A dermatologist shared a budget-friendly anti-aging skincare routine, and you can buy half the products at a pharmacy

• Popular anti-aging products like retinol and vitamin C can get expensive.
• Dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss shared an under-$100 skincare routine on TikTok that doesn't break the bank.

Anti-aging products can be notoriously expensive — and that's not factoring in procedures like Botox.

Luckily, a good skincare routine doesn't have to break the bank, according to Dr. Shereene Idriss, who shared an under-$100 anti-aging regimen on TikTok.

"I'm nearly 40 years old and I'm a board-certified dermatologist," Idriss said on TikTok. "And you do not need to spend a million dollars on an anti-aging skincare routine." She also noted that she's not sponsored by any of the brands she recommended.

Many of the products can be bought at a pharmacy

Idriss suggested using cheap, over-the-counter products like Vanicream's cream cleanser and Bioderma's micellar water makeup remover.

She also noted that some brands, like The INKEY List, sell products like glycolic acid exfoliators for under $9 (The lowest price Insider could find for it was $12.99).

She said the place to splurge is serums

Idriss said that high-quality vitamin C and retinol serums are where you should really spend your money.

Even still, her recommendations were affordable compared to a lot of other popular options. She suggested Vanicream's vitamin C serum for sensitive skin (under $20) and e.l.f. SKIN Youth Boosting Advanced Night Retinoid Serum as a gentle "starter" retinol ($22).

It's worth noting that with retinol, most dermatologists recommend gradually using stronger products or even prescription tretinoin for more drastic results, which usually cost more, unless covered by insurance.

Her total routine technically costs a little over $100

Here's the full regimen:

• Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser, $8.86 on Amazon
• Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Makeup Remover, $18.99 on Amazon
• The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Toner, $12.99 on Sephora
• Vanicream Vitamin C Serum, $18.99 on Amazon
• e.l.f. SKIN Youth Boosting Advanced Night Retinoid Serum, $22 on e.l.f.
• Vaseline, $14.82 on Amazon (Optional: If you're using the retinol under your eyes, she recommended putting on Vaseline first to protect your skin barrier)
• La Roche Posay Toleraine Double Repair Facial Moisturizer With SPF, $21.99 on La Roche Posay

Without the optional Vaseline, the routine would still total about $103.82, and that's not including taxes and shipping costs.

Still, it's worth noting that a lot of her picks — especially the retinol — are more budget-friendly than a lot of other options out there, which can cost from $60-$100.