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Susan Ellis-Saller
From glowing barely there looks to a little more glam, I'm sharing the products I love to use as a woman who is over 50.
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Skin Care
 
Make Up
 
Perfume and Cologne
 
Haircare and Brushes

Skin Care

Over 50. Obsessed with maintaining glowing, healthy skin while aging.

 
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I always have a Burts Bees tinted balm in my purse.
Lip Balm Moisturizers | Burt's Bees®
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Ceravie Hydrating Cleanser works like a charm on my mature skin that tends to be on the dry side.
Facial Cleansers: Face Wash, Micellar Water & Bar Soap | CeraVe
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The Avene BB Cream is my go-to on days where I want glowing skin and sun protection.
Avene Hydrance BB Tinted Emulsion SPF30 -40ml
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This is my go-to for plump skin. Don't forget to wet your skin just a bit before you use it.
COSRX Snail 96 Mucin Essence | Award-Winning Hydration & Glow
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Their retinol serum is an essential part of my routine.
The Ordinary
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I love natural products! Weleda's serums are excellent!
Weleda® - Skincare powered by nature's science - Weleda
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After my Paula's toner or my retinol serum, I use this to seal my skin barrier and deeply moisturize my skin.
Cicaplast Baume B5+ Crème Ultra-Réparatrice Apaisante
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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting Exfoliant is my glass skin must have. Perfection!
Paula's Choice | Shop Paula's Choice
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If I'm near a Sephora, I'm stopping in!
Makeup | Sephora
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I love Lush!
Shower gels | Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics
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One of the only deos that works on my post-menopausal pits AND they're super environmentally friendly.
Sustainable Natural Deodorant That Works
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Make Up

I have always loved makeup. These are my top picks and the places I shop.

 
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I stop by Sephora anytime I see one!
Makeup | Sephora
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I adore so many of the NYX products. Their eyeshadow pallets are excellent!
NYX Cosmetics: Shop 30% OFF Sitewide
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The coverage is excellent and the finish is a luminous matte, which I love.
CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation SPF 40 | IT Cosmetics
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One of the places I shop for cosmetics in Austria. They're kind of like Sephora.
Online-Parfümerie ✔️ Parfum & Kosmetik kaufen | DOUGLAS
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Affordable makeup – and they always stay on trend
essence cosmetics - Amazon.com
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Perfume and Cologne

 
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This is my absolute favorite perfume. Fruity, floral, and roses.
Trésor Midnight Rose Eau de Parfum - Perfume - Lancome
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Classic Chanel
CHANCE Perfume, Bath and Body Care - Fragrance - Chanel
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Haircare and Brushes

 
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I have sensitive skin and this is one of the only brands I can use.
Pantene Shampoo & Conditioner Hair Care
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I've had my Denman for over 20 years and it's still in excellent condition!
Denman Brush - Amazon.com
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Aveda is one of my absolute all-time favorite brands!
Hair Care Products | Best Hair Products - Aveda
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