Amy Curreri

Still reaching for your skinny jeans? You’re not alone, but denim has moved on, and honestly, the new cuts are more comfortable and more flattering. This is my easy guide to the jeans that are in style now for Gen X women and anyone over 40, 50, and beyond. I’ve sorted everything into three simple sections so you can find your new favorite pair without guessing: Straight leg jeans, the easiest switch from skinnies. Start here if you’re not sure. Wide leg and relaxed jeans, for when you want comfort that still looks put together. Barrel jeans, if you’re ready to try the trend everyone’s wearing right now. You’ll find high-rise and mid-rise options, tummy-smoothing styles, petite and tall lengths, and picks at every budget.

I'm a pharmacist on a GLP-1 medication myself, and a few months in I started noticing excessive hair shedding. Current research suggests this type of hair loss from Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound is likely temporary and reversible, tied to rapid weight loss, nutritional shifts, and falling short on protein. Below is the exact routine I've used on myself to support healthier, stronger hair while my body adjusts — plus a few things I'd recommend to patients or friends going through the same thing.

I’m in my 50s and have tried a LOT of makeup on my gracefully aging skin. Here’s what I’ve learned: less is more. I like lighter coverage and a dewy finish, because the more I pile on, the more it settles into my fine lines. My biggest gotcha is my smile lines, but hey, I guess that means I’m happy! These are the products that never leave my vanity: my everyday makeup routine for mature skin over 50, picked to look fresh and natural, not cakey.

As a pharmacist, I think a vitamin C serum is one of the best things you can add to your morning routine, especially for mature skin. Vitamin C helps fade dark spots and sun spots, supports collagen production, and helps defend your skin against free radical damage from UV rays. Just remember it works alongside sunscreen, not instead of it! How to use it: after you wash your face in the morning, let your skin dry, then apply vitamin C first. Give it a few minutes to absorb before moving on to moisturizer and SPF. I’ve sorted my picks by skin type, so you can find the right one whether you have sensitive skin, want the classic vitamin C + ferulic formula, or like a multitasker that does a little bit of everything.

PDRN (salmon DNA) is the hottest skincare hype right now made famous by Korean glass skin care routines—but many brands fairy-dust PDRN with trace amounts (1–100 ppm) just to slap the buzzword on the label. For real collagen boosting results, you need 1,000–10,000 ppm of high-purity PDRN. Anything less is basically expensive placebo. Secondly, almost all research has been around injectable salmon PDRN. Lack of studies doesn't mean lack of results, but no research has been done around PDRN from plant sources. Because of this, plant sourced PDRN, for me, is just a step too far from the research. This list highlights only the products that deliver effective, therapeutic levels, and are salmon sourced—no smoke, no mirrors.

Retinaldehyde or retinal (with an A not an O) is the strongest formulation available without a prescription. Only use 1 night in 3 to reduce irritation. This may not be the best place to start if you are retinoid naive - if so consider retinol and step up.