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You don’t need contour… and you don’t need bronzer either.

Most of the time, both are being used out of habit, not intention.

If I use them, it’s very soft, very intentional, and placed higher than you think.

These are the formulas I trust when I want that effect without heaviness.

#LTKOver40 #LTKgrwm #LTKBeauty

You don’t need contour… and you don’t need bronzer either. Most of the time, both are being used out of habit, not intention. If I use them, it’s very soft, very intentional, and placed higher than you think. These are the formulas I trust when I want that effect without heaviness. LTKOver40 LTKgrwm LTKBeauty

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Westman Atelier Face Trace Cream Contour Stick Ganache 0.090/2.500 | Sephora (US)

Kevyn Aucoin The Sculpting Contour Powder, Deep: Easy use, sheer, matte, natural finish. Enhances, defines, creates natural shading. Makeup artist go to. Sculpt face, cheekbones, chin, neck, nose. | Amazon (US)

BK BEAUTY - LARGE BUFFER & ROUND FOUNDATION (2PC) - Professional Makeup Brush Set for Liquid or Cream Foundations, Powder & Blush | Premium Face Brushes for Flawless Application | Amazon (US)

A simple outfit formula I’ll be wearing on repeat this summer. 🤍 I am a medium in top and bottoms

A classic black button-down paired with lightweight tailored shorts always looks polished but still feels effortless in the heat. I finished the look with timeless accessories that elevate even the simplest basics.

✨ I’m wearing a size Medium in both the button-down and the shorts.

Everything is linked here if you’d like to recreate the look!

#LTKgrwm #LTKootd #LTKOver40

My go-to summer makeup routine when I want my skin to feel light, fresh, and effortless. ☀️

These are the products I keep reaching for when it’s hot outside because they layer beautifully, feel comfortable on the skin, and create a natural, healthy-looking finish without foundation.

I’ve linked everything here so you can recreate the look. ✨

#LTKBeauty #LTKOver40 #LTKgrwm

Finally home and reunited with my skincare routine. ✨ These are the products I used to exfoliate, hydrate, and give my skin a little reset after two weeks of travel.

#LTKvlog #LTKBeauty #LTKOver40

Heading to Michigan for a few weeks and packing for a completely different climate than Las Vegas. Sharing the outfits, beauty essentials, and travel favorites that made it into my suitcase.

#LTKdayinmylife #LTKvlog #LTKBeauty

Foundation Friday but make it Cloud Skin ☁️ The 2026 trend for that soft, blurred, filter-like glow without heavy cakey foundation!
I created it using just 2 drugstore concealers, a quick resetting spray for hydration, and a light finishing powder for the perfect soft-focus finish. Feels like skin but looks expensive ✨
Paired with my cream blush for the ultimate no-makeup makeup look.

#LTKBeauty #LTKOver40 #LTKgrwm

Merit vs Versed cream blush — same founder, half the price! Testing the $30 vs $16 dupe on my cheeks ✨ Which one wins? Tap to shop both & see my full review!

#LTKgrwm #LTKOver40 #LTKBeauty

The skincare step that’s been making my skin look noticeably more plump, hydrated, and smooth lately. 🤍

I’ve been reaching for this milky toner essence whenever my skin feels dehydrated, dull, or like my makeup needs a little extra help sitting beautifully on the skin.

The lightweight formula layers effortlessly and gives my skin that fresh, healthy, hydrated look without feeling heavy or greasy. I love pressing it in after cleansing to add an extra layer of moisture before the rest of my skincare routine.

With green tea, ceramides, and multiple forms of hyaluronic acid, it’s designed to support the skin barrier while helping skin look softer, smoother, and more hydrated.

Such a beautiful addition if you’re looking for that healthy, plump skin look. ✨

#PR

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Want to look more awake?

This is one of my favorite under eye combinations when I’m dealing with darkness, dehydration, or concealer that just isn’t sitting right.

I start with the Tula Under Eye Balm to add hydration and help smooth the area. Then I use the Smashbox x Becca Under Eye Brightener to neutralize darkness and bring light back under the eyes.

The result is brighter, smoother, more refreshed looking under eyes and makeup that applies more beautifully.

Sharing both products here because they’ve been staples in my routine for years.

#LTKgrwm #LTKOver40 #LTKBeauty

One of the biggest mistakes I see is relying on moisturizer alone for hydration.

As an esthetician, I’ve used an essence for years because it helps add that first layer of hydration before serums and moisturizer. Think of it like watering the soil before planting. When skin is properly hydrated, everything that follows can work more effectively.

If your skin still feels dry, tight, or dull, adding an essence may be the missing step in your routine.

Sharing a few of my favorite essences that I reach for again and again.

#LTKOver40 #LTKgrwm #LTKBeauty

Soft sunkissed tones, relaxed layers & effortless little details lately ☀️

The makeup, accessories & easy summer pieces creating my current golden hour mood.

#LTKdayinmylife #LTKselfcare #LTKOver40

Current favorite quick sunkissed makeup lately ☀️

Soft blush + bronzer placement that makes the skin look fresh, healthy, lifted, and naturally glowy without feeling heavy.

The easiest “I’ve been in the sun all weekend” makeup.

Blush is in Archival
Bronzer in 1.0

#LTKOver40 #LTKgrwm #LTKBeauty

Slowly adding softer little details around the house lately ☁️
This vase and stem combo instantly made the space feel calm, cozy & elevated without trying too hard.

#LTKdayinmylife #LTKOver40 #LTKHome

The easiest demi wing eyeliner trick for mature eyes ✨

If winged liner has ever felt impossible, this soft pencil technique gives the eye a lifted elongated look without harsh lines or needing perfect precision.

Simple, quick, and beginner friendly.

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Super natural feminine everyday makeup

#LTKgrwm #LTKBaby #LTKOver40

Setting Powder 101 for Mature Skin! ✨ My 4-step no-crease system for flawless, long-wearing makeup that doesn’t settle into lines.
Loose powder with a small brush → Beauty Blender to remove excess from nasolabial folds, crow’s feet & 11s → finishing powder → hydrating spray to melt it all in. Keeps dimension + glow on mature skin all day!

#LTKgrwm #LTKBeauty #LTKOver40

Nina Park aesthetic but for the 40+ girlies 🤎☕ warm skin, blurred lip, effortless glow — this look was literally made for us

#LTKBaby #LTKOver40 #LTKgrwm

My Lightweight Summer AM Skincare Routine 🌞
Perfect for heat, humidity, and busy mornings! This routine is extremely lightweight yet deeply hydrating no heavy or sticky feeling under the sun. The biggest win? Zero pilling under makeup so your base stays smooth and flawless all day.
Every single product is affordable, easy to find, and beginner-friendly. Whether you have oily, combo, or dry skin, these textures play well in humid weather and layer beautifully.
Tap to shop every product I’m using →
Save this routine for your summer mornings!

#LTKBeauty #LTKOver40 #LTKdayinmylife

Finally dropping the 90s beach waves tutorial you’ve all been begging for! ✨ Loose, effortless, volume-packed waves straight out of the early 2000s.

#LTKgrwm #LTKOver40 #LTKBeauty

Pro MUA secret: your cream and powder blush are aging you over 40 — and this one mixing technique changes everything. I’m showing you exactly how I transform both into a natural lit-from-within glow that actually lasts on mature skin. No new products needed — just this pro trick. All products linked here! 🖤

#LTKBeauty #LTKOver40

Lazy Girl Aussie Bronze for 40+ ☀️✨

Want the viral Aussie Bronze look but need it to be fast and pro-age friendly? This is my 5-minute "Lazy Girl" version! 🥂

As a pro makeup artist, I’ve refined this trend to focus on minimal products that don’t settle into fine lines or look muddy. We’re going for that "just back from Byron Bay" expensive skin finish—without the 20-step process.

Why it works for mature skin:
✨ Lightweight textures that won’t crease
✨ Strategic placement for a natural lift
✨ Hydrating formulas for a radiant glow

Shop all my Aussie Glow essentials below! 🛍️👇

#LTKOver40 #LTKgrwm #LTKBeauty

FOUNDATION FRIDAY: The Ultimate Luxury Dupe? 🥂✨
Today we are testing the legendary Armani Luminous Silk against a budget-friendly contender: the L’Oreal Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation.
As a professional artist, I’ve kept Luminous Silk in my kit for years, but this L’Oreal formula is a serious challenger. It’s specifically designed for mature skin—packed with Vitamin B3 and a hydrating serum so it doesn’t settle or look cakey.
The Verdict:
I’m wearing shade 25 (Cream Beige) in the L'Oreal, and the finish is stunningly similar to the Armani glow. If you want that high-end, editorial skin look without the luxury price tag, this is a must-try.
What’s Linked Below:
✨ Armani Luminous Silk: The gold standard for a "lit-from-within" finish.
✨ L’Oreal Age Perfect: The serum-infused dupe that’s perfect for daily wear.

#LTKOver40 #LTKBeauty #LTKgrwm

Bulletproof Makeup for Humidity & Hot Flashes ☀️🔥

If you’re tired of your makeup melting off by noon, this routine is for you. Whether it’s the summer humidity or a sudden hot flash, these are my professional-grade essentials for keeping your skin looking flawless and “locked in” all day long.

These aren’t just products—they are high-performance tools that work with mature skin, not against it. Think: skin that looks like skin, but wears like iron. 🥂✨

In this video:
✅ The grip primer that won’t budge
✅ My favorite sweat-resistant foundation
✅ The setting technique that changes everything

Everything I used to create this humidity-proof look is linked below!

#LTKBeauty #LTKOver40 #LTKgrwm

Foundation I’m currently testing and wearing in this video

The focus is always how it sits on the skin and how it wears throughout the day

#LTKBeauty #LTKgrwm #LTKOver40

My go to morning depuffing routine when my face feels heavy or tired. This helps everything sit smoother and look more lifted before makeup. Sharing the tools I use here

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If your skin still feels like it’s not fully clean, this is the step that changed everything for me.

Double cleansing helps remove makeup, SPF, and buildup without over-drying your skin — especially important for mature or dry skin.

Linking the products I use here.

#LTKOver40 #LTKselfcare #LTKBeauty

My go-to soft pink spring makeup look for a fresh, lifted finish at 40+ 🌸

This is the kind of look I reach for when I want something natural, glowing, and effortless without layering on a lot of product.

Everything I used is linked here so you can recreate it.

#LTKBeauty #LTKOver40 #LTKgrwm

I hear it every day: "Elle, foundation just doesn't look good on my skin anymore." 💬

As a 15-year celebrity makeup artist and licensed aesthetician, I’m sharing my "No-Foundation" secret for a flawless, editorial complexion. If you are over 40, stop fighting heavy formulas and start using this 3-step "Point Conceal" method.

✨ STEP 1: YSE Beauty Tinted SPF. This is your glow-primer and protection in one.
✨ STEP 2: Brighten. I’m using the Smashbox x Becca corrector, but if you want a Sephora Sale pick, grab the Glossier Stretch Concealer (linked below!).
✨ STEP 3: Detail. The YSL All Hours Concealer is thin but high-pigment—perfect for hiding redness without the weight.

🛍️ SEPHORA SALE TIP: The Spring Savings Event starts Friday! Add these pro-aging essentials to your "Heart" list now so you’re ready for the sale

#LTKBeauty #LTKOver40

My Sephora sale edit — what I actually think is worth it at 40+. Up on YouTube now

I went through everything and only kept the products I truly use, would repurchase, and that actually make a difference in how the skin looks and wears.

This is a curated mix of skincare, SPF, complexion, and makeup that gives a more refined, smooth, and effortless finish without heaviness.

I also included a few additional favorites (like lips, mascara, and tools) that I didn’t cover in the video but still love.

#LTKOver40 #LTKSaleAlert #LTKBaby

Foundation Friday testing this one to see if it actually smooths and blurs on 40+ skin.

I’m always looking for something that gives coverage without heaviness, and this one had me curious.

Everything is linked here so you can shop it and see if it’s a fit for you.

#LTKgrwm #LTKOver40 #LTKBeauty

Trying to decide between these two? Here’s the easiest way to choose.

More coverage + smoothing → IT Cosmetics
More natural, skin-like finish → Laura Mercier

That’s the difference.

Both are linked here so you can shop based on what you prefer.

#LTKOver40 #LTKgrwm #LTKBeauty

My current blush routine for a lifted, more refined look at 40+.

This placement gives a softer, more sculpted effect without heaviness and has been my go-to lately when I want everything to look fresh and effortless.

Everything is linked here so you can shop the full routine.

#LTKBeauty #LTKOver40 #LTKgrwm

My go-to soft smoky eye for a lifted, more wearable look at 40+.

These are the products I reach for when I want definition without heaviness. The tones and textures make it easy to create a polished look that still feels effortless.

Everything is linked here so you can shop the full routine.

#LTKOver40 #LTKgrwm #LTKBeauty

My current eye routine for a soft, lifted look at 40+.

These are the products I’ve been consistently reaching for when I want definition without heaviness. The way these layer and blend makes such a difference in keeping everything looking smooth and effortless.

Everything is linked here so you can shop the full routine.

#LTKgrwm #LTKBeauty #LTKOver40

This is the routine I keep coming back to when I want my skin to look polished but still like skin. Lightweight layers, soft blur, and a natural glow. I linked everything here for you.

#LTKgrwm #LTKBeauty #LTKOver40

If you’ve been curious about the new Laura Mercier Tinted Blur Balm in 1, I put it to a real-life wear test today… natural light, car lighting, and out to lunch.

This is one of those formulas that’s less about coverage and more about how your skin looks… smoother, softer, slightly diffused without feeling heavy or dry.

On 40+ skin, that balance matters.

I kept the rest of my makeup very intentional so the skin could stay the focus. Everything layered well, nothing felt overly set or textured, and it held up beautifully through the first few hours without separating.

If you prefer a fuller coverage foundation, this may not be for you. But if you’re looking for that blurred, skin-like finish that still looks natural up close, this is absolutely worth a look.

I’ve linked everything I used on Elleleary.com

#LTKOver40 #LTKBeauty #LTKmorningroutine