The majority of my friend group and I are now in our 30s, and everyone was right—everything body and skin really does change at this age. I have been relatively prepared for this, at least in the epidermal sense. I’ve been in the beauty industry for over a decade, during which I’ve spoken to dozens of dermatologists, tested hundreds of products, and done a PhD’s worth of research (I’m not kidding).
I had no problem transitioning my skin care routine to fit the new needs of my skin, but that cannot be said for the rest of the people in my orbit. My friends often lament the increased dryness of their skin, renewed acne, fine lines that are almost imperceptibly becoming permanent, and a host of other issues.
So, given my expertise, my phone is an international hotline for these questions and concerns. Although everyone’s needs differ, these are the six products I recommend time and again to people in their 30s, especially those who are beginning to take anti-aging care seriously. Peruse them below, from $20.
Anti-Aging Skin Care for 30+ Year Olds
Medicube One Day Exosome Shot 2,000 Serum
Amazon
Dermatologist Dr. Rachel Nazarian, MD, FAAD, previously told me, “once you enter your 30s, your estrogen levels start to decline slightly, making you more prone to classic hormonal acne.” I can attest to this firsthand, and Medicube’s Zero Exosome Serum is the most important product in my arsenal for combating this.
Alpha hydroxy (AHA), beta hydroxy (BHA), and polyhydroxy (PHA) acids are chemical exfoliants at the core of this serum. They decongest pores, slough away dullness, reduce oiliness, and turn bumpy skin into a smooth, glass-like canvas. The reason it’s more effective than similar products is because of exosomes, which are basically little spicules akin to a liquid version of microneedles. They make microscopic punctures in the skin that amplify the benefits.
Clarins Smoothing & Pore Refining Double Serum Concentrate
Nordstrom
“The other primary focus in this decade is anti-aging and repair,” Dr. Nazarian said, and this is my pick for the former. I have noticed that my skin has a little bit of its bounce-back and plumpness, all the while, some wrinkles are trying to permanently etch their way onto my face.
This Clarins serum is an all-in-one solution. It targets the two different types of aging—the one caused by father time and the other by all of the environmental stressors our skin is exposed to. Hyaluronic acid, peptides, and botanical extracts provide pore-minimizing, firming, and line-smoothing properties.
Apothe Exosome Squal-Tox Moisturizing Cream
Amazon
As for repairing your skin, I love this Apothe moisturizer. Its consistency is somewhere between a gel and a rich lotion, and it feels like it undoes months of damage and neglect from the very first use. It’s formulated with squalane, centella, a handful of emollients, and allantonin.
Thanks to the exosome delivery system, these ingredients are able to very quickly provide deep yet weightless hydration, tighter, less inflamed skin with a stronger barrier.
Continue shopping my top anti-aging skin care products for people 30+ below, starting at just $20.
NuFace Fix Line Smoothing Microcurrent Device
Amazon
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Retinol Cream
Amazon
SickScience ShapeShift V-Line Jaw Defining Neck Cream
Sick Science
