Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania, 53, has revealed the secrets behind her skin — and exactly what products she uses to get that radiant glow.
Catania revealed her $1,000 skincare routine in a new two-part series posted to her TikTok account this month.
The reality star, who has been part of the Bravo series since 2016, has been candid about her appearance since stepping into the spotlight, and has also shared some of the cosmetic procedures she’s had done with fans of the show.
In 2019 the mother of two underwent a facelift, neck lift and eyelid surgery with Dr. Mark Karolak in New Jersey, and a temporal lift in 2023.
In May 2021, she also underwent liposuction on some body parts, including her arms, and in 2020, a tummy tuck and thigh lift.
Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania, 53, has revealed the behind-the-scenes secrets of her ageless skin
Catania doesn’t use a traditional cleanser — she starts her routine with Oak Essentials’ $48 Cleansing Balm, which removes makeup
For Catania, beautiful skin is incredibly important. She showed viewers step by step what she does every day. Of course, she starts with a good double cleanse.
Catania doesn’t use a traditional cleanser, though: She starts her routine with Oak Essentials’ $48 Cleansing Balm, which removes makeup.
“It removes all the dirt and makeup from your face, or if you’ve been out in the sun, whatever you have on your skin that’s hard to get off,” she explained as she smoothed the balm all over her face.
She indicated that she liked this product as a first step to really cleanse the skin before applying other creams.
Once she applies the cleansing balm, she wipes it off with a washcloth and follows up with the $75 RéVive Foaming Cleanser.
“This is my cleanser, it has a little bit of exfoliating in it, which I think is really important. Because let’s be honest, I haven’t always taken the best care of my skin,” the fitness franchise owner said.
As Catania rinsed off the cleanser, she joked that she felt like she had lost weight from removing all that gunk.
Then she uses Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare’s $92 Daily Peel Pads, which are a two-step process: an exfoliating pad and a neutralizing and hydrating pad.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star also gave viewers a peek at her skin after applying some serums
Catania has been part of The Real Housewives of New Jersey since 2016, when the seventh season aired
As Catania rinsed off the cleanser, she joked that she felt like she had lost weight by throwing all that junk away
The Bravo stars apply the peel not only to their faces, but also to their necks.
However, Catania warned viewers not to use these products daily as they can be somewhat drying to the skin.
“You will thank me for this, these products are really amazing for me,” she admitted.
Then it’s time for all her lotions and potions, like the $87 Vitamin C Serum, also from Dr. Dennis Gross.
“Don’t forget to use vitamin C, it firms and brightens the skin, you almost feel like a new person,” she said. “Take time for yourself, it’s really important.”
“Now that the peel is starting to work, my vitamin C is doing its job and I have RCA Skin hyaluronic acid, it’s hydrating and smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles,” Catania continues.
She added that the $125 serum was great to use morning and night.
Catania stressed that taking care of her skin was essential to her and urged people to start at a young age, joking that you might not need a facelift later on.
Catania stressed that taking care of her skin was essential to her and urged people to start at a young age, joking that she might not need a facelift like she did.
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“Start young and you may not need a facelift later,” she said.
One of her last steps was to use a moisturizer with SPF, specifically the ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Cream with SPF 30 for $140.
“I’m ashamed to say I’ve never used SPF before and I’ve paid the price for it, having had to undergo a number of treatments for my fine lines and wrinkles,” she said.
She urged viewers not to leave the house without using SPF, even if you’re not going outside or to the beach.
Catania also recommends using SPF while driving and applying it to your hands as well to prevent sun damage later on.
Finally, Catania volumized her lips with Dr. Dennis Gross’ $45 lip gloss.
But at the end of the clip, she surprised viewers by showing them her absolute favorite product: a $455 red light therapy mask from the doctor, which she uses at night.
Red light therapy is a treatment that applies red light to the skin, believed to have anti-aging effects, such as reducing wrinkles and scars. Cleveland Clinic.
“Even Dr. Mark Karolak, my facial surgeon who everyone knows, recommends this,” she said.
“This is great for healing and collagen production. I mean, it’s just really healing and cute!”