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Making It Up!
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items Make up and healthcare products and tips for Women over 50. For our changing beauty needs. And also some products that are just plain fun!
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My Hair Must-Haves
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Il Makiage
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Great for us "middle aged" women
The Ordinary | Clinical Formulations with Integrity
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Perfume Gift Sets
Experience a scent adventure this holiday season with Anthropologie’s Perfume Advent Calendar, a beautifully designed collection of 24 miniature perfumes inspired by warmth, elegance, and festive charm.
Each day reveals a new fragrance, from cozy am...
The 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
Nourishing vibrant colour. Made with shea butter.
Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm - CLINIQUE | Sephora
Unlike most temp tattoos, Inkbox works by sinking into your skin and doesn’t just stick on top. Our tattoos are painless and super easy to apply. Once applied proteins and keratin in your skin, and darkens over 24-36 hours.
Our tattoos can last up t...
Inkbox Temporary Tattoos for adults
Energize tired eyes with our Power Up Eye Treatment: a luxe, anti-aging eye cream that instantly moisturizes the delicate skin around the eyes, neutralizes the appearance of dark circles, and reduces the look of puffiness
Power Up Eye Cream | IL MAKIAGE
I use these and they really work and they really cause no pain! These Whitening Strips will effectively whiten your teeth without causing sensitivity or harming your oral health. Enamel safe. They have natural stain removers and no sensitivity side e...
InoPro Teeth Whitening Strips - 14 Treatments with no tooth sensitivity
This is my favourite hand cream. I put it on at night and the next day my hands look 15 years younger. The formula was inspired by Norwegian fishermen who needed to protect their hands against harsh, icy ocean water. It contains a high concentration ...
Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Unscented Hand Cream 50mL
Used in traditional Chinese medicine for tissue healing. You can visibly see the results from lymphatic drainage, reducing puffiness in your face. It feels great too. Keep it in the fridge for a cooling effect. This stainless steel gua sha helps prev...
Stainless Steel Gua Sha
My daughter gave me this for christmas last year. I love it. I use warm water in it and never fail to get stuff out of my teeth that I didn't even know was there, even after brushing! Dental Care With Travel Bag and 4 Tips, Rechargeable, Portable. Great for someone with braces too.
Waterpik Cordless Water Flosser For Teeth
I've been using this toothbrush for years. My dentist always compliments me on how clean my teeth are.
Philips Sonicare 4100 Electric Toothbrush HX3681/24
I have beeen using this body wash for years. It is non-drying and smells great. You can also buy refill bags to save on packaging and waste.
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Wash 975mL
I love using the same colour for my blush and my lips. This 3-in-1 tint stick by Madge is as fun to use as it is good for the skin, made with nourishing aloe vera, mineral-rich seawater, and niacinamide for strengthening the skin barrier. Swipe the b...
Madge 3-in-1 Jelly Blush Stick
My kind of scent. Sheer and musky, a clean fragrance reminiscent of skin freshly emerged from the ocean.
The Scent: White amber and musk.
Scent Notes:
Top: Ozonic Accord
Heart: Amberwood, Cyclamen, Marine
Base: White Musk, Driftwood
Lake & Skye 11 11 Eau De Parfum
My Hair Must-Haves
Some products for curly hair, Some great for changes to hair that come with aging. I use them all.
A game changer when you have curly hair. I use it when I have conditioner in my hair when I'm in the shower. It does't hurt or pull your hair. Pain-free.
Wet Detangling Brush - Flexible Bristles
My curly haired daughter learned about this shampoo at a vegan product fair. It's a natural, sulfate-free cleanser specifically designed to hydrate and define wavy, curly, and coily hair. Formulated with sea kelp extract and avocado oil, it aims to ...
Noughty Wave Hello Curl Defining Shampoo | Shoppers Drug Mart
A detangler spray is a must-have for curly hair. This leave-in treatment offers 20 beautifying benefits including heat protection up to 450°F / 230°C, shine boost, frizz control, and moisture for all hair types and textures.
Matrix Miracle Creator Leave-In Conditioner Spray
My hair stylist recommended this to me to add more volume to the hair at my crown. I also use it along my part and at the front to add lift when I pin it back. I also love that it is a canadian product.
BIGWIGG Root Volumizer
I love this stuff, but don't use it too often or it can over hydrate your hair and make your curls look limp. SAUCE BEAUTY Honey Chia Curl Mask - 10.5 Fl Oz Curly Hair Mask for Dry & Frizzy Hair - Hydrating & Taming Mask for Naturally Curly &...
Honey Chia Curly Hair Mask 10.5oz
One (more) bothersome thing that can come with menopause is thinning hair and hair loss. I bought this product after seeing an ad because it looks really good. It's a Hair Care System to reduce breakage, strengthening hair for a visibly denser look. ...
L'Oréal Hair Density Booster Trio Set
I have been using this product for years. Hands down the best there is for curly hair. Smooths, softens, and separates curls for extreme definition and style that lasts all day. Cruelty Free and Sulphate Free. Canadian made
AG Care Re:coil Curl Activator Cream 24oz
Maintain your natural hair texture with our volumizing hair diffuser that delivers incredible results. An upgrade design large hair diffuser for natural curly hair and bouncy wave hair. Fits on most blow dryers.
Adaptable Hair Diffuser for Blow Drying Curly or Wavy Hair