Doesn’t it seem like just about every skin care line focuses most of their attention on anti-aging treatments? I mean, gosh. What about our age group? Our skin needs attention too. So for those of us who were born in the late ‘70’s to mid ‘80’s, here are some skin care products that are suitable for our generation. So, embrace your youth while it lasts, because before we know it, we too will be reaching for Maybelline Age Rewind on the shelves.
1. The Body Shop Vitamin E Cream Cleanser
It seems like a mere 15 minutes ago, our moms were commanding us to take our vitamins. Well, hey, they were right. And our skin needs it too. This cream cleanser by The Body Shop is infused with vitamin E, shea butter, and organic soy oil. It compliments any skin type, so it’s gentle enough to use daily.
2. Philosophy Falling In Love Perfumed Body Lotion
Is it just me or do a lot of perfumed body lotions lack in the moisturizing department? Um…isn’t that kind of the purpose of body lotion? Well, I’ll keep names to myself for now, but thank God for Philosophy. Their sweet fragrance, Falling In Love also comes in a body lotion that actually moisturizes and conditions the skin, leaving it soft and silky.
I’m a huge fan of multi-purpose beauty products. Not only are they economical, but also it saves more room in my bathroom and cosmetic bag- especially for traveling. Alright, I’ll cut to the chase- this 100% natural white butter comes from a shea tree in Africa. In case you’re unaware, shea butter has amazing healing properties. It solves various skin problems such as chapped lips, dry skin, sunburn, and even hair.
4. Billy Jealousy Wipe Out Eye Cream
Puffy eyes and dark circles occur at any age…do post-adolescent hangovers ring a bell? Well, this eye cream by Billy Jealousy is made with lactic acid, which helps alleviate puffiness, and licorice, to help diminish rings around the eyes. Unless you want your new nickname to be Lord of the Rings, perhaps you should give this a try.
5. Clinique Liquid Facial Soap- Extra Mild
If you’ve got dry skin, then this is the cleanser for you. The name is pretty self explanatory- it’s mild, so it’s safe to use twice a day. You might also want to consider using its sidekick, Clinique Clarifying Lotion Mild, as the two work well together for dry skin types.
6. Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish
Ah, another one of my beloved multi-purpose beauty items. Pamper your skin with this exfoliator and moisturizer in one. It has a soothing citrus scent and its grainy particles from the brown sugar smooth away impurities and dead skin cells.
7. Not Soap Radio Say It With Suds You’re The Perfect Roommate bath/shower gel
Pardon the lengthy name, but is this not the coolest shower gel? It’s the perfect little gift for the perfect roommate (though I’m sad to say that many of you don’t exactly have a great roommate. But, I empathize… good ol’ college days). It has a cherry/almond scent and it’s formulated with natural shea nut oil. So show your appreciation to your roomie in soap form. Mmm…don’t steal a drop when you’re in the shower! ;)
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I tried the The Body Shop Vitamin E Cream Cleanser. I have a very sensitive skin so I wanted to try something mild. This one was very good for my skin. It is enriched with Vitamin E that is good for the skin. It has that revitalizing effect without the sting.
Jessie
Thank you for sharing all those valuable info.I have bookmark your site.Keep up the great work!
What about those of us with acne skin? Im 21 and immune to most teen products (clearacil etc) but cannot find any spot fighting creams for 20- 30 yr olds.
Same situation here . I just turned 24 and i still have those adolescent zits, which now unfortunatly start leaving scars.
I ve tried in all too . Any tips ?
try proactiv. Works for me to some extent, i’m 22.
I think Classic Beauty is the best for acne because it is oil-free and also has things to heal the skin like anti-oxidents. It is good for sensitive skin also.
Try YBF products (stands for Your Best Face). The stuff is amazing!
Neutrogena has a cleanser and lotion that evens out your skin tone. It called visibly even..perfect for those pesky acne scars..it has spf 15 in it too so its also safe to use with ohter topical acne astringents.
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any tps for bleacheads and large pores and dark cirkles try a lot of things but so far nothing
its a bit expensive.. especially considering most us are finishing off uni or working to pay off student loans.. but its about the only rang thats worked for me.. i am 22, i have sensitive skin which is also prone to acne and worst of all (this is pretty common on asian skin) acne scarring…
im using dermalogica’s special cleansing gel, skin prep scrub (three times a week), ultrasensitive faceblock 25 (morning) and active moist (evening).. i use garnier 2 in 1 eyes n face make up remover at night.. super cheap and great for getting rid of waterproof mascara.. i also use the garnier honey masks when my skin is feeling dry and need of moisture ( theyr like 99p a sachet from boots)
now just looking for the best shampoo..my hairs super dry and chemically treated and coloured any advice???
Hi Marina,
I don’t agree with you on this. I have a friend, who’s older sister is a former model and she looks absolutely amazing at her 35, her skin is pretty much flawless and I know for a fact that she didn’t have any job done and didn’t have Botox injections, just weekly face massages in a salon and the best beauty products she could possible get.
She once told me that when there were times she was so broke she’d skip dinners, she would still go to a beauty counter and get the best makeup and skin care products, as your face, as well as the rest of your body is not something you can “buy” or “replace” over time (let’s face it, those surgeries are no good, people still look bad, a bit younger but bad). So, she said it’s better to wear the same pair of pairs of jeans, than put on your skin something that’ll you regret later.
So, now I follow her advice and whenever I go shopping, I get all my beauty stuff first and than go on to buying clothes, if there is something left. And I know they say that cheap makeup is the same as the expensive one, but that’s not true. Just look at the faces of rich women, who’ve been using the best products pretty much all their lives and at the faces of other women who would shop in Walgreens and you’ll see what I am talking about. Cheap stuff does things to your face, unfortunately, you’ll notice it only when it’s too late…
As for the hair products, here is the list Best Intensive Hair Conditioners for Damaged Hair.
hi olga..
im a little confused as to what u are saying? i never suggested having surgery!! i was actually saying to buy better products like after i started using dermalogica products my skin cleared up and i dont have dry flaky skin anymore..
so im pretty much saying the same thing as you… thanks for the link for hair products!!
Hi Marina,
I was just disagreeing on the “too expensive for 20-smth. girls” part. I was just saying that it’s never too early to save up for the best beauty products, as they’ll pay you big later on, that’s all :)
Hope you liked those hair masks! I’ve been using Kerastase one since Christmas and it totally saved my traces! (I kind of burnt my hair a bit with my friend’s hair straightener and nothing could make it soft and silky again except for this mask!
I know they say silicon based products do not moisturize your hair, they just create an illusion, but I’ve tried the “natural” ones for months and they didn’t do a thing. And this Kerastase mask brought my hair to life right after the first time I used it!
Anyway, hope you find a product that’ll work for your locks! ;)
Hey!
I found this post very helpful. Bodyshop, here I come!! I agree with you , products for 80’s babies are neglected, or should I say we don’t have specific products to keep our skin in premium condish!!
I have fairly thin hair, and it tends to friz very easily. Do you know of any good shampoo/conditioners that could help with that?
Thanks for the great article!!
Hey Moie,
I don’t have frizzy hair but I love what TRESemme products do to my hair. Ofcourse different products work differently for all of us. Have you tried out their stuff though? Also Bed head has some great stuff. They have a control freak anti-frizz shampoo and conditioner that have great reviews online. Try them out and let me know if it works for you :)
Olga,
I couldn’t help but notice you said that your friend would skip dinners to help her skin because we only have one body and need to take care of it. Well how is skipping meals any better?
Although all these products are AMAZING, in the end, if you want to stay healthy and youthful you need to make sure you’re intaking everything your body needs to function. A strict healthy diet and exercise (yes I know it sounds cliche) is the best bet. All the products in the world can’t hide the fact that you’re not healthy on the inside, so start there.
And I’m only saying this from experience, I use to have horrible skin and tried EVERYTHING!!! proactive being one of the worst…so i did some more reading and found that a lot of people eating greens had amazing skin, so I tried it, and it worked. Now I make sure my body gets all the nutrients it needs to function and I’ve yet to have a problem, both inside and outside.
And don’t knock the drugstores, I just use a bar of soap and I still get asked for ID when I buy a scratch ticket and I’m 25.
Star,
Well ofcourse it isn’t advisable to skip meals. I think the focus of Olga’s story was simply how much importance her friend gave to beauty and skin care products. Now ofcourse skipping meals is drastic but women should pay more attention to their skin. If you can save for that perfect pair of shoes or that bag, you can definitely spend some money on good stuff for your skin! But I agree that it’s not enough to just invest on skin stuff when you aren’t healthy on the inside. Fruits and veggies are your best bet to clear up that acne and blemishes.
Hi, This is great help but my problem unfortunatly is lines! I’m only 21 but have lines around my eyes forming already. Does anyone else have this problem and have any tips or suggestions? Thanks x