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Older face and hair? Here's what to do!
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items My go-to skincare and makeup products that take less than 10 minutes in the morning from moisturizer to mascara.
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My beauty gadget go-to's
Simple, hydrating skincare
Mature makeup that’s easy and natural looking
Have a good hair day
My beauty gadget go-to's
My face doesn't look like it used to! This is what I use to help me feel my best and age gracefully!
This mirror is my secret weapon. Now that I'm older, I need to see my face really close up to see those little smudges of mascara to wipe away, or some dry skin that needs smoothing, or (eeek!) the nose hair that has started peeking out (yes, it happens!). See my other link for the best nose hair trimmer!
The Best LED Lighted Compact Mirrors
I NEVER thought I would need this, but after painfully plucking a few nose hairs, I had to give it a try. It is so satisfying and doesn't hurt at all and it DOES THE JOB! Get one for you and your significant other! SOOO GOOD!
Ear and Nose Hair Trimmer Clipper
Amazing little gadget! When you get to a certain age, nose hair becomes a thing. First I tried to (painfully) pluck those little hairs, but it hurt and it took too long. Then I found this little gadget that works so well and is so satisfying. I'm getting one for everyone in my family! It's one of those little things in life that you never thought you needed but makes you so happy!
Ear and Nose Hair Trimmer Clipper
Simple, hydrating skincare
When I asked Chat GPT what to use on my maturing skin, it told me “it looks like you've seen alot.” LOL. Chat GPT is absolutely right! My skin is VERY, VERY dry, but Queen of Thrones Organic Castor Oil in the glass bottle has gotten me through this harsh New England winter feeling hydrated! It is thick and a little greasy when you put it on, but it absorbs really well. I love that it's an all natural product, doesn't cost much and is an old fashioned miracle in a bottle!
QUEEN OF THE THRONES Organic Golden Castor Oil
I have VERY sensitive skin. In fact, my dermatologist tells me to just wash my face with warm water and a soft washcloth, which I did for years, and still do at night. But I felt like I needed to actually “clean” my face in the morning. That's when I found Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Face Wash. It's so gentle, yet helps me clean my face better than just water. I use it every morning in the shower and it's the best!
How to use the NEW Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
About 15 years ago, I was having these horrible skin flare ups on my face. My eyes would get all red and puffy, and my cheeks would get red. I would get so frustrated with these flare ups that I would go to the dermatologist. I finally found a dermatologist that said, “Stop using all the anti-wrinkle, anti-aging products on your face.” Wash your face with warm water only and then only use Vanicream as your moisturizer." Those words were a game-changer for my skincare. First of all, it was so simple! In addition, since making this change, I haven't had a skin flare up in 15 years! I swear by Vanicream!
Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer w/ Ceramides
Mature makeup that’s easy and natural looking
For a glowy, natural look for mature skin. Love this all-in-one makeup kit!
The Key to Natural Beauty with Laura Geller
This stuff works. I put on a cream foundation first and then add this next. It evens out my freckly face really nicely!
Baked Balance-n-Brighten Color Correcting Foundation
All of the brushes are amazing, but the adjustable foundation brush is my favorite to use with the powder corrector foundation.
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This.is.the.best! I put it on EVERY morning after my moisturizer. Been through so many tubes of this - lasts forever but probably been using it for at least 5-7 years so I've bought it alot. Buy two at a time so you'll never be without it!
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This stuff is soooo good. Although I wish it lasted longer, but the lifting and separating of my lashes is unbelievable. Makes them look twice as long, too!
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Jones Road is Bobbi Brown's newest baby, and I love the theory behind it. She believes that a woman looks the most beautiful when she is using skin products and makeup that makes it look like you're not wearing makeup. They just enhance your natural looks --it's you, but better. Miracle Balm does just that. I use the shade Flushed, and it just gives me a nice rosy glow. Seriously, watch Bobbi Brown's videos about these products – you will be inspired. I just love her!
Miracle Balm
Have a good hair day
When I discovered this L'Ange hair dryer brush, I was so happy! I can get a salon blowout look at home, which I could never seem to achieve with just a regular blow dryer. I've had mine for a couple of years, but I think I'm going to get a new one since they seem to have improved over the years. All the L'Ange hair products are amazing!
Le Volume Brush Dryer With 60MM or 75MM Barrel Heads
This root touch-up kit is the quickest fix for when those gray hairs start showing and you are weeks away from your next color appointment. It really works. You can apply it in about 10 minutes, wait 10 minutes and rinse. And you get two applications...
Ten-minute hair color root touch-up kit for gray coverage
This gloss helps smooth and calm my frizzy hair. You just squeeze a dollop
Into your gloved hand and apply it on dry hair from about mid-strand to the ends, then leave on for about 10-20 minutes. When I’m applying the Madison Reed 10-minute touch up...
Miele Color Reviving Gloss for Brunette or Blonde Hair
This stuff works miracles on my hair. Be sure to get the Its' a 10 Leave-In Hair Conditioner WITH KERATIN. It smoothes the frizz without making my hair flat. This is the BEST STUFF! Great for fine hair.
It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Plus Keratin
Maybe I'm old fashioned, but the tried and true aerosol hairspray works best as a finishing touch on my fine hair. Just a little in the roots and all over at the end of my haircare routine makes the style last all day.
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Hairspray
If you color your hair, you know the drill of trying to make the color last just a week or two longer. This L'Oreal Magic Root Cover Up saves the day when you start to see those grays at the roots. Be sure to drape a protective towel over your shoulders and spray sparingly, since it can get messy, but when you need it, you need it!
L'Oreal Paris: Magic Root
If you have had it with all those hot curling wands and flattening irons, these velcro rollers are just what a girl with fine hair needs to get that extra volume and smoothness in her hair. I use a blow dryer brush on damp hair, then put in the velcro rollers while my hair is still warm, and finish with a light coat of hair spray. Keep them in as long as possible (5-20 minutes is recommended) so make your breakfast, warm up the car, the...
Luxy Velcro Hair Rollers (24 Velcro Rollers, 24 Hair Clips, Storage Bag)