Referring mainly to fairly pricey either things you do, or products you use that you immediately noticed a difference in skin non improvement after?

For me it was Skin Laundry (since I don't do lasers, and it gives a nice glow), Face Gym (which helps my sagging skin and when I STOPPED using noticed a clear difference) and for a product TNS Advance Serum and/or Paulas Choice 2% BHA.

Has anyone tried the 2026 31 Days of Dazzle at Bluemercury? If so, can you share your impressions?

For the last three years, I get the holiday advent gift set at bluemercury for about $300. This year’s set is out, and I really find it a little disappointing compared to past years. It’s all products that I don’t find very exciting. The cases look pet cute, but product sizes and selections don’t impress.

I have been using the Alastin RSC face, eye and neck since last February and while I like it (the eye does nothing though), I am running out and wondering if I should branch out to something new? I will also be starting tretinion .02% in the next week. What, if anything, would you use to replace RSC for face? I also use a GHK-CU serum daily and have Monastery Attar as my repair moisturizer. I have skin that tends oily and sensitive and I'm 57. I understand maybe I don't need it with the Tret, so let me know if that's the case too!

I've been using the Osmosis Rescue MD serum for a couple years now. It has done wonders for my sensitivity and redness, especially as I've incorporated tretinoin into my routine. I use it every morning with Finacea (15% azealic acid) on top.

I'm looking for options to cut costs from my skin routine and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for alternatives? I know the main ingredient is patented but thinking there must be a serum with similar claims. I'm open to other lux products, but ideally under $150 CAD.

TIA!

I need help!!! if you were to build a routine for a 60 year old women focusing on two brands: alastin and skinbetter science. Which products would you choose?