How to Build A Bougie Anti-Aging Skincare Routine with Dollar Tree Products!
Last Updated on 06/02/2025 by Nicky
How to Build An Amazing Anti-Aging Bougie Skincare Routine with Dollar Tree Products
Are you looking to build an anti-aging skin care routine but aren’t sure you can afford it?
If so, I totally understand. I mean, ladies, have you seen the prices at Ulta and Sephora lately?
It’s insane how much beauty products cost now, and even drugstore products are crazy expensive.
What are you supposed to do if you want beautiful skin, but don’t have a lot of money to spend on skin care?
And anti-aging skin care ingredients are extra expensive. Fortunately, that is where Dollar Tree comes in!
I’m not sure you know this, but Dollar Tree skin care and beauty products are all the rage right now.
I was walking through Dollar Tree and noticed just how fire their skin care options had become.
So while I was there, I created a quick little anti-aging skincare regimen that almost anyone could afford!
Dollar Tree has amazing skin care products for an amazing price.
Today, I’m going to share with you how to build an anti-aging skin care routine using only Dollar Tree products.
And these aren’t skin care products with sketch ingredients. Believe it or not these actually have anti-aging ingredient that are recommended by dermatologists.
I’ll tell you which products I recommend and I will also share what ingredients to look for in the products in case you can’t find the ones I recommend here. So without further I do well let’s get started.
The first one will cover some important details about collagen.
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* Why Collagen Matters for Anti-Aging *
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Okay, so before we dive into the actual skincare routine, let’s talk about why collagen is such a big deal when it comes to anti-aging.
Collagen is basically the glue that holds your skin together. It keeps your skin firm, plump, and bouncy—kind of like a trampoline when it’s brand new.
But here’s the bad news: after the age of 25, our bodies start producing less collagen, and that’s when we start noticing fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging. Ugh, right?
So, what causes collagen to break down even faster? A few culprits:
• Sun exposure (yep, UV rays are collagen’s worst enemy)
• Smoking (bad for your skin in so many ways)
• Sugar and processed foods (sad, but true)
• Lack of hydration (if your skin is dry, it’s more prone to wrinkles)
The good news? You can help your skin produce more collagen with the right skincare ingredients and healthy habits.
That’s where this Dollar Tree anti-aging routine comes in! With the right products—ones that contain ingredients like peptides, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C—you can support collagen production and keep your skin looking youthful without spending a fortune.
Now that we know why collagen is so important, lets discuss some ingredients you should be looking for in your anti aging products.
* Ingredients to Look for If You Can’t Find the Recommended Product *
So we all know that Dollar Tree is hit or a mess when it comes to finding certain products.
Because of this, I wanted to give you some anti-aging ingredients to look for in your skin care products, just in case you can’t find the products that I mention in this post.
When it comes to a face wash, you don’t necessarily need to look for any ingredients that are too fancy.
Ingredients like aloe glycerin or tea tree oil can give you the base clean that you need to make your other skin care products more effective.
There are two main types of exfoliators or exfoliating scrubs you can look out for.
One kind is a chemical exfoliator, which means it uses ingredients like BHA or AHA to gently exfoliate your skin. And the other kind is a physical exfoliator. A physical or mechanical exfoliator uses ingredients like sugar or salt to remove dead skin cells.
If you’re in Dollar Tree looking for an exfoliant that works for anti-aging, look for ingredients Alpha, hydroxy acid or salicylic acid, or BHA
Peptide, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid are some of the ingredients to look for in a serum. And if you see a retinol serum, definitely pick that up because retinol is great if you’re trying to remove wrinkles or prevent wrinkles.
(Side note: retinol is also great for helping fade the appearance of stretch marks too so use it on your body!)
Face masks are optional, but I do definitely notice a difference in my skin when I use them, so I highly recommend you use them too.
Because our skin tends to get dry as we get older, look for a face mask with hyaluronic acid, which is an amazing hydrating ingredient. They are also collagen masks, niacinamide, and aloe vera mask that are great for anti-aging.
(Another side note: If you have dry skin, you can build an amazing hydrating skin care routine from Dollar Tree as well.)
Last but not least, you’ll definitely want a moisturizer. Some things to look for in a moisturizer would be retinol and you guessed it, hyaluronic acid. Be on the lookout for collagen, peptide cream, and ceremides.
OK, so we should be covered now for what you should look for in anti-aging ingredients, just in case you can’t find the products that I recommend you here. So now let’s finally get into it shall we?
* Step-by-Step Dollar Tree Collagen-Boosting Skincare Routine *
I truly can’t believe all of the sort of high-end beauty products at Dollar Tree I found while I was there.
Back in the day, I would not even consider buying Dollar Tree skin care products.
I walked right by them and never took a second glance.
But now I have changed my tune. While my skin unfortunately prefers high-end skin care products, I’m talking $30-$50 products, I have been able to find some Dollar tree products that work well for me.
Regardless, I know that the products that I’m going to recommend to you now have reviews either on the dollar tree website or on social media.
* 1. Gentle Cleansing (Start with a Fresh Face)*
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So the foundation of any good skin care routine is your cleanser.
You do not want to put products like serums or masks or moisturizer onto a dirty face. Why?
Because it’s a waste of product and it won’t work. You need a clean face so that your other products can absorb properly into your skin.
Whether you have dry skin or oily skin, you want to use a gentle cleanser that won’t strip away moisture but will still leave you with a clean face.
The product I recommend is Skin Nutrition Botanicals Tea Tree Oil Face Wash.
I’ve seen this cleanser be used by social media influencers, and this brand is one that I trust. What’s unbelievable to me is that this face wash has hyaluronic acid in it.
I mean, I know that I’ve already talked about these ingredients, and yet I still can’t believe Dollar Tree carries skin care products that have these ingredients in them.
Those kind of ingredients used to be reserved only for bougie products, that you find at Sephora. But now you can get it for $1.25 or however much dollar tree is these days.
* 2. Exfoliation (Remove Dead Skin Cells for a Fresh Glow) *
The next product I want to mention is the Dermasil Labs Exfoliating Scrub.
Once again, I am amazed that Dollar Tree carries a product that has niacinamide and vitamin C.
Both of these ingredients are great at turning back the hands of time. Vitamin C protects your skin from free radical damage and niacinamide is great at refining your skins texture can removing wrinkles.
Oh, in case you didn’t know, they sell this product at Walmart for almost $10. How amazing is it that you can get it for $1.25?
This will be considered a physical exfoliant. So just make sure you don’t use it too much because too much exfoliation can do damage to your skin.
* 3. Hydrating & Collagen-Boosting Serums *
Now that our face is clean, and we have removed some of our dead skin cells it’s time to use a serum. Believe it or not Dollar tree has all sorts of serums.
If you’re looking for an anti-aging serum, I would suggest Skin Nutrition Multi Peptide Anti-aging Serum. Peptides stimulate collagen production, which is wonderful because we lose collagen as we age (source).
* 4. Moisturizing for Firmness & Hydration*
After using a serum, you have to use a moisturizer. A moisturizer protects the skin barrier, makes skin more plump and reduces signs of aging.
Are you looking to remove wrinkles or at least reduce the appearance of them?
Then you definitely want to use a moisturizer. Fortunately, Dollar Tree has several options for you.
The best one I found on my visit was a retinol cream by Global Beauty Care.
Retinol speeds up skin cell turnover to reveal the smoother, younger skin underneath. And would you believe that that same cream is $9 on Amazon and has over 4 out of 5 star reviews? And you can get it for $1.25! Can we say score?
* 5. Eye Creams & Treatments *
I am a complete newbie when it comes to using eye cream. In fact, I had never used an eye cream until about a week ago.
While I was at Dollar Tree, I bought the Global Beauty Care lift and firm eye cream. Now I’ve only used it once so I can’t get a complete review, but I can say that I liked the texture of the cream.
Sometimes I find dollar tree skin care products to be sticky, so I was pleasantly surprised when I used this eye cream and it absorbed nicely into my skin.
So why would you need to use an eye cream? The main reason is that the skin around your eyes is very delicate and sensitive.
Therefore you want to be careful about any creams or ointment that you use in this area of your face.
I’m sure you’re familiar with crow’s feet and all the other types of wrinkles that you can get around your eyes. Eye creams are formulated to be effective in treating those wrinkles while also catering to the sensitivity of your eyes.
* 6. Sunscreen – The Most Important Anti-Aging Step! *
I have to admit that I am guilty of not wearing sunscreen on a regular basis. I know how important it is, especially as you age age and to keep from getting skin cancer.
So don’t be like me, and please add sunscreen to your anti-aging skin care routine.
Dollar Tree doesn’t have sunscreen year-round unless maybe you live in a city that is warm all the time.
However, you should be able to find sunscreen in the summer and maybe even in the spring. So be on the lookout for it the next time you’re in Dollar Tree, since it’s spring now.
The brand that I have been able to find through research or MaxBlock and Sun Basics sunscreen.
* 7. Face Mask: A Boost of Collagen & Hydration *
Face masks are a lot of fun to use. Putting one on my face really makes me feel like I’m at a spa.
But what’s even more important is that face masks provide an immediate improvement on my skin. As a woman who more than likely had adhd I love having that instant gratification.
And luckily Dollar Tree is here to hook you up! Many times they will have name brand face masks like the Freeman brand that come in a tube.
However, that particular Dollar Tree didn’t have those but they did have sheet masks. The best anti-aging mask they had that day was Way To Skin Age Defying Collagen Mask.
The way you use these types of masks is that you open the package, take out the mask, and lay it on your face and let it sit there for around 15 minutes.
Afterwards, you take the mask off and lightly rinse off any extra serum left on your skin. But hey some people actually rub that serum into their skin and neck. You know your own skin so do what works for you.
* Encouragement As We Age *
I want to be sure that I briefly touch on this because I think it’s important. Creating an anti-aging skin care routine is fun.
I love doing girly things like this. I gravitate toward the beauty section in any store. But I do want you to know and believe that there is nothing wrong with aging. It’s something that is natural and something we should embrace.
God made us the way we are and there’s nothing wrong with smile and laugh lines. There’s also nothing wrong with trying to look our best by using products that can enhance our beauty.
As long as you know you are beautiful whether you have wrinkles or not, that’s all I care about!
* What Are Your Favorite Dollar Tree Products? *
Ok y’all, that is the end of our anti-aging skin care routine on an extreme budget. I can’t create a skincare regimen for less than $1.25.
And if you want, you can build your collection slowly. Don’t feel like you need to buy all of the products at once. And if you have multiple Dollar Trees in your area, I would shop around because they all have different items and you might find something you like better.
All in all, I hope you are able to create the perfect regime with budget items you find at Dollar Tree! And if you find you need more of a moisturizing skin care routine because you have dry skin then I plan to make a post for that as well!
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