Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
My beauty routine as a 40 Something mum
14
items These are the beauty products I actually use every single day as a busy mum in my 40s, nothing fancy, nothing unrealistic, just what truly works for tired skin, fine lines, dryness, and that “I need to look alive” glow.
From morning skincare to nigh...
This is one of those products I use every single morning and night, no skipping.
It instantly hydrates my skin, makes it feel plump and fresh, and gives me that healthy dewy glow instead of dry, tired mum skin.
Perfect under makeup in the morning a...
Boring Without You makes me wet!
This is part of my morning reset every single day 🌿 I mix this into water first thing in the morning to support gut health, energy, and that healthy glow feeling before coffee even kicks in. It’s an easy habit that makes me feel so much better throu...
My morning Greens! And Glow Drink- My Daily Reset
This cleanser from CeraVe is a must in my daily routine, especially for dry, tired, 40+ mum skin.
It removes makeup and dirt without stripping moisture, leaving skin soft, clean, and actually glowing instead of tight.
Perfect for morning refresh an...
My Gentle Cleanser That Keeps My Skin Hydrated (Not Tight & Dry)
Fine lines? Texture? Dullness? This is the grown-woman ingredient. I don’t need 20 products, I need one that actually works. This smooths, brightens, and makes my skin look like I sleep 8 hours (I don’t)
The “Yes, I’m 40” Retinol Anti-Aging Moderate Strength Retinol 0.5% in Squalane Serum
If you’re a mum in your 40s, your under-eyes have stories. This keeps them hydrated, smooth, and less “I’ve been up since 5am.” Rich but not greasy. Non negotiable.
The “Stop Looking Tired” Eye Cream - Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
SPF is not optional at this age. This one feels like nothing, sits perfectly under makeup, and gives that subtle glow without clogging pores. Protect now, thank yourself later.
The Glow Without the Wrinkles SPF - Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
If I’m going to bed exhausted, my skincare better be working overtime. This is my night shift in a bottle. Skin looks calmer, smoother, and way less stressed
The ‘Repair While I Sleep’ Serum - Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi Recovery Complex
This LED mask is part of my beauty tech lineup. It helps boost radiance, calm dullness, and enhance skin tone without salon visits — perfect for busy mums in their 40s who want glowing skin with minimal effort.
My “I’m Not 25 But I’m Trying” LED Mask - Solaris 4 Color LED Light Therapy Mask
Because sometimes you need a hit of hydration during the chaos. A quick spritz wakes up tired skin and makes makeup sit softer, basically liquid self-care in a bottle.
The ’Instant Dew’ Beauty Mist - Le Dew Dewy Face Mist
Roll, lift, chill, it feels amazing and actually helps with puffiness and tension. Perfect for morning tiredness, school run face, or evening chill-out moments.
My 2-Minute Glow Sculpt Tool - Lumina 5-in-1 Mini Glow Pro Face Sculpting Tool
I finally stopped ruining my hair while styling, sweating, or sleeping, these keep it soft, sleek, and 40-something friendly. Cute AND useful.
The “No Crease, No Stress” Hair Set
This goes on every single night, no skipping. It smells unreal (soft rose, not old-lady rose), sinks in fast, and makes my hands actually feel soft again after a long mum day. I finish with a quick hand massage and it’s honestly the easiest little se...
My Nightly “Soft Hands & Switch Off” Ritual
- British Rose Hand Cream 100ml | Hand Moisturisers
Vitamin C is literally the wake-up call your skin drinks. I use it every morning, brightens dullness, blurs dark spots, and honestly just makes my face look less tired
The Brightness Booster Serum - Powerful Strength Line Reducing Vitamin C Serum
As we get older, lips need a little help. This keeps mine soft, smooth, and yes, a tiny bit plumper without looking ridiculous. My everyday go-to.
The 40-Something Lip Saver - Fizz Sheen Screen™ SPF 50 Hydrating Lip Balm