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I stopped traveling with full-size beauty products years ago… and I will never go back.

Travel sizes only = lighter suitcase, zero leaks, and everything fits in one clear bag 🙌🏼
Plus when my favorites are BOGO at Ulta Beauty, I stock up and keep a set permanently packed so I’m always trip-ready.

No decanting.
No overpacking.
No digging through a giant toiletry bag at 6am.

Just my ride-or-die minis that actually work for 40+ skin and real life travel days.

Linked all my favorites for you 🤍✈️

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I stopped traveling with full-size beauty products years ago… and I will never go back. Travel sizes only = lighter suitcase, zero leaks, and everything fits in one clear bag 🙌🏼 Plus when my favorites are BOGO at Ulta Beauty, I stock up and keep a set permanently packed so I’m always trip-ready. No decanting. No overpacking. No digging through a giant toiletry bag at 6am. Just my ride-or-die minis that actually work for 40+ skin and real life travel days. Linked all my favorites for you 🤍✈️

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the small bisque traveller | Parallelle

BOBBI BROWN Mini Long-Wear Waterproof Cream Eyeshadow Stick | Ulta

Tarte Travel Size Amazonian Clay Waterproof Bronzer | Ulta

Buxom Mini Full-On Plumping Lip Polish | Ulta

Anastasia Beverly Hills Translucent Loose Setting Powder Mini | Ulta

Tarte Travel-Size Shape Tape Radiant Concealer | Ulta

Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow+ Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel Mini | Ulta

Urban Decay Cosmetics Anti-Aging Eyeshadow Primer Potion | Ulta

Satin Kajal Liner | Nordstrom

BOBBI BROWN Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer with Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid | Ulta

IT Cosmetics Mini CC+ Cream Foundation with SPF 50+ | Ulta

Urban Decay Cosmetics All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray | Ulta

Tarte Travel Size Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara | Ulta

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Save 30% on $45+ during their in-app sale from 6/21-6/24

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I always get asked for affordable makeup over 40 options that flatter mature skin and this look is the ticket!

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If you are struggling with makeup over 40, this blush hack is a gamer changer!

If you are a woman over 40 with dry and mature skin, cream blush is your best friend! It melts into our skin going you a lovely natural flush and is so flattering.

Powder blush can sit on top of your skin and can make emphasize dry skin and make it look flat!

My top tip for applying blush is to remember what I call the 3 finger rule!
Place 3 fingers next to your nose and do not apply any blush there.

Apply blush in an upward motion and blend out! Do you see how it visually lifts your entire face? Such an easy tip!

Give it a try and let me know how it goes ❤️
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My favorite primer, foundations, concealers and tools for a flawless complexion for women over 40.
Makeover 40 products for dry & mature skin.

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Luxury prices are not a requirement for great makeup—especially after 40. 💄✨
This entire look is drugstore, chosen specifically to smooth, brighten, and enhance mature skin without settling or looking heavy.

If you’ve ever felt like affordable makeup “doesn’t work anymore,” this is your sign—it absolutely can when you use the right formulas and techniques.
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MY UNICORN LIP GLOSS

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If I had to pick one lip color to wear for the rest of my life, it would be this one!
It is absolute perfection and I have loved it for many years!!

It is so glossy and hydrating with the perfect amount of tingle. (More minty and less bee stung, which I am not a fan of)

My 2 favorite colors are Primrose (worn here) and Cherry Blossom, a pale cool pink!

What’s your ride-or-die lip color? Let me know in the comments.
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Bestsellers of the week ❤️

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💕 If I lost all my makeup today, these are the exact products I’d run to Sephora to replace — and today’s your last chance to grab them on sale!
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Winter lips need hydration first — always.
These are my go-to glosses for softness, comfort, and a healthy shine, plus one lightweight lipstick I reach for when I want a little more color without the dry, heavy feel. All three smooth the lips, don’t settle into lines, and feel comfortable all day — even in cold, dry weather.

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Packing for 1–2 weeks with just a carry-on ✈️
I stock up on minis so I never have to sacrifice my skincare, body care, or hair routine while traveling. Ulta is having a mini BOGO right now, which is the perfect time to grab your favorites and try new ones without committing to full sizes. Travel smart, not heavy. ✈️❤️

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My makeup started looking heavier and cakey this year… and it wasn’t my skin — it was my routine.

So I stopped layering, used less product, and focused on skin first.

A few tiny tweaks made everything look softer, fresher, and way more natural.

Proof that over 50, it’s not about more makeup… it’s about smarter makeup 🤍

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Colors:

Eyeshadow: Rose Gold Chrome
Foundation: 301N
Bronzer: Soleil Tan Bronze
Gloss: Sophia

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Winter mornings are brutal on skin — cold air outside, heat blasting inside… it’s basically a dehydration sandwich.

So before I even think about makeup, I focus on barrier repair + glow.

Gentle cleanse.
Hydrating serum.
Rich moisturizer.
SPF (yes, even in winter).

Nothing complicated — just layers that lock in moisture so my skin looks plump, calm, and lit-from-within instead of tight and flaky.

At this stage of life, I’ve learned it’s not about more makeup… it’s about better skin prep. When my skin is happy, everything else just melts on.

Winter glow > winter dull. Always. ✨

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Minis are my favorite way to travel.Ulta is having a BOGO sale right now and I culled through over 600+ minis and piled my favorites sound t have to! ❤️
Just remember to choose an even number of minis !

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Use my code BEAUTYBLOTTER15 for 15% off your first order ❤️✨
This is my favorite beauty find of 2025—and I truly don’t feel dressed without it.
Soft, warm, and never overpowering, it’s the kind of scent that feels like you, just better.
And yes… it’s finally back in stock.

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If you are always cold, this will change your life!

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Baby it's cold outside but my skin is still happy and glowing due to my holy grail winter skin saviors. Not sure how my skin would survive without them!

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If I had to restock my makeup bag on a budget in 2026, this is exactly what I’d buy at Ulta. Affordable, easy, and products that actually perform — no overthinking, no luxury price tags, just the essentials I reach for over and over. Save this for your next Ulta run. 💄✨

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The biggest makeup myth as we age? That we need more coverage.

In reality, mature skin looks better with less makeup and better placement. As skin changes, heavy layers settle into texture, fine lines, and pores—while lighter formulas let skin look like skin.

When you focus on hydration, thin layers, and strategic placement, makeup enhances instead of masking. It’s not about doing less because you “can’t” wear makeup anymore—it’s about editing so your features stay lifted, fresh, and natural.

Less makeup. Better technique. More confidence.

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A week of sun, planes, and cocktails ✈️☀️🍸
My skin definitely felt it. As a makeup artist over 50, I don’t “recover” from travel—I reset. This is how I baby my skin after flights, late nights, and a little too much fun so it stays calm, hydrated, and makeup-ready again.

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My fave liners for mature skin

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If your makeup doesn’t say, try a rolling primer first and a setting spray after ✨

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Obsessed! Never travel without!

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These are my go-to shades ❤️

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What I wore in Cancun as an empty nester 🌴💃
Turns out when you’re packing just for you, the outfits hit different. Less overthinking, more confidence. Pieces that felt easy, flattering, and actually fun to wear—from beach walks to dinner reservations. This season of life? I’m dressing for it, and I’m not mad about it at all.

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Love cover ups like this! Perfect length, pockets and can be worn as a dress as well!

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Last nights dinner outfit

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Everything I brought to Mexico for my skin and my hair

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These are makeup products that made the cut for my Mexico trip!

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Last night’s outfit ❤️

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Pool OOTD

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These are the travel essentials I never leave home without. They make every trip smoother, more comfortable, and a whole lot more enjoyable from takeoff to touchdown.

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My favorite travel bags! Keeps everything neat and the counter clutter free! I have the small and the medium!

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First Day Vibes ✨🌴☀️

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Poolside Essentialss

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Poolside essentials

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Pool OOTD

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