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The Makeup Routine I Swear By in My 40s

In my 40s, my makeup routine has become much more about enhancing my skin rather than covering it. I focus on products that hydrate, add a little glow, and keep everything looking fresh and natural throughout the day. Over time, I have found a handful of favorites that consistently work for my skin, so today I am sharing the exact routine I follow, along with the products I reach for every morning!

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Skin Prep and The Catfish Eyebrow Tutorial

Makeup that looks flawless and lasts all day starts with healthy and hydrated skin! Two of my favorite products to achieve this are the Colleen Rothschild eye cream and glow serum. Use code MOMINSTYLE20 to save at checkout

I also love the UBeauty line for morning and nighttime skincare!

I always start with my eyebrows before doing any of my face makeup. I use two drugstore products to get this lifted look! I start with the Elf laminating gel to set my brows, then use the NYX brow pencil in ash brown to outline and fill them in.

Eyebrow tutorial pt 2!

Face Makeup

My favorite foundation primer is the Maybelline grippy serum, so I start with that following my brows. My current foundation obsession is the Hy-Glam Foundation, and I apply it with the Makeup By Mario Dual-Ended Foundation brush. Next is the Estée Lauder Double Wear Concealer, which I apply under my eyes, on my high points, and on any redness. I follow that up with just the tiniest bit of L’Oréal loose setting powder anywhere I might crease. I want my makeup to look dewey so I don’t powder all over.

Blush & Bronzer

For my final few steps, I add some cream bronzer with the other side of the same Makeup By Mario Dual-Ended Foundation brush. I love how this one blends, it’s like butter! Then I will apply either the liquid blush by Elf or this powder blush by YSL, or sometimes both, it just depends on how I’m feeling

Mascara

Some people don’t agree but I love a mascara primer! The Tarte Tubing Lash Primer is my favorite because it makes your lashes so long. After letting that dry for a minute, I finish with this L’Oréal mascara!

Finishing Touches & Extras

My favorite setting spray! It’s like hair spray for your makeup

I use this throughout the day as a little refresher mist

My go-to makeup bags!

How I keep everything organized in my bathroom!

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More Finds & Favorites

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My Weekly Favorite Sales

Abercrombie: LAST DAY 25% off spring edit, ends 3/2 | Free shipping on orders over $99

American Eagle: 30% off everything, ends 3/2 | New Arrivals: Effortlessly Cool | Free shipping on orders $75+

Anthropologie: Free shipping on orders $50+ | New Spring Looks | Over 3,000 looks on sale

Aritzia: New spring dresses for the season

Elemis: Get 15% off when you sign up for emails | Get double cleansing power couple & out most wanted moisturizers (worth $136) with any $175+ purchase | Get a free 4-piece set of age defying icons (worth $216) with orders $280+ | Your $135+ order includes a summer-ready 5-piece gift (worth $110)

Express: 30%-70% off all dresses | Limited Time Only: Extra 20% off for insiders | Free Shipping on Orders $75+

Free People: The March Catalog, Out Now! | Free shipping & returns on all FP Movement orders

Gap: Up to 50% off sitewide | 15% off when you sign up for emails

Lululemon: NEW: Easy Five: The New Standard (casual pants collection) | 15% off when you sign up for emails 

Nordstrom: NEW: London Fashion Week Style Inspiration | Spring Forward & Spring Travel Collections | Nordy Club members earn 3X the points on beauty! | Get $60 OFF your next purchase with your Nordstrom CC (Ends March 8) plus earn 10 points per dollar

Sephora: Get 4X points on ALL MAKEUP, ends ¾, use code MAKEUPMATH | 100+ products on sale

Soma:  Earn $10 for every $50 you spend, ends 3/11 | Loungewear and pjs up to 50% off | 5 for $39 panties | 25% off swim & bra dresses | Extra 40% off markdowns

Spanx: Free Shipping on Everything  | 15% off your first order when you sign up for emails

T3: SinglePass Smooth X is back! | 20% off your first order | Limited time: Aire 360 now $199.99 | Aire IQ Now $100 off

Target: Save $10 when you spend $40 on kids’ & toddler clothing | Up to 25% off select luggage, bags, and travel accessories | Up to 30% off floor care | Up to 30% off kitchen & dining items | Roller Rabbit X Target drops 3/7

Ulta: 20% off select hair tools, member exclusive, ends 3/7 | New body care | Buy more, save more

NSale Outfit Inspiration & Faves

Here is our working post that will be updated through the sale to help you with outfit inspiration on New Fall Arrivals and the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! 😉 Each style board has the outfit linked below the photo!

Skincare Favorites from Colleen Rothschild

Hey girls! Its the beginning of the Colleen Rothschild Friends and Family Sale! We get 25% off Sitewide (Code FAMILY25) for the next few days! Its a great opportunity to take advantage of the sale and pick up some awesome skincare!

I use these products on the daily, so I wanted to get my favorites products all in one spot! Her skincare is a gamechanger for my acne prone skin– I actually had a consultation with Colleen herself earlier in the season! So fun! She made a few suggestion for me that I will pass on to you since they are so helpful! I will put them in order of usage so you can reference it back!

The Radiant Cleansing Balm gives you the at home spa experience- the cleansing balm gives an effect of a makeup melt, so I like to use it after a long day of wearing makeup. Comes with its own muslin cloth– my advice is to use it as a little steamer — feels so good on your skin!

Two products for me that have been amazing for keeping bacteria at bay PLUS giving me the wrinkle and fine line fighters are the Gylcolic Peel Pads (targets fine lines, hyperpigmentation leaves my skin feeling fresh and bright!) and the Mandelic Acid Radiance Serum (This serum promotes cellular turnover, acne, dark spots and all over texture) Its a duo I don’t go to sleep without.

Sometimes our skin needs a little extra TLC- and masking is a great way of giving it what it needs! Colleen Rothschild ]masks are some I use on the regular also! The clarifying detox mask is one of my favorites!

The Hair Products smell amazing and I LOVE the hair mask! Highly recommend these! I swear by both the serum and hair mask for keeping my hair hydrated and shiny!

Other options would be if you wanted to get started on a few products without committing to a full sized product– grab the discovery kit! It is a great way to get into the brand and try out a few things of your own!

Thank you to Colleen Rothschild for Sponsoring today’s post! As always all opinions here are my own.

Updated Night Routine Items

Hey ladies ! Just shared some new nighttime routine items on Instagram Stories. My is definitely blemish prone and so I typically focus on trying to prevent and clear them up. Recently I wanted to try to work on getting anti aging incorporation as well. I have been already using the Colleen Rothschild hair products for already a year I LOVE the quench and shine conditioner.

All the items on this post are 25% off with the Friends and Family Sale with code FAM25

One of the items I shared is the Mandelic Acid Radiance Serum– Using it for 30 days or so now- it is meant to help with overall radiance and texture. Also it helps unclog pores and prevents blackheads– so I also see it helping breakouts when I have them. YES!

I also just recently started using the Retinol Supreme Night Oil, this is an oil that is a stablized retinol which encourages healthy skin renewal. It has potent Vitamin C, which helps protect my skin but also will help reveal more radiance overnight.

I always will give products a couple months to really see results I am excited to see some more changes in texture and my skin!

A few of the other items that I have been using is the nightly masks- when you need a little “me” time they work really well and give you the extra clean feeling. Since there are so many items that I love, I went ahead linked up a few of my favorites here so you can see all the options! Happy to help anyway I can! Let me know what you snag and what you’re loving too! 🙂

SHOP MY NEW ITEMS PLUS SOME OF MY FAVES

Thank you to Colleen Rothschild for sponsoring today’s post, as always all opinions here are my own.

Sephora Sale Favorites

Good Morning Friends! What a great time for a little Self Care & Beauty Sale! The Sephora Sale is a fun sale to look forward to because we have a TON of fun brands that we know and love already, they go on sale and that never happens.

So if you aren’t familiar with it, this sale is offered to their rewards members, there’s three rankings (depending on your purchases through the year), each tier has a discount of 10%-20% off!

ACCESS LIST:
ROUGE MEMBER: April 17 (20% Off)
VIB MEMBER: April 21 (15% Off)
INSIDER MEMBER: April 23 (10% Off)
USE CODE : SAVEMORE

If you aren’t already a Member- SIGN UP! You can get access to 10% off when April 23 happens! I joined last year, and its a great perk! Such a great time to try out something new! I went ahead and rounded up our favorite brands and items that we already use and love, but also the new items I ordered to try out!

WHAT I BOUGHT


HAIR TOOLS

HAIR CARE

MAKEUP

SKIN CARE

Self Care Favorites

Quarantine time means we have a bit of time to take for ourselves… JKJKJKJK, In THEORY we do, but nonetheless, focusing on Skincare should be something (myself included) I could stand to take a little more time for.

Recently posted my videos on how I am using all these items, but wanted to make this a more comprehensive list and go -to location for all the skincare I recommend and am loving right now.

AM ROUTINE

Cleanser: Cult Classic or Acne Cleanser: I like to really make sure my face is clean since its so prone to breakouts. So I love the Cult Classic and Acne Cleansers ( The Acne line really has helped me so much– kept breakouts at bay but doesn’t overdry)

Toner: Glycolic Resurfacing Gel Toner– LOVE LOVE this for helping with texture and neutralizing potential breakouts. This has been such a gamechanger for me. (Use this Day and night)

Moisturizer: 24/7 Moisture or Quench both these products are a great little drink of water for your skin. Started using Quench more recently and I really love the texture and cooling sensation of that product. It’s a lighter product and feels SO good on your skin.

Tanning Drops: You can add these tanning drops to your moisturizer in the morning under your makeup for a gradual faux glow! I use this for my face- but can be used on your body should you choose.

PM ROUTINE

  1. Billie Face Wipes: These are great for on the go- its a clean face wipe that does a great job at removal, perfect for after the gym. I use to remove my makeup before I cleanse.
  2. Cult Classic or Acne Cleanser: I like to really make sure my face is clean since its so prone to breakouts. So I love the Cult Classic and Acne Cleansers ( The Acne line really has helped me so much– kept breakouts at bay but doesn’t overdry)
  3. Sugar Scrub: I use this once a week or so, the great for exfoliating but still gentle and clean.
  4. Toner: Glycolic Resurfacing Gel Toner– Smoothes and helps resurface. I use this Day and night
  5.  Mandelic Acid Radiance Serum: This serum has a lot of benefits like promoting turnover of your cells, reduce fine lines and dark spots.
  6. YOUTHFUL Quattro Peptide Face & Eye Serum : I use this closer to my eyes and mouth- leaping bunny certified, this clean skincare item has a ton of benefits but I am using it for the skin elasticity and firmness
  7. GO AWAY Acne spot or Keep it clear: If I have further breakouts I will for sure add a little more spot treatment
  8. LANIEGE Lip Mask: Need chapstick at night? YOU NEED THIS. Love this lip sleeping mask so so much!

MASKS

GLOWIFY METALLIC MASK // DETOX MASK

HAIRCARE

I have talked recently a lot about how I keep my hair shiny and healthy looking. I have been using this Conditioner and Serum for over a year- LOVE it, gosh I hope I NEVER run out! LOL

BODYCARE

I have been using both these products for a couple years, my friend introduced LAVISH and the Body Polish as a little sampler duo at Christmas once- and have been using EVER since! (No pun intended)

I do use the body butter more sparingly since its a tad more pricey than an everyday lotion, but on the days when you are feeling extra dry or right after you used the Body Polish (Spa experience let me tell you) As of right now there is a Citron scent that is brand new OMG So good.

If you want some quality body care, look no more.

BODY POLISH // LAVISH BODY BUTTER

New Items available at Billie!

Hopping on that Oh So Important Self Care train, with a couple NEW products launching! So I have been using Billie Razors for months now (which I love and if you don’t already ya need to hop on that train) If you have not tried this original product is the razor and a few accessories, this is an auto shipment type service where you pick the frequency and the razor and accessories of your choice are sent to you! The “pink tax” on razors has been eliminated so the price point in general is WAY less than what I have typically spent. On top of that, the product performance is MUCH improved- so it is a win either way. My personal order each month includes the razors, lotion and shaving cream. Now there are a few new products I have had the privilege of trying out before they launched today–so I’m super excited to share!

Three products are rolling out today!

First is the Lip balm– vegan and clean, some have a tint to them and a couple don’t, they have fun a quirky scents but nothing too overpowering. Great little additions to my collection and been pretty hydrating too!

Secondly the Dry Shampoo, different kind of application then what I am typically used to. It’s not a spray but a powder, sprinkle massage and go. Lightweight and definitely feels like its cleansing my scalp.

The last new item that is launching is the Wonder Wipe Face Wipe— YOU GUYS THEY SMELL SO GOOD! I have been using them to remove my makeup and wipe my face after the gym– they don’t dry my skin out so they are super gentle and they remove everything. Kind of a one step wipe!

These three are all things we need for self care, but quick enough to get back to our lives Stat. 🙂 Just gave you three NEW reasons to hop on that Billie Train, trust me you will LOVE.

|CHECK OUT THE LAUNCH!|

Thank you to Billie for sponsoring today’s post. As always all opinions here are my own.

Cyber Monday Sale Spotlight with Colleen Rothschild

Hey ladies! Happy Cyber Monday! So many great deals and fun to be had today and this weekend! I wanted to chat a bit more about my personal beauty routine with a Cyber Monday Spotlight with Colleen Rothschild! I get TONS of questions about how I keep my hair so shiny! I have been using several Colleen Rothschild products pretty religiously this year, and I really think it has made all the difference! I don’t wash my hair super often so when I do, I need to have great products! Two items that I use that have been apart of my routine since being introduced to this brand are the Quench and Shine Restorative Mask and the Smooth and Shine Hair Serum.

Here’s a few of my hair secrets! Shhhhh! 🙂 My Hair can get dry in between washing and I find that it is REALLY important to make sure that I hydrate well with a great conditioner. I use the Quench and Shine Restorative Mask each time I wash my hair, and let it sit for 3-5 minutes before rinsing. Then style as usual!

For the other days I am not washing my hair I like to make sure its shiny, so the Smooth and Shine Serum is CRITICAL! This product helps infuse the moisture and shine into dry hair. I will use this only on the ends of my hair (The last 3-4 inches) I use about 2 pumps everyday when styling my hair for the day and even sometimes at night before bed!

There are several other products that I have been experimenting with, you saw me on stories masking the other night, that was the Clarifying Detox Mask! I use that one every once in a while to help with breakouts and keep my face super clean! I initially started with the High Performace Mask Trio to try out a couple, the detox is my fave! The Face balm is amazing too, it literally melts your makeup off at night, I like to use that when I have worn makeup several days in a row and need to double cleanse to make sure my makeup is thoroughly removed!

We can’t talk about all this product without chatting about the AMAZING CYBER MONDAY SALE! Not only can you snag everything Sitewide 30% off, (USE CODE CM2019) but my favorite High Performance Masking Trio is special priced from $65 to $39! These are AMAZING Deals and great products to try or gift for the beauty lover in your life!

I linked the specials AND my faves below! Cannot wait to see what you grab ,you will NOT be disappointed in these quality products! 🙂

SHOP THE SPECIALLY PRICED ITEMS
$39 High Performance Mask Trio (Reg $65)
$49 Discovery Collection ($150 Value / Reg $95)
$59 Bi-Weekly Routine (Clarifying Detox Mask + Dual Enzyme Polish)  (Reg $89) . $69 Honey Vanilla Body Bundle (Reg $106)

SHOP OTHER PRODUCT FAVES

*Thank you to Colleen Rothschild for sponsoring today’s post, as always all opinions here are my own.