Beauty Products I Regret Buying in My 40s (And What I’d Buy Instead)

October 12, 2026 0 Comments 3 tags

I’ve bought plenty of hyped-up beauty products that absolutely did not work for me. Here are the makeup and hair products I regret buying in my 40s—and the products I

Why I Got Lip Filler in My 40s (And Whether I’d Do It Again)

October 8, 2026 0 Comments 3 tags

Lip filler wasn't on my growing-old-gracefully bingo card! Here's what happened when I tried half a syringe in my 40s, including the pain, bruising, and results.

My Experience With Chin Filler in My 40s: Was It Worth It?

September 29, 2026 0 Comments 3 tags

After losing weight, I tried chin filler to improve my profile and the appearance of my double chin. Here's what happened, what I paid, and why I've gone back three

The Best MAC Lip Combos for Fall: Lipstick + Liner You’ll Love

September 24, 2026 0 Comments 4 tags

From bold plum-browns to soft rosy nudes, these are the seven MAC lip combos I’m wearing this fall—including my favorite ways to use Chestnut lip liner.

Botox in My 40s: Why I Started—and Why I Keep Going Back

September 16, 2026 0 Comments 4 tags

I never planned on getting Botox in my 40s—but one spontaneous appointment changed my mind. After three years of getting it, here’s what surprised me, what I spend, what I’ve

Fall Makeup in My 40s: What I’m Actually Wearing at 45

September 14, 2026 0 Comments 5 tags

Fall feels more like New Year’s to me than actual New Year’s, and apparently my makeup bag gets a reset too. Here’s the fall makeup I’m actually wearing at 45—from

10 Beauty Changes I Made in My 40s That Made Me Feel Better Than More Makeup Ever Did

September 9, 2026 0 Comments 2 tags

Beauty in my 40s looks very different than it did at 25. I wear less makeup, care more about my skin, prioritize sleep and sunscreen, and yes—I became the woman

I Wanted to Love the Dior Rosy Glow Blush—But I Keep Going Back to MAC

August 26, 2026 2 Comments 2 tags

I bought two Dior Rosy Glow blushes after hearing everyone rave about them. The colors are gorgeous—but after four weeks of testing, I keep going back to MAC. Here's why.

MAC Chestnut + Pink Peppermint: The 90s Lip Combo I Never Expected to Love

August 17, 2026 3 Comments 3 tags

I grew up loving the dark liner and frosty lips of the ’90s, but MAC Chestnut with a pink lipstick? I wasn’t convinced. Then I tried it with Peppermint Patty—and

Is Typology Worth It? The French Skincare Brand I Keep Buying on Repeat

August 10, 2026 2 Comments 2 tags

After two years of using Typology, I’m still buying several products on repeat. Here’s my honest take on the Tinted Serum, Concealer, Glow Drops, and why this French skincare brand