If I knew then what I know now. Gone are the days of skincare and a healthy routine being an after thought. I wish I could tell my younger self to invest in quality skincare, remove makeup every night, and prioritize good sleep. But c'est la vie, here we are and better late than never. Here are some of my beauty favorites that keep my skin feeling younger and body feeling like it's not deteriorating. From a litany of hydrating face products to a weighted vest for your morning walk to something as simple as a cup of tea, these have become a proven part of my routine.
1. Rose Quartz Roller - If you regularly wake up with a swollen face or puffy eyes, a lymphatic drainage face roller could be your new secret weapon. Use daily to move the fluid towards the lymph nodes (known as lymphatic rolling).
2. UBeauty Super Hydrator - I've been using this moisturizer for 3 years and nothing leaves my face feeling more hydrated and fresh, Ubeauty.com
3. Lady May Tallow - Tallow is the buzz word and offers deep hydration for the skin due to its fatty acids and vitamins, The Cupboard, Decatur
4. Bamford Wellness Rejuvenating Drops - Formulated to restore by night. Contains a high content of natural vitamins E, F and retinol which accelerates cell turnover, enhancing skin repair while softening fine lines and wrinkles, Bamford.com
5. OmniLux Red Light Therapy Mask - Experts agree red light therapy works. The mask uses red and near-infrared LED light to stimulate collagen production and improve skin texture and tone, Omniluxled.com
6. Le Balm Bonjout Beauty - Great for under eyes this pharmaceutical-grade skin salve deeply nourishes, regenerates & repairs the skin barrier. Infused with 68 concentrated actives selected by a French pharmacist, Bonjoutbeauty.com
7. UBeauty Lip Plasma - Plumps and contours lips with a 3D pillow-effect for natural-looking enhancement with immediate and sustained results, Ubeauty.com
8. Kate Somerville Mega-C - This 30% Vitamin C mask brightens, strengthens, evens skin tone, and diminishes dark spots and hyperpigmentation, Katesomerville.com
9. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation - Arguably the best foundation ever made, this provides medium-coverage with hydration for a healthy-looking skin, Charlottetilbury.com
10. Ogee Contour Collection - Enhance the natural contours of the face with three easy-to-apply, balmy sticks. Each Contour Collection includes three crystal-inspired shades to bronze, blush, and highlight your way to our signature glow, Ogee.com
11. Besque Body Oil - Deeply hydrates and softens skin, absorb quickly without a greasy feeling, and provide a pleasant, often subtle, scent. Perfect to combat crepiness, Besque.com
12. Nu-Face Ionplex Hydragel Power Mask - This Korean beauty hydrogel mask hugs the skin, delivering deep, sustained hydration for smooth skin with a dewy glow in just 15 minutes. Use weekly or once a month, Mynuface.com
13. Spoiled Child Liquid Collagen - Improves the appearance of skin, hair, and nails, while supporting a more fit, healthy, and active lifestyle in just 6 weeks. Take 1 to 2 tablespoons per day, Spoiledchild.com
14. Hypervest - Oh-so trendy but oh-so worth it. Adding that extra 5-10 pounds to your walk provides strength training benefits that women (and men) need as they age. Worth the investment, Hypervest.com
15. WonderFeel Supplement - Defends and slows down biological aging at the cellular level. It’s an investment in your cells that pays off across your entire body by increasing energy levels, restoring skin elasticity, while optimizing organ health, and cognition. Getwonderfeel.com
16. Cozy Chamomile - Ahhhh sleep, perhaps the most important thing we can do for our body and brain. Nothing is more reliable for a good night's sleep than a warm cup of chamomile tea. Part of my nightly ritual for years, Publix.com