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Tried & True Makeup Must Haves 40 yo+
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items Makeup that ACTUALLY works for maturing skin. Natural “your skin but better” staples plus on-the-go glam that won’t budge. Every product in this issue is bestie-tested by me—on photo shoots, in my daily life, and on 12+ hour TV filming days - so you ...
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COMPLEXION
EYES
BRONZER + CONTOUR
CHEEKS
BROWS
LIPS
COMPLEXION
Mature skin faves for a “your skin but better complexion”, Not cakey! No creasing!
**I have normal to dry skin, large pores in the T-Zone and am 40yo
perfect tinted moisturizer!
buildable, not greasy, applies perfect with fingers or brush, doesn’t cling to dry patches, doesn’t settle into fine lines. provides a hydration & skin glow that doesn’t look greasy just a plump youthful moisturized g...
Just Enough Tinted Moisturizer
THE GOAT! My fave for over 4 years, spf 50 tinted moisturizer! I use this year round but it is my fave in the summer! Skin adjusting pigment, glowy not glittery, multipurpose and great light coverage.
TIP: I wear this alone in summer daily, love to...
SPF 50 TINTED MOISTURIZER FAVE
Medium-Full coverage foundation glowy 24 hour wear! This is hydrating (has skincare in it) and gives a natural, radiant & glowy finish! Buildable, truly a workhorse special occasion makeup especially for dry months! *my shades: 1N14 & 2N22 I ...
FOUNDATION+SKINCARE -MEDIUM COVERAGE
RIDE or DIE full coverage foundation for 5+ years. I will never not have this! Perfect for photos or special events! Weightless, medium-full coverage, natural finish, blurs pores and texture. 24 hour wear + hydration!
* my shades 5.9 & 6.5 mix t...
MY RIDE OR DIE FOUNDATION - MED/FULL COVERAGE
LOVE this moisturizing, weightless GEL skin tint. Longwear skin tint, won't fade, crease, or settle into lines. Infused with skincare in a weightless gel so it stays glowy, not greasy. Safe for sensitive skin and fragrance-free. *shade 5
Hydrating Gel Skin Tint
*CURRENTLY TESTING* it was love at first application but want to continue wearing for a full rec!
HY-BRID blurring and self-setting, hydrates (skincare benefits) and balances oils for up to 18 hours of creaseless wear.
*shade N7
Foundation Collection – HY‑Glam & Face Glow Coverage
Forget cakey concealers that settle into texture and fine lines! These are EVERYTHING to me! Apply the crayon and dab out with fingers it is so easy! i keep these and a tinted moisturizer in my on the go easy makeup bag at all times! truly changed th...
The Neutralizer Pencil: Best Undereye Concealer
Ultra-blurring & color-correcting, natural matte finish, minimizes pores & blurs imperfections!I hate that this is the only setting powder that i have found that i love. doesn’t settle in fine lines! weightless powder sets makeup, doesn’t cak...
Prisme Libre 4-color Pressed Powder - Mattifying & blurring setting powder
This is a hero complexion product to correct any discoloration when our skin is having a meltdown. Handy guide to help know what color to use. I apply this to spot correct, let it dry down before applying foundation. light layers is key
Correct and Perfect All-In-One Color Correcting Palette
EYES
Do you have watery, sensitive eyes like me? Prone to products smudging or settling into lines and wrinkles? I got you!
Tested over 50 mascaras to find the perfect one and THIS is IT!
It lifts, it adds volume, NO FLAKING OR SMUDGING! I repeat! NO FLAKING OR SMUDGING. all mascaras i tried even waterproof formulas gave me black eyes but not this! so comfortable to wea...
THE BEST MASCARA
My go to eye shadow! Creaseless liquid shadow with long wear! Multiple finishes, buildable color, lightweight feel. perfect for creapy eyelids & wrinkles.
A little goes a long way! Dab on eye, blend with brush so easy and stays put.
*My fave ...
CREASE PROOF LIQUID EYESHADOW
The perfect wing does exist and this gel liner is the way to do it! I use an angled brush a little dab of this product for instant perfect wing, smokey eye and even tight line.
doesn’t feather, bleed, wear time is exceptional!
*my shades: the bro...
GEL EYE LINER
Natural easy to apply eyelash clusters to amp up a look for a special occasion.
Velour-Xtensions Self-Stick Lash Kit - Velour Lashes
BRONZER + CONTOUR
So many bronzer & contour options out there these are my fave formulas that are easy to use!
My go to cream bronzer, have repurchased over 5 times! A stick formula for easy on the go application. blends with fingers or brushes.
*i wear shade: happy sol
#1 CREAM BRONZER FAVE
This would be my top pick for cream bronzer it has one flaw. The formula is yummy, perfect color, easy to blend.
IT FAILS for me in the packaging, not easy for on the go. Stick formulas for bronzers are IT, compact style cream bronzers are NOT!
I d...
#2 CREAM BRONZER FAVE
Baked powder blurring bronzer to finish makeup. The blur, finish and fine mill of this powder bronzer is elite.
My first purchase of this lasted me almost 2 years. Worth every penny.
TIPS: I use this to set cream bronzer, lightly dusting on face ...
POWDER BRONZER FAVE
I have never found a contour I loved until now! THE perfect cool tone color to contour. Creamy, blurring & so blendable!
I use this more for special occasions and full glam makeup. Daily I only use bronzer.
*i use shade: shadow
CONTOUR STICK FAVE
CHEEKS
Blush needs an entire category because I love it so much!
most used cream blush for the past year! shade: sleepy girl
pocket blush - sleepy girl
Current fave powder blush for setting blush to last. blurs texture, glowy without being glittery & hydrating formula! a little goes a long way. shade: backstage is my fave
Duet Baked Blush
No other blush like this! Pillow formula with a matte finish that blurs! blends like a cream but blurs like a powder. If you don't like cream/liquid blush this is your girl!
Soft Pinch Matte Bouncy Blush
BROWS
my fave brow pencil was discontinued so I am on the hunt. Any recs?
*currently testing*
love the shade dark brown it isn’t too warm a perfect neutral.
fine oval shape tip is great for hairlike strokes! gel formula is great so far it doesn’t budge or bleed.
GEL BROW DEFINING PENCIL
felt tip precision brow pen for hair like strokes! I've tried so many products like this but this is the only one that looks like hairs! * shade: Dark Brown
MicroStroke Detailing Brow Pen with 24-Hour Wear
LIPS
Lip products are my roman empire! I have way too many and yet only a few truly stand out. I wear these on repeat!
THIS IS IT! My dream everyday lip, A lip stain but better!
Color that goes on moisturizing & glossy (not sticky)! The gloss fades but the color does not!
- Squalane: Moisturizes and softens lips.
- Ceramides: Support the lip barrier.
- Hyaluro...
LIP STAIN FAVE
love this long lasting 24/7 waterproof lip liner!
shade: rush
WATERPROOF LIP LINER
ultra moisturizing lip treatment, beautiful hint of color and the donut jelly applicator is unlike anything else.
Glaze Craze Tinted Polypeptide Lip Serum Treatment
My fave moisturizing super shiny gloss that actually provides moisture. This plus a lip liner = perfection!
Clean ShineOn Jelly Lip Gloss
A creamy bendable lip liner that can be used all over the face! Long lasting, I personally love and use shades: Up & down tan & Wherever walnut
Artist Color Pencil: Eye, Lip & Brow Pencil
PRIMER/SETTING SPRAY
If you are an oily girly, or don't love a lot of shine this blurring setting spray is for you! the difference is instant and it locks makeup all day!
Yummy Skin Liquid Blurring Balm Mattifying Setting Spray
When you need your makeup to last through a hurricane! THIS IS IT!
On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray