I want to tell you a story of how I went to Sephora looking for a very specific item, left with something drastically different, and… ( Read More )
Thrive Causemetics Review as an Over 40 Woman
I originally wrote a Thrive Causements review in 2019, but since then, Thrive Causemetics has discontinued some products and added new ones to the collection.… ( Read More )
MAYA Fragrance Review: I Bought Into the Hype (and am glad I did)
I originally wrote this Maya Fragrance review in 2022, but updating it in 2024 as I have tried the latest fragrance from the company and… ( Read More )
Can Clip-in Extensions Improve My Thinning Hair in Midlife?
Ever since I turned 40, I have been dealing with thinning hair. I had blood tests, there is nothing specific that is wrong, just getting… ( Read More )
The Cure for Itchy Ears During Perimenopause
A couple of years ago, I began dealing with itchy ears. I wished I could get in my ear canal and scratch; it was as… ( Read More )
My Best Beauty Buys of 2024
This year, I focused more on my skin. At 42, life is catching up to my face with dryness, uneven skintone, fine lines, loss of… ( Read More )
Colleen Rothschild Retinol Review
It’s so easy to get caught up in the hype. Someone mentions a new serum or skin treatment in a Facebook group or a blog… ( Read More )
The Skincare I’m Using to Start 2024
I know I am not the only one who looks at their reflection a little more in January than any other month of the year.… ( Read More )
The Best Long-Wearing Non-Liquid Lipsticks
I wear lipstick every day to work, but I don’t want to have to think about it. I don’t want to worry about it getting… ( Read More )
Winter Skincare Update
When the temps drop, the air gets drier outside, but also inside thanks to electric heat. My skin which is pretty normal, suddenly becomes finicky.… ( Read More )