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Hi ladies! I’m getting a lot of questions about beauty related issues during our quarantine. I’ve been doing some research and product testing and I’ll be doing several posts answering your most requested beauty-related issues during our time of lockdown. Let’s start with root touch up! PSA: RESIST THE URGE […]
As the name of my blog would suggest, I am somewhat obsessed with lashes. I’ve been looking for ways to address my current lash conundrum. Specifically- As I get older, my lashes are getting worse and worse and I’d like to know what I can do about it. Let’s discuss […]
I get DM’s and a bunch of questions on Facebook about makeup over 40, so I thought I’d share my current makeup routine here on the ‘ole blog. I’ll be 50 this year and I’ve got my fair share of lines and wrinkles. I use makeup as part of my […]
Ladies and gentleman, we have ourselves a miracle cream. It’s worked miracles on my skin in just a little over 4 weeks, I’ve moved it to Holy Grail status in my skincare and I’m here to tell you all about this magical, unicorn elixir in luxury skincare. CODE: MELISSA20 for […]
Tips for mature lips. My lips had begun looking like I’d marched across a vast desert for days, without a drop of water. Sometime after the age of 40, you’ll notice that your lips are looking thinner and dryer. Chapping, flaking and dryness are all very common issues. Heck Yeah. […]
Let’s face it. The drugstore makeup aisle is completely overwhelming. It’s so easy to STILL blow a ton of money on makeup that simply won’t work for mature skin! I thought I would make myself a guinea pig and try out a bunch of makeup from the drugstore and give […]
That title is a little misleading. I don’t know if “younger” is the right word, but I’m going with it. Let me explain: One of the main issues that I feel like I’m always fighting at my current age, is always looking tired. Even when I don’t FEEL tired, I […]
Sephora’s big sale event opens up in the morning (5/2) for their VIB beauty members to get 15% off their purchase (CODE: HEYVIB) and Insider members to get 10% off (CODE: HEYINSIDER). Also, Ebates is giving back 3% so that’s a pretty considerable savings if you’re needing a few beauty […]
I wanted to share some options for mature women to get or keep great looking hair over 40. You really can love your hair over 40 and it doesn’t have to be just a disappointing chore that awaits you each day! If you are a woman, over 40 and you […]
This post contains affiliate links, which means if you purchase something through these links, then at no cost to you, I may receive a small commission……..so thank you! Have you used the overly Instagrammed device known as the jade roller? I received one from Go Pure (whose potent yet affordable […]