41 years old, Native American, olive/copper complexion, freckles (sun damage!), occasional hormonal acne, long, naturally straight black virgin hair. Prefer drugstore products and make-up with an occasional splurge at Sephora every now & then. Habitual product user (if it works, I'm sticking with it) with a preference towards natural-looking make-up...usually deep brown eyeshadow, black liner & mascara. Prefer nude/peachy-pink lips or just a swipe of Blistex Silk n Shine, due to my usual smokey eyes, but am currently experimenting with wearing red lipstick. With my olive skin, it's hard to find a color that looks good on me AND that I actually like. May be hard to get used to wearing more on my lips than on my eyes, so we'll see.

As I'm getting older, I'm realizing that what I could once get away with make-up-wise is no longer true. I feel silly wearing glittery lavender eyeshadow and find myself deeming more and more of my makeup (usually eyeshadows) cringeworthy for someone over 40. I do like an occasional sparkle, but tend to keep it low-key and subtle. I've learned that less is more. 

Overall, my main concerns are my newly acquired rosacea (ugh!), hormonal acne and my rapidly graying hair - which has seemed to really taken off within the last 6 months. Very few wrinkles so far - I religiously use sunscreen and Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle cream on my face and neck daily - but I'm sure the lines are on their way. :/

I love this site for the reviews and usually check them before I buy a new product. The articles and beauty tips are great, too.  :)

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  Clinique Redness Solutions Instant Relief Mineral Pressed Powder

  10.0

  Quick Swipe = No More Redness!

  Posted 1 week, 1 day ago

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  St. ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Cleanser

  4.4

  Not Good At All For Me

  Posted 1 week, 1 day ago

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  TRESemme Keratin Smooth Keratin Infusing Shampoo

  9.5

  Purrr-fectly Smooth Hair!

  Posted 1 week, 3 days ago

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  TRESemme Keratin Smooth Heat Protection Shine Spray

  10.0

  OUT-FREAKING-STANDING!!

  Posted 1 week, 3 days ago

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  VEET High Precision Facial Wax

  1.0

  A Sticky, Useless MESS!!

  Posted 1 month, 1 week ago

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