Recently I’ve been noticing an alarmingly high amount of women over 40 that 1) still struggle with eyeliner 2) struggle with eyeshadow or both. So I decided to put together this post to help you understand how different these eye makeup products really are for us over 40s folks. And why it might be time…
Aside from immediately having Olivia Newton John’s “Physical” in my head, when typing this post I’m thrilled to get into the nuts and bolts of what’s fast becoming one of my favorite sunscreen brands.But before we do, let’s first remind ourselves of just how important sunscreen is. I especially want to remind you that you…
Complexion makeup has evolved a lot in recent years, even decades. Inside this post, I want to help clear up some of the confusion and help you to understand the difference between tinted moisturizer and foundation. You may even be convinced to ditch your long-used, much relied-on foundation for a lighter, dewier tinted moisturizer. Especially…
When it comes to makeup and applying eyeliner, there are a few common mistakes that women over 40 might make. Here are some of the biggest ones to be aware of: Use Super Heavy or Harsh Lines On Your Eyes As your skin ages, it becomes less elastic. If you’re applying heavy or thick eyeliner,…
There are very few guarantees in life. And one of them is that you are going to get bruises. On your elbows, on your legs, on your knees, and anywhere else. The trouble is that sometimes you get them at times, you really don’t want to look like a four-year-old who is constantly ambling into…
The Makeup Refinery puts these two skincare and anti-aging heavyweights head to head. Find out which is best for you – collagen or retinol?
It’s time to discuss one of the makeup trends that never seems to fade or be anything less than classic, classy or down-right glam. All without being cheap. And that is the divine style of vintage glam, and here we are celebrating my pick of the brands that define vintage glam – brands that you…
One of my favorite readers (you know who you are!) inspired me to throw together this list of the best different types of makeup bags all in one place. I’m not sure why, but the makeup bag is one of my biggest obsessions/constant struggles. It just feels like the one thing I continually try to…