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📍Houston | 45+ | Inside-Out Beauty Content
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One of my favorites @lancomeofficial Teint Idole Ultra Wear: A buildable, medium-to-full coverage foundation that provides up to 24 hours of wear with a natural matte tinish. Pertect for us mature skin and young skin alike!
I use shade 355N
 
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✨ Unboxing my August @ipsy Original! ✨

Another month, another beauty bag full of surprises! 💕 I love that IPSY makes discovering new beauty products feel like a little gift to yourself every month. link in Bio to subscribe 😉 

Here’s what came in my August bag:

🫧 Real Perfection Beauty Sponge + Case — because you can never have too many good makeup sponges!

🍵 Tatcha The Matcha Foam Cleanse — a gentle-looking cleanser I’m excited to put to the test.

✨ MoBeauty Gimme Mo-Glow Liquid Highlighter — bring on the glow!

👀 Sonäge Luster Eye Crème — adding a little extra love to the eye area.

🤎 Athr Cream Eyeshadow in Serafina — that creamy, effortless wash of color I can already see becoming an easy everyday look.

Five new products to try and a whole lot of beauty experimenting ahead! 💗

Which one would you want to try first? 👇

#IPSY #IPSYOriginal #IPSYUnboxing #BeautyUnboxing #giftedbyipsy  Over40Beauty taken in Houston, Texas by @makeabella
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2 months ago
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The Routine: @benefitcosmetics 
 Precisely, My Brow Pencil: Light pressure, tiny strokes just where I have gaps.
 Precisely, My Brow Wax: Brushed upward first to grab every single hair, then smooth out the top line. Flexible hold, no crunchy feel.

Shade 4.5 hits that ideal deep neutral brown without leaning too warm or too cool.

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2 months ago
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Swatching 💋 💄 @colourpopcosmetics HydraPOP Glossy Lip Stains ($9 each), and the formula actually surprised me. Most hybrid lip products sacrifice moisture for longevity, but this one manages to balance both.

The Breakdown:
 Texture & Feel: Water-based gel-cream that feels genuinely weightless and cooling on application. Zero tackiness or heavy feel.

 Wear & Fade: Starts as a high-shine gloss, then transitions into an even, natural-looking tint. The fade-out is seamless—no awkward outer ring or patchy spots as it wears down (check the end of the clip for the transfer test).

 Key Ingredients: Formulated with squalane, guava, and lychee extracts for sustained hydration rather than superficial shine.
At the $9 price point, it performs like high-end gel stains twice its price. Ideal if you want low-maintenance, buildable color for daily wear.

(Featured accessory: Colourpop x PopSockets MagSafe Lip Holder, $20)

Shade lineup shown in video. Which tone fits your daily rotation best?

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3 months ago
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The cutest way to kick off back-to-school week! ✨ 

Treat yourself or surprise your favorite person with these adorable staples 🎁💖 

Which vibe is winning: pink 🌸 or blue 🩵? Drop your emoji below!

If you want to shop this post you can find in my Amazon storefront, link in bio! 🛍️ 

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2 months ago
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Unboxing my July @ipsy Original 😎 and this month’s lineup is such a good mix of skincare and makeup favorites! For just $15/month, you get 5 personalized deluxe-size beauty products plus a collectible makeup bag. The best part? You choose one product each month, and IPSY picks the other four based on your Beauty Quiz, so your bag is tailored to your preferences. 
If you’ve been thinking about trying a beauty subscription, this is such a fun way to discover new products every month. Subscribe through the link in my bio! 💛

Here’s what was inside my July bag:
✨ @graceandstella Eye Mask Set Trio
✨ @halfcakedmakeup Translucent Powder
✨ @seraphinebotanicals PowerCurl Mascara
✨ @benefitcosmetics Play Dazed Airy Liquid Blush
✨ @caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Cashmere Cream

Now tell me… which product would you reach for first? 👀👇

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2 months ago
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Summer glow over 45? Sí, por favor! ✨☀️ Here is my quick, easy breakdown for lightweight, radiant, and smudge-proof summer makeup:

1️⃣ @fentyskin Hydra Vizor Mineral SPF 30 - lightweight hydration + daily sun protection in one
2️⃣ @fentybeauty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint in shade 11
3️⃣ @benefitcosmetics Precisely My Brow (shade 4.5) + 24H Brow Setter - the duo that keeps brows perfectly defined and lifted all day
4️⃣ @makeupbymario Soft Sculpt Shaping Stick in Medium - the easiest natural contour for everyday wear
5️⃣ @benefitcosmetics Hoola Bronzer, The POREfessional Super Setter & Power Powder - your pore-blurring, shine-controlling dream team
6️⃣ @hourglasscosmetics Ambient Palette - my glow secret (Ambient Lighting II  Palette gives a similar radiant finish)
7️⃣ @lauramercier Caviar Eye Pencil in Cocoa - that soft, effortless liner that never smudges
8️⃣ @yslbeauty Lash Clash Mascara - bold, lifted lashes in one swipe
9️⃣ @tower28beauty OneLiner in Color Me Fine - my go-to liner for soft, defined lips
🔟 @k18hair Biomimetic AirWash Dry Shampoo - clean, fresh hair without buildup
1️⃣1️⃣ @muglerofficial l Angel Nova - a beautiful mix of rose and raspberry that lingers all day!

Which of these summer beauty staples is already in your makeup bag? Let me know below! ⬇️ 

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3 months ago
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Escape to Provence with me! ☀️✨

Unboxing the two newest additions to @loccitane ’s iconic Amande collection: the Amande Crème Brûlée and Amande Pistache Hair & Body Mists. If you’re a fan of warm, decadent gourmand scents, you’re going to be obsessed with these! 🤍

✨ Amande Crème Brûlée
Think rich, caramelized, and comforting. It opens with golden roasted almond, blends into creamy almond milk, and settles with a warm praline accord. It’s like a sun-drenched afternoon dessert in a bottle! 🍮✨

✨ Amande Pistache
Dreamy, nutty, and sophisticated. A cozy blend of creamy roasted pistachio, sweet vanilla, and a soft grounding touch of cedarwood. It captures the warm magic of a summer evening in Provence. 🌰🪵

Both are super lightweight, non-sticky, and leave your hair and skin subtly perfumed all day long without feeling heavy. You can get the tote in with either fragrance bundle of your choice exclusively on TikTok @loccitane official shop ! 

Which one are you reaching for first? Let me know in the comments! 👇👇 taken in Houston, Texas by @makeabella
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2 months ago
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The beauty conversation lately has been all about prestige vs. dupes. But here’s the thing…

I’ve been reaching for these products over and over, not because they’re “close enough” to something expensive, but because they genuinely perform.

Some of them may have started out being compared to luxury favorites, but I think they’ve earned their own place on the shelf. A great product shouldn’t have to live in the shadow of another one to be considered good.

At the end of the day, I’m less interested in the price tag and more interested in what actually works. If it blends beautifully, lasts throughout the day, and makes me excited to use it again tomorrow, that’s what matters.

Affordable beauty has come a long way, and I love that we have more options than ever without feeling like we’re settling.

I’m curious… if a product performs beautifully, do you still prefer to buy prestige makeup, or are you reaching for affordable options? What matters most to you—the brand name or the results? 💕

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3 months ago
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If your skincare routine has hit a plateau, you don’t need a new serum—you might just need to level up your technology. 🔬✨

Welcome to Episode 1 of my new beauty device series! Today we are breaking down the @lucebeauty_  4T Therapy Pro Wand. It combines 4 treatments in 1: Microcurrent, LED light therapy (red for anti-aging, blue for acne), therapeutic heat, and soothing vibration.

The key to microcurrent devices? ALWAYS use a water-based gel or serum so the current can actually reach your muscles!

Drop your questions about this wand in the comments, and let me know what skin concern you want me to address next! 👇

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3 months ago
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Just a few essentials ✨ 

@anastasiabeverlyhills 

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3 months ago
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The perfect sheer neutral pastel pink? Found it. @oliveandjune CCT is the ultimate effortlessly feminine creamy shade for a clean, sophisticated look.

🌸 Flora Complex infused for strength
🌸 Up to 10 days of wear
🌸 No lamp needed

Are you team bold or natural nails!? 💅🏼 

#sheernails #manioftheday #milkynails #minimalistmani veganbeauty shortnails naturalnails by @makeabella
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3 months ago
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