Cecelie from My Fading Skin came to Dublin and did what every skincare-obsessed friend secretly wants to do: she shopped my shelf. We had a proper geeky day going through textures, finishes, and why certain formulas just make sense for mature skin—especially when menopause decides to change the rules overnight. I’ve gone from “I could use anything” to mild rosacea and reactive moments, so I’m big on patch testing and being smart about what I introduce. We start with hydration and glow (yes, I’m still chasing that glow), then move into serums, eye creams, and moisturizers—basically the full “what would you steal if you had to leave my house with five things” challenge. We chat about antioxidant layering (I’m a serial mister), barrier repair (my love language), and why I use tools like INCI Decoder to sanity-check ingredient lists—especially if you’re sensitive. The big takeaways: lightweight can still work for dry mature skin if it layers well, peptides can be ridiculously satisfying when they sink in properly, and a great applicator can genuinely elevate an eye product from “nice” to “why didn’t I have this sooner?”