Quick answer: Nikol stopped Botox and filler in the fall of 2021 and now leans on a simple, consistent skincare routine plus an at-home laser device (the NIRA Pro and NIRA Precision) to work on fine lines, texture and pigmentation. It's her personal choice for glass-like skin as a mature woman — not a verdict for anyone else. For any device or treatment, she recommends consulting a qualified professional.
Key takeaways
- Nikol hasn't done Botox or filler since fall 2021; instead she pairs consistent skincare with an at-home laser she describes as FDA-cleared.
- Her mantra is less-is-more: a double cleanse, a brightening enzyme, a ceramide glow toner, and a few targeted treatments.
- Daily Mineral SPF 50 (a Bloom Effects tulip stick) is a step she returns to every single day.
- For a natural finish she layers a glow primer with Nikol's BB Cream and Serum Foundation so healthy skin shows through.
- She's realistic: results come from consistency and reasonable expectations, plus professional advice for any procedure.
Hey ladies — in this video Nikol walks through the little capsule collection she's been using to chase that glass-like skin for mature women, without injectables. It's a mix of simple skincare, an at-home laser, and just enough makeup to let healthy skin come through. Here's her honest routine, shared as her own experience rather than medical advice.
What does Nikol use instead of Botox and filler?
Nikol stopped Botox and filler in the fall of 2021 and has been experimenting ever since to keep her skin looking beautiful without injecting anything. Her main swap is an at-home laser device she describes as FDA-cleared. She uses two: the NIRA Pro, which has a larger head for treating the whole face, neck, decolletage and hands in about five minutes across five comfortable levels, and the NIRA Precision, which has a smaller head for targeted areas like around the eyes and the fine lines near the lips. She emphasizes that consistency is what matters — ideally daily, or every other day — and frames it all as her personal preference. As always, for any device or in-office procedure she recommends talking to a qualified professional.
What is Nikol's step-by-step skincare routine?
She's a firm believer that less is more, so the routine stays simple and repeatable:
- Double cleanse. First an Anua Heartleaf and Vitamin E oil cleanser, then a Dr. Dennis Gross AHA/BHA Daily Cleansing Gel — her top recommendation, so skin is clean enough to actually absorb what follows.
- Brighten gently. An Anua Rice Enzyme brightening cleansing powder, mixed with a little water into a paste, worked over the skin and rinsed — a soft, non-gritty exfoliation that's kind to thinner or sensitive skin.
- Tone and hydrate. An Anua Rice 70 + Ceramide glow milky toner. In the morning she often skips cleansing and uses this alone as a gentle recovery step so she isn't over-stripping her skin.
- Targeted treatments. Volufiline around the eyes, a cosmetic booster added into her eye cream (it's a booster, never used on its own), a NIRA Youth Renewal peptide cream, and a snail-mucin essence (Snail 96 Mucin) she reaches for when winter skin feels dehydrated.
- Protect. A Bloom Effects Tulip Dew Shield & Glow stick — a Mineral SPF 50 she swipes on for sun protection and a soft glow, even on no-makeup days.
- At night. Her at-home laser, followed by Frownies forehead patches to help relax expression lines while she sleeps.
Everything here is her personal pick — patch-test anything new and introduce products one at a time.
How does she finish with makeup for a natural, skin-first look?
Nikol keeps complexion light so her skin does the talking. She dabs an Aquaphor healing balm stick under the eyes first for hydration, then a concealer or a color corrector like Just Peachy. A couple of drops of Dior's Forever Glow Star Filter add luminosity, and from there she layers on Nikol's BB Cream and, when she wants a little more, the Serum Foundation — often just two drops — so her skin still shows through for that fresh, glassy finish.
Is a no-needle routine right for everyone?
There's no single right way to age. Nikol is candid that mature skin has its own realities — fine lines, dehydration, pigmentation, texture — and that we shouldn't compare ourselves to skin in its twenties. Her advice is to pull everything back, focus on what your skin actually needs, be consistent, and check in every 90 days. What works for her may not be right for you, so patch-test new products and consult a qualified professional about any device, treatment, or specific skin concern.
The bottom line
Nikol's no-needle approach is really about consistency: cleanse well, protect daily, and keep the routine simple enough to actually stick with. When you're ready to let healthy skin shine through, shop her complexion essentials across the Face collection, find your coverage in Concealers, or start with our Best Sellers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Nikol use instead of Botox and filler?
She stopped Botox and filler in the fall of 2021 and now relies on consistent skincare plus an at-home laser device, using the NIRA Pro and NIRA Precision. She frames it as her personal preference and stresses that consistency matters more than any single product. For any device or procedure, she suggests consulting a qualified professional.
What is the at-home laser she uses?
Nikol uses NIRA at-home lasers, which she describes as FDA-cleared. The Pro has a larger head for the full face, neck, decolletage and hands in about five minutes, while the Precision has a smaller head for targeted spots like around the eyes and lips. She uses it consistently, ideally daily or every other day.
What skincare routine does she pair with it?
A pared-back routine: a double cleanse with an oil cleanser then an AHA and BHA gel, a brightening rice-enzyme exfoliant, a ceramide glow toner, targeted treatments like a peptide cream and a snail-mucin essence, and daily Mineral SPF 50. She favors a less-is-more approach and consistency over piling on products.
What is the most important anti-aging step she mentions?
Cleansing well and protecting from the sun. She calls a proper double cleanse her top recommendation so skin can absorb what follows, and she finishes every day with a Mineral SPF 50. Patch-test new products and build the habit slowly, since daily sunscreen is the step she returns to most.
Which makeup does she use for a natural, skin-first finish?
After skincare she adds a glow-boosting primer, then a light complexion layer of Nikol's BB Cream and Serum Foundation so her skin shows through. She uses just a couple of drops for a natural, skin-like look rather than heavy coverage, letting her skincare results do the work.
Do at-home devices replace professional treatments?
No. Nikol treats her at-home laser as a personal-routine tool, not a medical treatment, and shares it as part of what works for her. Results depend on consistency and realistic expectations. For guidance on any device, treatment, or specific skin concern, it is best to consult a qualified professional.
