Focusing on beauty products and techniques for women over 40, Alison Gary, Editor in Chief of Wardrobe Oxygen reviews skincare and cosmetics brands, shares tips for caring for skin and applying makeup, and writes about current beauty trends and how to translate them for the everyday.
This post is sponsored by Nature’s Bounty As I’ve mentioned a few times on the blog I’ve been having issues with my hair. It’s been thinning, and it, along with my skin, has been dry and dull looking. I’ve been tested and my doctor agrees it’s likely a combination of stress and age. Well I’m… Continue Reading Improving my Hair from Within
Since cutting my hair above my shoulders last January, I’ve found my hair easier to manage, look fuller, and more fun to play with. However, it took a while to get used to shorter hair and I realized my old styling products weren’t cutting it. It’s been a year since the chop; while the length… Continue Reading My Favorite Hair Products and Tools
I’ve really learned the value of makeup primers. When I was younger, I wanted them so my makeup wouldn’t melt away after a night dancing or day in the sun and humidity. While I still appreciate that aspect of primers, I find primers to be beneficial in multiple ways, especially with my over-40 skin.
A spin-off from the blog Into the Gloss, Glossier is a line of beauty products created by beauty editors with a focus on skincare and makeup being optional. This line is clearly created for a younger generation; from the college-aged models to calling their customer “girls,” I don’t feel as though I am their target… Continue Reading Over 40 Beauty Review: Glossier
The older I get, the less obvious I want my makeup. Sure I’ll rock a bold lip, but I find a heavily-made face emphasizes the negative and hides the positive. So when I heard about Perricone MD’s No Makeup Makeup line I was intrigued. Products that will make you look polished without looking too done?… Continue Reading Over 40 Beauty Review: Perricone MD No Makeup Makeup Line
As I’ve aged I’ve gotten pickier about what I will put on my face. There are few brands I always feel confident using, always know they work, and know they won’t irritate my skin. One of those brands is Neutrogena. With so many brands out there now claiming to transform your skin, it’s hard to… Continue Reading Review: Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream
I’ve worn glasses since I was in 6th grade. I had to get them for being nearsighted as well as astigmatism. I always hated glasses. They made me feel claustrophobic and always slide down my nose. I would rather quint or miss out on life than wear them. And squinting and missing out is what… Continue Reading My LASIK Experience
I chew my nails and cuticles. I’ve tried everything to stop over the years, but the only thing that worked long-term was getting acrylic tips on my nails. This made the nail impossible to chew and the nail bed thicker, so I couldn’t get to my cuticles with my teeth. For almost four years, I’ve… Continue Reading Changing my Nail Game with Acrylic Powder “Dip” Nails
Rodial reached out and offered to send me a few pieces from their line. I had heard great things about Rodial (and loved seeing them as a mentor on Project Runway Startup) so was excited. Supposedly the products are so effective the reduce the need for plastic surgery. I haven’t been considering plastic surgery but… Continue Reading Recent Beauty Hits and Misses: The Rodial Edition