Skincare

I have an extensive nightly facial skincare routine but I realized that I have failed to share the other half of my nighttime self care process. Besides my facial skincare, I always have an entire process for my body, hair, feet and hands. I never really prioritized anything else besides my face but I’ve noticed a definite need now that I’m in my late 40’s and also in perimenopause. Everything is so dry on my body – head to toe, so I had to begin a regular routine of treating all parts of my body in order to help manage my dry skin and hair. I do rotate and test out different products so I will update this post in the future with any new additions or removals from my routine. For now, here is my current nightly hair, feet, nail and body care routine.

Skincare does not have to be expensive to be effective. More and more brands are formulating products at affordable price points that rival the results and efficacy of their luxury competitors. You may feel that budget friendly skincare is only good for younger skin and that in order to get good results for mature skin, you must spend more.

I have not done an updated skincare routine in a few months so I thought it was time to share what I’m using this winter. My skin is SO dry which means I need to use all the nourishing and barrier strengthening products I can. Here is my full morning and evening routine that would be great for anyone with dry, mature skin like myself!

My favorite form of self care is my skincare routine. I love a short routine and I love a long routine – it’s just the act of pampering my skin that I really enjoy. My morning and evening skincare routines are my favorite times of the day. I really prioritize these moments and will carve out time every day to do them. Especially as I get older, I don’t apologize for setting aside time to do the things that I enjoy. Self care can look different for everyone but if you love a good skincare routine, this is a great post to bookmark and refer back to.

It’s officially winter and everything on my body feels dry. My skin, my hair and especially my lips. I have products that help my lips stay hydrated all year long but I need to amplify the routine in the winter to avoid dry, cracked lips. You may have a line-up of dry skin products to help your face and body stay moisturized throughout the winter, but using products specifically for the lips is key. This blog post will be a guide on how to keep your lips hydrated effectively and the products I like to use to help with this.

I turned 46 a few months ago and have been slowly adjusting my makeup routine to accommodate my changing skin. From fine lines, to texture to being more dry overall, I’ve been on a hunt for products that suit mature skin types. Years ago, this was not an option since most beauty brands marketed primarily to a younger demographic. In the past few years, there has been a shift in the beauty industry (slow but it’s there!) to cater more to an older demographic. Some brands offer products that suit mature skin types but I was so excited to see an entire beauty brand dedicated to women over 40, Sarah Creal Beauty.

As someone who has loved makeup for nearly 20 years, the most important part of how my makeup looks is a direct result of how I take care of my skin. There is only so much that makeup can do in terms of helping achieve radiant or glowing skin – most of that has to come from your lifestyle and the products you use to maintain your skin. Everyone’s skin is different and so much can affect the skin but if you are wanting to achieve a natural glow to your face, there are some simple steps that you can take in order to help achieve this.

The year is coming to a close so I love to look back and share what my favorite items were from beauty, fashion, accessories, etc. I will be sharing a few more blog posts with my more of my 2025 favorite but today’s post is focusing on the skincare items that really impressed me this year. These are the pieces I used the most and would continuously recommend over and over.

My body care routine has now become as extensive as my skincare routine which seems to be more and more necessary the older I get. I am also someone who loves a body product that is scented in addition to providing skincare benefits. Salt & Stone is a brand that I have seen so many people talking about so I finally had to try their products for myself.

My skin is currently struggling with all this cold weather we have had the past few weeks. As someone who used to have oily/combination skin but now has dry/mature skin, I am constantly on the hunt for products to help soothe and comfort my skin in the winter. And because my skin is changing so much (thank you, perimenopause), things that used to work for me no longer do so I am always trying to find what will make my skin happy in the present. I’ve been cycling through a handful of products to figure out what can help my skin not feel so dry, tight and uncomfortable.