I'm a beauty minimalist (I love a multitasking product). Most of what I use is fairly clean/natural. And since I have dry with loss of elasticity) I'm always looking for non-invasive ways to firm and hydrate my skin. Here are the products I've recently used and loved…
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Foundation/Concealer
Cheeks
Eyes
Lips
Nails
Tools
Foundation/Concealer
These foundation options offer light to medium coverage.
My current favorite fondation brand, especially because it offers over 50 shades! If you need medium coverage and can't find the perfect match, try this!
Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation with Fermented Arnica
Another great medium coverage foundation that I've used. This one includes SPF!
Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Skincare Foundation
When I want to skip the foundation, this gives me a sunkissed glow…
Mini Glowscreen Sunscreen SPF 40 with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide
The only concealer that works when I have serious dark circles. Too Faced is vegan and cruelty-free and this concealer gets a 2 (that's good) on EWG's Skindeep Database.
Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer
And to finsih it all off…
Surfproof Water Resistant No-Transfer Setting Spray With Niacinamide
Cheeks
I occasionally use powder blush, but find that cream blushes blend better on my dry skin.
Glides on. Buildable. Beautiful flush of color. I have Cheeky (cool pink).
Flush Balm Cream Blush
If you like matching your blush & lipstick, try this lip + cheek stick. It's a little more dry that the Merit Flush Balm, but I think the color is more intense. I have
Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick
Blendable sculpting makeup.
Sculpt Cream Contour Stick
Another favorite multitasking color stick. I keep the travel size in my purse for touch ups.
Multi-Stick Cream Blush + Highlighter + Lip Tint
If I ever use a powder blush (I've been using cream lately) this is my favorite.
Barely Rose PurePressed Blush - jane iredale | Ulta Beauty
Eyes
One of the changes I've noticed in midlife is less elasticity, hooded eyelids, and sparse eyelashes. I find that keeping it simple actually makes the biggest impact.
Serious volume!
Mini KUSH High Volumizing Mascara
Even more volume!
KUSH Lash Primer
I noticed hair growth after a couple of weeks of use, a nd when I stopped, I noticed a difference. So now this is a staple!
Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum
Just the essential colors in a tiny compact (great for travel).
Brown Sugar PurePressed Eye Shadow Triple - jane iredale | Ulta Beauty
Another good lash primer.
PureLash Lash Extender and Conditioner - jane iredale | Ulta Beauty
Decent volume, better when used with the primer.
Beyond Lash Volumizing Mascara - jane iredale | Ulta Beauty
I've used both fo these. Nice volume. Never flakey.
The Mascara Duo - Clean Mascara Set
My current eye palette (mine is the Cool one)
The Necessary Eyeshadow Palette
Full disclosure - on me this eyeliner smudges a little - but I've learned to “keep an eye” on it. I like that it's soft and natural.
Eye Pencil
Another good clean mascara for every day use…
MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara
Another favorite clean mascara…
Fullest Volumizing Mascara
Lips
As I've aged, my lips have lost a little color and volume so hydrating lipsticks are my power product!
I love that I can slip this into a clutch for a night out. It delivers intense color! I have Garnet Matte.
Le Monster Lip Crayon Vegan Lipstick and Lip Liner
Plumps, protects and adds a hint of color.
Forget the Filler Lip-Plumping Line-Smoothing Tinted Lip Balm
It's not lip gloss or lip balm…
What Is Lip Oil? - Fashionipa
Long-lasting, hydrating lipstick. I have Mulberry, a soft, cool pink with a hint of mauve.
