My Favorite Skincare Products
- Cortney Murray
- Nov 29, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Jan 1
Cleansers
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Light, creamy, non-stripping. Perfect for morning or night.
CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser
Great for sunscreen + makeup removal.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
A luxe deep cleanse.
Serums & Actives
Timeless Vitamin C + E Ferulic (20%)
My go-to morning vitamin C for bright, even, glowing skin.
Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum
Lightweight and helps with redness, clarity, and overall text
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
A simple, effective hydration booster... perfect under moisturizer.
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum (“Buffet”)
Great for fine lines, firmness, and overall bounce.
CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum
A great beginner-friendly retinol for brightening and smoothing.
Le Prunier Plum Beauty Oil
Lightweight finishing oil I use at night for glow and nourishment.
Moisturizers & Creams
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
A simple, effective moisturizer that supports the skin barrier and locks in hydration.
CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream
Rich, nourishing, and great for nights when my skin needs extra moisture.
L’Oréal Paris Midnight Cream
A velvety, restorative night cream that feels luxe, deeply hydrates, and gives skin a replenished glow by morning.
SPF
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk SPF 60
A lightweight, non-greasy daily sunscreen that blends beautifully and gives reliable UVA/UVB protection.
Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40
A tinted, glowy sunscreen that doubles as a makeup primer.
Masks & Treatements
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% or 10%
A gentle exfoliating treatment I rotate for smoother, brighter skin.
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
A stronger resurfacing treatment I use occasionally for glow and texture.
(I use this carefully... only on dry skin, leave on for 10 minutes max, and follow with hydrating products.)
My Daily Skincare Routine
AM Routine
Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser
Light and gentle.
Vitamin C
Timeless Vitamin C + E Ferulic
My Daily Vitamin C
My daily brightening + glow step.
Hydration
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
Boosts moisture for the day.
Balance (optional)
Good Molecules Niacinamide or The Ordinary Niacinamide
I use this on mornings when my skin needs clarity or calm.
Moisturizer
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
Keeps my skin nourished and calm.
SPF
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk SPF 60
My Go-To Glow SPF
My daily non-negotiable.
PM Routine
Cleanser
Removes SPF, makeup, and the day.
Treatment (rotate)
Retinol nights:
CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum
My Night Retinol
Exfoliating nights:
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5–10%
Weekly reset:
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
My Weekly Peel
Peptides (optional)
The Ordinary Buffet
I use this on nights when my skin needs a little extra support and bounce.
Moisturizer
CeraVe PM or L’Oréal Midnight Cream
Depending on how much hydration my skin needs.
Le Prunier Plum Oil
Locks everything in and adds nourishment.
At 52, my skincare has become a form of self-care... a mindful ritual that supports my overall wellness, keeps me grounded, and helps me feel nourished from the inside out. I love caring for my skin in a way that feels healthy, hydrated, and glowing... effortless, intentional, and true to me.
These are the products that support my skin, my lifestyle, and my wellness... and I hope they support yours too. 💛
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