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Anti-ageing skincare guide for the 30’s, 40’s, 50’s

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Skin has different needs through the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.

We know you know it, but the most important anti-aging product you must use daily is sunscreen. A good cleanser is critical to, to ensure skin is clean and pores are not clogged overnight.

And you need to change your cleanser in different weather conditions.

That’s the easy bit. But as your skin ages, it generally slowly dehydrates. Crepey skin, fine lines and sagging can and will occur and you need different products to help combat the skin ageing process.

Cleansing, toning, moisturising as well as a good eye cream are a must. When your skin hits your mid-thirties, fine lines along with excessive dryness start to develop, so ramping up your skincare routine to accommodate for ageing is definitely recommended.

Skincare for your Thirties:

Murad Renewing Eye Cream $139

New to Australia, Murad have been around for a while and are known for their combating and unique ingredients which help with many skin ageing problems. Containing no parabens or sulfates, this eye cream helps to firm the skin, brighten eyes and hydrate to minimise the signs of ageing around the eye area. With youth-building peptides and retinol to support natural collagen, eyes will be restored to look youthful, refreshed and illuminated. Can be used both morning and evening, and under foundation.

Medik8 Hydra8 B5 Skin Hydration Serum $79


Straight from the UK, Medik8 is new to Australia and have just recently launched an exciting new anti-age range, specialising in Vitamin A skincare to help combat skin problems for any age. Their products have been researched by biochemists to deliver the highest quality of ingredients, formulated by pharmacologists to ensure safe use on all skin types and dispensed by skincare specialists to help with any specific skin concerns. Best used as part of your morning skincare routine, this serum is lightweight and easy to wear with other serums, face moisturiser and under foundation. The unique blend of vitamin B5 and Hyaluronic Acid helps to soften skin, whilst boosting hydration and revitalising the skin’s youthful appearance.

Endota Spa New Age Age-Defying Retinol Serum $140

Not new in the area of natural and botanical skincare, Endota Spa; founded and created in the scenic landscape of The Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, this new range ‘New Age’ by Endota are natural enough to give you skin comfort and strong enough to help combat the signs of ageing. Specially formulated with encapsulated vitamin A, this potent retinol serum helps to visibly minimise lines and deep wrinkles, even the skin tone and boost the skin’s radiance for a more vibrant youthful look. Can be used morning and night with other serums and light enough to wear under foundation.

Skincare for your Forties:

Comedics O-Biotics B3 Plus Face Serum $119

Mixing science with botanicals O Cosmedics are specially formulated for Australian women, to combat the harsh Aussie climate – daily. This new face serum contains vitamin B3 which increases the skin’s immune system, retains fatty acid levels and reduces water loss. This serum also helps with acne prone skin, hyperpigmentation and assists collagen synthesis to encourage even, youthful and radiant skin. Can be used morning and night under any facial moisturiser.

Institut Esthedem Osmoclean Hydra-Replenishing Cleansing Milk $31.50

This cleanser gives your skin a real moisture boost whilst cleansing away dirt, oil and makeup. If you’re hesitant to try cleansing milks, this is the perfect product for you, as it’s more gel like in substance, than milky and is non-greasy and light to use on skin. This cleanser has been infused with coconut, palm and almost plant oils to help hydrate the skin whilst cleansing and won’t leave a dried out feeling after using. Skin will feel supple and fresh after using. Cellular water is also one of the main ingredients used, which replicates natural water found in the skin to help restore back a radiance looking complexion.

Sircuit Skin Comeceuticals Molecular Mist $36

Toner is an important part of any skincare routine and is often left out of essential items to help with skin health. Used after cleansing (and especially exfoliating), toner helps to flush the pores and close them to lock in all the juicy nutrients used during the cleansing, exfoliating or masking process. This toner mist by Sircuit acts like a liquid moisturiser on skin, locking in hydration throughout the day, but easy to re-apply if necessary. Formulated with antioxidants to protect the skin from free-radical, this toner is a must have and also comes in a leak-proof handy container for travel.

Skincare for your Fifties:

Indeed Laboratories Facial Powdered Exfoliator $30

A truly impressive face exfoliant. It has been around for a while and was rated one of the top exfoliants (especially for over fifties skin in the UK and the USA. Due to the fine texture of this exfoliant, it;s perfect for ageing skin, as it won’t damage, tear or create any future skin problems for skin. It can be used on any skin type and contains both physical and chemical exfoliating gents; bromelain and exnzymatically exfoliate and a soft blend of bamboo extract and rice bran powder to gently buff away excess dead skin cells. Hyaluronic acid has also been added into this product to help with hydration after exfoliating.

Elizabeth Arden’s NEW Advanced Ceramide Eye Capsules $77

The Ceramide Capsules are not new to Elizabeth Arden, and are one of Arden’s signature skincare items. However these NEW advanced capsules released by Arden have been formulated with stronger more potent ingredients which promise to combat the signs of ageing far quicker than the old formula. These capsules are a Daily Youth Restoring Eye Serum. With advanced technology to help reduce fine lines, revitalise and brighten the look of eyes. Youth-restoring ceramides and potent botanicals reduce the appearance of fine lines, puffiness and dark circles making eyes look smoother, lifted and more youthful. Perfect for night time before bed.

Dr Lewinn’s Line Smoothing Complex S8 $74.95

Dr Lewinn’s skincare range have been around for a while, and have a solid reputation as being one of the best ant-ageing products available. Renowned for his innovations in the science of treating skin change, Dr Lewinn’s himself is a highly respected and leading dermalsurgeon, with an extensive knowledge on skincare, he delivers revolutionary results in beauty and skin rejuvenation. Designed to help smooth smooth away lines and visually reduce the appearance of wrinkles up to 74%, the line smoothing complex S8 serum helps to enhance the skin’s firmness and boost elasticity by boosting the skin’s natural moisture levels 5 times more than that of Hyaluronic Acid. Can be used both morning and night.

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Rebecca dreams of sipping lattes and enjoying local wines in little boutique French cafes, off the beaten track, surrounded by villas and wineries, whilst she works on her fiction novel. She loves writing about travel and lifestyle, and dabbles frequently with new beauty treatments and products. She hopes to successfully run her own publication one day, but for now, she enjoys sharing her thoughts here on Renae's World about beauty and travel.

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