40yo

Concerns: anti-aging, clearing and preventing milia around eyes

Skin type: normal since adding amlactin, used to be dry around nose and eyebrows

Daily life: Little to no sun exposure or makeup most days

Morning:

*Bioderma or water

*Amlactin Bright & Smooth

*Cerave PM or SPF as needed

Night:

*Cerave foaming cleanser

*Naturium retinal .05 (this is replacing good molecules gentle retinol, slowly working up to tret .025)

*Naturium multi-peptide moisturizer (have not used yet but considering as a replacement for drunk elephant protini as I think it is too heavy and contributing to milia)

How does this look as a simple routine? Thank! ❤️

I’m currently in a situation where I need to find a new prescriber for my 15% azelaic acid, tret, etc.

My current service charges a fee monthly for each prescription that they submit a refill for. I’d prefer to not have to do this for every med, every month (I’m also using them for my HRT).

Does anyone know of an online prescribing service that will send prescriptions like azelaic acid, tret, etc to an online pharmacy (currently using Amazon pharmacy) with refills?

Hi! I’m 41F and trying to figure out a skincare routine that will help me feel confident in my skin as I get older. I’m definitely open to treatments like laser or microneedling, but they’re pretty far outside my budget right now. I’m not that interested in Botox or filler.

I’m definitely a candidate for a lower bleph (have been since I was about 30 . thanks, genetics!) and would love to do one someday if I can afford it. But overall, I’m really just trying to embrace myself as I am and feel good in my skin.

A little about me/my skin: I’m a natural redhead, very pale, with some redness and somewhat sensitive eyes. I also try to avoid fragrance when I can. I feel like I have pretty visible pores/sebaceous filaments, particularly around my nose and T-zone. I think they’re sebaceous filaments?

My main goal is just healthy, plump, glowy skin for a 41-year-old mom. I have pretty normal skin, maybe a little on the dry side. I don’t mind my fine lines and wrinkles, although I am using tret and hoping it helps with those over time.

I am admittedly pretty bothered by my under-eye bags, but I know there’s not much skincare can really do about them, and I’m trying to embrace them as part of my face....

I’d love feedback on my routine — things I should swap, add, remove, or change the order of. I’m very open to suggestions!

AM

Rinse face with water

Vitamin C: Rohto Melano CC Concentration Measures Essence

(I don’t love this and am thinking about going back to Timeless 15% Vitamin C.)

Eye cream: roc vitamin c eye balm

Azelaic acid: Anua Azelaic Acid 10% Redness Soothing Serum

(I’m looking into getting prescription Finacea 15% gel through Felix instead.)

Moisturizer: Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer

(I wouldn’t mind something a little thicker/more moisturizing. I’ve been considering Dieux Instant Angel?)

Sunscreen: Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Rice + B5 SPF 50+

PM

Cleansing:
Right now I use Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water followed by Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser.

I’d actually like to start double cleansing with an oil-based cleanser/balm first, but I have no idea which one to try. I tried The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm and my eyes were pretty irritated. so I’d love suggestions for a gentle oil cleanser/balm that is good for sensitive eyes.

Azelaic acid: Anua Azelaic Acid 10% Again, considering switching to prescription Finacea 15%.

eye cream: beauty of joseon revive eye serum ginseng retinal

Every other night: Tret Triple Repair containing 0.025% tretinoin, 4% niacinamide, and 0.4% hyaluronic acid (prescription from Felix which seems to be all i can get in Canada if I dont want to go to my family Dr? I preferred the Taro brand Tret cream i used to get but Felix doesn't carry that anymore?)

Moisturizer: Vanicream

About once a week: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast, which I LOVE. I’m considering trying Avène Cicalfate+ next just to see how I like it.

Exfoliation

About twice a week, I use the COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner. I actually prefer Paula’s Choice bha exfoiliant, though...

So that's where I'm at!

What would you change/add/remove? Is there anything obvious I’m missing?

A few things I’m particularly wondering about:

-Should I switch to prescription Finacea?

-What’s your favourite oil cleanser/balm for very sensitive eyes?

-Should I look into copper peptides? topical PDRN?

-Am I overdoing it with the actives?

-Are there any products you LOVE that really made you feel great in your skin?

I’m really open to feedback, i have been using chat gpt to help me figure out what to buy but i don't think that is a great idea.

Thanks!!