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My Fave Beauty Recs for 40+

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Makeup & Beauty Faves of Mine (Frugal - Luxe)
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Makeup

Makeup Faves For 40+
 
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The texture is amazing and it really blurs imperfections without feeling or looking heavy
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
 
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I was really excited to try this formulation and wasn’t disappointed. The applicator is cool - the brush tip gets everything precise. I also love the color match and how it sets well under the eyes. I would get a lighter color next time for a more ef...
Dior Backstage Flash Perfector Concealer
 
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I purchased this formulation after it launched because I was so impressed with the matte version I just knew I’d love this one too. I was never worried about the hydrating factor and my oily acne prone skin
Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
 
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I purchased this foundation by matching myself online. I love that it blended well with skin tone without me having to even leave my home. I normally apply foundation with a moist beauty blender sponge and love how it smoothly melts into the skin all...
Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
 
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At this point I think Fenty Beauty & Fenty Skin should just take my wallet because I’m kinda obsessed with each product I’ve purchased and tried. Killawatt is super gold shimmer highlight powder and it’s got allll the glow. I feel so pretty and s...
Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter
 
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I’ve always been a fan of LM beauty especially the primers. I am not shocked that I really like this tinted moisturizer. It blends in well and seems to have a bit of matte finish (I’m oily/acne prone) so I really like that it dulls my natural shine. ...
Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 - Matte Finish
 
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The blurring balm is the absolute truth. I own the radiant and OG universal ones and I use shades 8 and 8.5 depending on the season. Smooths on like butter and gives the most stunning coverage and blur effect without feeling or looking heavy. Must ha...
Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
 
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The pigment on these is insanity! I use on my lips cheeks and lids and my go to color is grape soda. DM products are top tier. They are so pigmented and go on so easy and creamy. Obsessed
Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed
 
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Perfect for brown skin like mine. Bake and set those faces!
Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder - HUDA BEAUTY | Sephora
 
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Color Dart for me. Gaga knows what we need
Precision Sculpt Shaping Balm Contour Stick - HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA | Sephora
 
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Obsessed with all things yummy skin. This is a dream and melts the makeup beautifully
Yummy Skin Liquid Blurring Balm Mattifying Setting Spray - Danessa Myricks Beauty | Sephora

Skincare

Vital Skincare for 40+
 
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I’m super into skincare especially as a sahm and this stuff is perfect for my daytime routine. I use it right after cleansing and toning to hydrate and pump up the moisture in my skin. It absorbs like a dream - never tacky or weird residue left behin...
Madagascar Centella Ampoule | Skin Care
 
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I need all the help I can get with making sure I keep my facial skincare is top tier. I’m a super tired mama who wants to never look the part and eye creams and serums are a lifesaver. This Dior concoction is so so lovely luxe and powerful. I use it ...
Dior Prestige Le Micro-Sérum de Rose Yeux Advanced
 
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So far this hydrating cream has been lovely. Even at 41 I still wonky skin and always love when I can find gentle products that feel nice . I want to use longer to see if it can help with any of my discoloration issues or help evening my tone and tex...
MELE Nourishing Cream for Dry Skin Hydration
 
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Absolutely love this clearing oil! I’ve fought my skin since I’ve been a teenager and at 41 the last thing I need is another product that claims to work. Dermalogica provides amazing skincare and this oil is no different. With continued use after abo...
retinol acne clearing oil
 
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I’m obsessed with this line of skincare. It’s soooo gentle. This cleanser is a perfect AM/PM cleanser that is hydrating and lathers up well with minimal product. I use it as the second step of my double cleansing.
Hada Labo Tokyo™ Gentle Hydrating Foaming Facial Cleanser
 
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I live for eye creams because they make me feel fancy and to protect and care for that delicate under eye skin. This one is gentle and perfect for post makeup skincare
Hada Labo Tokyo Age Correcting Eye Cream with Hyaluronic Acid
 
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K and J beauty have me a deep chokehold. This is one of my nighttime hydration faves to make sure my PM skin routine is top tier
Anti-Aging Overnight Treatment from Hada Labo Tokyo™
 
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Obsessed with this toner. Affordable and beyond hydrating. I use it as one of my daily skin flooding toners
Milky Hydrating Face Toner with Snow Mushroom and Hyaluronic Acid - Thayers | Ulta Beauty
 
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For that old school scrub where you can feel the exfoliating in real time. Love this formula and find that it’s great in the winter with extra dry skin can leave you flaky
Cherry Dub Superfine Daily Cleansing Face Scrub
 
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Oil cleansing has been one of the best methods I’ve added to my skincare routine and this one feels so yummy and it absolutely cleans off makeup, oil and dirt
MDP+ Red Lacto Collagen Cleansing Oil 2.0
 
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Soooo good! I use 2-3 times a week after cleansing to really slough off any dry winter skin. Doesn’t sting or hurt just leaves the skin feeling smooth! Follow up with tons of hydration to restore any dryness
The Face Shop Alltimate Peeling Gel
 
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Love this serum! It’s light weight and absorbs into the skin like a dream
Farm Skin Vitamin C Serum with Niacinamide & Tangerine 70ml

Body & Hair Care

 
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I cannot even get enough of this bar of soap. It cleans so well and has cbd in it which is so nutrient and healing. I’ve suffered from body acne and scarring since my teens and this bar helps sooth my skin. I assume with routine use that it may even ...
Cleansing Body Bar - 190 ml
 
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Absolutely obsessed with this dry oil. It’s light and nourishing and I used it religiously on both of my baby bumps. Luxurious purchase and will always buy as long as they make it!
Frangipani Monoi Body Oil
 
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I use this oil all the time fresh out the shower and layered with my other creams, butters and hydration. Silky smooth and another one of my fave luxe purchases
Creme de Corps Nourishing Dry Body Oil
 
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If you have strawberry pores, body acne, discoloration/hyperpigmentation, and/or ingrowns you need at least one of these for shower time
Mesh Body Exfoliator - Midnight - LUV SCRUB | Ulta Beauty