5 Skincare Rituals I Swear By As A Female Skincare Founder: Especially After 35

Lorraine Corcoran

Last Updated: 16th July, 2025

I’ve worked in skincare for years. I’ve sat in labs and boardrooms, studied the ingredients, trialled the formulas, and seen the industry from the inside out.

But nothing taught me more than turning 35.

One day, while sitting in my old office in the factory I used to operate with my husband, I caught my reflection and saw something new. I can remember it so clearly. My skin looked tired. Not bad- just different. Softer around the edges. A little dull. A little dry. It wasn’t bouncing back like it used to.

That’s when I stopped chasing the next big thing. And started building a routine I could stick to. Not a big dramatic overhaul. Just five honest rituals that made a difference.

They've helped over 60,000 women see improvements in their skin over time.. and here they are:

ANGIE⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Reduced Redness

Increased skin radiance

Balanced uneven tone

Improved skin hydration

JESSICA ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Reduced hormonal breakouts

Reduced redness

Calmed reactive skin

Improved skin hydration

JACKIE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Improved skin elasticity

Reduced fine lines

Increased skin radiance

Improved skin hydration

AISLING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Reduced hormonal breakouts

Balanced uneven tone

Reduced redness

Increased skin radiance

RUTH ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Increased skin radiance

Reduced dullness

Plumper looking skin

Improved skin hydration

CAROL ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Improved skin elasticity

Plumper looking skin

Reduced dullness

Improved skin hydration

NIAMH ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Improved skin elasticity

Reduces fine lines

Improved skin hydration

Strenghtened skin barrier

1. Seaweed Peptides to Keep Skin Firm & Full

I use our Glisten Peptide Serum a few times a week. It’s got seaweed peptides - powerful little molecules from the ocean that help support skin as it starts to lose firmness and hydration.

I press it in gently and give it a few seconds to settle. It helps my face feel more lifted, more full, and just a bit more alive. Not tighter, not younger - just better. Like myself on a good day.

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"Honestly, I thought my tanning days were done. I’ve psoriasis on my arms and legs and anything with scent or alcohol has me in bits. But I gave Bloom a go ‘cos I follow Nyrah and trust their skincare — and I swear, it’s the first time I’ve tanned and not woken up scratchin’. It goes on like a moisturiser, there’s no stink off it, and it fades properly without all them mad scaly bits. Game-changer for me."

Alison Murtagh

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"My skin is touchy at the best of times. I can’t even use half the body creams in Boots, never mind tan. But this didn’t sting, didn’t cling, didn’t do anything weird — just made me look a bit more alive, to be honest 😂 I used the gradual one and it’s just enough to take the edge off the ghost legs. Would 100% recommend to any girl who’s spent years throwing out half-used bottles."

Shauna Kinsella

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I usually buy a tan, use it once, and then it sits in the press until it goes off. But Bloom is the first one I’ve actually used every week. I’ve three kids, a full-time job, and skin that acts up if the wind changes — but this doesn’t annoy it. No itch, no smell, no tango hands. And I can whack it on after the shower like moisturiser. For once I don’t look grey on a Monday. Love it."

Ciara Doolan

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★★★★★

"As a skincare professional, I’m deeply fussy about what I put on my own skin—especially when it comes to tanning. Most tans are just glorified bronzing agents that wreck the barrier. I’ve trialled it on clients with reactive, post-treatment skin and used it myself after microneedling and waxing. No redness. No flare-ups. If you work in beauty and deal with sensitive skin daily, you’ll know how rare this is."

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2. Facial Massage When You’re Puffy or Just Worn Out

You know those mornings - when you feel like your face hasn’t woken up yet. Puffy eyes, heavy jaw, a general “I didn’t sleep well” feeling.

That’s when I reach for Transform, our serum with bioretinol and bakuchiol. It’s smooth enough to glide across the skin without dragging. I do a gentle massage - upwards along the jaw, under the cheekbones, around the temples.

It clears the puffiness, brings warmth back to the skin, and gives me five minutes of peace before the day begins. No tools, no fuss. Just hands and habit.

3. When Skin Starts Acting Up - Go Gentle

Around your mid-thirties, your skin can start throwing tantrums (more often!). One day it’s dry and tight. The next, it’s breaking out like you’re fifteen again. Red, reactive, moody for no reason at all.

That’s when I learned to stop fighting it - and start listening. I keep my routine calm and simple. Drench gives me deep hydration without the stickiness. Infuse has skin vitamins and soothing ingredients that help my skin feel balanced and even again.

I always avoid using harsh scrubs and over-exfoliating, because no amount of 'barrier-repair' can atone for this.

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4. Vitamin C - But the Kind That Doesn’t Bite Back

Vitamin C can scare people off - and I get why. Some versions out there are too strong, too sharp, and leave your skin stinging or red.

But when it’s done right, it’s beautiful. We use gentle, stable forms of Vitamin C in products like INFUSE & ABSORB; designed to brighten, even tone, and support collagen without the irritation.

In INFUSE, it’s paired with niacinamide, licorice root, & squalane to calm as it corrects. In ABSORB, it’s delivered in an oil-based form that works deeper to target dullness and fatigue; so you still get all the brightening, without the bite.

I use one or the other a few evenings a week. It’s helped even out my skin tone and given me that healthy, “I’ve been sleeping and drinking my water” kind of glow - even when I haven’t.

5. You Don’t Need 15 Products - Just the Right Ones

I used to have 10 or 15 bottles from different brands lined up on the bathroom shelf. It was overwhelming - and honestly, not that effective.

Now? I use a select few. Ones I know and trust. Yes, I use Nyrah - like 60,000 other Irish women do - but this isn’t about pushing a routine. It’s about finding what works for you.

Look for a brand that lets you try the products first. That gives you the information you need, in a way you understand. One that’s on hand to support you if you’re unsure, confused, or just need a nudge in the right direction.

Skincare shouldn’t feel like guesswork. It should feel like support.

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A note from the founder

Hiya everyone,

I’ve spent over 20 years as a mechanical engineer in research and development: so when it comes to formulating skincare that genuinely works, I know my stuff. I’ve brought that same science-first mindset to Nyrah.

Every ingredient in our range is hand-picked with your skin and the planet in mind. I wanted skincare that’s powerful and safe; luxurious without compromising ethics or efficacy. So we made sure everything is:

• 100% plant-based & vegan; no animal testing

• Paraben-, sulfate- and filler-free

• Gentle enough for every skin type, tone, and gender

We’re proudly made in Mayo, sustainably sourced, and transparently formulated. Because clean skincare should be simple, honest; and exactly as it should be. 💙

Lorraine Corcoran x

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