benefits of witch hazel one of which is that it helps prepare the skin for skincare products. so I put it in a spray bottle and lately I’ve been spraying my face after washing and before skin care products and I haven’t been using micellar water or the 2% bha. Any thoughts on this?

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 11, 2019 at 9:51 am
  
  Toner isn’t 100% necessary. I used to use Thayer’s Alcohol Free Witch Hazel toner with a cotton pad to make sure I’ve removed all makeup but since I switched to a double cleanse I don’t feel the need for the toner step so I’ve gotten away from it. I have a green tea toner I really like and use that on occasion but have stopped wiping it on with a cotton pad and just splash it on with my fingers (like an essence). Paula’s 2% BHA toner is salicylic acid which exfoliates inside the pores keeping them clear. Some people’s skin needs that step while others don’t…
  
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Stephanie Machielse says:

July 5, 2019 at 9:55 am

Hi… Thanks for all your guidance on skincare. I have very dry, sensitive skin and am prone to eczema and blepharitis around my eyes/eyelids. My lip area is also very dry.

I was given a sample of Vichy Neovadiol compensating complex and Mineral 89 which seem to be helping my very dry skin. (have only used for about a week though and my skin seems to change a lot on what works one day vs another day).

What are your thoughts on these products?

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 11, 2019 at 9:51 am
  
  I’m not familiar with those products, but I’m happy to hear they’re working for you!
  
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Chris P. says:

July 5, 2019 at 8:57 am

Hi!
Thanks for the great videos! Don’t get to watch all your videos or maybe I missed it but you didn’t mention what anti-aging “potions” for around the eyes. I have circles and hooding of the eyes. Hopefully you can suggest something.
Thanks again,
Chris

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 11, 2019 at 9:54 am
  
  Hi Chris~ I don’t use a separate eye cream. All the most effective anti-aging ingredients are already in my face products and I put them all under my eyes (best to ease in over time with the retin-a and other acids). xo ~angie
  
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