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Products I Rebuy to Feel My Best After 50
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items Hot flashes, dry patches, mystery breakouts—menopause came in like it had something to prove. My skin changed, my hair changed, and honestly, so did everything else. This list is full of the things that actually helped: skincare that soothes without ...
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Menopause Skincare
Makeup for 50s & Beyond
Best Hair Care Over 50
Supplements for Women 50+
Helpful Extras
Menopause Skincare
Your skin starts asking for different things in your 50s and beyond—more moisture, gentler ingredients, and routines that work with hormonal changes, not against them. These skincare products help with dryness, dullness, and sensitivity without being...
This serum feels light going on but actually makes a difference. I use it under moisturizer when my skin’s feeling dry, tight, or just generally over it. No strong scent, no sticky finish—just a solid layer of hydration that helps everything else abs...
FILLING GOOD Hyaluronic Acid Plumping Serum – Lightweight Moisture Boost for Dry, Menopausal Skin
This is the one I reach for when my skin feels dry or reactive. It’s creamy but not greasy, and it takes off makeup without leaving that tight, stripped feeling behind. Gentle enough for hormonal skin days, and dependable enough for everyday use.
FARMACY Green Clean Gentle Creamy Cleanser – Hydrating Face Wash for Sensitive or Menopausal Skin
I don’t use this every night—just when my skin needs a reset. It smooths out rough patches and helps with that midlife dullness that shows up out of nowhere. It’s strong, but not harsh, and gives a little overnight glow without the irritation. A good...
FARMACY Honey Glow AHA/BHA Resurfacing Acid Serum – Exfoliating Night Serum for Dull, Textured, or Menopausal Skin
When hormonal shifts make my skin feel oily and clogged, this toner helps clear things up without overdoing it. The BHA gently exfoliates, and the formula doesn’t sting or strip. It’s been a steady part of my routine when breakouts show up or pores n...
FARMACY Deep Sweep 2% BHA Pore Cleaning Toner – Full-Size Exfoliating Toner with Moringa and Papaya for Congested or Menopausal Skin
Literally THE BEST makeup remover I have ever used. It's not irritating and removes 100% of the makeup I'm wearing, including any eye makeup. This balm melts makeup—mascara, sunscreen, all of it—without scrubbing or stinging. It goes on like a solid,...
Farmacy Green Clean Cleansing Balm 50ml
Before the Big M hit, this was my go-to product line. It worked amazingly for a few years before the hormones started reeking havoc. This moisturizer feels rich going on but soaks in without leaving a film. It’s one of the few that keeps my skin hydr...
LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer – Daily Hydration for Dry, Sensitive, or Menopausal Skin
This is the serum I layer under moisturizer when my skin feels tight or dull. It’s lightweight, sinks in fast, and gives that soft, hydrated feeling without getting greasy. Good for everyday use—and especially helpful when midlife dryness won’t quit....
LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Serum – Lightweight Hydrating Serum for Dry, Dehydrated, or Menopausal Skin
This cleanser gets the job done without leaving my skin feeling tight or squeaky. It foams up nicely, removes the day, and still keeps things soft—especially helpful on days when my skin’s leaning dry or reactive. A steady, low-fuss option that works...
LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cleansing Foam – Gentle Hydrating Face Wash for Dry, Sensitive, or Menopausal Skin
I use this when my skin needs a reset but can't handle anything too harsh. It adds a layer of hydration right after cleansing and helps everything else absorb better. No sting, no sticky finish—just a clean, soft start to the rest of my routine. Calm...
LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Revitalizing Toner – Hydrating Toner for Dry, Dull, or Menopausal Skin
This is what I put on when my skin feels extra thirsty. It’s an overnight mask, but really it just feels like a heavier moisturizer that works while I sleep. The niacinamide and squalane help smooth and hydrate without feeling greasy. I wake up looki...
LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask – Overnight Hydration with Niacinamide and Squalane for Dry or Menopausal Skin
This one lives on my nightstand. It’s thick enough to stay put overnight and softens my lips by morning—no peeling, no flaking. I’ve tried others, but I keep coming back to this. Just one of those things that quietly works.
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask – Overnight Lip Treatment for Dry, Chapped Lips with Moisture-Rich Formula (Berry)
During menopause, my skin started feeling drier no matter the season, and this shower gel has been a quiet fix. The rose scent is soft and calming, and the formula actually hydrates instead of stripping everything away. It’s gentle, lathers just enou...
L’Erbolario Rosa Perfumed Shower Gel 8.4oz
This is hands down some of the best skincare I’ve ever used—straight from Italy. The microgranules are fine enough to exfoliate without irritation, and it somehow managed to clear up my adult acne before menopause even started messing with my skin. I...
L’Erbolario Soapbark & Rice Bran Oil Cleanser
I used this cream for years when I was dealing with adult acne and oily skin—it was one of the few products that actually made a visible difference. It helped calm breakouts, reduce shine, and refine pores without feeling heavy. Now that my skin’s ch...
L’Erbolario Mattifying Face Cream for Oily Skin
This was one of my go-to night creams back when my skin leaned oily and unpredictable. It helped keep breakouts in check, absorbed quickly, and never felt greasy—just balanced and clean. As menopause shifted my skin to the drier side, I had to stop u...
L’Erbolario Hawthorn & Pumpkin Seed Night Cream
This cream was a game-changer when I was dealing with oily skin and frequent blackheads. It gave an instant matte finish, helped tighten up pores, and kept my skin looking clear without ever feeling stripped. Since menopause shifted my skin to drier ...
L'Erbolario Face Cream for Oily Skin - 1 Oz
I’ve tried so many foot creams over the years, but this is the only one I keep coming back to. No matter how much water I drink or how careful I am with self-care, my heels still get dry and cracked—especially in winter or after a long day on my feet...
Gold Bond Therapeutic Foot Cream | 4 oz (5 Pack)
Makeup for 50s & Beyond
As skin changes, so does makeup. These are the products that don’t settle into lines, feel too heavy, or disappear by noon. Creamy textures, subtle glow, and formulas that play nice with drier, more sensitive skin, just what actually works now.
I use this when I want quick coverage that actually stays put. It’s matte without being chalky, and doesn’t settle into lines like some powders do. Easy to toss in a bag for touchups, but honestly, I don’t need it often—it holds up through the day. G...
bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Matte Powder Foundation – Talc-Free, Long-Wear Pressed Powder for Buildable Coverage
This feels more like skincare than foundation—which is exactly what I want on days when my skin’s feeling dry or uneven. It goes on light, blends easily, and gives just enough coverage to even things out without masking anything. Bonus: it has SPF, s...
bareMinerals Original Pure Serum Foundation SPF 20 – Radiant Finish Liquid Mineral Foundation for Mature or Sensitive Skin
This concealer is light but still does the job—especially under the eyes when I haven’t slept or the skin’s looking a little dull. It blends in without creasing or caking and doesn’t feel heavy at all. Just enough coverage to even things out without ...
bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer – Lightweight, Hydrating Coverage for Under Eyes and Sensitive Skin
This brush is wide, soft, and makes powder go on evenly without looking heavy. It picks up just the right amount and blends fast—great for mornings when I’m trying to get out the door. It’s held up well with regular use and washes clean without shedd...
bareMinerals Beautiful Finish Brush – Soft, Dome-Shaped Foundation Brush for Loose Mineral Powder Application
This setting spray keeps everything in place without making my face feel tight or dry. It takes down shine in a natural way—not flat, just soft. I use it when I need my makeup to last past lunch without needing a full touch-up. One quick mist and don...
bareMinerals Mineral Veil 24HR Setting Spray – Matte Finish Makeup Setting Spray with Natural Ingredients for Long Wear
This primer adds just a bit of glow without feeling greasy, which is a win on dry skin days. It smooths everything out so makeup goes on easier, but I’ve also worn it alone when I just wanted a little boost. Light, hydrating, and doesn’t slide off ha...
bareMinerals Prime Time Hydrate & Glow Primer – Radiance-Boosting Makeup Primer for Dry or Mature Skin
This is what I keep in my bag for when I want a little color without committing to full lipstick. It feels like a balm but looks like a gloss—moisturizing, not sticky, and easy to swipe on without a mirror. Just soft, sheer color that makes lips feel...
bareMinerals Dewy Lip Gloss Balm – Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Sheer Color and Glossy Finish
This gives real length without clumps, flakes, or irritation. The primer adds just enough grip, and the mascara builds without turning crunchy. I’ve got sensitive eyes and it doesn’t bother them at all. Clean, simple, and actually makes lashes look b...
Honest Beauty 2-in-1 Extreme Length Mascara
This pencil is easy to use and gives soft, natural brows without looking overdone. The ash blonde shade actually works on lighter brows without turning orange, and it blends out well with the spoolie. It stays put but washes off without a fight. Just...
Honest Beauty Ash Blonde Eyebrow Pencil
This brow gel adds just enough tint and shape without making things crunchy or stiff. The soft black is subtle—not harsh—and the formula feels more like a conditioning serum than a typical brow product. It holds brows in place while actually helping ...
Honest Beauty Honestly Healthy Soft Black Brow Gel
Best Hair Care Over 50
Thinning, dryness, or texture changes after 50? Yep, it’s real—and tied to hormone shifts that sneak up during perimenopause and menopause. These are the shampoos, serums, tools, and treatments that helped my hair stay fuller, shinier, and more manag...
This stuff really, really works. And it doesn't take a lot; the small bottle lasts a long time. Dry scalp hit hard for me during menopause, and this serum has actually helped. It’s lightweight, doesn’t leave a greasy feel, and calms that itchy, tight...
Scalp Serum Charcoal & Tea Tree, Fragrance-Free
This conditioner has a rich, creamy texture that makes detangling easy without weighing hair down. I used it when my hair started feeling more fragile—thanks, menopause—and it helped bring back some softness and shine. A little goes a long way, and t...
L’Erbolario After-Shampoo Conditioner Millet & Soya
Hair volume? Gone. Fine, limp hair is apparently the new menopause look—ugh. This tool helps bring some of that bounce back without frying my hair. It smooths, adds lift, and actually makes it look like I tried (even when I didn’t). Cuts styling time...
REVLON One-Step Volumizer PLUS Hair Dryer
Menopause did a number on my hair—thinner, flatter, and not growing like it used to. This tonic has become part of the routine. It’s lightweight, doesn’t leave buildup, and feels refreshing on the scalp. I use it a few times a week to support regrowt...
Tea Tree Scalp Care Regeniplex Tonic 3.4oz
My hair started thinning out during menopause, and this conditioner has helped it feel a little fuller again. It’s lightweight but still moisturizing, and doesn’t leave my scalp greasy or heavy. I pair it with the tonic, and together they’ve made a r...
Tea Tree Scalp Care Regeniplex Conditioner
This shampoo has been part of my fix for the whole "where did my hair go?" phase of menopause. It gently cleans without stripping, smells fresh, and actually makes my hair feel a little stronger and fuller. I use it with the matching conditioner and ...
Tea Tree Scalp Care Regeniplex Thickening Shampoo
This brush feels great on the scalp and glides through wet or dry hair without the usual tugging. The cushion pops out for easy cleaning (which is oddly satisfying), and the bristles actually adjust based on hair type. Works just as well on fine, thi...
Olivia Garden OG Detangler Brush - Scalp-Hugging
This one’s for the days when my hair needs some extra help standing up to gravity. It adds volume without stiffness and holds up under heat styling without frying my ends. I’ve used it on clean hair, second-day hair, air-dried, and blow-dried—it play...
Cake Beauty The Big Wig Volumizing Mousse 8.4oz
This dry texturizing spray is what I reach for when my hair’s feeling flat and too clean. It adds a little grit, a little lift, and helps hold a style without feeling sticky or stiff. Works especially well on fine, menopause-thinned hair that needs a...
Cake Beauty Big Wig Dry Texturizing Spray 5.6oz
I wasn’t expecting much, but this completely changed my scalp and hair after one use. Buildup, itching, flakes, and even sore spots were gone. I’ve tried everything from medicated treatments to ingredient overhauls, and nothing made a lasting differe...
Pacifica Scalp Detox Set - Rosemary ACV Tonic & Brush
Supplements for Women 50+
Topical serums are great, but some of the real help comes from the inside. These menopause supplements support everything from collagen and hydration to mood, metabolism, and hair growth. Just the ones I’ve personally tried and felt a difference with...
This is one of those products I always keep on hand. It’s been a go-to for everything from breakouts to itchy skin and even stubborn scalp issues. A drop or two goes a long way, and it actually helps calm things down without drying everything out. If...
Fiora Naturals Tea Tree Essential Oil 1oz
I use this peppermint oil for everything—diffusing, mixing into foot soaks, adding to a carrier oil for scalp care. It’s strong (in a good way), clean, and has that cooling effect that actually helps with tension or fatigue. A little goes a long way,...
SIVA Peppermint Essential Oil 4 Fl Oz
Healthy skin begins within—and this is one of the few supplements I’ve stuck with. It blends easily into coffee or smoothies with no weird taste or texture, and I noticed a real difference in my skin and joints after using it consistently. Simple, cl...
Garden of Life Grass Fed Collagen Peptides
Helpful Extras
These little add-ons aren’t essential, but they’ve made menopause feel easier, calmer, and sometimes even a little luxurious. Helpful extras for getting through this new season with care (and less breakage).
This feminine wash is gentle, lightly scented, and designed to support your skin’s natural balance—something that gets more important as pH levels shift during menopause. It’s not drying, not harsh, and doesn’t leave that overly “fresh” feeling that ...
L’Erbolario Gentle pH-Balanced Daily Wash
Hair starts showing up everywhere in menopause—places it never used to. This cream makes shaving those areas less of a hassle. It helps prevent razor burn, bumps, and ingrowns, and the formula is gentle enough for sensitive skin. Smooth, no irritatio...
IntiMD Coochy Plus Shaving Cream 8.5oz
Midlife brought a whole new category of facial hair, and this little shaver has been a lifesaver. It’s painless, easy to use, and the built-in light actually helps you see what you're doing. Works well on peach fuzz and those surprise chin hairs that...
Leuxe Painless Facial Hair Remover - Rose
Now that I’m over 50, I’ve become a lot more intentional about cutting back on refined and added sugars. But I’m not willing to give up the little things that make my day feel good—like a morning coffee or a late afternoon snack. This honey set has b...
Savannah Bee Everyday Honey Sampler Set
I use this almost every day. The weight helps it stay put on my shoulders, and the heat is just right—not too intense, but enough to really relax my muscles. It’s easy to snap in place and walk around with if needed, and the fabric is super soft agai...
Weighted Neck & Shoulder Heating Pad, 6 Heat Settings
I hate having a pedicure. My feet are so ticklish that it's nearly impossible for me to sit still for one. I was skeptical about this pumice stone, as my heels have just increasingly become more dry and cracked over the past few years. I am not exagg...
Pumice Stone - Natural Lava for Pedicure
This is the only feminine wash I trust now. During perimenopause, I started noticing that traditional soaps left me feeling dry or irritated—but this pH-balanced formula is gentle, effective, and doesn’t throw off my natural balance. It’s made with c...
Good Clean Love Balance Feminine Wash pH-Balanced
This has been a go-to product for me during perimenopause, especially when dryness started becoming more noticeable. The hyaluronic acid delivers deep, long-lasting hydration that feels soothing and restorative. I use it a few times a week to support...
Good Clean Love Rehydrate Vaginal Gel
Restore is what I reach for when I need a reset after my period, intimacy, or any time I feel slightly off. It helps balance vaginal pH, ease dryness, and reduce that occasional irritation or odor that can pop up during perimenopause. I’ve found the ...
Good Clean Love Restore Moisturizing Gel
When I notice early signs of imbalance like itching, irritation, or that “off” feeling I use one of these. Reset helps calm things down quickly and keeps recurring issues like bacterial vaginosis or mild odor in check. It’s been a great preventative ...
Good Clean Love Reset Vaginal Suppository
This lube has made intimacy more comfortable as I’ve moved through perimenopause. It’s water-based, pH-balanced, and made with organic aloe, which makes it feel clean and hydrating instead of sticky or overly slippery. I love that it’s free from hars...
Good Clean Love Almost Naked Water-Based Lube