Stilettos & Diapers

by Molly Wey

Beauty· Skincare

A Quest To Better My Face


My skin is treating me quite differently in my 30s than it did in my 20s. Anyone else? I’ve noticed more lines and pore definition than I ever have and I don’t like it one bit! I’ve always been really good about washing my face every night and don’t wear face makeup regularly. What I hadn’t been good about, is regular sunscreen when we aren’t specifically hanging out in the sun, or other real methods of helping my skin deal with aging. I have started on a quest to be better to my face and to try to prevent as much aging as possible! 

Some things that I’ve been focused on doing, which I find helpful, are exfoliating, drinking tons of water, eating enough essential fatty acids, cutting out sugar and starting a better moisturizing routine.

I started using Garnier Ultra-Lift Sleeping Cream right after I turned 30. I did a review for it (you can check it out here) and loved it so much that I’ve been using it for about a year and a half. When recently, I decided to start the day using moisturizer with sunscreen, I headed to Garnier again. This time, the Garnier SkinActive Clearly Brighter™Brightening & Smoothing Daily Moisturizer SPF 15. (Say that 3 times fast!) I’ve been using it for about 3 weeks now. It contains antioxidant vitamin C that works quickly to even out tone and texture for a brighter, smoother skin. It’s lightweight and smells good, too! 

I’m not typically a huge fan of before and afters, since there can be so many factors that can affect them. But, I wanted to see if it was really doing anything, so I snapped a picture with my regular eye makeup/lipgloss routine, in the same robe, same spot, same time of day, just 2 weeks apart. I started using it right after we got home from the beach, so I was pretty tan to start, but my skin looks and feels much smoother to me! I also have a little cheek glow, am I right? 


Using the Garnier SkinActive® daily moisturizer is an active way to visibly healthier skin that we can all do. It’s easier than eating the right foods 100% of the time or getting enough sleep! It’s available at pharmacies and my favorite shopping spots, Target and Amazon, so you can get it easily and at a reasonable price.

What are your favorite ways to maintain healthy beauty?

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Comments

  1. gillian claire says

    Oh, I love reading about skincare! I also am trying to take great care of my skin now that I'm 30! I like to use a few different products and mix it up on different days. One of my favorite things to do is just use pure aloe vera and slather it on my face at night. It feels so refreshing and leaving my skin soft and smooth! I'm going to have to check out Garnier's skincare line!

  8. Julie Wood says

    My favorite way is to use good moisturizers that help me with my dry skin and fine lines and wrinkles. I like Retinol products for my fine lines and wrinkles and I use a brightening moisturizer.
    jewelwood55(at)gmail(dot)com

  15. Natalie says

    My favorite way to maintain healthy beauty is to exercise daily, wear plenty of sunscreen year-round and to eat healthy. yarbr012 at gmail dot com

  17. Jessica Naca says

    The best way to take care of your skin is start with a healthy diet and plenty of water! Exercise and vitamins are a plus too! Make sure to always use sun protection!

  21. Allison Swain says

    My favorite way to keep healthy skin is to eat plant based (Whole foods) and drink plenty of water, moisturize. I notice my skin is best when I eat more fruits 🙂
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  24. Kim says

    Drink lots of water and take your vitamins! I really feel like drinking tons of water every day attributes to my younger looking skin!
    addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com
    Ashley C

  25. Hil'Lesha O'Nan says

    I incorporate orange essential oil with my daily moisturizer and rose essential oil with my nightly skin care routine. I have noticed a dramatic difference in my skin since I've been doing this!

    RosePetalsintheSea (at) zoho (dot) com

  26. peg42 says

    My favorite way is to make sure to use a daily SPF moisturizer and also to use night cream. Thanks so much.
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  53. Elle says

    Investing in a good moisturizer is my main one considering the fact that I have very dry skin.

    prettyinhotpink6 at gmail dot com

  101. angie lilly says

    The number one thing I do for healthy beauty is to buy only natural/organic personal care/household care items for me and my family.
    Angie
    14earth at gmail dot com

  124. Annette says

    My favorite way to maintain healthy beauty is to regularly exfoliate my skin. This allows my skincare products to work their best.

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