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Skin Care & Make Up Must Haves for 30 +
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items 40s Mama here and I am skin care obsessed. I like clean, simple and affordable! And of course things that work their magic. I also need a quick morning routine since I am up and out of the house very early M-F. I have tried all the things and these are my favorite quick application and easy routine items.
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Make Up for Mature Skin (35 and over)
Skin Care to help get the glow and bounce back or to keep it from ever leaving!
The Latest Crazy - Toners for Skin Flooding
Make Up for Mature Skin (35 and over)
I don't wear a ton of make up. I have to be up and out of the house early and as a teacher and mom of 2 simple and natural looking is my thing. I need a quick and easy routine with products that last and are inexpensive to replace. As a 41 year old, I have also recently switched over to a more mature skin look with my make up. No more matte finishes for me!
Quick easy contour for on the go make up. I use this after my tinted moisturizer for a little extra glow and color.
e.l.f. Halo Glow Contour Beauty Wand, Fair/Light
Hands down BEST tinted moisturizer ever! So affordable, lasts all day, natural looking and goes on like butter. The bottle lasts a while also because you only need 2-3 pumps. I prefer the regular over the matte!
DRMTLGY Anti-Aging Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46
For those extra tired mornings! This really gives your eyes a fresh look. I like to put this under my concealer.
Catrice Under Eye Brightener 010 Light Rose
Add this to give a little pop of shimmer. It wakes my eyes up and gives a me a little shimmer for the day, but not too much!
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil - Cottage Cheese
These bounce sticks are skin care and make-up in one. Love the blush and bronzer! They also make a sheer one that is perfect for the lids or to give you a little extra glow.
Peter Thomas Roth Women's Instant Firm Collagen Stick
I combine this with the Drmtlgy for a perfect subtle glow. I also love this in the Summer for a sun-kissed look.
e.l.f. SKIN Suntouchable Whoa Glow SPF 30
Subtle Lip Color - I have a few of these and find the to be moisturizing and just the perfect amount of color!
e.l.f. Hydrating Core Lip Shine Balm, Vegan
Want to try this next! I have heard great things about it.
e.l.f. Halo Glow Skin Tint SPF 50 Light
Perfect to apply before concealer and easy to reapply throughout the day when feeling tired!
e.l.f. Stay Cool Hydrating Gel Primer Stick
A little pricey, but I love this company and their products.
Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener 3-Shade Stick Bundle
I love this product for a little extra glow. Very sun kissed look with this one.
L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 902 Light
Hydrating Primer pre-make up for those long weare make up days.
e.l.f. Hydrating Face Primer, Vegan & Cruelty-free
I love the applicator on this one. I have used this one for many years and even now with more mature skin I still love it.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer 110
Skin Care to help get the glow and bounce back or to keep it from ever leaving!
I have become skin care obsessed in the last 5 years or so! As a 41 year old who unforunately spent a lot of time in the tanning bed back in the day, it was time to start to take care of my skin! There are so many great products out there, these are the ones that I have actually seen make a difference in my skin.
Night time face wrapping mask. Wake up feeling extra bouncy!
medicube Collagen Overnight Peel Mask
Eye & Neck Cream, I am liking the neck cream so much! Easy roll on applicator and the eye cream comes with a red light applicator also!
Ycz Neck-Eye Care Tightening & Revitalizing Set
Skin brightening exfoliating pads. I use these in the morning before makeup application.
medicube: Kojic Acid Turmeric
This stuff has transformed my skin! Use it a few times a week and be prepared for a little sting!!
medicube Zero Exosome Shot 7,500 PPM Serum
Love this overnight wrapping mask. I swear my skin is so bright after I peel it off.
medicube Turmeric Peel & Brightening Gel Mask Set
Must have cleansing oil as a first step in cleaning your face. I love this brand too.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Cleansing Oil 6.5oz
Affordable Vitamin C- Must have for hyper pigmentation girlies.
Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow 15% Vitamin C Serum
Love this body wash. Non toxic and leaves you feeling very fresh and clean.
Bioderma Atoderm Hydrating Shower Gel
I have two of these. One at home and one in my bag at all times. Perfect when you need to give your eyes a little bit of waking up. The applicator is metal and the formula is very smooth and smells lovely.
Peter Thomas Roth Peptide Skinjection Eye Cream
I have added this one into my routine. I love the feel of it. I use it after my toners and before my moisturizer.
medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum 1.01oz
Love a good face mask. These collagen masks leave you feeling bouncy and fresh faced.
SUNGBOON Deep Collagen Overnight Mask 4ea
Squalane is great for dark spots. I throw this into my routine every now and then.
BYOMA Hydrating Recovery Oil - Face Oil 1.01oz
I spray this a few times a day while surrounded by tons of germs in the classroom. Game changer for the classroom! Also great when you are on the go and you can't wash your face.
SkinSmart Antimicrobial Facial Cleanser 8oz
Vitamin C and Eye cream in one product. I use this in the mornings to help wake my eyes up.
e.l.f. SKIN Bright + Brew-tiful Eye Cream
My friend just told me about this and I added it to cart right away. As a teacher my hands are so dry from constantly washing them. This stuff is supposed to repair them or keep them from getting so dried out.
Gloves In A Bottle Shielding Lotion 8 Oz
The Latest Crazy - Toners for Skin Flooding
I jumped on the bandwagon. Thank you Ashley Mixon! I have always fought dry skin in the winter and this has been a game changer for me! My skin is glowier than ever and much more hydrated. I haven't tried all of these below, but I will slowly be adding them to my routine.
Great toner to get started with skin flooding. Helps to brighten skin. I would use this as one of the first toners in your routine. Always start thin to thick.
ACWELL Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner
This toner is great for dry skin. Perfect for those cold winter days. This is a great toner to end your routine with.
THAYERS Milky Face Toner with Tremella & Hyaluronic Acid, 355mL
Another great toner to add to a flooding routine.
medicube PDRN Pink Niacinamide Milky Toner 150ml
Another great toner to add to flooding routine. This one is a bit thicker, so use it after the thin ones.
ANUA Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner 250ml
Great for dryer skin. Another good one to use at the end of your flooding routine.
BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner - 5.07 fl oz
May add this one to the gang.
CeraVe Hydrating Toner Face 6.8oz
I have been using this for months for my hyperpigmentation and definitely see a difference! I pair this with the entire Tumeric set from Medicube!
medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Smoothing Toner
I have heard great things about this one, but haven't tried it yet.
ELEMIS Soothing Apricot Toner 200ml Alcohol-Free
Adding it to my routine soon!
Farmacy Hydrating Honey Milk Toner & Essence
I love anything Ordinary! So afforable and their products are great.
The Ordinary Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Toner