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Glow-up Corner for Women over 40
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items Welcome to the glow-up corner where fine lines are just smile stories and "over 40" means over fabulous. ✨ This is your beauty BFF board — packed with skincare that loves your skin back, and makeup that enhances (not hides) your natural beauty. Think...
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🌟 Prime Time: Flawless Starts for 40+ Skin
👁 Bright Eyes Club: Undereye Concealers That Don’t Crease or Cake
✨ Face It: Foundation Faves for 40+
👁 Shadow Play: Eye Looks That Slay at Any Age
👁️ Lash Out: Mascara That Lifts, Lengthens & Loves Your Lashes
💧 Set & Forget: Long-Lasting Sprays for Flawless Skin
🌟 Prime Time: Flawless Starts for 40+ Skin
Because great makeup starts before the makeup. 😉 This is your backstage pass to primers that smooth, blur, hydrate, and make your skin say, “Wait, where did my pores go?” Whether you’re team matte or dewy glow, these picks are perfect for mature ski...
Laura Geller has to be one of my favorite brands as I age. It’s great for my skin and doesn’t end up in all the lines and wrinkles making me look older.
Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer Collection - Laura Geller Beauty
TULA Filter Primer – Blurring & Moisturizing
Glow, blur, and hydrate—all in one! This primer smooths skin, minimizes pores and fine lines, and preps your complexion for flawless makeup. Packed with skin-loving ingredients like licorice, chamomile...
Sunrise Blurring & Moisturizing Filter Primer - TULA | Ulta Beauty
Mini Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer A glow-boosting, skin-prepping essential. Infused with Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid, this lightweight face base hydrates, smooths, and primes in one step, leaving skin plump, refreshed, and ma...
Mini Vitamin Enriched Face Base Priming Moisturizer - Bobbi Brown | Sephora
LAWLESS Forget the Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Moisturizer + Makeup Primer
This luxe hybrid moisturizer and primer delivers instant plumping and smoothing for skin that looks refreshed, supple, and naturally youthful. Designed to visibly sof...
Forget the Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Moisturizer + ...
Tatcha The Liquid Silk Canvas: Featherweight Protective Primer
A whisper-light, liquid primer that glides onto skin like silk and leaves behind a smooth, soft-focus veil. This weightless formula helps blur the look of pores and fine lines while crea...
The Liquid Silk Canvas: Featherweight Protective Primer - Tatcha | Sephora
NYX Professional Makeup Marshmellow Smoothing Primer (1.01 fl oz)
This soft-focus primer is like a cozy filter for your skin. Infused with marshmallow root extract, it smooths texture, blurs pores, and preps your complexion for makeup that lasts. Th...
NYX Professional Makeup Marshmellow Smoothing Primer - 1.01 fl oz
👁 Bright Eyes Club: Undereye Concealers That Don’t Crease or Cake
✨ Say goodbye to tired eyes! These under-eye concealers are made for 40+ skin — hydrating, smooth, and crease-proof. Brighten dark circles and fake 8 hours of sleep with picks that lift, blur, and stay put. Because your eyes deserve to shine, not sin...
Why I reach for it: This Under Eye Brightener is my little secret for instantly waking up tired eyes. It brightens and conceals dark circles without looking heavy or cakey, giving me a refreshed, natural glow in seconds. I love that it feels lightwei...
Under Eye Brightener | Illuminate & Conceal Dark Circles
Why I love it: The Palladio Beauty Full Coverage Concealer is my go-to when I need serious coverage without feeling heavy. It hides dark circles, redness, and imperfections effortlessly while still looking natural on the skin. I love how creamy it is...
Full Coverage Concealer - Palladio Beauty
This under eye brightener is my everyday go to to rid myself the dark circles and it also helps with the puffiness because it is infused with caffeine and with peptides.
My everyday go to to look refreshed and rested even when I’m not #palladiobeauty #skincorrector #undereyebags #undereyecircles #undereyecorrector #colorcorection @Palladio Beauty #Dealsforyoudays
Finally, a concealer that gets it. Doesn’t settle into fine lines or wrinkles, smooths over texture, and feels weightless—perfect for maturing skin that still wants full coverage without the cake. ✨💖
shape tape™ blur concealer stick
This is one of those products I always keep close. When I want my skin to look like me, just smoother, brighter, and more rested, this is what I reach for. It gives me full coverage without feeling heavy or settling into lines, and a tiny bit goes a ...
Mini Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer - Too Faced | Sephora
Why I love it: The Tarte Shape Tape Concealer for Mature Skin is a game-changer for me. It gives full coverage without settling into fine lines or feeling heavy, so my under-eyes look smooth, bright, and naturally lifted. I love how hydrating it feel...
shape tape concealer
✨ Face It: Foundation Faves for 40+
Flawless, not flat! These foundations are hydrating, smoothing, and made for 40+ skin. Think glow, not cake — just your skin, but way better. 💁♀️✨
Why I reach for it: The Ordinary Foundation Serum is my go-to when I want a natural, skin-like finish. It feels lightweight, glides on effortlessly, and evens out my complexion without looking cakey or heavy. I love that it hydrates while giving cove...
The Ordinary Serum Foundation
Why I love it: The Olay Total Effects Tone Correcting CC Cream with SPF 15 is my everyday go-to for a quick, polished look. It evens out my skin tone, blurs imperfections, and adds a subtle glow—all while giving me sun protection. I love that it’s li...
Olay Total Effects Tone Correcting CC Cream with SPF 15
Why I reach for it: The Revlon Age Defying 3X Liquid Foundation is my go-to when I want coverage that actually works with my skin, not against it. It smooths fine lines, evens out tone, and gives a natural, radiant finish without feeling heavy or cak...
Revlon Age Defying 3X Liquid Foundation
Why I love it: The LUMINESS Silk Airbrush Foundation & Brush Kit is my little secret for a flawless, airbrushed finish at home. The foundation glides on smoothly, blends like a dream, and gives buildable coverage that still looks like skin. Paire...
LUMINESS Silk Airbrush Foundation & Brush Kit
This foundation has taken over as one of my favorite Foundations. It is a Korean Brand and has Korean skin care in it. Making it great for mature skin. Leaving your skin dewy and glowing.
TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation #24N Latte
This is one of those “wait… why didn’t this exist when we were younger?” finds. It’s super lightweight, like your skin just woke up well-rested, but somehow still gives legit full coverage. It lasts all day without sliding off by lunchtime and doesn’...
TIRTIR Mask Fit Ai Filter Cushion Foundation
👁 Shadow Play: Eye Looks That Slay at Any Age
Say hello to blendable, buttery shadows that flatter 40+ eyes without creasing or settling. From soft mattes to grown-up shimmer, these picks are all pigment, no drama (unless you want it 😉).
Why I love it: The Laura Geller Eye Collection is my go-to for eyes that feel polished without overthinking it. The shades are flattering, easy to blend, and perfect for both subtle daytime looks and soft glam nights. I love that everything I need is...
Laura Geller Eye Collection
Why I love it: The Laura Geller Ultimate Baked Palette is my go-to for effortless, polished eye looks. The baked formula gives soft, blendable color with a natural glow, and the shades are versatile enough for everyday wear or a night out. I love tha...
LAURA GELLER The Ultimate Baked Palette
Why I reach for it: The Laura Geller Ultimate Baked Palette is my all-in-one go-to for eyes that pop. The baked formula feels silky, blends effortlessly, and gives a natural glow that lasts. I love the mix of shimmers and mattes—it’s perfect for soft...
LAURA GELLER The Ultimate Baked Palette
Why I love it: The Laura Geller Best of the Best Baked palette is my ultimate shortcut to polished, glowing eyes. The baked formula is buttery and blendable, giving a natural shimmer that doesn’t look overdone. I love that it has a perfect mix of eve...
LAURA GELLER The Best of the Best Baked
Adorable, compact, and perfect for green eyes! Ultra-blendable mattes, shimmers, and glitters make subtle or bold looks a breeze—small enough to toss in your bag for on-the-go glam. 💖✨
COLORGRAM Pin Point Eyeshadow Palette 02
Why I love it: This palette is one of those easy wins for me. The pinks are soft, flattering, and never too much. I grab this on days when I want my eyes to look bright and put together without spending time blending or fixing mistakes. It’s foolproo...
COLORGRAM Pin Point Eyeshadow Palette 02 Pink ...
👁️ Lash Out: Mascara That Lifts, Lengthens & Loves Your Lashes
Goodbye, smudges and clumps. Hello, fluttery, voluminous lashes that last all day! These mascaras are made for 40+ lashes, giving you the perfect lift, length, and volume — without the hassle. Get ready to bat those lashes! 💫
Why I love it: The L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara is my go-to for lashes that wow without clumping. It gives incredible length, volume, and a soft, feathery finish that makes my eyes pop. I love how easy it is to layer for drama or ke...
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara
Why I love it: The Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara is my go-to for full-on drama. It gives my lashes insane volume, curl, and length without feeling stiff or clumpy. I love how bold and fluttery my eyes look after just one coat—it’s perf...
Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara - Too Faced
Why I love it: The Laura Geller Kajal Longwear Mascara is my go-to for everyday drama without the fuss. It lengthens, defines, and adds subtle volume, giving my lashes a polished look that lasts all day. I love how smooth and clump-free it applies, m...
Kajal Longwear Mascara - Laura Geller Beauty
My everyday go-to! Lengthens, lifts, curls, and adds volume while conditioning lashes with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E. Perfect for long, beautiful lashes—even for those sensitive to extensions. ✨💖
tartelette™ tubing lash primer
Pairs perfectly with the Tarte primer! Builds drama with length, volume, and curl that lasts all day—smudge-proof, flake-free, and keeps lashes looking long and lush. ✨💖
Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara Review (from a mascara snob)
Why I swear by it: This is my go-to when I want lashes that actually show up. One coat gives me volume, two coats and it’s full-on drama without feeling crunchy or stiff. I love how it makes my eyes look more awake and lifted, especially on days when...
Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara - Too Faced
💧 Set & Forget: Long-Lasting Sprays for Flawless Skin
Lock in your look with these setting sprays that hydrate, refresh, and keep your makeup in place all day. Perfect for 40+ skin, no touch-ups required! 💦✨
Why I love it: The Laura Geller Spackle Mist Boost with Electrolytes is my instant pick-me-up for tired or dull skin. I spritz it on anytime my face needs a hydration boost—it feels refreshing, soothing, and gives my skin a soft, dewy glow. I love th...
Spackle Mist Boost With Electrolytes - Laura Geller Beauty
Why I love it: The Milani Make It Dewy Setting Spray 3-in-1 is my go-to for that fresh, glowing finish. It sets my makeup, hydrates my skin, and adds a soft, dewy glow all in one spritz. I love how lightweight it feels—no stickiness, just a natural r...
Milani Make It Dewy Setting Spray 3 in 1
Why it’s a staple for me: This is my non-negotiable when I need my makeup to stay put. Once this is on, my face is locked in for the day no matter if I’m sweating, running errands, or on camera. It keeps everything looking fresh instead of melted, es...
TIRTIR Waterproof Setting Spray - 24H Fix
Why I keep reaching for this one: This is my affordable, no-fuss setting spray that just works. I use it when I want my makeup to last without feeling heavy or tight on my skin. It helps melt everything together so my makeup looks natural, not powder...
Lasting Makeup Setting Spray | NYX Professional Makeup
Why I love it: This is my go-to for days when I need my makeup to stay in place—no touch-ups, no stress. It locks in foundation and powder, keeps everything looking fresh, and never feels sticky or heavy. I especially love it for long days, warm weat...
Maybelline Lasting Fix Makeup Setting Spray
Why I can’t live without it: This is my multitasking lifesaver. I use it as a primer to smooth and hydrate my skin, then again to set my makeup, and it keeps everything looking fresh all day. It’s like a little pick-me-up for tired or dull skin, givi...
Hangover 3-in-1 Replenishing Primer & Setting Spray
🖌️ Brush Up: Tools That Make You Look Like a Pro
These makeup brushes are your secret to flawless application! Soft, precise, and perfect for 40+ skin, they blend, buff, and contour like a dream. ✨
Why I love it: The Bueart Design Pro 34-Piece Deluxe Goat Brush Set is my dream for a complete, professional-level makeup routine at home. Each brush feels soft yet sturdy, picks up just the right amount of product, and blends flawlessly. I love that...
Bueart Design Pro 34Pcs Deluxe Goat Brushes
Why I love it: The Sephora Buffing Brushes are my secret for a flawless, airbrushed finish. They feel soft but dense enough to blend foundation, concealer, or powder seamlessly into my skin. I love how they make my makeup look smooth and natural, wit...
Buffing Brushes - Sephora
Why I love it: The Sigma F85 Airbrush Kabuki™ Brush is my go-to for a flawless, smooth base. It buffs foundation effortlessly, giving my skin that soft, airbrushed finish without looking heavy. I love how dense yet soft it feels—makes blending quick ...
F85 Airbrush Kabuki™ Brush - Sigma Beauty
Why I love it: The ICONIC LONDON HD Blend Base Brush Set is my go-to for creating a flawless, polished base. Each brush feels soft and luxurious, blends foundation and concealer seamlessly, and makes my skin look smooth and airbrushed. I love how ver...
HD Blend Base Brush Set - ICONIC LONDON
Why I love it: The Yoseng 10-Piece Professional Oval Makeup Brush Set is my little secret for a flawless, blended look. The brushes feel luxuriously soft, glide effortlessly over my skin, and make applying foundation, blush, or eyeshadow a breeze. I ...
Yoseng 10Pcs Professional Oval Makeup Brushes
Why I reach for these all the time: The BK Beauty Core Complexion Brushes are my secret to a flawless base. Each brush is soft, dense, and just the right size for blending foundation, concealer, or powder without streaks. They make applying makeup fe...
BK Beauty
💧 Melt Away: Makeup Removers That Cleanse Without the Harshness
Gently erase the day without drying or irritating your skin. These removers are perfect for 40+ skin, leaving you clean, refreshed, and ready for bed. 🌙✨
This is one of my favorite eye makeup removers
Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm - Makeup Removers
🌸 Melt away makeup, sunscreen & blackheads with ma:nyo Pure Cleansing Oil — a gentle Korean skincare favorite powered by 14 plant-based oils. Leaves skin fresh, hydrated & radiant, perfect for all skin types. ✨
ma:nyo Pure Cleansing Oil 6.7oz - Makeup Remover & Blackhead Melt
Why I love it: This cleansing oil is a game-changer for me. It melts away makeup—including stubborn mascara—while helping keep pores clear and smooth. My skin feels clean, soft, and never stripped. I love that it works for all skin types and makes my...
medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Cleansing Oil
Why I reach for it: This foaming face wash is my little nightly indulgence. It melts away makeup while leaving my skin soft, clean, and never tight or dry. I love the gentle rice-based formula—it feels soothing, brightens my complexion, and makes was...
RICE RICE BABY FOAMING MAKEUP REMOVING FACE WASH - 01 Effin ...
Why I love it: The TirTir Hydro Boost Enzyme Cleansing Balm is my go-to for a gentle, deep cleanse. It melts away makeup, sunscreen, and impurities without leaving my skin dry or tight. I love the soft, hydrating texture—it feels like a mini spa mome...
Hydro Boost Enzyme Cleansing Balm
Why I love it: The SUNGBOON EDITOR Green Tomato Double Cleansing Ampoule Oil is my little secret for squeaky-clean, happy skin. It melts away makeup, sunscreen, and grime effortlessly while feeling nourishing and lightweight. I love that it’s gentle ...
SUNGBOON Green Tomato Double Cleansing Oil
Blush and Shine: Always looked Sun Kissed
This is my “you look well-rested” trick. A sweep of blush and a soft glow instantly warm up my skin and give me that sun-kissed finish without looking overdone. Simple, flattering, and always makes me feel put together.
My favorite is the perfect mauve tone blush but can be used as a lip stain and eyeshadow for the perfect no makeup make up look.
Sacheu Cheek STAY-N Liquid Blush - Dewy, Buildable
Love how the cream glides on and blends seamlessly, then the powder finishes the look perfectly—glowy, fresh, and effortlessly chic. ✨💖
macaron blush & glow™ duo | cream & baked blush
Why I reach for it: The blush tape™ Liquid Blush is my go-to for that effortless, just-stepped-out-in-the-sun flush. It blends like a dream, looks natural, and lasts all day without fading or streaking. I love that I can build it up for a soft hint o...
blush tape™ liquid blush
Why I love it: The House of Hur Moist Ampoule Blusher gives me the kind of glow that looks effortless and fresh, like my cheeks naturally woke up a little rosy. The formula is hydrating, blends seamlessly, and lasts all day without feeling sticky. I ...
Moist Ampoule Blusher 20ml
Why I reach for it: The TIRTIR Mood Glider Lip & Blush Stick is my ultimate multitasker. I love that one stick can give my lips and cheeks a matching flush of color—super easy to blend and buildable. The shades feel soft, look natural, and last w...
TIRTIR - Mood Glider Lip & Blush Stick - 6 Colors
Why I love it: The Too Faced Blush is my go-to for that fresh, just-flushed look. The colors are soft, buildable, and flattering on real skin, giving me a natural glow without feeling heavy or powdery. I love that it’s cruelty-free, so I can feel goo...
Blush Cruelty-Free Cheek Makeup
Skincare isn’t just self-care, it’s future-you care 💆♀️🧴🌿
At this stage of life, skincare isn’t about chasing perfection, it’s about support. I’m taking care of my skin now so future-me feels confident, comfortable, and glowing without trying so hard.
✨ Revive tired eyes with OneSkin EYE OS-01 Peptide Eye Cream — a skin longevity formula that reduces fine lines, dark circles & puffiness for youthful, radiant eyes. 👁💧🌿
oneskin EYE OS-01 Peptide Eye Cream
Why I use it every day: The WNP 5-Step Deep Hydration Skincare Routine Set is my everyday go-to for keeping my skin happy, plump, and glowing. Each step feels soothing and nourishing, from cleansing to moisturizing, and I love that it’s simple but co...
5-Step Deep Hydration Skincare Routine Set
Why I reach for it: The WNP Retinol Anti-Aging Cream is my nightly little secret for smoother, more radiant skin. It feels rich and nourishing without being heavy, and over time I’ve noticed my fine lines look softer and my skin feels firmer. I love ...
Retinol Anti-Aging Cream
Why I love it: The Dr. Melaxin Cemenrete Calcium Multi Balm is my all-in-one skincare lifesaver. I use it on lips, cuticles, and dry spots—it instantly soothes, nourishes, and leaves skin feeling soft without greasy residue. I love how versatile it i...
Dr.Melaxin Cemenrete Calcium Multi Balm 9g
Why I swear by it: The Dr. Melaxin Cemenrete Calcium Volume Eye Patches are my secret for bright, refreshed eyes. They instantly hydrate, plump, and reduce puffiness—perfect for mornings after late nights or long days. I love how cooling and soothing...
Dr.Melaxin Cemenrete Calcium Volume Eye patch 60ea
Why I use it every day: The d’Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum is my ultimate daily refresh. I keep it at my desk and in my bag to spritz throughout the day—my skin instantly feels hydrated, glowing, and revived. The light, luxurious formula abso...
d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum (50ml/100ml)