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items I’m 53 and have spent wayyyyy too much money testing products to find what actually works on mature skin — because what worked in our 20s? Yeah, that’s not cutting it anymore. 🤪
After years of trial and error (and a drawer full of regrets), I’ve fi...
Found this when visiting Paris and LOVE it. If retinol is too harsh for you, this is the perfect alternative and it works so well for fine lines/wrinkles. Plus refills come in the tube you just sweeze into your original glass container so less waste.
Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum | CAUDALIE®
Another favorite I discovered in Paris and now can't live without. If your skin tends to react to Vitamin C but you still want the benefits of Vitamin C, this is your perfect alternative. It really helps lighten dark spots and doesn't cause a reaction.
Vinoperfect Facial Radiance Dark Spot Serum | CAUDALIE®
This is a can't go to bed without it on my lips product. The berry is probably my favorite but all the different scents are good. Great as gift too.
Lip Sleeping Mask Nourish & Hydrate - Laneige
I always come back to this blush no matter what I try. It's blendable and stays on all day long. Orgasm is my go-to shade (I'm fair skinned and it doesn't overwhelm me)
NARS Talc-Free Powder Blush
I have used this for years and years (even before it came in the handy compact). It sets makeup really well and is great for touchups if you don't like the shiny look. I keep one in my purse and one in my makeup bag.
ORIGINAL Mineral Veil® Talc-Free Pressed Setting Powder
I have used this for years and years and keep coming back to it no matter what I try. It provides light coverage that doesn't feel heavy or shiny. It works great as a concealer too--just use a smaller brush on any spots you want to cover.
BAREMINERALS Original Loose Powder Foundation Spf 15
I have tried them all and this is literally the only mascara with clean ingredients that also looks amazing on. Now it comes in brown too which is perfect for lighter skin and hair. You will LOVE this mascara.
Limitless Lash Mascara - Best Clean Lengthening ...
My favorite lash primer. You put it on, then use a clean spooly (those little mascara wands they use to let you try mascara in department stores with) and brush it through. Then add mascara on top. PERFECT!
Mascara Primer
I've tried them all and this one works best. It draws like a fine tip marker. I put it on, wait 3-5 seconds then give the line a little smudge with my finger. It stays on all day, no rubbing off. For lighter skin and hair, the brown is best.
Eyeliner
Listen. This stuff is magic. The crocodile calves and forearms that showed up out of nowhere? This smooths them right out. Also works great on thighs and upper arms to smooth out the cellulite. This is a can't live without product.
Firm Body Contour Cream | Firming & Tightening Anti-Aging Cream
Clean ingredients, works GREAT, smells even better. I've tried lots and lots of purple shampoo and this one wins, hands down. Helps tone down the brassiness.
Purple Blonde Shampoo | Eva NYC
Clean ingredients, works great, smells even better. This is my all-time favorite purple line and I've tried them all! Great for toning down the brassiness on blonde hair.
Eva NYC Purple Conditioner for Blonde Hair
Listen, this thing WORKS. I put it on anything and everything. It's great for wrinkles and collagin production but also for anything that's related to inflammation--so breakouts, burns, joint pain, strained muscles. I had tennis elbow, put the arm right up against my red ligh... Another can't live without product.
Red Light Therapy Panels & Devices - Hooga
New find I'm loving. It works great on my…mature….skin. The cooling applicator feels fabulous too.
Revitalizing Eye Cream
Clean ingredients AND it actually works on my dry skin. Even my feet! The scents are all good and not overpowering at all.
Body lotion
I don't think its necessary to spend a lot on face wash. This is all you need. It works well, doesn't cause breakouts and doesn't break the bank. Perfect.
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 473ml Soap-Free
Another product its just not necessary to spend a lot of money on. This doesn't cause breakouts, it works well (isn't too heavy), and the price is reasonable.
Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF Protection
This stuff is the best for preventing those creases on your lids. Use it after concealer and foundation. The key is let it dry a few second with ur eye closed so it sets. I also use a little handheld fan on it to help dry quickly. Then proceed with e...
Eyeshadow Primer Potion - Waterproof Eye Makeup - Urban Decay
I was always resistant to cream blushes but I kept hearing more mature skin does better with cream so I tried several (too many) and this one finally converted me. It’s highly pigmented so takes just a tiny bit and it blends really really well. I’m f...
Highly Pigmented Buttermelt Blush in 12 Shades - NYX Cosmetics
Been around forever and that’s for a reason—it works great. I haven’t found any concealer better than this one. I’m fair completed and use 16N fair light neutral
shape tape™ full-coverage concealer - Tarte
For skin in late forties, early fifties, you can’t beat this stuff. It’s buildable and stays put all day plus the price doesn’t break the bank. For my fair skin, 21 Light Neutral is perfect. I put it on with elf’s foundation brush I’ll link here too....
Soft Glam Satin Foundation - Medium Coverage | e.l.f. Cosmetics
Great brush at an excellent price point. I use it daily with their soft glam satin foundation and it works extremely well giving well blended, medium coverage.
Precision Liquid Foundation Swirl Brush | e.l.f. Cosmetics
I wouldn’t say this is clean or low tox at all but we’re living in the real world and this stuff just works. If your hair lacks volume or is thinning, try it. Take a dime size amount and work it through from midway down through the ends of damp hair...
MVP Styler™ Multitasking Cream - Nexxus
Again, not clean or low tix but sometimes you just need what works. And this does. Helps give texture and volume.
Nexxus AIR SHAPE Styling Spray Workable Hold
Drugstore brand that performs like a salon product. I use this a couple times a week and it doesn’t overstrip my hair but if it’s too clarifying you can rotate in the ever pure shampoo in the pink bottle. I’ll link it too.
L'Oreal Paris Clarify Sulfate Free Shampoo
Salon quality at the drugstore. If the clarifying is too drying then rotate this one with it. Works great and no junk in it.
EverPure Sulfate Free Moisture Shampoo for Hydrating Dry Hair
Clean, no toxins and available at the drugstore. Works as well as a salon product.
L'Oreal Paris EverPure Repair & Defend Conditioner
If your ends are dry and damaged this works great. Put it on about 20 min before washing as usual. Salon quality at the drugstore.
L'Oreal Paris Sulfate Free Bond Repair+ Pre Shampoo
No parabens, sulfates. Smooth just a little on your ends after styling
ghost™ oil | shine + smooth frizz | verb® products
This is the very best dry shampoo. Works so well without being heavy and its ingredients are the best quality. I much preferred their previous scent vanilla coconut but sadly that’s discontinued. Still the product is GREAT
Just Ingredients Dry Shampoo - Amazon.com
Drugstore brand that works. Spray thoroughly on damp hair before drying
L'Oreal Paris 21-in-1 Leave In Conditioner Spray
This is a very close second to my favorite primer. Works great for genX skin so your makeup stays on and does t settle into all the lines
The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer - Smashbox
The original of this primer is my all time favorite. You can still get it on eBay but I’m sure that won’t last. The version in the cream bottle is their replacement and it’s close but not exactly the same.
Prime Time Original Foundation Primer | Clean, Poreless and Smooth
All time fave, hands down.
Prime Time Original Pore Minimizing Primer by bareMinerals for Women - 1 oz
Best root coverage. Stays put, doesn’t get on your scalp or hands or clothes.
COLOR WOW Root Cover Up - Instant Grey Coverage