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My Tried & True Favorites – Beauty and Wellness
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items A curated collection of the products I truly love and use every day—spanning beauty, wellness, home, and work. Each item earns a spot here because it makes life simpler, healthier, or more enjoyable. From skincare and hair essentials to business tool...
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Makeup for Oily Skin in Your 40s
Best Everyday Body Care for Women 40+
Best Everyday Hair Products for Women 40+
The Clean Edit
My Signature Scents
Cleanse
Makeup for Oily Skin in Your 40s
I'm in my mid-40s with oily skin, and I've tested a lot of makeup trying to find products that last through Arizona heat without touch-ups. These are the ones I keep repurchasing, from my nightly cleanser to the routine that keeps my makeup in place ...
The best looks in one palette
Icy Nude Eyeshadow Palette – 18 Matte, Glitter & Shimmer ...
Perfect for long-term wear
On 'Til Dawn Setting Spray | ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
Perfect under makeup
DreamBeam SPF 40 PA++++
Lightweight with great coverage
Face Flex
Concealer & Complexion Enhancer
Precise brow definition
Patrick Ta Major Brow Defining Pencil - Gel Eyebrow Pencil for All Hair Colors
Another go-to favorite! Serum and cream in 1 - yes please!
d'alba Piedmont White Truffle Serum & Cream
These disposable face towels are a skincare must-have—extra soft, thick, and gentle enough for sensitive skin. They’re perfect for removing makeup, applying toner, or drying your face after cleansing without irritation. Hygienic, durable, and absorbe...
Face Towels 10x12 Disposable, 50 Count
Love this for undereye baking.
The L’Oréal Paris Infallible Blur-fection Loose Setting Powder gives skin a flawless, airbrushed finish that lasts all day. The brightening light pink shade adds a soft glow while blurring pores and fine lines. Lightweight, smooth, and perfect for se...
The L’Oréal Paris Infallible Blur-fection Loose Setting Powder gives skin a flawless, airbrushed finish that lasts all day. The brightening light pink shade adds a soft glow while blurring pores and fine lines. Lightweight, smooth, and perfect for se...
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Blur-fection Powder
I'm on my 5th one! The tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Balm is the perfect mix of hydration, shine, and comfort. Infused with maracuja oil and vitamin E, it nourishes lips while delivering a glossy, plump look without stickiness. The click-up design makes i...
tarte maracuja juicy lip balm gloss - Vegan
The hype around this is real! The BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner is a gentle, skin-soothing formula that leaves your face feeling soft, hydrated, and calm. It helps lock in moisture, reduce redness, and strengthen the skin barrier, making it ideal for d...
BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner - 5.07 fl oz
I go back and forth between this one and the Byoma. The TIRTIR Milk Skin Rice Toner delivers deep, lasting hydration with a silky, milky texture that instantly refreshes the skin. Formulated with niacinamide, ceramide, and rice bran extract, it brigh...
TIRTIR Milk Skin Rice Toner - Hydrating, Niacinamide, Ceramide, 150ml
This stuff works great on my skin under makeup - particularly in the T-Zone! The Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Refiner Primer is a cult-favorite for achieving a smooth, shine-free finish. It instantly blurs pores, absorbs oil, and mattifies skin, cre...
Dr. Brandt Pores No More Primer 1.0 fl oz
Hands-down the best mascara I've used for lengthening my lashes. The L’Oréal Telescopic Original Mascara is one of my all-time favorites for long, defined lashes. The ultra-precise brush separates each lash beautifully without clumping, while the was...
L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Original Lash
I love the look of this gloss on my lips! The Abib PDRN Collagen Lip Mask Glazed Jelly is an ultra-hydrating overnight lip treatment that transforms dry, flaky lips while you sleep. Infused with collagen and nourishing oils, it deeply moisturizes and...
Abib PDRN Collagen Lip Mask Glazed Jelly
Refreshing and adds moisture. I use this before my retinol at night. The d’Alba Piedmont Italian White Truffle First Spray Serum is a lightweight, all-in-one facial mist and serum that delivers instant hydration and a radiant glow. Infused with white...
d'alba Piedmont White Truffle Spray Serum
Great when I want extra coverage.
MISSHA M Perfect Cover Serum BB Cream No.21
Inexpensive easy way to separate lashes.
MSQ Eyelash Separator Comb Mascara Brush
As someone with oily skin, I've gone through a lot of primers that looked fine at 8am and slid off by lunch. This one is a balm that dries to a soft powder, and it keeps my shine under control for hours without looking cakey or dry. It also blurs my ...
Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder -Universal Primer - Danessa Myricks Beauty
I use this over the clear Universal version and it's the combo that finally works for my oily skin. It's the same balm-to-powder formula with light, matte coverage, and together they give me a blurred finish that lasts all day with no touch-ups. It c...
Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder - Danessa Myricks Beauty
This is what I use on my undereye darkness and on my bigger, darker freckles. The peach tone cancels out the brown and shadowy spots, so I only put it where I need it and the rest of my face stays light. It blends easily with a finger or a small brus...
Colored Clay CC Undereye Corrector - tarte
My last step, and it's what makes the whole routine last. A few sprays over everything and my makeup stays put all day with the oil under control. It's a matte finish but doesn't feel dry, and it keeps the blurred look from the balms going instead of...
Yummy Skin Liquid Blurring Balm Mattifying Setting Spray - Danessa Myricks Beauty
So easy to use. It's one bullet with a deeper edge that lines and a balm side that fills, so you trace, press your lips together, and you're done. Glossed Over is a cool mauve and has been the ideal shade for me. It comes in 9 shades if mauve isn't y...
Glossed Over DoubleDown Lip Definer 2-in-1 Liner and Balm - SACHEU | Ulta Beauty
Best Everyday Body Care for Women 40+
As a woman in her mid-40s, these are my go-to body products for healthy, glowing skin. Each one hydrates, firms, and nourishes without heaviness—perfect for everyday use. From rich moisturizers to exfoliating scrubs and soothing oils, these body care...
Your skin will love this level of hydration
Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Body Butter
The DedCool Body Wash Refill Xtra Milk is a luxurious, eco-friendly body cleanser made with shea butter, aloe, and snow mushroom for deep hydration and nourishment. This vegan, non-toxic, carbon-neutral formula leaves skin soft and refreshed, wrapped...
DedCool Body Wash Refill Xtra Milk 16oz
Best natural looking nail polish and strengthener all-in-one! The Modelones Nail Strengthener is a milky white repair polish that helps restore and strengthen damaged nails. Enriched with nourishing ingredients, it promotes healthy growth, fills ridg...
modelones Nail Strengthener Milky White 15ml
This Onyx Professional Hard as Hoof Nail Strengthening Cream is a longtime favorite for keeping nails healthy and strong. The cherry almond scent is light and pleasant, and the formula deeply conditions cuticles while helping prevent splits, chips, a...
Onyx Hard as Hoof Nail Strengthening Cream
This Onyx Professional 100% Pure Acetone Nail Polish Remover Kit is my go-to for removing gel, glitter, or artificial nail polish quickly and cleanly. The maximum-strength formula works fast, and the included 7-inch nail file is perfect for prepping ...
Onyx 100% Pure Acetone Nail Polish Remover Kit
The b.tan Violet Self Tanner Kit gives a deep, natural-looking tan without any orange tones or strong scent. The 1-hour express mousse develops quickly for a customizable glow, and the included mitt makes application streak-free and easy. Vegan and c...
b.tan Violet Self Tanner Kit - Dark Mousse & Mitt
These TsMADDTs nail files and buffers are salon-quality and perfect for at-home manicures. The 100/180 grit gives you control for shaping, smoothing, and prepping nails without damage. Durable, easy to grip, and long-lasting—great for both natural an...
TsMADDTs Nail Files & Buffers Kit 12PCS
The Willowash Electric Nail Soaking Bowl makes removing dip powder or acrylic nails so much easier. It gently warms acetone for faster, more effective soak-offs and comes with all the tools you need for clean, salon-quality results at home. Acetone-p...
Willowash Electric Nail Soaking Bowl Kit
Have been using this for the last 4 months and I'm addicted. Living in AZ means some seriously dry skin. This CYKLAR Vitamin C Body Oil is a nourishing, lightweight formula that leaves skin glowing and hydrated. Infused with Vitamin C and a subtle Sa...
CYKLAR Vitamin C Body Oil, Sacred Santal, 4.2oz
The Nail-Aid Keratin 3 Day Growth Treatment is a fast-acting nail strengthener that helps repair and protect weak, brittle nails. The clear formula applies smoothly, dries quickly, and delivers visible improvement in just a few days. Perfect as a bas...
Nail-Aid Keratin 3 Day Growth Nail Treatment
This stuff works! The OUKEYA Urea 40% Cream is a powerful moisturizer for dry, cracked feet and hands. It delivers maximum-strength hydration to soften rough skin, smooth calluses, and restore moisture fast. I like using it at night with socks for de...
OUKEYA Urea Cream 40% for Dry Cracked Skin
Luxury and almond scent - sign me up! The L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil is a luxurious, hydrating body cleanser that transforms from oil to a silky foam on contact with water. It leaves skin soft, smooth, and lightly scented with almond—perfect for dr...
Almond Shower Oil
The Nécessaire The Body Wash in Olibanum is a luxurious, natural body cleanser designed to exfoliate, brighten, and soften skin. With multi-enzymes for gentle renewal and a rich, skin-loving formula, it leaves your skin radiant and smooth. The Oliban...
Nécessaire The Body Wash Olibanum 16.9oz
Ready to smell like you are on vacation?! This is it! The OUAI Body Cream in St. Barts is a rich, whipped formula that deeply hydrates and leaves skin glowing. Infused with cupuaçu butter, coconut oil, and squalane, it nourishes without feeling greas...
OUAI St. Barts Hydrating Body Cream 7.5oz
I use this once a week, especially before self tanning. The Saltair KP Body Scrub combines 5% glycolic acid with fine volcanic sand for both chemical and physical exfoliation, helping smooth rough, bumpy skin (including keratosis pilaris). Fragrance-...
Saltair KP Body Scrub 5% Glycolic Acid 10oz
The best to layer on with a pair of socks at night and get rid of those crusty/dusty feet!
Bag Balm Vermont Original Skin Moisturizer 4oz
I keep one of these in my purse at all times. Keeps those cuticles and nails looking amazing!
Bliss Kiss Crisp Nail Oil Pen w/Vitamin E
I use these for nail polish removal and toner. Love how absorbent they are!
Simply Soft Jumbo Cotton Cleansing Pads 200ct
A lotion with retinol and over 30k in positive Amazon reviews!
Medix 5.5 Retinol Body Lotion Firming Cream
Another great option for a beautiful smelling body wash.
Salt & Stone Body Wash with Antioxidants 15.2oz
The texture on this is unlike anything I have. It goes on like a glassy balm but the color actually shows up — Glassy Ginger is the perfect everyday pink. Works on lips, swipe it on cheeks too. One of those products that just makes you look more awak...
Color Fuse Longwear Hydrating Glassy Lip + Cheek Blush Balm Stick - HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA | Sephora
Best Everyday Hair Products for Women 40+
As a woman in her mid-40s, these are my must-have hair products for strong, shiny, healthy hair. They nourish from root to tip, add volume, and protect against dryness and damage—perfect for everyday styling. From restorative shampoos and conditioner...
Use this weekly for great hair health. I wash with it 2x per week.
Detox Shampoo
Wear this daily for the best volume. And I wash and dry my hair daily.
Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer | Best Hair Volumizer for Lift
Actually helps to dry your hair. Great gift for girlfriends!
The Hair Towel
This Paul Mitchell Hot Off The Press Thermal Protection Spray is my go-to before using any heat tools. It protects hair from damage while adding light hold and shine—perfect for keeping styles smooth and frizz-free. Ideal for all hair types and a mus...
Hot Off The Press Heat Protectant
The Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate 24/7 Night & Day Serum is amazing for repairing and protecting damaged hair. It nourishes overnight and shields strands during the day, leaving hair softer, stronger, and frizz-free. The lightweight formula a...
Redken Acidic Bonding 24/7 Night & Day Serum
The UNOVE Deep Damage Hair Treatment Mask is an ultra-nourishing formula that transforms dry, frizzy, and damaged hair. Infused with Keratin-PF, it deeply hydrates, strengthens, and smooths each strand for softer, more manageable hair. I've been usin...
UNOVE Deep Damage Protein Hair Mask 7oz
The Kenra Platinum Blow-Dry Spray is my go-to for faster, smoother styling. It protects against heat damage, cuts drying time, and leaves hair soft, shiny, and frizz-free. Ideal for medium to coarse hair, it also helps resist humidity—perfect for sle...
Kenra Platinum Blow-Dry Spray Heat Protectant
Just got this brush for my long hair. Cheap and works great! This curved vented hair brush is a must-have for faster, smoother blow-drying. The vented design allows heat to pass through evenly, cutting dry time while adding volume and shine. It’s lig...
Professional Curved Vented Hair Brush for Faster Blow Drying
Works great for volume! The Nexxus Hy-Volume Weightless Lift Cloud Foam is perfect for adding long-lasting volume and body to flat or fine hair. Powered by ProteinFusion with collagen and hyaluronic acid, it provides 48 hours of lift while keeping ha...
Nexxus Hy-Volume Weightless Lift Foam 5.5oz
No other texturing spray compares! I've been using this for years.
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
I use this as the finishing touch on my bangs. A light spritz at the roots gives them lift and volume that holds, without the stiff, helmet feel of regular hairspray. It's my trick for bangs that don't fall flat by midday. $42 at Sephora, or grab the...
Maximista Hair Thickening Spray - Oribe
New to my routine and already a favorite. After one use my hair felt silky and soft, and it smells amazing. It only needs a minute before you rinse, so it's easy to fit into a regular wash. Around $12 at Target for a 9.2 oz jar, which is a steal next...
Dove Beauty Bond Strength with Peptide Complex 10-in-1 Serum Hair Mask - 9.2oz
The Clean Edit
I'm picky about lip balms and this one has completely won me over. The texture is this bouncy, non-sticky gloss that somehow also exfoliates and deeply moisturizes at the same time. My lips genuinely look and feel better when I use it consistently. T...
Le Chouchou Exfoliating + Softening Peptide Lip Balm - EADEM | Sephora
My Signature Scents
The perfumes I reach for most, what they smell like, and when I wear them.
I get complimented every time I wear this one, and it's always in my rotation. It smells clean but still feminine, like fresh air after the rain with soft white florals and a little earthiness underneath. It's easy to wear anywhere. $28 at Sephora fo...
Reserve - Rain Travel Spray - CLEAN RESERVE
The floral in this one is gorgeous, and it's one of the longest-lasting scents I own. It's a creamy floral, magnolia and orchid softened with vanilla and a milky warmth, so it smells soft and cozy without being sugary. If Rain is my fresh everyday sc...
Milk Orchid Expressive Eau de Parfum by @Perfumerism - Commodity
Cleanse
The one cleanser I use every night. After I take my makeup off, either with the PRIMERA oil cleanser or micellar water, this is my second wash. It's gentle, and my oily skin comes out clean without feeling tight.
13.5 oz Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Wash for Oily Skin - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
This was one of the first Korean skincare products I ever tried, years ago, and it's the one that got me into K-beauty. I still use it as one of my go-to first steps for taking off makeup at night. It's light and refreshing and cleans really well, an...
PRIMERA Oil To Foam Cleanser