These are some of the most exciting skin care products that have come my way in the past few months (out of hundreds I’ve reviewed online and dozens I’ve tried!!)
I hope you find something on this list that piques your interest 🙂
xxPenn
Stratia Velvet Cleansing Milk
This is a nice thick cleanser that serves as both a first and second cleanse AND perfect to leave on while you have a little massage or gua sha treatment. It leaves my face so perfectly soft and supple and prepped for the next skincare step.
Medik8 Hydrate B5 Intense
This is a medium thickness serum that hydrates and soothes like you wouldn’t believe. But what I really love is that it soothes skin that is a bit sensitive or chapped (say from the sun or wind), I use it over an essence or toner to give my skin that extra TLC (I add layers of ceramides and an occlusive if I do needs extra care.)
(it’s the Panthenol (B5), which gives it that extra soothing property)
*I use it in the evenings when I need extra hydration.
I like to use it with mine
Drmtlgy Peptide Moisturizer code penn save 20%
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After it dried a bit, I put a thin layer of salve (the one I mentioned in the video is from Alba botanicals) on top and OMG the next day!!
Dear Lucy Marine Antioxidant Serum
This serum is packed with such beautiful ingredients. It’s so elegant – the packaging, the formulation and the application. While I like to layer it with multiple products, it’s the type of multipurpose serum that could help cut down on steps in a routine. I am so impressed by this female owned Canadian indie brand.
OneSkin EYE
You may have heard me rave about OneSkin FACE and BODY – I really love the whole line AND the company. But my favorite product of all is OneSkin EYE. It has the highest concentration of their proprietary peptide – which has a ton of clinical evidence to support its effectiveness in tackling aging skin from the inside out.
DRMTLGY Water Cream Moisturizing cream
This is a perfect moisturizer for summer (or year round if you’re closer to the equator.) Don’t let the lightweight texture fool you – it really hydrates without feeling heavy or sticky.
Dermelect Revitalite Eye Cream
This little number hydrates and brightens the under-eye area AND layers beautifully with other skincare and makeup products. I like to keep it in the fridge to add an extra coolness when applying.
DRMTLGY Microabrasion Scrub
Another winner from DRMTLGY is this gentle manual exfoliating ‘scrub’. It really helps pave the way for the rest of my nourishing skincare routine.
Dermalogica Liquid Peelfolient
This is a super quick exfoliator (it doesn’t actually exfoliate – it’s really a quick, light chemical exfoliator.) This is a perfect exfoliator before you go out on a Saturday night. The combination of fruit acids and enzymes is very cooling and gives a well rounded exfoliation that leaves such a nice glow!!
*has some fruit oils so make sure you are sensitive to them and always use SPF
Alloy
I have such enthusiasm for this company. I found out about them when I discovered their M4 Estriol Face Cream (there is such a compelling reason to feed our skin with low doses of estrogen from 40+
But beyond the M4, I have such admiration for the Alloy. I would recommend subscribing to their newsletter – their videos and other educational tools are invaluable. They are pioneering women who are changing the face of menopause health care – and making answers, resources and prescriptions available to women in all 50 states. (I get my HRT from Alloy,)
If you need resources check out MyAlloy. If your doctor doesn’t, he will!!
You can use code penn20 (affiliate) for $20 off your first purchase of any product from their site.
I encourage you to sign up for their information and at least familiarize yourself with all they have to offer educationally. They are a great resource, whether or not you try their facial product… The other information on this site is PRICELESS.
My Menopause Videos:
Weight gain + stress during menopause? Getting the TRUTH with Dr. Corinne Menn
Testosterone in menopause? Time limit for HRT? Sleep? Skin? ALL answered by Dr Menn! Part 2
Dr Mary Claire Haver answers YOUR menopause questions🤩
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Disclaimer: This blog is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. The content provided on this blog is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Consult a doctor or other health care professional about any medical or dermatologic diagnosis or treatment options. The information in this blog should not be considered a substitute for advice from a healthcare/skin professional. Statements made about specific products on this blog are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. It is important to check labels to determine if a product is right for you. Before starting any home treatment, consult a healthcare or skin care professional to determine if it is right for you.
