MOVING OUT OF STATE WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! Back in 2018 our lives changed forever. Both my husband and I were born in Illinois but we grew tired of the high property taxes and the weather and decided to make a change. It was a three year process but we finally did it. I'm going to share tips on moving out of state and what you need to know. Our move was to the sunshine state of Florida but these tips will be helpful whether you move out of state or locally. You can also watch my video with all the details on our move to Florida. WHY WE MOVED TO FLORIDA The long cold winters is one of the reasons. I suffer from S.A.D. and with each winter I would get more and more depressed. Then there's the property taxes that always seemed to go up even though property values were down. And lastly ... View Post
BEST SKIN CARE FOR ANTI AGING MATURE SKIN
BEST SKIN CARE FOR ANTI AGING MATURE SKIN I wish I knew what I know now back in my fourties. It's taken me awhile but I finally found the best skin care for anti-aging on mature skin. Please make sure to click on this LINK to my YouTube channel. You can watch my video for demonstrations and more information. CLEANSING One step I wasn't doing in my skin care routine was cleansing my skin morning and night. I was cleansing at night to remove all of my makeup but I was not doing it in the morning. It's so important to cleanse you skin in the morning because you want to remove all the oils and products on your face from the night before. I love the cleansing balm from Colleen Rothschild. It takes all of my makeup off. It never burns or stings my eyes. Another favorite ... View Post
BEST PRIMER FOR MATURE SKIN
BEST PRIMER FOR MATURE SKIN I have mixed thoughts about using a face primer. I've tested many and haven't noticed a difference in my my foundation staying on longer or looking better. But I have been hearing more and more about gripping primers. I think I found the best primer for mature skin. At least it is on my mature skin. For reference I am 54 with dry oily combination skin. At the end of this article I'll share a link to my YouTube channel. You can see my demonstrating this primer and sharing my thoughts on a few other makeup products for mature skin. BEST PRIMER What makes a great primer for mature skin? One that isn't drying and also keeps makeup on longer. Especially for someone like me with combination skin. I decided to try the Urban Decay All Nighter Ultra Glow primer. I ... View Post
BEST UNDER EYE CONCEALER FOR MATURE EYES
BEST UNDER EYE CONCEALER FOR MATURE EYES I've tested many under concealers over the years but I have finally found the best under eye concealer for mature eyes! I will even say that this is my holy grail concealer! I'm going to share why this is the best and better than anyone that I've ever used. At the end of this article I'm adding a link to my YouTube channel. I'm sharing a demonstration along with application tips. I'm also zooming the camera in so you can see my eyes close up. BEST UNDER EYE CONCEALER This concealer is the best because it does not settle into my lines or crease even when smiling. I've shared many under eye concealers and I still recommend them. But the Sisley phyto cernes eclat concealer is the holy grail concealer for me. The price tag is steep at $109.00 US ... View Post
5 SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MAKEUP SKILLS
5 SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MAKEUP SKILLS Whether you're just getting into makeup or a beginner I'm going to share five simple ways to improve your makeup skills. I'm also going to add a few recommendations for you as well. Along with a tip on how to choose the right foundation tone even if you're ordering on line. For reference I'm a 54 women with oily dry combination skin. So these tips are for mature skin. Make sure you check out the post I shared on how to get rid of puffy undereyes. And the best concealer tip for mature undereyes. PREPPING THE SKIN This is so important and a step you should never skip. In the morning I always cleanse my skin and apply an acid which helps to exfoliate my skin. Then I always use a moisturizer. I have oily/dry combination skin but moisturizing ... View Post
GET RID OF PUFFY UNDER EYES
GET RID OF PUFFY UNDER EYES I'm pretty blessed at almost 54 I don't have many lines under my eyes. But I do have puffy under eyes. I do use an eye mask with caffeine that helps but some days it's not enough. I'm going to share how I get rid of my puffy under eyes in less than a minute. There is a trick to doing this so you must follow the directions well.(This post contains affiliate links, see disclosure policy) PRODUCT I use the Peter Thomasroth instant firmx eye. It comes in a tube and it's a clear gel. This is not a permanent fix but a temporary one. I have bad allergies and some days I need to use this or it will look like I have two swollen puffy under eyes. HOW TO USE To apply Peter Thomasroth instant firmx eye you want to make sure your under eye ... View Post