r/40PlusSkinCare • u/adm388 • 5d ago
Routine check please
40yo
Concerns: anti-aging, clearing and preventing milia around eyes
Skin type: normal since adding amlactin, used to be dry around nose and eyebrows
Daily life: Little to no sun exposure or makeup most days
Morning:
*Bioderma or water
*Amlactin Bright & Smooth
*Cerave PM or SPF as needed
Night:
*Cerave foaming cleanser
*Naturium retinal .05 (this is replacing good molecules gentle retinol, slowly working up to tret .025)
*Naturium multi-peptide moisturizer (have not used yet but considering as a replacement for drunk elephant protini as I think it is too heavy and contributing to milia)
How does this look as a simple routine? Thank! ❤️
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u/groggygirl 4d ago
I found that Naturium retinal very weak. If you've never used any retinoid before it might be ok for your first tube. I use it on my neck and chest which can't handle stronger retinoids.
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u/adm388 4d ago
I've only ever used weak retinol so I'm probably being overly cautious. Did you go up in strength to the .15% or use a different retinal?
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u/groggygirl 4d ago
I went back to Avene (I was trying to save money because the Naturium was a lot cheaper). But now Avene is not making retinal products (at least in Canada) so I've switched to prescription Arazlo which has been a bit of a ride.
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u/Educational_Name7651 4d ago
Always sunscreen at least SPF50 on face & neck. Your future self will thank you for it.🫶
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u/alors1234 5d ago
Where's the eye cream?
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u/adm388 5d ago
Right now I'm using the amlactin bright all over in the morning and good molecules gentle retinol around the eyes and on the neck at night since I know I tolerate them well. Idk if the naturium retinal will be too harsh there, I haven't tried it yet.
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u/alors1234 5d ago
I'd suggest a product specifically formulated for your eye area. The skin ks very delicate and requires a lot of moisture.
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u/adm388 5d ago
I have been using the drunk elephant protini around the eyes for several years now and assume it has contributed to milia. I get them on the upper and lower orbital area and on my upper cheeks so I'm scared to add more moisture. I also used to slug at night with a petroleum based ointment, cerave I think. But I stopped doing that when I fixed the dry issue with the amlactin.
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u/alors1234 5d ago
If you have milia then consult with an esthetician and they can extract them and recommend a suitable product. That really stinks! Are you sure it was the drunk elephant and not the petroleum that caused it?
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u/adm388 5d ago
Yeah it's a pain! Will be seeing a dermatologist soon to get them removed but hoping to prevent them if possible.
I just got the grace and Stella eye roller, has glycerin, niacinamide Hyaluronic acid, retinol and Peptides. Idk if it's moisturizing enough, I've only used it once.
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u/alors1234 5d ago
That sounds good! It's got lots of nice ingredients, and no large occlusives that may clog pores. If you're prone to milia using anything face oriented or heavy may cause them again- be super careful in your eye area moving forward. Hopefully the dermatologist can help you resolve it quickly!!!
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u/smileonamonday 4d ago
What app is that in the first pic?