Before I knew what serum layering was… or that lips need overnight care too… I was guessing my way through skincare. Here’s the beauty wisdom I wish someone told me sooner—plus the AVON products that quietly changed my skin (and confidence) for the better.

If I could sit down with my 20-something self—bare-faced, trying to make drugstore products work, skipping sunscreen, and wondering why her skin felt tight by noon—I wouldn’t start with makeup tips. I’d start with skin nutrition.

Because glowing skin isn’t built overnight. It’s built one good habit at a time.

Here are a few beauty truths I wish I knew sooner—and the AVON products I now won’t go without.

🍊 1. Vitamin C Should Be the Foundation

Not a bonus. Not a “once-in-a-while” product. Vitamin C is the backbone of skin radiance, and I didn’t understand that early on. It brightens, evens tone, and protects your skin like an antioxidant shield. I now use AVON’s Anew Vitamin C Brightening Serum every single morning. It’s lightweight, layers well under makeup, and gives my skin the kind of healthy glow I used to chase with highlighter.

But I’ve also learned that true radiance isn’t just skin deep — taking Vitamin C internally supports collagen production, fights free radicals, and helps your skin glow from within. Inside or out, Vitamin C has become one of my non-negotiables.

✨ Pro Tip: For maximum serum absorption and a serious glow boost, exfoliate gently before applying serums. I love using Isa Knox Anew Clinical Collagen Booster Microneedling Polisher—it mimics the smoothing effect of a microneedling facial without the downtime. The ultra-fine exfoliants sweep away dull, dead skin cells and help improve texture, allowing your serums to penetrate more deeply and work more effectively. Glowing skin starts with a smooth, fresh canvas. 

Isa Knox Anew Clinical Collagen Booster Microneedling Polisher

🌿 2. Glow Isn’t Just Topical—It’s Internal

If there’s one piece of beauty advice I wish I had known when I was younger, it’s this: hydration is everything — inside and out. I used to chase every trending product, hoping for that glow, not realizing that dry, depleted skin can’t thrive no matter how much makeup you layer on. Drinking more water, using hydrating serums, and sealing it all in with a good moisturizer changed everything. Your skin isn’t just thirsty on the surface — it reflects how you care for your whole body. Glowing skin starts with a well-watered life.

Today’s skincare technology takes that truth even deeper — literally. Formulas like Belif’s The True Cream Aqua Bomb are designed to break through the skin barrier and deliver moisture where it’s needed most: beneath the surface. This lightweight, gel-based moisturizer floods thirsty skin cells with hydration, leaving your face cool, plump, and refreshed. It’s the kind of moisture that doesn’t just sit on top — it transforms the way your skin feels and functions.

💋 3. Lip Balm Isn’t Optional—It’s a Ritual

I used to treat lip balm like an emergency fix. Now, it’s part of my bedtime beauty routine, and wow—what a difference.

Using Anew Vitamin C Antioxidant Lip Treatment means I wake up with soft, full, happy lips—and lipstick actually looks better on me now, because my lips are healthy underneath.

💧 4. Layering Serums Is Not Overkill—It’s Smart Skincare

I thought skincare had to be minimal to be effective. But it turns out, layering the right serums—vitamin C in the morning, Bakuchiol or hyaluronic acid at night—isn’t complicated. It’s strategic.

Each formula has a job to do. Let them work in harmony.

My favorite three:

•Anew Vitamin C Brightening Serum – first line of defense against cell oxidation and blemishes.

•Anew Power Serum — After giving my Vitamin C serum about 15 minutes to absorb, I follow up with this powerhouse. Then I seal it all in with a moisturizer. Anew Power Serum is specially formulated to amplify the results of whatever skincare you layer it with, boosting hydration, improving texture, and enhancing the overall effectiveness of your routine.

•Anew Ultimate Night Repair Serum– repairs skin, diminishes the appearance of fine lines and visibly improves skin tone.

Anew Power Serum is a Revolutionary Skincare Serum

Final Thought

There’s something empowering about learning to take care of yourself—inside and out.

And if no one told you yet: you deserve skin that glows and routines that feel like self-love.

If you’re curious about any of the products I mentioned, feel free to shoot me an email, or visit my AVON online store.

I’m always happy to help you build your “I wish I knew this sooner” routine. 💕