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Aging skin that's budget friendly

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Skincare for the 40 and over girlie's! Some of my favorite's are GoPure Neck cream and lip treatment. Tarte if my makeup go-to for coverage and the most bang for my buck
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Neck & Chest Skincare

This is the products I love to use for the aging neck skin to help tone and tighten my neck and chest skin that actually work and are not overpriced gimmicks!

 
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Amazing skincare products that really work but aren't expensive!
Tighten & Lift Neck Cream
 
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I love using this on my neck and chest and face for primer. It's silky and moisturizing.
Glowy Makeup Serum
 
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I have used this for years! It's a creamy like cleanser that foams when you add water.
5.0 oz All About Clean Rinse-Off Foaming Face Cleanser - Clinique | Ulta Beauty

lip care

MANAGE DRY LIPS WITH THESE HYDRATING LIP BALMS AND GLOSSES LOADED WITH INGREDIENTS TO SOOTHE AND PLUMP YOUR LIPS FOR A FULLER, SMOOTHER APPEARANCE.

 
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Plump and Smooth lips for less!
Plumping Lip Gloss
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This lip balm is amazing! I can only describe it like feeling like silk when you put it on and how it feel so soothing. I find myself missing the smoothness it makes my lips have and am constantly reaching for more so that I always have the feeling o...
Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm for Lips, Elbows, and Cuticles - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
 
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I love Supergoop products for their spf and this doesn't taste weird. It goes on smooth no white cast and it work great. My lips feel smoother and protected
Coconut PLAY Lip Shield SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm - Supergoop! | Ulta Beauty
 
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Probably my ultimate fave in lip products. I love that it tastes sweet and it goes on so well and leaves my lips feeling silky smooth. I keep it in my pocket at work. I like all the flavors so I love buying the variety pack because they are travel fr...
Lip Glowy Lightweight Hydration Balm with Shea Butter
 
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If you are on the fence about which flavor lip balm to get. Get this! These are smaller, but they are so easy to put in your pocket, plus you get to try more flavors. I love them!
Mini Lip Glowy Balm Set
 
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If you want a little more than lip balm and a little subtle color pop. This stuff is great and trust when I say a little goes a long way. You barely need to squeeze the tube and the chef's kiss is the pillowing applicator that feels amazing on my lip...
Glaze Craze Tinted Polypeptide Lip Serum
 
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Okay it's probably obvious that I love laneige lip products. I love this lip repair. It has a little silicone applicator in the lid to help apply which keeps from putting your finger in the tub. Which I don't like to do anyway. It has a light pearl s...
Bouncy & Firm Plumping Lip Treatment
 
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I use this for daily lip balm not just for sleep. Amazing stuff for lipcare
Lip Sleeping Mask Intense Hydration with Vitamin C

MAKE UP SOLUTIONS FOR TROUBLE AREAS

As a 50+ year old woman, I want to keep my skin in the best health by hydrating, repairing, minimizing and more using products that actually work and not just cover up the problem. But, covering flaws is normal and some flaws are just us aging natura... 

 
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BEST CONCEALER IF YOU WANT FULL COVERAGE AND WATERPROOF
Shape Tape Concealer - 22N Light Neutral
 
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FOUNDATION FOR MATURE SKIN
ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 - Medium Beige 12
 
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This foundation give the soft glowy skin that we aim to achieve without looking over done
Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation - Light Beige
 
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I used Seint in the winter and fall when I don't worry about sweating. It's a cream makeup so it feels a little heavy in humidity, but I love the stuff!
No. 12 Collection - Level I

All about the Eyes

As we age wrinkles are more obvious and lashes get thinner and shorter. I use products that help camoflage the wrinkles, minimize signs of aging and make my lashes look long and thick even if it's not permanent.

 
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I have used so many mascara's and the tubing mascara from tarte really is the best with no smudging and sweat proof to easy removal and let's not forget the ability to lengthen and build long lashes like you got extensions!
Tartelette XL Tubing Mascara - Black
 
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First tubing mascara that had me hooked and I still use as well as the Tarte XL
Tartelette Tubing Mascara - Black
 
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My go to for natural eyebrows that just need a little shape and fullness. Matches color well and doesn't look harsh.
Gimme Brow+ Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel - 1 Light
 
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These gimme brow mini's are a great way to try out to see if you really like the color choice and product. Also, great for travel or just for your purse.
3.75 Medium Gimme Brow+ Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow ...
 
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I never know what to use for my eyes. I heard about Cerave eye cream and decided to try it because everyone talks up Cerave products and it's pretty good stuff. It just hydrates and smooth my eye area and doesn't fee greasy. I like it when moisturize...
Cerave Anti-Aging Eye Cream for Wrinkles with Caffeine and Hyaluronic Acid, Fragrance Free, 0.5 oz

Night time skin care

Nightly skincare is a challenge for me, but I like to use convenient, quick options that are budget friendly. I like to alternate nights for some things

 
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I use it for my face and armpit. It leaves my face shiny and exfoliated gently and my armpits stay smelling better than if I didn't use this.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating and Brightening Daily Toner - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
 
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Honestly I use multiple makeup removal options, but when I use these I always take my makeup off before bed.
Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes, Twin Pack - Neutrogena | Ulta Beauty
 
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Retinols are a must with my aging skin, but I don't tolerate the prescription strength stuff.
RoC Retinol Correxion Anti-Aging + Firming Night Face Moisturizer, 1 oz
 
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Ordinary is just good stuff. I can't say which one to get for sure. I have used this and have had good results and the price is fair for a topical product.
Matrixyl 10% + Hyaluronic Acid for Fine Lines and Wrinkles - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
 
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Spray this all over your face about a foot away and press firmly on the pump to get the finest mist. Go to bed and wake up glowing!
Self Tan Purity Bronzing Water Face Mist - St. Tropez | Ulta Beauty
 
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I didn't think these worked but I understand better about stimulating the skin for collagen renewal and exfoliation. I believe now!
Le Disque Cleansing and Exfoliating Tool for All Skin Types - Doré | Ulta Beauty
 
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Work great at drying up those breakouts
Target Acne Fast & Heal Your Skin with Salicylic Acid Serum

Daytime skin care

I try to at least cleanse, moisturize and spf daily before leaving the house.

 
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I have used this forever and like that it isn't thick and sticky. It doesn't leave that whit cast either. It's lightly moisturizing.
2.5 oz Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ SPF35 for Face - Clinique | Ulta Beauty
 
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Just a quick wash in before moisturizer, sunscreen and makeup.
All About Clean Foaming Face Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid - Clinique | Ulta Beauty

Acne prone skin solutions

 
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Great option if you’re a picker. Sometimes just leaving it alone is best but not easy. These keep it covered discreetly and remind those fidgety fingers to let it be.
Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Original, Nighttime Hydrocolloid Acne Pimple Patch, 24ct
 
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I swipe this on my face nightly to help exfoliate gently and under armpits for odor control. My skin is glowing when I use this.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating and Brightening Daily Toner - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty