Let’s be honest—when it comes to skincare, I’ve had commitment issues. I’ve flirted with 10-step Korean routines. I’ve ghosted serums faster than a Hinge date who said “vibes” too many times. And don’t even get me started on the ex I call “The Charcoal Cleanser Debacle of 2021.”
But one crisp Tuesday morning, somewhere between slapping snooze for the fourth time and realizing I had exactly 17 minutes to look human for a Zoom call, I had a moment. Not an epiphany exactly—just that nagging whisper: “Your skin deserves better.”
So, I did what any modern-day woman does in a skin crisis: I went down the rabbit hole of clean beauty brands. And that’s where I found Ages—a wellness brand that doesn’t just want me to glow, it wants me to glow intentionally. Fancy, right?
While their whole line gave me serious “self-care goddess” energy, I found myself drawn to two stars: the Avocado C Morning Face Serum and the Willow Bark Face Cream. One promised dewy radiance. The other whispered sweet nothings about resilient, plump skin. I clicked add to cart faster than you can say “Mindful-Aging.”
I’ve been using these products for just over a month. And let me tell you: I’m a changed woman. My houseplants are thriving, my emails have fewer typos, and I may or may not have winked at myself in the mirror this morning. Coincidence? I think not.

