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

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.

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

The Best Foundation for Mature Skin: My Honest Review After Trying 6 Popular Products at 45

Beauty products I recommend for mature skin after trying multiple foundations.
August 3, 2026 0 Comments 2 tags

As I’ve gotten older, one thing has become very clear… The makeup that worked in my twenties doesn’t necessarily work anymore. I’m 45, my skin is oily, and while I

Makeup Monday: 10 Beauty Products I’m Loving This Summer

Makeup Monday beauty products including MAC, e.l.f., Rare Beauty and NYX favorites
July 21, 2026 0 Comments 3 tags

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Friday Favorites: A Few Things I’m Loving This Week

Friday Favorites lifestyle roundup featuring beauty, movies and home favorites
July 17, 2026 0 Comments 6 tags

From my favorite lip combo to movies, candles, coffee, and home comforts, here are this week's Friday Favorites.