On Aging, Stewardship, and Simple Skincare
Because skincare doesn’t need to be complicated
Lately, I’ve been noticing the lines. Not with dread, not with fear, just a quiet awareness. This face has smiled, cried, prayed, laughed, and lived. I’m grateful for every year it reflects back to me.
But I do want to take care of what God has entrusted to me, not out of vanity, but stewardship. I want my skin to carry me through the next decades with strength and softness.
And, if I’m honest, I don’t have the energy for a complicated skincare routine. Decision fatigue is real.
That’s why I’ve been using and loving DIME Beauty’s simple, done-for-you bundles for the past 2 years. They’ve taken the guesswork out of it for me, and I’ve seen the difference: softer skin, less dryness, more glow — all without adding another layer of overwhelm to my days.
I always get The Works System, that includes:
Super Skin Toner
Hyper Glow Serum
Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Dewy Daycream (if my skin feels dry)
Wonderscreen SPF (daily — it’s invisible on my skin tone, which I love)
I also go for their Super Eye Duo— hands down, the best mascara I’ve used. Gentle on my sensitive eyes, no flaking, and it washes off easily without the dreaded raccoon eyes. Small victories matter.
Why I’m Sharing This
Listen. I’m not trying to turn back time, but I am trying to keep my skin right where it’s at, ideally for the next 20 years.
I think of it like this: I’m not chasing perfection. I’m just trying to drink from whatever fountain Angela Bassett is drinking from. Stewardship, but make it fun.
And honestly? I’m so grateful to have found products that make this part of my routine simple, effective, and uncomplicated. I like my skincare the same way I like my technology— everything I own is from Apple. I don’t want to overthink it. I want it to work.
It feels like a small, steady kindness to myself; one less decision in a day already full of them.
If you’re looking for a skincare routine that feels both thoughtful and uncomplicated, this might be a sweet place to start.
Here’s to stewarding well: our homes, our hearts, our skin… and maybe catching a little of that Angela Bassett glow along the way.
(If you’re curious, here’s the link I used to get started. It takes $15 off your purchase. No pressure, just passing along what’s been working for me.)
Have you tried Dime before? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
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