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Put Your Best Party Face Forward!
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items We all love to look our best when attending parties! Whether I'm hosting or am the guest, I always put my best face forward. That means not only taking care of my skin and hair every day, but adding those special touches the day of the event. Here are my favorite things that keep this '50-something's' face looking fresh and ready for fun!
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The Daily Morning Routine
Fresh and Healthy Hair
Party Makeup for Day into Night
Party's Over - the Nighttime Routine
The Daily Morning Routine
Keeping your skin healthy every day means I'm always ready with a party-ready face! And it's easy with my favorite go-to's to start the day.
This is my number one go-to cleanser for day and night! I keep one in the shower and one on the sink so I'm always ready to cleanse and refresh. I use a light touch when I wash, and when I'm finished, my skin feels so clean and smooth! One of my very favorite products.
All About Clean 2-in-1 Face Cleansing + Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser with Salicylic Acid
Another favorite product, this goes on so cleanly and absorbs quickly. No odor, no color, and feels great on my skin. Plus I have seen smoothing around my upper cheeks. The Ordinary is such a fave - highly recommend!
GF 15% Serum for Visible Skin Repair and Wrinkles - The Ordinary
DO NOT - I REPEAT - DO NOT FORGET YOUR DAILY SUNSCREEN! This La Roche-Posay sunscreen is perfect for every day. Rich moisture that absorbs quickly. Foundation and makeup can be added right over it, with no clumping or smudging. It's one of the best I've found!
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30 - La Roche-Posay
I added this collagen to my morning routine to help me with my hair. But wow - the impact it has to my skin is also pretty fabulous. Just one tablespoon each day. The mango flavor is tasty, too! Subscriptions are available to save money for repeat users (like me!). BONUS - they include special free items with the subscriptions shipments.
E27 Extra Strength Liquid Collagen
So I don't have this YET, but it's in my basket of things I'll be purchasing next! If you're using the exfoliating serum for your lips, then this is the prefect complement to keeping them hydrated and smooth. Looking forward to trying this one!
Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm for Lips, Elbows, and Cuticles - The Ordinary
Fresh and Healthy Hair
Oh, my hair - we have a love/hate relationship, But we're getting along much better, now that I've found these products to help it along.
I'm always a bit skeptical of products like this, but I think this one is the real deal. Another product that helps build volume in my hair. Get both the shampoo and conditioner for the best results!
Routine Wellness Shampoo, Conditioner & Serum
What a difference this conditioner makes for frizzy and wavy hair! I actually use this as a leave-in conditioner. And a little goes a LONG way! It's helped strengthen my hair and calm the frizz, to where I get some great manageable curl. So glad I found this!
8.5 oz No.5 Bond Maintenance Strengthening, Moisturizing Hair Repair Conditioner - OLAPLEX
Almost all of us apply some type of heat to our hair - this thermal spray is a great protector, which also provides great hold. Best part - it's a natural hold, not stiff or sticky. It helps keep the shape of my curl into the next day! Definitely a great purchase to keep your hair healthy and proteted.
Thermal Spray Low Hold - Redken
This hairspray is perfect for finer hair that needs extra hold without looked shellaced on. ;). The hold is great and sprays on perfectly. Another go-to when I'm getting ready for a party - or any day!
9.0 oz Max Hold Hairspray - Redken
Party Makeup for Day into Night
Doesn't it feel good to walk into a party knowing you look and feel fabulous! I'm a huge fan of these items - they make this 50-something face look pretty ok. ;)
I LOVE THIS FOUNDATION! Don't let the name fool you. It glides on so silky smooth, isn't drying (like the name may suggest) and really does last day into night. And a little bit goes a loonnngg way. Great coverage without having to use a lot of product. And with so many shades, you'll find the perfect color for your skin.
32N Medium Neutral Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation - Tarte
My ‘older’ skin avoids a lot of powders, which is why I love this bronzing creme. It's very light to the touch and smooths on easily. The color is rich, so start slowly and build. I also love the applicator - the puff is such an ingenious way to apply the product. Plus - look at that price!
Caramel Pillow Puff Bronzing & Contour Cream Wand - ULTA Beauty Collection
I use this primarily to brighten up under my eyes and around my nose - it's goes on very smoothly and blends well with foundation. And yes, it's another product where you just need a little bit! Plus - it lasts a very long time.
WN 01 Flax Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser - Clinique
I used to have problems with eye shadow creasing - this product made that a thing of the past! It applies smoothly and lasts all day. And with a light tint added to it, it brightens up the eye area, either alone or under eye shadow. I think I'm on at least my 6th tube of this so far. A must have!
0.33 oz Anti-Aging Eyeshadow Primer Potion - Urban Decay Cosmetics
While Ulta no longer carries one of my favorite Morphe blush products, they actually upped the game with this ‘cheek thrills’ trio! Loving the option for cream, plus a touch of powder if an when you need it. You get a dewy, fresh face all in one. Soo great for summer - but will carry you into fall and winter, too!
Blind Date Cheek Thrills Multi-Finish Face Trio - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
I love an Urban Decay eye palette - one of my two favorite brands for eye color. Beautiful, rich color that lasts. And with a variety of shades, you can style these colors for both day and night. Freshen up your makeup bag with this one for the summer!
Sin Naked Your Way Mini Eyeshadow Palettes - Urban Decay Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
There is so much to love about this eyeshadow pallette - these cooler, bright colors really make all eye colors stand out. And again, with both shimmer and matte, it's easy to go from day into night. Urban Decay is one of my faves for really making my eyes pop!
Naked Shaped Multi-Tasking Eyeshadow Palette Cool - Urban Decay Cosmetics
Morphe is another fave for eyeshadow and contouring. The variety of colors, including both matte and shimmer, means you can play and have fun with all of your daytime and evening looks. Long-wearing and always in style.
Flickering Sands ChromaPlus 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette - Morphe
I find a clean, sharp line on my upper eye lids really opens up my eye and complements my lashes. That's why this is my only eyeliner. I have these in both black and espresso, and they're really fantastic. They go on so easy, don't drip, and will don't dry out. My eyeliners are my essentials for a party-ready face!
Black High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner - Clinique
Anyone else get that mascara smudge right below their eyebrow from mascara? I used to, but found this mascara made all the difference. Long-wearing and doesn't smudge my upper lid, or fall below my eye. I've been using this one for a couple of years, and won't go back to anything else!
0.44 oz In Extreme Dimension 3D Volumizing Black Lash Mascara - MAC
I just recently started filling in my brows, primarily because the products I tried were too heavy and made my brows look fake. I finally took a chance on this product, and it made ALL the difference! It simply enhances the browline I have, and fills in cleanly and easily. It's my newest go-to, and one I'm sure I'll stick with for a long time!
Deep Brown Quickliner For Brows Eyebrow Pencil - Clinique | Ulta Beauty
I'm loving this Fenty lip gloss right now - gorgeous color and shine, but not sticky. I opted for the lighter color and am really impressed with the wear. I purchased this on a whim, but something tells me I'll be buying more!
Fenty Glow Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer - FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna
For rich color, the MAC line of lip colors are divine. Rich color that lasts. You're bound to find several that match your skin tone. Go light for daytime, and bright for the evening.
Crème In Your Coffee M·A·Cximal Sleek Satin Lipstick - MAC
I'm kind of obsessed with lip products, and this one is a fave! These chubby sticks go anywhere and the color really shines without looking or feeling too heavy. My fave - broadest berry. Works with almost all looks, day or night!
Boundless Blush Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Color Tinted Lip Balm - Clinique
Getting ready to really party into the night? Then this is how you finish your look. This all nighter spray is the REAL DEAL. Keeps your face looking fresh and together all night long. I don't use this all the time, but if I am going straight from daytime to an evening event, this is a lifesaver.
1.0 oz All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray - Urban Decay Cosmetics
I've tried several under-eye masks, but this is the one that I've continued to use for the last couple of years. It refreshes my under-eye area, and blends in to my skin beautifully before putting on make-up. I love using these before heading out for date night or a party!
Brightening Eye Masks with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid - DRMTLGY
Party's Over - the Nighttime Routine
Party's over, but the memories remain. Just make sure that makeup is gone before your head hits the pillow! Clean, refresh and restore your skin with these fantastic finds.
And for the nighttime - I rely on this same cleanser to remove all of the makeup and oils to get back to a fresh, clean face. Again, a gentle touch is all you need - the product does all the work for you. I simply adore this product!
All About Clean 2-in-1 Face Cleansing + Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser with Salicylic Acid - Clinique
Another fabulous The Ordinary product, this is an absorbing retinol product your skin is going to adore. Should you use the GF solution at night, too, just remember to apply that before the retinol for the best results.
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion for Wrinkles and Uneven Texture - The Ordinary
Oh people - can I tell you how much I love this? It's smoothed my lips and, I think, brought some additional color to my lips. So easy to use and I love the results.
PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum - The Ordinary
While not an everyday product, this once- or twice-a-week treatment revitalizes my skin and improves its texture. I love using it the morning before a party or date night, to brighten up my face.
All About Clean 2-in-1 Charcoal Face Mask + Scrub - Clinique
I use this toner after I cleanse for a refreshing finish to the cleansing process. No burning or intense odor, it's perfect to use before applying your serums and/or moisturizers. And it lasts forever!
6.7 oz Clarifying Face Lotion 3 - For Combination Oily Skin - Clinique
THIS, THIS, THIS! After a weekend of parties, brunches, and cookouts, your skin can start to feel tight and dry. This is my go-to when I really feel like my skin just needs a big drink of moisture. I find I use this most during the summer, and when it's driest in the winter.
Moisture Surge Overnight Face Mask - Clinique