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Friday Finds

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1. I don’t have a stand up toiletry bag for travel and just ordered this one. All the toiletry bags I have are pouch shapes but I prefer something that stands up so all my products are easily organized.

2. I prefer a round crayon shape lip liner (Rhode makes my all-time favorite formula) so I was so excited to see these new liners from Versed!

3. I love discovering new body care brands. I’ve been testing this body wash from a new-to-me brand and LOVE it. A great lather while still making my skin feel hydrated and nourished. (use code: MAREE20 to save)

4. Colourpop sent me a package of makeup to try and I instantly fell in love with their eyeshadow sticks! Specifically the color Socialite – its the perfect everyday neutral taupe shade. (use code: MAREE10 to save)

5. The hype got me and I ordered one of these new Hydrobalm tinted lipsticks from Westman Atelier. I picked up the shade English Rose and will do a review when it arrives.

6. This is my favorite kind of sandal to wear in the summer – perfect to dress up or down!

7. Colorful chunky beaded necklaces are my weakness right now. This one has the perfect mix of colors and is under $100!

8. Since spring is right around the corner, I need to share my holy grail white tee again. It’s the perfect fit, drapes beautifully, isn’t too low and holds up really well after washing.

9. It’s still not warm enough to wear these, but I have these espadrilles in a few colors and wear them ALL summer long. They are a best seller for a reason – highly recommend! (use code: MAREE20 to save)

10. I will forever be obsessed with all the prints from this brand especially for the warmer months! Everything from their summer collection is beautiful.

11. I love a shirtdress for spring and this one immediately caught my eye.

12. One of the best faux floral brands especially for spring because their options are all so good.

13. All my discount codes have been updated and new ones have been added!

The Best Concealers for Mature Skin

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I’ve been testing quite a few new (to me) concealers and thought I update my blog post with all the formulas that I’m loving. There are some new additions and a few got removed in favor of other formulas I like more. As I’ve gotten older, I need a different kind of concealer that helps to conceal but still keeps my under eye area smooth, won’t settle into fine lines and doesn’t emphasize texture. If you are in the market for a new concealer and you have mature skin, this is the post to bookmark!

Best Concealers for Mature Skin

Sarah Creal Face Flex Concealer & Complexion Enhancer

The Face Flex Concealer and Complexion Enhancer is designed to be a multi-purpose complexion product that moves with your face throughout the day without creasing or fading for up to 12 hours. I personally use it only as a concealer but it can easily be dabbed all over the face and blended out as a light foundation or complexion enhancer. This is creamy and smooth perfection!!! Some concealers claim to be creamy and hydrating but still dry down and make my under eye area look cakey. This does not at all. It’s super blendable but does set after a few minutes. It’s moisturizing and slightly blurring.

The Face Flex Concealer gives medium coverage though can easily be sheered out by applying a smaller amount. For me, it is the perfect amount of coverage and manages to look absolutely flawless on the skin. It gives a nice natural finish that mimics the look of real skin. It’s truly beautiful.

Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Brightening & Hydrating Concealer

As soon as this was launched, I immediately ordered it. The shade range is amazing (50 colors + 6 correcting concealer shades). And it is formulated to be a serum-like concealer with medium to buildable full coverage. You can instantly feel the serum texture as soon as you swipe it on the skin. It’s incredibly creamy, hydrating and smoothing yet still covers anything and everything I need. It contains biomimetic pigments and texture-perfecting microspheres which gives it a flawless and slightly blurring aspect.

It’s incredibly long-wearing and suitable for all skin types but especially if you struggle with dry under eyes, this formula is perfect! I can see why it has become a favorite amongst makeup artists AND consumers too. Read my full dedicated review post here.

MAKE Beauty Skin Mimetic Concealer

Another serum concealer that I instantly impressed me and would be perfect for dry, textured or mature skin. It provides light to medium coverage in a serum-like consistency with a radiant dewy finish. While it’s somewhat buildable, it’s not meant to be full coverage. The formula has skin mimicking pigments so it does blend in effortlessly and lasts nearly all day. I’ve also tried using it as a quick makeshift foundation and it looks stunning on the skin. I typically will use it only under the eyes and maybe around my nose to conceal any redness. It’s not as blurring as some of the other formulas but still looks skin-like and nearly undetectable.

Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Concealer

Much like the skin tint, this concealer gives amazing medium coverage without looking cakey or emphasizing fine lines. The shade range for her concealer is diverse and includes something for every skin tone. There are 20 shades in all to choose from. The concealer is formulated with various skincare ingredients like hyaluronic acid to hydrate, caffeine to reduce puffiness and centella asiatica to moisturize and strengthen the skin barrier.

RMS Beauty Revitalize Hydra Concealer (discount code: Maree-15)

This was a very new discovery that I tried in late November but it became an instant favorite. The Revitalize Hydra Concealer is a medium coverage hydrating concealer with skincare ingredients. It blends like an absolute dream, doesn’t emphasize fine lines and LASTS ALL DAY! This is  one of the longest wearing concealers I have ever tried. Another distinguishing feature of this concealer is the small brush applicator which is different from many traditional doe foot applicators. I love how precise you can be with the brush as it allows me to spot treat areas easily. It melts into the skin and is virtually undetectable while still giving amazing coverage.

ILIA Beauty Skin Blur Serum Concealer

I’ve only been testing this concealer for a short time but I had to include it in this list because the formula is that impressive. This is a true blurring formula that gives medium coverage with a satin finish. It gives a soft focus like look to the skin which is perfect for those with texture or fine lines. Additionally, the ILIA Skin Blur Serum Concealer is extremely long wearing and doesn’t require any setting powder to last the entire day. It feels lightweight because of the serum-like texture but still covers everything I need it to.

Past Posts

Spring Blouse Edit

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I’m not typically someone who gravitates towards florals or delicate prints, but once spring hits all of that goes out the window! LOL I want to wear all the boho, victorian and floral printed blouses I can find. It’s a nice change from being all bundled up for the past few months so I embrace it fully. One of my go-to spring outfits is a floral blouse and a simple pair of straight leg jeans like I’m wearing in the above photo. It always feels timeless and can work for so many different occasions. Here’s a round-up of 12 spring blouses at all price points.

Mature Skincare Must Have: Best Vitamin C Serums

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There are a handful of skincare ingredients that I always have in my routine because they provide so many great benefits to the skin. Vitamin C is one of those key ingredients I always have in my skincare lineup. There are so many great benefits to using vitamin c daily on the skin but it’s important to find a formula that works for your skin. Vitamin C can be quite strong so there are tons of different percentages and formulations out there to suit almost any skin type. I have tested quite a few vitamin c serums and currently have a handful of them that I love and would recommend.

How To Apply Cream Blush

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Cream blushes have continued to gain popularity over the past couple of years as an alternative to powder blush. Years ago the formulas weren’t as good as they are now so I personally didn’t use them regularly. My skin was also very different 10 years ago and powder blush suited my combination skin type. Now that I am in my late 40’s, my skin has changed drastically and I need makeup products with more moisture.

Friday Finds

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How cute is this terrycloth activewear dress? Perfect for spring/summer!

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