Anti-aging recommendations from a 51-year-old beauty editor

A quality skincare routine needs a moisturizer you can trust, and there’s a reason this dermatologist-developed lotion is Clinique’s #1 bestseller: Its gentle formula absorbs quickly into skin and is ultra-hydrating without feeling sticky. That may be why it’s been the go-to face moisturizer for generations of women, including my mother.

It’s also versatile, lightweight enough for summer use yet emollient enough to keep skin soft on the driest winter days. Right now, you can get this extra large size (6.7 oz) for 36% off, giving you plenty to last you through the end of the year.

Esthetician Kate Somerville’s skincare line is a favorite of celebrities like Kate Hudson, Eva Mendes, and Demi Moore (among many others), so her products are truly universal. goodThis wrinkle cream is no exception. It’s clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines while tightening and moisturizing skin. I’d wash my 50-year-old face with it every day if I could.

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Retinol is one of the few ingredients clinically proven to help smooth out wrinkles. Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Eye Rescue uses time-release retinol to regenerate the skin around the eyes, making the area softer, less dry, and overall more beautiful. With continued use, the formula also helps reduce puffiness. Perhaps best of all, this package includes refill pods.

You can also spend the $41 you save on Tilbury’s flattering Pillow Talk Lip Kit, which is also on sale.

I can’t say enough good things about this magical, award-winning brow growth serum, but I will say this: I started using NeuBrow earlier this year when my brows were at their thinnest as I was approaching menopause. Within literally three weeks, I saw a ton of new brow hairs grow, and after six months of use, my brows are thicker (and, weirdly enough, darker) than they’ve ever been.

This product the work Now is the time to buy, you get two tubes for the price of one.

Get a Taylor Swift-approved set of 6 silk scrunchies (Slip is her favorite brand) and wrinkle-resistant pillowcases. These queen-sized covers help prevent the rough feel of cotton and morning creases that can lead to long-term wrinkles. Plus, silk feels so luxurious you’ll feel like you’re sleeping in a fancy princess’ bed. Or maybe even a world-famous pop star’s.

Don’t want the combo? The scrunchies and pillowcases are also sold separately.

This ultra-nourishing ointment is a favorite of professional makeup artists who need to remove their makeup frequently. Severe The face paint can be applied without harming its (often celebrity) clients’ skin, and it’s packed with soothing ingredients like chamomile and lavender that are effective at both cleansing and plumping, as the (many!) TikTok videos attest.

I love this weird and wonderful cleansing balm so much that I picked it as one of the best beauty products of the year, and this extra-large container is 30% off, so I expect it will sell out fast.

With regular use (just a few minutes a day), this microcurrent facial toning device tightens problem areas on your face. Really Areas to firm: chin, cheek lines, even neck. This mini version is perfect for travel, and the set comes with a generous size of NuFace serum for extra results.

You’ll save $85 with this bundle, and the larger NuFace Trinity+ is also on sale at Nordstrom ($130 off).

If I had to choose one beauty product to bring to a desert island (other than sunscreen), it would be Sunday Riley’s Good Gene. The lactic acid treatment gently yet effectively exfoliates dull skin’s surface and stimulates cell turnover to give even the dullest skin a healthy, vibrant glow.

It also smooths and plumps rough skin and brightens uneven skin tone. Use it every night and your skin will look its best. The sale price is still not cheap, but the extra large size is like buying in bulk. It’s $100 cheaper than usual and gives you a few months’ supply.