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Beauty Essentials for Women Over 40
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items These are all of my favorite skin care essentials. As a woman over 40 with sensitive skin, I've tried numerous brands and spent all the money. These picks are worth it, leaving my skin smooth, hydrated and feeling its best!
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Skin Care Products for Women over 40
These are my favorite skin care products that are a part of my every-day skin care routine. Both morning and evening, these products have stood the test of time, and my very sensitive, dry skin. Worth every penny!
One of my favorite moisturizers! Goes on smooth and isn’t heavy. Great for applying right after a shower!
Confidence in a Cream Anti-Aging Hydrating Moisturizer
The ultimate night cream! Amazing for those of us who are prone to dry skin. My all-time favorite night cream moisturizer!
Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream
Amazing for applying before bed. Perfect for fighting crows feet and dark circles. One of the best eye creams I’ve ever used!
Confidence in an Eye Cream Anti-Aging Peptide Eye Cream
I never leave the house without this moisturizer with SPF! Isn’t greasy and great for a base moisturizer before applying make-up!
Toleriane Double Repair Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30
I keep a container in the shower and at the sink! This is my go-to face cleanser, as it doesn’t dry out my skin. Gentle and effective!
Toleriane Purifying Foaming Facial Wash
I've added this to my morning skin care routine! Wonderful, refreshing & cooling under the eyes and helps bring down any puffiness from overnight. Amazing, especially in the summer when it's hot!
Rose Glow + Get It Eye Balm
Amazing for keeping your lips hydrated. Great SPF protection, too!! I wear this all year!
Lip Balm
I keep a container of this at my desk to keep my hands hydrated throughout the day. Thick and luxurious without feeling heavy or greasy. Amazing, light almond sent!
Delícia Drench Body Butter - Deep Moisture Barrier Repair Body Cream
If you're someone that is beginning to see dark spots or sun spots, adding vitamin C to your routine is a must! I've noticed a big difference! This is also a great, affordable option for a quality Vitamin C serum.
RevitaLift 12% Pure Vitamin C + E + Salicylic Acid Serum
For anyone that struggles with dry skin, this is a must-add to your nightly skincare routine. I add this after washing my face, and before I add my night cream. It leaves my face feeling like it had a big drink of water over night!
L'Oreal Paris Revitalift 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Serum
This has been a game-changer for washing my face! I use it with the La Roche-Posay Toleraine Foaming Face Wash. Takes off any makeup but still gentle on my skin. My teen son has even stolen it, as it is super effective! 😃
Face Scrubber Silicone
One of my favorite moisturizers! Ideal for sensitive skin.
Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
I've been using this eye make-up remover for years! Takes off mascara, eyeliner and eyeshadow with NO eye irritation. Love it!
Gentle Oil-Free Liquid Eye Makeup Remover for Waterproof Mascara - 5.5 oz
I've used these for years! Very effective in taking off any heavy make-up. A great size for traveling, too!
Makeup Remover Cleansing Wipes- 25 ct
My go-to summer sent! I love the warm and fresh notes. Not overly strong, but ideal for lasting all day.
Replica Beach Walk EDT Perfume | Maison Margiela Official
My favorite body lotion! Not heavy or greasy, yet keeps my skin hydrated. Love it on my legs and arms. Definitely an all-year product!
Dr Teal's 24 Hour Moisture Body Lotion with Eucalyptus & Spearmint Oils, 18 fl oz
A great tinted sunscreen that will give you SPF protection and a light, sheer coverage when you don’t want to wear a heavy foundation. Fantastic for summer!
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Medium
Cosmetics for Women over 40
As someone who is more of a minimalist with cosmetics, I also want to look polished and pretty. These products are ideal for any woman over 40 wanting to look and feel confident and beautiful!
AMAZING for adding a touch of color and a light, youthful glow. Blends easily and perfect for mature skin! My favorite shades are Dusty Rose and Happy Hour.
Jones Road Miracle Balm
For anyone that has thin lashes, this mascara is AMAZING! Keeps lashes thick and volumized without becoming clumpy.
Two-Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara
REALLY love this light powder foundation! Evens out my blotchy skin tone and brightens without being heavy.
Baked Balance-n-Brighten Color Correcting Foundation
Love the color palate of this eye shadow. Great for adding just a little dimension or a full bright eye!
Laura Geller Eye Collection
I've been using this for years! Great for concealing dark circles and tired eyes. Doesn't settle in fine lines and blends well with any foundation. A must-have product for anyone over 40!
Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Waterproof Concealer
After 40, attention to your eyebrows is a must! This brow pencil fills in any sparse areas and blends any grays (like mine!)
Benefit Brow Pencil
I use this in tandem with the Benefit Pencil. Fills and blends areas that are sparse and creates a smooth, uniform brow.
Benefit Gimme Brow Gel & Wax
For anyone that has dry or sensitive skin, I've found this primer idea as a base layer BEFORE adding any make-up. It helps prime my skin so my make-up doesn't settle in to any fine-lines.
Hello FAB Coconut Skin Smoothie Priming Moisturizer
I've tried numerous eye liners and keep coming back to this Cover Girl product. Very affordable and lasts a long time.
Perfect Point Plus Eye Pencil
Quality brushes that are fantastic for foundation and eye makeup application.
It Cosmetics Makeup Brushes
Cleaning your brushes is critical for keeping your skin healthy and blemish-free. Your brushes will last much longer AND makeup application will be better. Clean those brushes, ladies!
Brush Cleaner - Tools & Brushes
Hair Care & Styling Tools
Hair care products I use and love daily! My hair is colored, processed and wavy, so I need some quality items to keep this mane under control.
As a brunette, I need a dry shampoo that won't leave white residue. This dry shampoo is perfect, isn't sticky and great for anyone with brown hair.
Shop Our Full Collection of Dry Shampoo
This has been my go-to heat protectant! I add it to my damp hair, and then blow-dry with my One-Step Hair Dryer Brush/Dryer. Keeps my crazy hair styled and volumized!
Big Blowout Heat Protecting Jelly for Volume
A good hydrating hair-oil is a must for anyone that uses hot tools on their hair. I've found this smoothing oil to not only keep my hair hydrated and smoothe, but also nourished and protected from damage.
Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil
I've been using this for about 5 years and will never go back to a regular hair dryer and brush! I get a smooth, volumized style every time that looks like a salon blow-out! L OVE THIS TOOL!!
24K Gold One-Step Blowout And Volumizer
A great root touch-up product anytime you're in need of a quick fix. I color my gray hair, and this touch up powder is better than any spray, and especially great along your face, part and hairline.
Madison Reed Root Touch Up Powder & Brow Touch-up
When you need to extend your salon visits, this root touch-up kit is the BEST I've ever used. Will last weeks, and keeps my grays covered along my part, and around my face and hairline. Better than ANY drugstore brand and last FAR longer!
Dark Brown Hair Dye Kit. Root Touch Up 5N Calabria
The ONLY hair band I've used that actually STAYS in place. I personally love sweaty bands for wearing during a workout to keep my hair out of my face. These bands come in numerous colors, prints and widths. Highly recommend!
Sweaty Bands
I've been using these for years! They stay in place and don't leave an unsightly crease in your hair after you remove them. Comfortable and don't pinch!
No Damage Hair Ties
For anyone with thick hair, these clips are fantastic! Stay in place and are cute & stylish!
Hair Clips For Thick Hair