Fall Skincare Routine Over 50 – What I Actually Use
I get sent a lot of skincare. That is certainly not a complaint, but it also doesn’t mean everything automatically becomes part of my routine. Some products get tested once, while others quietly make their way onto my bathroom counter and stay there.
You know my rule: I demo, I don’t yap. If you’ve watched my videos, you’ve seen my skin up close, without a filter hiding what a product actually does.
So, instead of giving you another long list of everything I have tried, here is what I’m genuinely using on my skin this fall.
Starting With a Cleanser That Doesn’t Leave My Skin Feeling Stripped
I’ve been reaching for the Youth to the People Superfood Cleanser. It contains kale, spinach and green tea, and one pump creates a light lather that removes makeup, sunscreen and everything else that accumulates throughout the day.
My skin feels clean afterward, but it doesn’t have that tight, dry feeling that makes me immediately want to cover my face in moisturizer. That becomes increasingly important as my skin changes.
When My Skin Starts Looking Dull
When my skin looks a little dull and needs a refresh, I use the PCA SKIN Triple Exfoliation Peel Pads.
These have become my resurfacing step. I don’t use them just because a schedule tells me to; I reach for one when I look in the mirror and feel as if my skin needs some help getting its glow back.
I follow with the PCA SKIN Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum. It gives my skin the hydration it needs and helps it look smoother and more refreshed. The combination has worked its way naturally into my fall routine, which is usually how I know I genuinely like something.
My Nighttime Routine Depends on the Night
I would love to tell you that I perform the exact same skincare ritual every evening, but that isn’t true. My routine changes depending on what my skin needs and how much energy I have.
Lately, I’ve been using the Rodan + Fields REDEFINE line, including the clay cleanser, toner, eye cream, serum and cream.
Five steps may sound like a lot, but it takes approximately two minutes when I actually do it. My skin seems to drink everything up, especially now that the weather is getting cooler and the air is becoming drier.
On alternate nights, I’ve been reaching for the Vichy Liftactiv Collagen Specialist trio. I originally tried the eye cream, serum and cream together, and they have remained in my rotation. The line is also available on Amazon now, which makes it much easier to replace the products I use up.
The Small Detail That Makes a Difference
One product detail I keep coming back to is the applicator on the L’Occitane Immortelle Divine product.
It allows me to place the product exactly where I want it without wasting any. It may seem like a small thing, but sometimes those small details are what make a product enjoyable enough to keep using.
The Half-Face Test That Surprised Me
This isn’t technically part of my skincare routine, but I have to mention the Erborian CC Crème.
I applied it to only half of my face first because I wanted everyone to see the difference. My genuine reaction was, “What magic is this?”
It looks as though I’m wearing foundation, but it isn’t foundation. It is a CC cream, and it feels so lightweight that I can barely tell it is on my skin. My complexion looked smoother and more even, but my skin still looked like skin.
That is exactly the type of finish I want at this point. I don’t want to feel as though I’m wearing a heavy layer of makeup all day.
One More Product for Dry Fall Lips
I’ve also been using the DRMTLGY Needle-less Lip treatment. My lips tend to become noticeably drier once the weather changes, so I appreciate that this makes them look smoother without causing the uncomfortable stinging sensation that comes with some plumping lip products.
It feels comfortable enough to use regularly, which matters more to me than a product creating a dramatic temporary effect that I cannot wait to remove.
A Holiday Gift Worth Mentioning
OSEA has also released its limited-edition holiday sets. The Undaria Body Bestsellers set includes the products behind the glow you may have seen in my video—and no, that wasn’t a filter.
If you’re already shopping for the holidays or want to try the products yourself, you can use my code JODY10.
What Is Staying in Your Routine?
That is what has genuinely been on my face and in my routine this fall. It isn’t about using the greatest number of products or following a complicated routine perfectly. For me, it is about finding products I enjoy enough to continue using after the video has been filmed.
Have you changed your skincare routine for fall, or are you still using the same products you used all summer?
Some products mentioned in this post were gifted or originally featured in brand partnerships. Links and codes may earn me a commission at no additional cost to you. As always, I only write about products I have personally tried.
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