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My morning skincare routine as a 52-year-old makeup artist with dry, sensitive, rosacea-prone skin ✨ At this age, I’m not trying to use ALL the things. My goal is to keep my skin calm, hydrated, glowy and prepped for makeup—without irritating it. A few things I’ve learned along the way: gentle is better, hydration is everything, and SPF is non-negotiable. And when my skin is happy, my makeup looks SO much better. 🤍 Save this if your skin is dry, sensitive or just needs a little extra love after 40. MatureSkin Over50Beauty MorningSkincare SensitiveSkin RosaceaSkin LTKmorningroutine LTKOver40 LTKBeauty

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

A gorgeous and glowing, easy summer makeup look for women over 40 that is under $100 for the whole look? Yes, please!

Type the word SAVE into the comments to get a link to the whole look sent straight to your DM’s!

I love that @elfcosmetics gives everyone the opportunity to look gorgeous this spring with their amazing in-app spring sale!

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

Happy Shopping!

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HERE ARE THE JUICY DETAILS 👇👇

➡️ Save this for later so you have it! ❤️

Type the word BLUSH to get a list of my favorite blushes straight to your inbox!

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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My kind of Bronzer for mature skin 🤎 @morphebrushes Complexion Boost Peptide Bronzing Serum gives me that naturally sun-kissed look while still keeping my skin looking hydrated. #MorphePartner #Morphe #MorpheBrushes #MatureSkin #Over50Beauty

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all 50% today only!

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My picks for week 1 from the Ulta Beauty 21 days of beauty sale!

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These are the 4 things I’m shopping from Week 1 of @ultabeauty 21+ Days of Beauty 👀✨ Consider this my starting lineup—but I’ll be sharing EVERYTHING I think is actually worth grabbing as the deals drop this week.

Because 50% off is great… but only if I’d recommend it at full price too. 😉 Save this and follow along so you don’t miss the good ones!

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#AD If your makeup bag needs a little refresh for fall but you’re trying to stick to a budget, this is exactly where I’d spend about $100 at Target. 🍂

These are the products I’d replace first because they’re the ones I reach for every day—from a primer that helps my makeup stay put to a foundation, mascara, lip liner, and lipstick that create an easy, polished look.

What’s the first makeup product you replace each fall?

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Who has tried this? Intruiged…

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Making the most of the last weekend in August ☀️🤍 A little trip to Tilghman Island, my favorite new pants, Target finds on a rainy day, and the foot products I swear by for baby-soft feet.

Just soaking up these last little bits of summer before I fully give in to fall. 🍂✨

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When it’s still hot outside …

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Ordered them all!

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Pack my travel makeup bag with me ✈️💄

Here’s my best travel makeup tip: I keep this bag packed at all times and completely separate from my everyday makeup. That way, I’m ready to go at a moment’s notice—no scrambling and no forgetting my favorites.

The bag itself is washable 🙌 and inside is a mix of minis + tried-and-true makeup favorites I know work on my mature skin. I even keep brushes simple with one double-ended brush.

Everything I need. Nothing I don’t.

Because at 52, I’ve finally learned that packing smarter is SO much better than packing more. 🤍

Save this for your next trip!

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Friday favorites 🤎 A little mix of beauty, home + fall fashion I’m loving right now! That $6 e.l.f. blush in Maple Latte is SO good, plus a few finds perfect for heading into fall. Everything is linked!

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My current everyday glow duo.

If you like makeup that enhances your skin instead of covering it up, these two are worth trying.

The Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Concealer is lightweight, hydrating, and gives beautiful brightening without feeling heavy or cakey. Paired with the new Dolci Blush, it gives the prettiest healthy flush with an easy cream-to-powder finish that blends effortlessly.

I’ve been wearing this combination constantly because it looks polished while still feeling natural.

Everything is linked from Sephora.

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I officially replaced TWO of my longtime makeup staples 👀

My cream blush + concealer have officially been bumped for these two from Armani Beauty—and I don’t make makeup swaps lightly.

✨ Armani Luminous Silk Cheek Tint in Caramel & Peach — the perfect warm, fresh flush that melts into the skin and looks SO natural.

✨ Armani Luminous Silk Concealer — creamy, lightweight coverage that brightens without looking heavy, dry or settling into fine lines.

At 52, I want makeup that’s easy, flattering and makes my mature skin look like skin—just better. These two check every box.

If your makeup has been feeling a little heavy or dated lately, these are worth a try. 🤎

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The little things really do add up ✨ These are the simple beauty habits I swear by for my skin, hair, nails + more—from what I put on before bed to the products I use every single day. Easy habits, real results, and all things I’d recommend to a friend!

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You don’t need a new makeup bag… you need a few better techniques.

The biggest mistake I see women over 40 make isn’t buying the wrong products—it’s applying them the same way they’ve always done. Small changes in placement and technique can make your makeup look smoother, fresher, and more flattering on mature skin.

Save this for your next makeup day, and follow along for simple tips that actually make a difference. ✨

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Weekend snaps 🤎 A fun boat day with friends, sending my youngest back to college 🥹, a little Sunday skin reset thanks to the rain, and apparently entering my leopard-pants era. 🐆

A little fun, a little bittersweet, a little self-care… basically life lately. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. 🤍

#WeekendSnaps #EmptyNesterLife #LifeAfter50 #Over50Style #WeekendVibes

#LTKdayinmylife #LTKOver40 #LTKBeauty

Monday’s best sellers are GOOD 👏 A mix of fall fashion + beauty favorites you all loved this week! From the leopard jeans and cozy knit tee to easy everyday beauty staples, these are definitely worth a look. 🤎

Shop all of this week’s best sellers in my LTK!

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Gap is 40% off right now 🙌 Sharing a few pieces I’d snag while the sale is happening! The black dress is a current favorite, plus an easy white top, the cutest transition set, and a soft cardigan that will be so good heading into fall. 🤎

Shop my Gap sale picks in my LTK!

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Excited for a rainy,
Lazy Sunday and I finally got to wear these pants!

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Fall makeup, but make it easy. 🍂

As a 52-year-old makeup artist, I have zero interest in a complicated makeup routine—or buying 15 new products every season.

These are the 5 fall makeup products I’m reaching for on repeat because they work beautifully on mature skin, feel current without being too trendy, and make getting ready so much easier.

Think fresh skin, flattering fall tones and a polished look without piling on more makeup. Because at this age, I’m all about enhancing—not covering.

Save this for your fall makeup refresh + follow @thebeautyblotter for realistic makeup tips and product recommendations for women over 40. 🤎

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Friday finds!

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The beauty habits that seem too small to matter are usually the ones that add up. ✨

A few of my daily/weekly non-negotiables lately: tanning drops for a little healthy-looking glow without the sun, sleeping on a silk pillowcase to be kinder to my skin + hair, and an overnight hair mask so I wake up with softer, smoother hair.

Nothing complicated. Nothing that takes an extra 30 minutes. Just little beauty habits that make me feel more polished—especially after 50.

Save this for your next beauty reset 🤍 And follow me for more realistic beauty tips for women over 40 & 50.

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If you are over 40 and confused about makeup, start here! Sharing some favorites in each category! ❤️

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If you want to see a real difference in your skin by the holidays, don’t wait until November. ✨

As a 52-year-old makeup artist, one of the biggest things I’ve learned about mature skin is that you don’t need a complicated 10-step skincare routine—you need the right ingredients used consistently.

Here’s the simple anti-aging skincare routine I’d start now:

☀️ MORNING
Azelaic acid
Vitamin C
SPF 50

🌙 EVENING — Sandwich Method
Snail mucin or a hydrating serum
Tretinoin
Rich moisturizer/barrier cream

The goal? Brighter, smoother, more even-looking skin and a healthy skin barrier—which also means your makeup has a much better canvas to sit on.

Save this post so you can come back to the routine, and comment “SKIN” if you want my product recommendations.

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Fall beauty favorites I’m telling all my friends about 🤎 These are the easy, everyday products that make getting ready feel effortless—pretty skin, soft brown lashes, the perfect fall lip, warm blush + a swipe-and-go shadow. Consider your fall makeup bag refreshed. ✨

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