I didn't fall in love with doing make-up until I entered my 40s. I am no beauty influencer - but I have learned a thing or two and tried many products in the process. These are my favorite recommendations!
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Foundation and Concealer
Eyes
Contour and Blush
Lips
Primer and Finishing / Setting
Brushes / Applicators
Foundation and Concealer
Good skincare is a non-negotiable - but after that comes the perfect base application and these are my faves!
I LOVE this foundation. It helps create that “blur filter” smooth texture on mature skin.
Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation
I have used this concealer for years to cover my rosacea and it works flawlessly
Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Waterproof Concealer
Another great blemish and rosacea concealer
shape tape™ blur concealer stick
Eyes
Eyes are such a fun way to add sparkle, but some days it is just eyebrows and mascara for me. Either way - neither is wrong!
You would be hard pressed to find me preferring any other mascara. This mascara brings my eyes to life! I get asked all the time where I get my lashes done - I don't get them done.
I use these everyday. As a contact wearer, I prefer liquid eyeshadow. I wear highkey lychee, wow cacao and fig daily.
Liquid Eyeshadow:Ultimate Glow Shot | NYX Professional Makeup
I love to use a bright shade of colourpop on the inner eye
Shop Eyeshadow Palettes | Bright, Bold Eye Makeup
Elf liquid eyeliner is my jam!
Liquid Eyeliner & Eyeliner Pencils
My brows will not take microblading so I have to powder them every day and this duo powder is amazing. It stays all day and looks natural.
Brow Powder Duo
Contour and Blush
This is my favorite step! Sculpting you face and adding glow in all the right places can change everything!
This bronzer made the biggest difference in my makeup - it adds a gorgeous tan glow and helps sculpt your face
Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour | ...
I use this in the shade pink me up daily
Halo Glow Liquid Blush Wand
I use this in the shade strobelight daily
Face Highlighter & Bronzer Makeup
Lips
Practice with different shades and shade combos until you find one that looks great with your skin tone!
Love this, the color stays well
Super Stay Matte Ink® Liquid Lipstick
My favorite shade is Crystal Baller
Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil
My favorite lip liner!
Easyliner Mechanical Lipliner Pencil
Primer and Finishing / Setting
Why go to all that work just to let it melt off or look unfinished? Finishing and setting powders and sprays make it last ALL day with no wear!
I use this powder under my eyes to brighten and set - no black circles, just filter blur perfection
Finishing & Setting Powder
Finishing powder for the full face
Finishing & Setting Powder
Melts all the powder and sets it - my husband teases that this is like lacquering your face
The POREfessional: Super Setter - Long-lasting makeup setting spray
My favorite primer - use before foundation for a smooth poreless surface
The POREfessional Face Primer
Brushes / Applicators
Good brushes and applicators can make all the difference in how a product looks on your skin. You don't have to buy expensive high-end brushes. These are some of my favorites and most of them are very affordable.
The ABH brow brush with the duo powder is the perfect brow combo
Eyebrow Brushes
So good for under eyes!
Concealer Brushes | Morphe US
This brush changed the game for me. So good for concealer and creating perfect contour lines!
shape tape™ blur concealer brush
Morphe's new eyeshadow brushes are amazing and great for blending liquid shadows!
