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Skin Secrets and Beauty Basics 🧴💋💄
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items Menopause is an evil villain sometimes! Our skin, hair and nails take the brunt of her ways! I am sharing the products I use to fight those symptoms and maintain my skin, hair and nails without breaking the bank!
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Aging Skin? Look no further!
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But I Don't Wear Makeup!
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Messy Hair...Don't Care!
Aging Skin? Look no further!
Welcome to my list of skin care products! I love to research and find the next “best thing” in skin care that is affordable and easy to use! I hope these products can help you, too!
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Still struggling with breakouts? This foaming cleanser is gentle enough to use daily and will help clear up those blemishes!
CeraVe FOAMING Face Cleanser
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I use this daily to gently remove all of my makeup, including around the eyes! So light and soothing!
Garnier Micellar All-in-1 Cleansing Water
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This serum is dripped onto my face just before I add my moisturizer! What a lovely soft, supple feeling it gives my skin! Highly recommended for your aging, dry skin!
L'oréal Paris 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum
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This feels awesome on those tired eyes and temples! So good!
Ice Roller for Face & Eye Puffiness, Migraines and Pain Relief
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I have used Avene moisturizing cream for years! It is so smooth and creamy yet does not leave any residue! The bonus is the SPF 25 that is included! It certainly doesn't feel like sunscreen!
Eau Thermale Avene Hydrance OPTIMALE Hydrating Cream SPF 25,
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This facial cleanser is gentle, removes all makeup and does not dry your skin out at all! I use it morning and night without any concerns! Love it!
La Roche-Posay Face Wash, Toleriane Hydrating Cleanser
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I use this serum right after I get out of the shower! I fill those fine lines and wrinkles around my mouth, eyes and forehead just before I moisturize!
RoC Derm Correxion®️ Fill + Treat Advanced Retinol Serum
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Dermaplaning was a new term for me! Once I started using these razors in that way, I was shocked at how easily it exfoliated and smoothed my skin! Â Highly recommend using these weekly!
Schick Hydro Silk Touch-Up Multipurpose Exfoliating Face Razor
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I use these capsules just before bed and after I have washed my face for the night! They make my skin feel so soft, moisturized and supple! Get some of these for sure! One capsule is good for your entire face!
RoC Retinol Correxion Night Serum Capsules
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A little something to target those fine lines and dark circles under your eyes!
L’Oréal Paris Eye Cream with Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C and Retinol
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This soothing, calming facial mist spray feels so lovely right before you apply your makeup and after your moisturizing routine. It is used to rebalancing microbiomes and is wonderful for sensitive skin. My husband steals this from my drawer, daily!!...
Eau Thermale Avene Thermal Spring Water
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Don't forget the sunscreen!
Aveeno Sun Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Face Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50
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I use these pads after I wash my face, just to exfoliate and remove any excess oil or dirt. They help during the winter months to fluff off the dry skin before I moisturize.
Facial Radiance Pads with Glycolic + Lactic Acids Refillable
But I Don't Wear Makeup!
I am a simple girl with a simple skin care/makeup routine! I will share the few things I use to make myself look at least half decent!
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I have used this eyeliner to add a thin line to my upper lid before I apply mascara! It is soft, and easy to use! I have also bought the charcoal gray and the expresso colour too! It really helps to open up our aging eyes!
Cover Girl Black Onyx Perfect Point Eyeliner Pencil
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This mascara is my favourite! It makes my lashes look so long and full! Highly recommend!
L'Oréal Paris Telescopic Mascara
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I absolutely love this foundation! It is smooth, creamy and perfect for my aging skin! It is light and not cakey at all! Highly recommend!
Your Skin But Better CC+ Illumination Cream with SPF 50+
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It really is amazing how well these little eyelid tapes work! For those who have droopy lids or hooded lids, they will help to open your eyes up! Try them out!
Eyelid Tape
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This works great to clean those brushes and sponges!
Solid Brush and Sponge Cleaner with Pad
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A good set of brushes is important for applying makeup! This is a solid choice!
Essential Face Brush Set
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Another staple!
Makeup Sponges
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This highlighting stick can help draw attention to certain points on your face and give you a natural glow.
Chubby Stick Sculpting Highlight
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Bronzer, highlighter and a little blush all in one!
Rimmel London Kate Sculpting & Highlighting Kit- 002 Coral Glow by Rimmel
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Sephora offers these little bags with a variety of products in them! They are a great way to try things out and also they make a great gift!
Vacay All Day
Messy Hair...Don't Care!
Hair care becomes even more important as we venture into our 50's! Our luscious locks are no more and we often require some extra TLC to even keep our hair manageable. I have listed some of my favourite products to help your hair maintain moisture an...
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This curling iron has an extra long barrel to help give your long locks the extra curl or wave it needs! It works well for my teenage daughter!
BaBylissPRO Ceramix Xtreme Extra Long Ceramic Curling Iron
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After I spray my leave-in treatment, I will add this serum to the ends of my hair to add moisture before I dry it! It smells lovely!
Moroccanoil Treatment
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You should always use a leave-in conditioner! This one works well and smells yummy!
Milk Shake Leave in Conditioner
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The favourite leave-in conditioner at our house is this one! We love it and it is a special treat when we splurge on it!
Detangling and Frizz Fighting Leave In Conditioner
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Holds firm!
Sexy Hair Big Spray & Stay Intense Hold Hairspray
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A hair mask is a must in order to bring moisture back into your hair! Try this one!
Treatment Mask for Fine and Medium Hair
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The most important hair tool in my cupboard! I can live without my hair dryer and my straightener but not this!!
REVLON 1100 Watt 3 Heat 2 Speed Pro Collection One Step Ionic Hair Dryer and Volumizer
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Moroccanoil is a great brand!
Moroccanoil Extra Volume Shampoo
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…and the conditioner!
Moroccanoil Hydrating Conditioner
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#1 recommendation for fine, dry hair!
Volumizing Shampoo - Lightweight Hair Thickening Shampoo For Fuller Looking Hair in One Use
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We love our Steam Pod!
L'Oréal Professionnel: Steampod 3.0 Steam Styler
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Steam Pod dupe from Amazon!
Professional Steam Hair Straightener
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Run this through your damp hair to protect it from the heat of your Steam Pod!
L’Oreal Professionnel Steampod | Repairing Smoothing Cream
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Obviously the “cream of the crop” in hair dryers!
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer with Dyson Display Stand
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Another great leave-in conditioner!
Kristin Ess Weightless Shine Leave-In Conditioner
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Tangles? No problem! The Wet Brush goes through all kinds of hair!
Wet Brush Original Detangler Brush