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Beauty Products for Women 40+ That I Actually Use
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items Beauty products I actually use as a woman over 40, from makeup and skincare to body care and fragrance. These are the products that have earned a place in my REAL routine - including complexion favorites, hyperpigmentation-focused skincare, everyday ...
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💄 Makeup
🧴 Skincare
🌸 Fragrance
🛁 Body Care
💄 Makeup
The makeup products that have earned a permanent spot in my routine - from everyday staples to the things I reach for when I want the face to FACE.
This blends beautifully and gives me the depth and definition I want without looking muddy. A little goes a long way, and it’s perfect when I want to look snatched without doing the absolute most. 😂
Match Stix Contour Skinstick - FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna | Ulta Beauty
I actually mix two shades to get the color I want, and they blend together beautifully. I love the coverage and smooth finish without my under-eyes looking heavy or cakey.
Taffy Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer - Too Faced | Ulta Beauty
This gives me exactly the amount of control I want when shaping and defining my brows. I can build up the intensity without them looking overly drawn on, and once I get them how I want them, they stay put.
POWmade Waterproof Brow Pomade - Benefit Cosmetics
These are perfect for my everyday lash look. They give me just enough length and fullness to make my eyes pop without being too dramatic or overpowering. Pretty, flattering, and easy to wear when I want a little extra without doing the most.
Naked False Lashes #421 Multipack - Ardell | Ulta Beauty
🧴 Skincare
My tried-and-true skincare favorites for keeping my skin looking healthy, hydrated and cared for. If it’s here, I’ve actually used it and would recommend it.
A really good everyday cleanser. It gets my skin clean without leaving it feeling stripped, tight, or dry afterward. It’s gentle enough for my regular routine and leaves my skin feeling soft, fresh, and ready for the rest of my skincare.
Gentle Face Cleanser - Buttah Skin | Ulta Beauty
I love this as the next step after cleansing. It leaves my skin feeling refreshed and balanced without that tight, dried-out feeling some toners can give. It’s an easy everyday step that preps my skin nicely for the rest of my routine.
AHA/BHA Rosewater Toner - Buttah Skin | Ulta Beauty
One of my favorite steps in my morning routine. It’s lightweight, absorbs easily, and gives my skin a nice bright, healthy-looking glow without feeling sticky. I also love that it layers easily with the rest of my skincare.
Brightening Vitamin C Serum - Buttah Skin | Ulta Beauty
I love this when my skin needs a good dose of moisture. It feels rich and nourishing without leaving my face feeling greasy, and my skin feels soft, smooth, and moisturized afterward. A really nice finishing step to my skincare routine.
CocoShea Revitalizing Cream - Buttah Skin | Ulta Beauty
This is part of my nighttime routine when I’m working on hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. It layers nicely with my other nighttime products without feeling heavy or sticky, and I love having it in my routine to help keep my complexion looking ...
1.01 oz Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum for Brightening and Dark Spots - ANUA | Ulta Beauty
I actually noticed a difference with this one! After about four weeks of consistent use, my skin looked brighter and I could see improvement in the appearance of my fine lines. It’s lightweight, layers easily into my routine, and has definitely earne...
Mela B3 Eyes Intensive Corrective Eye Treatment - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
I love this for daily sun protection without the shine. It dries down to a matte finish, works well under my makeup, and most importantly, doesn’t leave that annoying white cast on my skin. An easy final step in my morning skincare routine.
Make It Matte Sunscreen - SPF 45 - Black Girl Sunscreen | Ulta Beauty
🌸 Fragrance
The scents I actually reach for — from everyday favorites to the ones I wear when I want to smell GOOD good. 😂 Perfumes and fragrances I genuinely love wearing and would buy again.
This smells absolutely AMAZING. It’s elegant, feminine, and sophisticated without feeling too heavy or overpowering. It’s one of those fragrances that makes me feel instantly polished when I put it on - and I find myself reaching for it again and aga...
Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Intense 2.5oz EDP
🛁 Body Care
The products I use to keep my skin soft, moisturized, and smelling good — from everyday essentials to the little extras that make my body-care routine feel like a treat.
I LOVE this soap! The peppermint gives you that cool, tingly feeling that makes you feel extra fresh and clean. A little goes a LONG way, though - trust me, you do not need much. 😂
Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Pure-Castile Liquid Soap, Hand Soap, 32 oz | 18-in-1 Uses: Body Wash & Hand Soap for Men and Women, Shampoo, Face, Laundry, Floors, Cars, Pets - Fair Trade & Organic Oils