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Foundation routine for an ALMOST 40 yr old
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As an almost-40 homeschool mom, I’ve swapped full-coverage foundations for lightweight skin tints, glowy primers, cream blushes, brow products, and skincare-focused makeup. These are the exact products I use for a natural, fresh-faced look that takes...
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Foundation
 
Sunscreen

Prep

 
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After exosome shot I use this, and let it soak in before going in with a cream
PDRN Pink Peptide Serum - medicube us
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I use this as my last step before bedtime. To wake up with glasslike glowy skin.
PDRN Pink Collagen Capsule Cream - medicube us
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I use this as a primer because it gets tacky as it dries.
Holy Hydration! Triple Bounce Hyaluronic Serum | e.l.f. Cosmetics
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I use this at night before I go in with my serums.
Zero Exosome Shot - medicube us
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Foundation

 
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A lightweight spf moisturizer with enough tint to cover uneven skin tone. Doesn’t feel heavy. PERFECT for summer time
Top Rated Pure Radiant Skin Tinted Moisturizer - SPF 30 | NARS
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My tried and true foundation when I need full coverage.
Triclone™ Skin Tech Foundation - Haus Labs
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This is full coverage, and true to the clan STAY IN PLACE.  I wore this foundation every summer because it doesn’t sweat off.
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Longwear Matte Foundation
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Best concealer out there
Triclone™ Skin Tech Concealer - Haus Labs
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Liquid blush for a perfect Dewey look
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush | Long-Lasting Dewy & Matte Blushes
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A powder that lives up to its name. It blurs my pores and really helps with creasing
Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder | ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
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Lip plumper that ACTUALLY works!
Laka Spicy Lip Plumper - Max Strength 4g
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This concealer covers so well, it conceals my emotional baggage! 😂 I use her to spot conceal, and she blends like a dream 🥰
Radiant Creamy Concealer - NARS Cosmetics
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Sunscreen

 
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Another tried and true foundation for me. A little more matte but still not DRY. Subtly ski like.
Home - Born This Way Foundation
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Favorite sunscreen for under my foundation. Gives a glow-from-within
Bestselling Sunscreen - Supergoop
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Put some SPF on those lips girl! Gloss isn’t enough in the summer heat Especially if you’re a Cali girl like me. This lip balm comes with me everywhere!
Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm - Watermelon - Sun Bum
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Yes, SPF setting spray. Because we ain’t playing about protecting our face!
Powder Sunscreens & SPF Setting Sprays for Face - Supergoop
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A more affordable alternative, so the supergoop, and works just as well!
Milani Make It Last Sonnenschutz-Spray LSF30
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