At 51 — and a half, yikes! — I'm now squarely middle-aged, which means I wake up every morning to a fresh getting-older beauty surprise. This time of life is filled with joy (I'm happier and more confident than I've ever been) but also loads of humbling moments, at least in the vanity department. From eye bags to a crepey neck to "Wait, what happened to my jawline?" I often don't know where to start — even as a beauty editor who tests skin care for a living.
That's because my options are overwhelming, and frankly, most are ineffective or at least oversold. Dermora Golden Glow Under-Eye Patches, 20 Pairs Bliss Renew & Smooth Night Serum Baimei Jade Roller and Gua Sha Set Weleda Skin Food Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara Albolene Face Moisturizer and Makeup Remover CosRx Snail Mucin Sheet Masks, 10-Pack Derma E Stem Cell Lifting & Firming Eye Treatment L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Midnight Serum Gold Bond Age Renew Neck & Chest Firming Cream Neutrogena Retinol Eye Cream RoC Multi Correxion 5-in-1 Restoring Night Cream CosRx Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence Grande Cosmetics Lash Enhancing Serum Knowing which lotions and potions are actually worth your hard-earned cash is a challenge for all of us, but, over the years, I've begun to winnow it down by testing products each week and scouring the internet for the best sales. Right now, I've got my eye on , and masks to help soothe cold-weather skin, particularly those that work well for aging faces and necks.
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