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MAKEUP
Mastering the smokey eye for mature skin – a step-by-step guide
The smokey eye is a versatile and timeless makeup look that has stood the test of time, exuding glamour and...
Should women over 50 wear eyeshadow?
This topic came up recently when someone asked me, “I’m almost 50 - should I stop wearing eyeshadow altogether?”...
How to do eyeshadow
Shakespeare was right - the eyes are the window to the soul and the feature that shows your sparkle to the world. Some...
Give your lips the wow factor with a liner
As we mature, collagen and elastin break down in the skin and fragile area, and the lips and under-eye area tend to...
Five mascara tips for older women
Finding mascara tricky to apply is not defined by age. You can have challenges whatever your age - if you have hooded...
MINDSET
7 daily habits to build unstoppable confidence after 50
Have you reached your 50s and feel like your confidence has taken an unexpected detour? Or has confidence always been...
How to cultivate a growth mindset over 50
Did you know your negative thoughts and self-talk might hold you back more than you realise? You're not alone if...
Putting the brakes on change (for now)
Time for change? If you’re reading this in January, then probably not. New year, new me…etc. Wait…stop, come back, I’m...
How I ruined my 40th Birthday… and why it changed my life forever
As my next milestone birthday looms, I’ve been reflecting on the lessons life has taught me over the past two decades....
What makes you tick? Discovering your true values
Have you ever stopped to consider what truly makes you you? Our values are at the heart of who we are – the deeply...
How to tackle the fear of rejection when making new friends
If you're over 50 and feeling the urge to make new friends but find the idea intimidating, you're not alone. Here's...
SKINCARE
Your expert guide to retinol – glow, firm, and rejuvenate like a pro
Are you confused about why and/or how you should use retinol? A member of the vitamin A family of exfoliants, retinol...
The simplest and effective skincare routine for beginners
As we age, our skin changes, and by the time we hit 50, many of us begin to notice significant differences in texture,...
Unlock the secret to radiant skin with the power of acid exfoliation
Glowing, healthy skin reflects our overall well-being and confidence and looks great, too. Achieving that sought-after...
Understanding Your Skin Type
Skin is classified as normal, oily, combination, and dry. Most of us are born with normal skin, but as we enter...
Age-Defying Beauty – Expert Retinol Advice for Women Over 50
Clinical facialist Kate Kerr answers your questions about the super-ingredient Retinol. A member of the vitamin A...
Hyaluronic acid – how it works, how to choose one and how to use it
Wrinkles, fine lines, sagging chin. Gosh, we mature folk have it all, don't we? These things happen because our skin...
STAY HEALTHY
Tips for coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder this winter
It's autumn again, which means winter is just the blink of an eye away. Some people simply adore the colder months,...
Super seaweed bathing
When you think of seaweed, a nutritious addition to a meal probably pops into your head. But it’s so much more than this. Here we find out more about bathing in it. It’s a thing apparently.