Oh my goodness!! It’s been a super long time since I’ve gone through my beauty product trash bin. I test a ton of skincare products, so it’s only about 15% of the time that I use every last drop of a product. In this video I’ll share the products that perform so well that I use them up completely, and which I’ve repurchased. Many of these products have become a staple in my skincare arsenal; and I have them reordered before I run out. Here’s the list of everything in my beauty trash bin. The video at the bottom of this post goes into much more detail about the things I’ve reordered and the products I’ve moved on from to try other things. The items marked with an asterisk are things I absolutely love and have repurchased several times. Shopping links are affiliates. Thank you for your support. xo

*SeraVe SA Cleanser https://amzn.to/3MOKGod

*Lumify Drops https://amzn.to/3MQpfDd

*Biossance Squalane & Copper Peptide Serum https://bit.ly/3SLOytS

*Biossance Squalane & Marine Algae Eye Cream https://bit.ly/47fG2Yu

*Biossance Squalane Omega Repair Cream https://bit.ly/3nwePPd

Ordany’s Vitamin C Serum – Can not find

*Kenra Platinum Silkening Mist https://amzn.to/3MV1CJF

*Ariana Grande Cloud  Perfume https://amzn.to/47hsM5C

Klairs Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil https://amzn.to/3uoz0SM

City Beauty Uplift Serum https://bit.ly/3sQ3vQW

City Beauty Under Eye Recovery https://bit.ly/49GbUar

City Beauty Skin Perfecting Daily Vail – Can not find

Mizon First Essence https://amzn.to/40HNE3H

*Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder https://bit.ly/40JUhSW

Jing Jung Sung soothing Moisture Skin Essence https://amzn.to/3G4QI08

Coola Makeup Setting Spray SPF 30 https://bit.ly/37Tpf18

*Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Peeling Pads https://amzn.to/3R5LbMZ

Factor Five Serum https://amzn.to/3sKeefR

Factor Five Cream https://amzn.to/47kQk9Q

*Care:Nel Sleeping LIp Care Berry https://amzn.to/47kPpGu

Emile Cordon New York Classic Lip Balm https://www.emilecordon.com/

*Clean Skin Club Clean Towels https://amzn.to/3SJHjTl

*Hada Labo Foaming Cleanser https://amzn.to/46CiFHH

Timeless Hydrating Eye Cream https://amzn.to/3umTxHn

*Timeless 20% Vitamin C Serum https://amzn.to/3T6fdC3

Sky Organics Organic Coconut Oil & Vitamin E https://amzn.to/40SroUQ

Shae Moisture High Porosity Moisture Replenish Mask https://amzn.to/3SHsMrg

*Tree Hut Vitamin C Shea Sugar Scrub https://amzn.to/3sIZZbi

*Milani Make It Last Sunscreen Setting Spray SPF 30 https://amzn.to/3SOzUSx

Timeless HA Spray https://amzn.to/3R5THM0

*CeraVe Cicalfate+ https://amzn.to/3upSwyk

Exuviance Professional Deep Hydration https://bit.ly/40SrBaA

Exuviance Professional Glycolic Polish – can not find

Exuviance Ultra Restorative Cream – can not find

Verso Super Facial Serum with Retinol 8 https://bit.ly/3QKsRrE (code STACY25 for 25% off at skinstore.com)

The Ordinary Plant Derived Squalane https://amzn.to/47DxNW6

The Ordinary Retinol .2% in Squalane https://amzn.to/47ih2jp

Amara Beauty Advanced Age Defying Moisturizer https://amzn.to/47j5Anr

KMS Hair Play Makeover Spray Dry Cleansing – can not find

Burts Bees Orange Blossom & Pistachio Hand Cream https://amzn.to/3sGlcCB

It’s a 10 Miracle Silk Hair Mask https://amzn.to/3sKeZpd

It’s a 10 Miracle Repair Hair Mask https://amzn.to/3MRxizx

*Ariana Grande Cloud Perfume  https://amzn.to/47hsM5C

*Ariana Grande Cloud Body https://amzn.to/47hsM5C

*Gucci Flora Jasmine Perfume Travel Size (turquoise bottle) https://bit.ly/46m64YH

Watch the video here!

Radio frequency has been a modality for skin tightening and collagen building that I’ve used for many years. There are so many RF devices on the market; it’s hard to know where to start when buying an RF device. In this post and the video included, I’ll share a few devices worth considering based on my experience and results.

In on clinical study – RF produced noticeable clinical results, with high satisfaction and corresponding facial skin improvement. Compared with the baseline, there was a statistically significant increase in the mean of collagen types I and III, and newly synthesized collagen

What is radio frequency? Radio frequency is a modality of skin tightening that uses an electromagnetic device to generate heat to stimulate collagen, elastin, and new skin cells. The result is a tightening result in the skin.

This more robust professional grade RF device featured at the right, is available at PlasmaPerfecting.com – Discount code STACY500 for $500 Off

The conclusion of that study was that RadioFrequency is an effective and valuable procedure that can be used to tighten and rejuvenate photoaged skin, and contour facial skin laxity. This modality stimulates the repair process, and reverses the clinical, and the histopathological, signs of aging, with the advantage of relatively risk-free procedure and with little downtime.

I’ve used many RF devices over the years, but the one I use most at home is the MLAY Radio Frequency Skin Tightening Device. This device has given me the best results facial skin tightening and contouring and use for body fat and tightening. It comes with different head attachments to use for both face and body.

The video below will go into more detail about the benefits of RF and the risks that are associated as far as facial fat loss. There are things to consider before investing in radio frequency. I hope the video is helpful!

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Hey friends. In today’s live chat I we reviewed some affordable skincare option available at the drugstore that perform just as well as medical grade skincare. Don’t be fooled, the ingredients are the same, it’s the packaging, name, and product testing that bumps up the price on the medical grade products.

Here’s my full list of products I’ve test and loved. All are products I’ve purchased myself and will definitely purchase again. Learn more by watching the video here or at the bottom of this blog post!! xo Stacy

Cleanse

VERSED CLEANSING BALM https://bit.ly/3RmCdf8

CERAVE CLEANSING BALM https://bit.ly/465qtSa

CERAVE SA CLEANSER https://bit.ly/3sMxbhw

CERAVE HYDRATING CLEANSER https://bit.ly/48eDWZF

VERSED SKIN SOAK https://bit.ly/3LosMI3

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Elf Holy Hydration Makeup Melting Balm https://amzn.to/3EFKbrY

Biome Balancing Face Mist https://amzn.to/3ZjT8Rb

Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser https://amzn.to/44X6l3I

Bioma Milky Oil Cleanser https://bit.ly/3Ph3zjV

Avene Tolerance Lotion Cleanser https://amzn.to/3PhFWrI

Hadalabo HA Foaming Cleanser https://amzn.to/3Zfj7JH

Treat

Avene PhysioLift https://amzn.to/44Y3yXT

CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum https://amzn.to/3PzHCOt

Naturism Retinaldahyde  0.05% https://amzn.to/3sU7bRA

NATURIUM VITAMIN C Complex Serum  https://bit.ly/45T4fDi

NATURIUM VITAMIN C Super Serum Plus SA https://bit.ly/3PDWHic

Timeless Vitamin C 20% https://amzn.to/3PlPqlK

Bioma De Puff Brighten Eye Gel https://bit.ly/3RmU8Ci

Neutrogena Retinol Pro Eye Cream https://amzn.to/3LkyY3S

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol https://amzn.to/450vvPa

Versed Doctors Visit Instant Resurfacing https://amzn.to/3EEB4ry

Bliss Pro AHA BHA Liquid Exfoliant https://amzn.to/48bOyIR

CeraVe Nightly Skin Renewing Treatment https://amzn.to/3RDTL6H

Alpha 14% Glycolic Acid Serum https://amzn.to/45W7EBh

Alpha 12% Glycolic Cream https://amzn.to/3PDL0Ih

Moisturize

Avene XeraCalm https://amzn.to/3rcUVLw

CeraVe SA Lotion https://amzn.to/3rd8ASM

Avene Cicalfate+ https://amzn.to/3RmCleG

Versed Skin Soak https://amzn.to/3EFlsUO

La roche Posa Toleriane https://amzn.to/3EEBhuQ

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizer https://amzn.to/462Bofw

Vanicream Lotion https://amzn.to/44X5yjg

La Roche Posay LIpikar Triple Repair Cream

Alpha Glycolic Body Lotion https://amzn.to/3PfCvBL

Cetophil Eczema Restoraderm https://amzn.to/3EC9Sd2

Timeless Squalane Oil https://amzn.to/3rd90IQ

Shae Moisture 100% Virigin Coconut oil https://amzn.to/46d7Uvg

Protect

CERAVE MINERAL SUNSCREEN https://bit.ly/3rfvqt2

VERSED GUARDS UP MINERAL SUNSCREEN https://bit.ly/

The links in this blog post are affiliates. Thank you so much for your support. xo Stacy

I get asked almost every day if there are affordable ways to improve skin texture and radiance. Although this is a concern across all age groups, it becomes more of a concern as we age. As cellular turnover of the skin slows through our lifetime, the skin has a tendency to lose it’s youthful glow; becoming rough and dull. Below you’ll find the video live stream addressing this concern if you care to watch.

First, it’s important to do a fundamental skincare audit! These steps should be incorporated into your skincare routine if they are not already. I’ll share several products that are budget friendly, that I use and love personally.

Cleanse every single night! Never go to bed with dirty skin.

• If you have normal to dry or sensitive skin, CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser is a fantastic option. Your cleanser doesn’t have to be expensive, it just has to clean the skin. I always suggest speding a bit more money in treatment products than cleanser!
• If you have combination to oily skin, CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser is a great choice. As someone who has dry skin, I reach for this cleanser once or twice a week for a deeper pore cleanse. If used too often on dry skin, it can create some sensitivity, so always listen to your skin. Salicylic acid is oil soluable, anti bacterial, and penetrates more deeply into the pores. This is a great cleanser to rotate in with a more gentle cleanser. Personally, I rotate the two CeraVe cleansers listed above.
• Another great option for normal, combination, and dry skin, is the Hada Labo Foaming Cleanser. This is an absolutely beautiful cleanser, and so affordable. This cleanser doesn’t strip your skin barrier or leave your skin feeling dry after cleansing. It’s been one of my all time favorites for over five years. I always have it on hand.

Vitamin C Serum – Topical Vitamin C Serum, used in the morning, promotes healthy cell turnover. Although it’s not an acid or chemical exfoliant, it has many benefits including brightening the skin, boosting sun protection, and smoothing rough and bumpy skin. When in doubt about the fundamentals of a good skincare routine, remember to be a skincare ACE. Vitamin A (retinol), Vitamin C, and Vitamin E.

Exfoliate – A highly effective and affordable option AHA chemical exfoliant is Alpha 14% Glycolic Serum. For those who are not sensitive and want to include both an AHA (like glycolic) and a BHA (salicylic) The Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Univerals Daily Peeling Pads are a bit of a pricier option, but they are fantastic!

Retinol – I personally use a presciption strength tretinoin in the evenings from Curology.com, but there are so many fantastic over the counter retinols now. One I use on my neck and chest, and love almost as much as my prescription tretinoin is the Naturium Retinaldahyde 0.5%, retinol requires two conversations to get to the active state, which is retinoic acid, Naturium Retinaldahyde is one step ahead of retinol in it’s conversion to retinoic acid, making it the closest thing you can get to tretinoin without a prescription.

1. Moisturize – Topical moisturizers, are a necessary step in keeping the skin soft and supple. Skin that is dry will always appear more textured and dull compared to skin that is well moisturized. Avoiding dehydration by drinking plenty of water is also very helpful in keeping your skin it’s most radiant.
   • I love The Inky List B C & E Moisturer – which is super affordable and has some key ingredients for beautiful skin!
   • A bit more expensive, but still reasonable, is Avene Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream

Sunscreen – This is a must! Every day. Year round. The sun is the #1 contributor to skin damage and aging. Protecting your skin from UV damage goes a long way in improving skin texture and radiance.

• I love the Versed Guards Up Mineral Sunscreen, which is both beautiful on the skin and affordable.
• One of my OG favorite sunscreens for dry skin, at a higher price point, is Elta MD UV Daily
• Another drug store brand mineral tinted sunscreen I love is CeraVe Tinted Mineral Sunscreen, it’s beautiful on the skin and gives just a bit of coverage.

AT HOME TREATMENTS

A TCA peel is a fantastic way to rejuvenate skin texture, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles and glow. I always recommend starting at a 13% TCA, and moving your way up to a stronger peel over time. Jumping into a strong peel right out of the gate is a HUGE MISTAKE.

• The peel I love is the 13% TCA Peel from Platinum Skincare – Discount STACY10 provides 10% off discount site wide. They have incredible products, and educational videos.
• Joves Blacked Photofacial Rejuvenation Device – Discount code KGA70B This device provides a photo facial at home. This photo facial device improves sun damage, hyperpigmentation, red spots, wrinkles, and facial spider veins.
• Nira Pro – Discount code STACY10 The Nira Pro device is a bit different in it’s technology than the Joves Blacked Photofacial device which is a DPL at home treatment. NIRA’s patented non-fractional, non-ablative laser technology enables you to achieve the same clinical-grade results as professional fractional (or ablative) laser treatments, but at home, at a fraction of the price, and without any side effects.

Microneedling is an excellent way to improve skin texture, luminosity, and build collagen. I recommend monthly microneedling for cumulative improvement over time. If you are new to Microneedling, can find DIY Microneedling videos at GorgeouslyAging.com An affordable, yet high quality option for microneedling, is Lanbelle EGF Ampoule. Not all serums are safe to needle into the skin, so please be careful. If you do not yet have a Microneedling device. I recommend the Dr. Pen M8

Two of my favorite professional grade skin boosters are HyalDew Shine $40 and Rejuran PN $269 – Discount code STACY10 for 10% off site wide at Acecosm.com Both of these products can be used for both Microneedling and for Mesotherapy. Find How-to vides at GorgeouslyAging.com

The wig I wore in this video can be found here.

I hope some of these suggestions help you to improve your skin texture and radiance!

You can watch the Skin Chat LIVE video replay below.

Some links in this blog post are affiliates. Thank you so much for your support! It’s because of you that I can continue making skincare and facial rejuvenation content. xo Stacy