Morning Skincare | Over 40 Routine for Aging Gracefully
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- Forgot to mention: I am 40 years old with normal skin. This is my updated morning skincare routine. I hope you enjoy! Please like and subscribe before you leave..it really helps me out!
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You are so beautiful! Your skin is amazing!!
Thank you so much Gabe!!! xoxo
Thank you! I ordered the vitamin c and the mist ❤️
Oh yay! Please let me know how you like it!
I have bought the soothing rinse, the trifecta , recovery serum and neogenesis eye serum due to your recommendations, can not wait to get them and try them out. I am 44 and right now I only use double cleanse, tretinoin and moisturizer, sunscreen as part of my skin care routine . Hoping to amp up my skincare routine due to your recommendations
This makes me so happy. Those are some of my very favorite products!
Thank you for this video! I’m gonna be 40 in November! Really loved the way the sunscreen gave your skin this beautiful glow 😍
You are so welcome...I am glad it was helpful!
Love this info, and thank you for all those discount codes Mandy!
You are so welcome!
Good morning Mandy! I am so glad I watched this before getting ready today! I bought the Fitglow set from Christine per your January favorites. I wasn't putting the foam cleanser on dry skin!!! What a game changer! No kidding! I canNOT do my skincare routine without using Vitamin C trifecta! My number one favorite skincare product! Thanks to your recommendation a year and a half ago.
I use a mist between every product application. My favorite mist- besides biometic mineral must is, Adaptogen Soothe and Hydrate Activated Must by Youth to the People. I LOVE it. I will use other mists like Indie Lee COQ 10 and Jane Iredale Pommisst.
One more thing! I have used Grande Brow Serum for almost 2 years. My brows look better than they did in my 20's! I was like you- 'there is a hair growing!!' The brow serum and Revitalash - my top two beauty products must haves. Thanks for your recommendations. They are always excellent products that work! ❤❤❤Lisa
Oh yay! Yes, I thought about having not talked about it needing to be put on dry skin in my faves video, so I wanted to make sure I mentioned it here. And I am so glad you love the trifecta...I don't anticipate it leaving my routine in any capacity for the very distant future. It just does wonders for the skin.Good to know about the Grande serum! I have tried a couple in the past and they broke me out, so it took me awhile to get on the brow serum train again.
Your skin is gorgeous and you are the sweetest!! I have recently started embracing my skin with no makeup and am enjoying it so much!! 🥰🥰 although mascara is a must 🤣
Thank you so much! Yes girl! For me, it's brows. If I have those on, I at least feel human. LOL
Mandy, thank you again for teaching us everything you know about the products you love! I am really trying to do better with spf, otherwise what’s the point of all the 50 steps we put on our face for anti aging purposes!?
Can we see your beauty/filming room? Or how you have organized your makeup and skincare?
Sorry you are stuck in your house! But I am sure you are cherishing your family, dog and new house a bit more! Xo
Couldn't agree more about the SPF! It is by far the most important skincare product you could ever use.I have had a lot of questions about doing a video like that. I may see if Chad can help me film it soon. xoxo
Hi Mandy! The Neogenesis eye serum is also a nice product. I like applying first and then my Vivier eye cream which is also a nice product. The serum leaves your eyes so moisturized and brightens them.
I ordered that one from Freeze Co. a couple days ago. I can't wait to try it out!! xoxo
Your skin is absolutely beautiful! 💕
Thank you so much Elizabeth!!
I absolutely love TT vitamin C serum the trifecta is key!! I ll never be without those products!
It is so so good!
I just received the Trifecta and Anteage products from Harben House with a big bag of samples, I'm super excited. Thank you for all your wonderful recommendations and for sharing Harben House 😁
Yay!!! I can't wait to hear how you like them!
You are so right on about the Truth Treatments being a worthwhile investment!
Glad you love them too!
You have the most beautiful skin. I’ll have what you’re having, Girl! 💕🥰🌷
LOL...thank you Rachel!
Mandy, I ordered TT vitamin C + the mist and I’m just waiting for it to come in the mail. I’m a little nervous to use it despite all of the great reviews because the last time I used Vitamin C (L AA), my skin did not like it, but I’m going to give it a chance because you love it so much!
I love the TT!! It's great!! The omega is great also.
I reacted the same way to LAA. The TT one is completely different and the very first product that hooked me on TT. I will never be without this product! It’s that good. 😊
Oh I think you will LOVE it! It is a different form of Vitamin C than LAA....much more stable and gentle on the skin. Please let me know how it works out for you!
Love the Alastin Hydratint SPF you suggested a long time ago...it's definitely one of my favorites:)
Yay!! It's SO beautiful on the skin!
I love the Bible verse!
You have a great routine. Your attention to every detail shows in your skin. Loved watching both your am and on routines. I do want to make a brand suggestion for you to try. Skin Better Science. Specifically the two products I love are the Alpharet retinol serum and the Alto defense serum. This is a medical grade brand and I know you will love these products. 🙂
Thanks so much! I have always heard great things about them. I tried their eye cream, and it unfortunately broke me out, so I have been a bit hesitant. I will check out some other things in the future, I am sure. xoxo
I just tried the Alpha ret last night. I am going to use that on alternate nights that I don't use tretinoin. I had no reaction to it which was great since I am usually sensitive.
Seriously, your bare face is perfection! Gorgeous skin 😍
Thank you so much!!
Which do you prefer better for wearing under your makeup the Elta MD Elements or Restore? Which one is more moisturizing! Love all your videos!! 😊❤️
She said in another video that she still loves the Elements, but Restore is her new fave. Her family uses Elements, though.
@@ManUntdForever You’re so right! She mentioned that when she was going through her empties trash video. Thank you for the reminder! 😊
Yes, Chad has taken over my elements. LOL I have been loving the restore more for under makeup. xoxo
@@MandyDavisMUA Great! Thank you so much! 🤗
Hi Mandy
Could you please explain what a Vitamin C, and, what a retinol does for ones skin?
Also....have you tried the Beauty Counter Vitamin C? If so what are your thoughts on it?
Thanks!
Vitamin C is a great antioxidant for the skin that helps fight free radicals that are floating around in our air in the form of pollution that can wreak havoc on the skin. It is also great for brightening hyper pigmentation on the skin. And it works amazingly well along with SPF...both helping the other work to their highest ability. I would check out the video I did with Curology for the retinol question. I know that is a tret cream, but it's along the same lines. th-cam.com/video/I9TAGbFnOvI/w-d-xo.html
Hi Mandy. Love your skincare videos. I received the Fitglow cloud oil. Love it. I need to add a growth factor into my routine. Which should I start with? I remember u used defenage as well. Should I go with any 1 of these mentioned? Truth vitamin c is my fav and has shown the most difference in my skin. Took a while but only 2 drops with a mist last forever. I'm a stickler with spf too 😁 thanks so much Mandy.
Yes, the defenage isn't technically a growth factor..it works on the technology of defesins. I am really into trying out the Neogenesis lately. That may be one to check out. The Recovery that I showed is super potent. The skin serum has 20% of the growth factors, the booster has 40% and the recovery has 70%. Their science behind their products is super interesting too. xoxo
When do you use your Revitalash? Can’t thank you enough for providing me information on products I had never heard of!!!!
You are so welcome! I apply that at night during my pm skincare routine. :)
Hi Mandy. I’m on the verge of buying a tinted sunscreen and am leaning towards the Elta MD. With sensitive skin their website advises the Elements 44 spf or the 40 spf both tinted. Since I am only shopping online these days I’m wondering if the tint is too dark for someone with light neutral skin tone. Some reviews suggest that it is. Since you have always recommended the Elements, I thought you would know about the tone of it. Thank you!
I do find the restore is a bit lighter in tint than the elements, so if you are concerned with that, I would get the restore spf 40. :)
Your skin looks beautiful 😍
Thanks so much!
You have absolutely beautiful skin! Wondering if you could perform these steps on your neck as well?
Thank you Dana! Most certainly...everything I used on the face would work great on the neck. :)
Hi Mandy-Thanks for another great video. You have to try the Neogenesis eye serum, it’s beautiful, it’s my current fav. If you do try it, I would love to know your thoughts on it.
I have that one! I just starting using it a couple of weeks ago. So far, I really enjoy it! I do let it dry down and top with my Alastin for more moisture. :)
I have been watching you for years and I have to say your skin is gorgeous and looks even healthier than it did a few years ago. Thank you for sharing your AM routine. I use 3 toners/essences in the morning! I use the Biologique Recherche P50V, Paula's Choice Hydrating Toner then a hydrating essence just because it feels cushy. Yes a tad "extra". I love the ritual of skincare routines. How does the Neocutis growth factor compare to the SkinMedica Recovery Complex? I finally started the Revision Nectifirm. It sinks in really nicely and is not sticky which is a huge plus. I need to get the Elta MD Restore. I have the Replenish which I am not fond of - major white cast that doesn't go away completely.
Thank you Brenda!! I don't think you could ever do too many hydrating layers! I feel like after trying multiple bottles of each, my skin tends to look a tad better with the Neocutis, but they are both wonderful! Yeah, I couldn't get past the white cast of the replenish either. I use that one on my kids when we are out in the summer, but I don't like it under makeup.
@@MandyDavisMUA Thank you for getting back to me on the growth factors. I'll probably give the Neocutis a shot after I use up my SkinMedica. Never hurts to switch it up!
Mandy! Your skin is just stunning! :) I just love medical grade skincare-ahh! Question for you about growth factors. How long does it “typically” take to see visible results? I’ve used medical grade skincare for the past 3-4 years and my skin is truly transformed. But I have to say that things like Truth Treatments (C serum and C balm), Osmosis Rescue, TT Retinol, and a few others have made the most impact, visibly that is. I’ve tried the NeoCutis Bio Serum Firm, SkinMedica Recovery, and the Osmosis Stem Factor. I never felt like I could see any visible results after using them. I probably only did 1 bottle of each at a time. So do growth factors take like 6 mos - 1 year of regular use to really see the effects and I quit too soon? I feel like i hear growth factors are one of the top medical grade products to use, but I’ve never seen the results. It it just me, lol??!! I just don’t want to make sure I’m investing the $$ where I see the best results, you know what i mean? I will be a Truth Treatments fan forever, I do know that, haha!
I love the TT products too. her videos r great
Thank you Megan! So the growth factor serums are a bit different for me, because I don't see the biggest difference UNTIL I stop using them. I had taken a couple months off from them last year, and without changing anything else in my routine, I saw a noticeable difference in the dullness and overall look of my skin. I don't necessarily think they are near as important as a good Vitamin C, Retinol or SPF, but I am happy that I have incorporated them into my routine. I hope this helps answer your question. And yes!! Truth Treatments can do NO wrong in my book. xoxo
@@MandyDavisMUA Hi Mandy! That is SUPER helpful, really!! I appreciate your honesty...you are awesome. That definitely makes sense! XOXO!!
Hi Mandy. Have you heard if someone has had cancer they shouldn’t use any products with growth factors?
I have heard if you have had skin cancer, you should steer clear of growth factors as they could stimulate the growth of more.
@@MandyDavisMUA just skin cancer? Mine was ovarian so think I should be good?
What do you think of the Truth Treatment Balm instead of the serum?
I’ve used the C serum in the AM and C Balm at night (mixed with a mist and retinol or tretinoin cream) for a few years now. Love them both! The C Balm is more moisturizing than the serum, but both products are phenomenal. My skin is normal to combo and because of using the C Balm at night, I don’t even need a moisturizer.
I prefer the serum, only because I like to use the bulk of my vitamin C during the day and I can't use the balm during the day...too thick on me for under makeup. I do love the balm, and will use it at night especially if my skin is feeling particularly dull that day. But if I had to choose between the two, I would choose the serum.
Some great selections for skincare your so right about the truth treatments vitamin c serum im up to 12 months with the minerals spray still going i use neogensis recovery booster and skin serum lovely products shame they cost me double being sent to Australia neocutis looks good. My go to sunscreen is elta md 45 clear.
So glad you love some of the same things I do!!
GREAT video! I have been doing the AnteAge first since I heard Courtney do that!! And I also just started the Revision vitamin C which I am really liking! Here's my question: when I use the Elta Restore, it is so moisturizing that sometimes I feel like it's too dewy to then add my foundation--if I don't have a ton of time to wait in between! Any advice? xoxo
Hmmm...I would maybe try a more matte spf if you don't have a ton of time to wait, OR you could do the very lightest layer of powder on top before you do foundation...I do that on my oily clients and it really helps. I think it would in this instance too. xoxo
Ooops forgot to ask, why do you exfoliate in the morning rather then at night? Personal preference or does it work best for your routine? Thx!
Hey Heidi! I don't like to mix any acids with my tret; it can be a bit too irritating, so I like to do the exfoliation step in the morning. xoxo
I now use TT trifecta and love it. I would like to add a niacinamide serum to my routine. Do you have one you like and when would you use it in the lineup?
So glad you love the trifecta! My curology has niacinimide mixed into it, so I don't use a separate serum, but I have heard great things about the Paula's Choice one. I have always heard it is good to use in conjunction with retinol. xoxo
You don’t need a stitch of makeup!! Your skin is the best.
Aww...thank you so much!
Beautiful skin!
Thank you Sarah!!
Is there a certain spf you would recommend for those of us over age 40 but with oily/combo skin? I love the tint of your spf but feel like my skin gets so greasy with sunscreens. I’m 41 and your skin is my skin goals!!!
Ha! I thought you were in my state when I saw you are in Santa Fe, New Mexico! Never heard back of Santa Fe, Tennessee!
Lol! It’s because it’s a town of 1600 outside of Nashville. 🥰🥰 Not many people have heard of it. And it’s funny because they don’t pronounce it like the traditional Santa Fe. It’s Santa Fee. 😂
Love the neogenesis hair thickening serum..
How do I not know about this??? I need that in the worst way!!
@@MandyDavisMUA it took about 4 months but the hair growth in the area I applied it is crazy
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They are great!
I'm so curious about your brow growth serum. I've thought about it but I'm on the fence. There are so many out there too... How did you choose yours?
I honestly was looking at the Neogensis stuff that Christine started carrying, saw it and was curious. LOL I have heard really great things about the line, and I have used some in the past that have broken me out. This one doesn't!
I’m doing good if I take my makeup off! This is way too many steps and way too expensive for me 🙁 this is like 1000 a month routine 😆 please tell me what few products I could use 😬
Definitely a good cleanser, vitamin c, retinol, moisturizer and spf.
Can you tell me the difference between the Ella MD sunscreens? I know you used to love the elements one. I am looking to try one and cannot decide which.
Sure! I should have expanded on that more. I feel like the restore is a bit less heavy on the skin....almost a mousse consistency, and a bit more hydrating than the elements. And it is SO easy to rub in and have it melt into the skin. I didn't often have the issue of the Elements oxidizing on me, but when it did, it really did! And the restore hasn't had that issue yet. They are both wonderful!
@@MandyDavisMUA Thank you!
I use this tinted sunscreen. Thanks to you. Buy I don't take it down my neck because I'm afraid it will get on my clothes. I use a no tinted on my neck. Do you notice it gets on your clothes?
I'm in healthcare and just wear the sunscreen and eye makeup but the tinted sunscreen is all over my mask so I assume it will be on my clothes.
Do you find it on your clothes? I guess I should brave up and try it.
Hey Sonja,
I haven't found that it gets on my clothes, but I think as long as you are wearing one (whether it be clear or tinted) on your neck, you are totally fine. So, if you are more comfortable with the clear, I say keep doing that. xoxo
Are you liking the Elta spf Restore more than the Elta UV Elements? I love the UV Elements. I am tented to try the Restore but I am scared it won't be as good. I dislike greasy looks and when sunscreen settles into lines🙄
They are both fabulous, but I do find that I reach for the Restore more. It sinks into my skin even better than the elements.
@@MandyDavisMUA Thanks for your reply. Love your videos!!!
hi mandy! i noticed you're not using defenage anymore, is there a reason why??? xxoo
I used that in my pm routine. I ran out and am using Alastin in rotation. I am sure it will be back. 🥰
i like the heavy ness of the products. It soaks in my face. Then my face is amazing great primer foundation.
I tried typing in the mandy20 for discount on the bio serum and it's not allowing discount?
I just reached out to Courtney. She said it must be an issue with the listing. She will check and fix it tomorrow if you want to try again then. 🥰
So cute, love watching your videos 👍🏻
Glad you like them!
You look better bare faced or w very little makeup. IMO you’d be better off with a lighter hand with your makeup as your features and coloring are so delicate. Celebrate this!!
I do celebrate my skin for sure, but I also like to celebrate the creativity that comes with makeup. It's a personal preference for sure.
Current AM Routine: 1) Glowbiotics Salycilic Acid cleanser, using the Truth Treatments cleansing tool (black device). 2) Truth Treatments C Serum using TT spray or NIOD spray. 3) Paula’s Choice 20% Niacinimide serum. 4) Paula’s Choice Azelaic Acid Booster. 5) Glowbiotics Glow Drops (only sometimes). 6) Elta MD UV Elements SPF. Sometimes I mix this with the Colorescience Glow or Bronze SPF. 7) Colorescience Eye Treatment. Going to try out the Revision Intellishade Original sometime soon!
Great routine...thanks for sharing!!!! xoxo
Hi Megan, do you know what eye cream (with caffeine ingredient) Mandy recommended? ... I don't get to see the name. Thanks in advance!
I'm on the fence about purchasing the neocutis or skin medica serum growth factors cuz they are pricey. Do u think they are worth it??
It is one of those products that I can't really tell a difference in my skin UNTIL I don't have it. When I took a couple months off from it last year, and didn't change anything else in my routine, I felt like I could see a dullness about my skin that I wasn't fond of. I don't think it's as necessary as Vitamin C, some form of retinol, and SPF, but I don't see myself stopping the use of it anytime soon. :)
Alastin HydraTint is my absolute favorite, it is what I use as my everyday makeup. Is there any foundation you can recommend that has the same consistency but with more coverage?
Also, when you use the Truth Treatments C Balm at nights for it’s moisturizing effects, do you apply it before or after retinol?
The Osmosis Satin Foundation is amazing! More coverage, not too thick. I use the TT C Balm every night and just mix it with my retinol and mist. Then apply together.
@@megankopetsky5865 Thank You!!!
@@TheMariposaMS you bet!
I do love the Osmosis foundation, but it is a bit thicker than the Alastin in consistency. When I use the balm at night, I use it as my very last step...as a moisturizer. :)
@@MandyDavisMUA perfect, thanks! I tried Oxygenetix but it’s too thick for my liking as well.
Mandy! You mentioned the Truth Treatments 30 mil lasts a year?! Is that using it everyday?
Hey Kimberly! Yes, that is me using two drops every day. It is crazy how long it lasts me.
Do you like the Alastin or Elta Md Uv Restore more?
It depends on how much coverage I am wanting. If I don't wear makeup, I like the Alastin more. If I do, I feel like the Elta MD works a bit better under makeup.
You have Gorgeous skin!!!
Thank you so much!
Divine skin 💖💋
Thank you!
Have you tried the Root of Skin MD growth factor serum? I hear they have over 700 growth factors which is highest on the market.
I haven't...I don't even know that I have heard of it. I will have to check it out. Thanks Lisa!
New subscriber here! Excellent! Blessings.
Thanks and welcome!
If you could have 4 of the treatment system products do u recommend??
Oh goodness...definitely the Vitamin C, Mist, retinol gel (if you aren't a fan of prescription tret) and they have a honey hydrating mask that I love!
I have reactive skin too. I've heard so many good things about the Truth Treatments Vitamin C. At some point, I've got to bite the bullet and try it and spend the money.
I don't think you will be disappointed at all...and they have the mini version that is very affordable so you are able to try it. xoxo
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Your 30 minutes is my 2 hour mark! 😂
LOL!
What retinol do you use
I use Curology Tretinoin Cream. :)
Ohh my goodness, lots of stuff to apply on face.I don’t use anything at all except from moisturiser, sometimes I don’t use moisturiser as well
I have loads of product but keep my routine simple also. But when I do extra steps like exfoliating, my skin is better for it.
@@zenosperformance1125 what exfoliating do you use?
It's definitely a personal preference, but I do think as we age, we should all look into at least a good Vitamin C, Retinol and SPF. :)
@@MandyDavisMUA which viaminc C, retinol and SPF would you recommend, I’ve started to have fine wrinkles below my eyes
@@sunis4137 the vitamin c and spfs that I mentioned in the video are my faves. And for retinol, just starting out, I like the .25 versions of skinmedica and Alastin. 🥰
thanks for vid pretty lady. be safe
Thank you! You too!
Hello gorgeous 🥰🥰