Skin care that suddenly dawned on me under the bathroom light

Last night, while washing my face, I suddenly took a closer look at my face under the bathroom light. Time had passed so quickly, and the fine lines around my eyes and mouth were particularly vivid, leaving me stunned for a while. Now, I realized that simple basic skincare wasn't enough, so I decided to start a serious skincare routine. Honestly, I'd been using my busy schedule as an excuse to neglect my own care. People around me were already looking vibrant, perhaps because they were already taking good care of their skin, but I felt like I was the only one neglecting my skincare routine, and I was starting to feel a wave of regret. I started buying face masks and diligently applying nourishing creams, but there came a time when I realized my skincare routine alone was too limited. Is blindly buying expensive cosmetics the answer, or is it better to start visiting a skin care salon regularly? I'd like to hear your advice on how you're putting in the effort to slow down the aging process.