^I looked at this thread because I wanted to see what the girls recommended

. But, after reading your post I really wanted to comment...I know you aren't looking at getting it done, but I would REALLY recommend botox and fillers. They seem expensive because it's a lump sum payment. But, don't let that scare you! IME, botox etc may seem expensive-but long term it's an investment and a preventative that will last 3-6 months. So, for the cost-you get your money's worth! Long term, you'll spend more trying creams and other products (or at least I did before I started getting it) that won't give you the results you desire.
I actually am DYING to have Botox, Radiesse & maybe even a little Juvederm in the lips... it really is just a money thing at the moment, as I am paying monthly for the boob I just had fixed. I have to either get that paid down quite a bit first, or find a really good deal, and that is proving very hard to do in my little bitty city. Looking at retinol less for its modest effects on wrinkles, and more for tone & texture.
I actually love Botox- used to get it for free all the time when I worked at a medspa. I don't have 11's, more of just a "1", but it's enough to need bangs, or I look angry.

I've read pretty good reviews on Stri-Vectin's new retinol, but not that nuch better than for Neutrogena's Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream, which is absolutely useless for me.
I definitely want the fraxel thing, but again with the money thing... although I may be able to swing $400 on the Care Credit without hubs noticing.

I wear spf 50 (at least) every day, and have since my late teens, so I'm good there. It's only recently that I feel like I might look 30, and I am NOT okay with it.
I also used Retin-a when I worked for the medspa, and while the results were definitely gorgeous in the end, I simply cannot go through the peeling process to get there... it took the better part of a year last time before I wasn't peeling 75% of the time and well, I can't show up at the SC with huge flakes falling off my face.

I'm supposed to hear about reimbursement for my implant soon... that will be $1k I'm not paying on & will give me a little wiggle room.
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