Oh the joys of aging….I don’t know about you, but this over 40 gal is starting to see some fine wrinkles around my mouth and eyes.
I guess I’m not the only one. Here is a letter we just got this morning from Betty,
Dear Glam Gals,
What is the best thing to do for the fine little lines to the right and left of my mouth?
Thanks,
Betty
Really Betty, all a Glam Gal can do is make sure to moisturize or get filler. That being said, today I will comment on the less evasive of the two. There are so many out there on the market it is hard to decide which ones work or don’t. So, we called on Deborah Chase, from No Nonsense Beauty and asked her about StriVectin-SD.
Does this work for fine lines?
Just so happens I (JoJami) have had some in my cabinet that I picked up and wanted to know her thoughts on it.
She told me that StriVectin recently changed their formula and have done tons of research to make it more effective. Moreover, she found that she had tried the old version and the new and this latest version did indeed work well for her.
Personally, I do have sensitive skin and I have noticed that my skin feels nice and smooth after I apply it and not greasy. I also like that it has no fragrance in it and that it did not irritate my skin.
Another skin care line that I have enjoyed over the years, was Emerita. I liked that it was developed with mature skin needs in mind and that it is made with natural ingredients.
This is Emerita's serum for dark circles.
What other products have you found effective? How about products with organic ingredients? Please comment below!
This is just 1 of 9 luscious Sue Devitt products you could win!
Every month we give away prizes and this month is no exception…however we want to introduce you to a new make up line that we are super excited to share with you!
Sue Devitt is a make up artist with a twist…all her makeup is natural and inspired from nature! It is so beautiful and will make your skin radiant!
So sign up for our Feb. contest and a chance to win this gorgeous, Sue Devitt A Southern Seas Sojourn 2010 Spring Collection!
Good Luck!
What took us so long to talk about this… you know, taking care of the hair, down there~
We might be over 40, but we can’t forget to take our grooming tips ALL OVER! From lip hair, to the bikini line, ladies, we must not forget to keep things trimmed up and pretty.
You get all this, inside!
We found this fun product called:The Ultimate Shaving Kit, that has everything you need (including a detailed instruction booklet) to keep that one particular hard to reach area, all spiffy looking! Not to mention, when we tried it, we were super impressed with the quality of all the goodies that it comes with, from a really nice razor to super soothing lotions. You can shave and be ready to go with no irritation and it even comes with some creative design ideas!!
You will not find this product in stores, yet, so if your looking for that perfect fun girlfriend gift, or want to try it for yourself, you will have to order it online.
Is this firming cream a joke?
We love getting your comments on our blog, but recently we have notice that things are getting a little too serious. (Just check out the pounding we got for our article about pantyhose over at The Three Tomatoes, it seems that some of the women would have loved to bean us with a few ripe ones!)
So, since it’s the weekend and we could all use a good giggle or two…we highly recommend reading the following post about face cream, by Georgia Getz (aka – iambossy.com).
Have you ever felt like a sucker when you’ve gotten home from the store with the next great “instant” wrinkle cream? (We know we have!)
Well, Bossy has a thing or two to say about that!
Seriously, we think she has makes good points.
Feel free to comment below.
Congratulations to our fabulous reader Libby, who won May’s Beau Bain Bath Bomb give-away! She was so excited to tell us about how much she’s been enjoying her prize, especially considering her thrilling week. We want to congratulate her on winning and on her upcoming appearance in Prevention Magazine! Check out what Libby wrote to us…
…This has been a great week for me–I was selected for an “Over 50 Hair Makeover” story for Prevention Magazine (we did the shoot yesterday–it will be in the October issue and online then, too). So, after a wonderful day at the salon w/stylists, makeup artists, etc., I came home and tossed a lavender bomb into the tub and just relaxed! My skin DID feel great afterwords, too. I have been sharing the wealth with my two co-workers and I gave two to my wonderful housekeeper. I think you will pick up a few new fans! Where can we find the Beau Bain products? Are they online or in stores ?
Well, Libby, they are available at exclusive salons and spas, but you can also find them right here, on beaubain.com!
A self-proclaimed beauty hound, Libby has this tip: She’s found the best skin care results come from Oil of Olay face cream available at Drugstore.com
Still, Libby is interested to know what everyone else thinks. Are there some big ticket creams are really as good as they claim to be? Have you ever used an expensive skin care line, but found a cheaper brand that worked better? We’d love to know ourselves!
Thanks for your kind email, Libby – and at 63, you truly are Age-mazing!
With spring in full swing and summer around the corner, you can’t help but notice all the adorable, crisp white fashions popping up everywhere. Finally, the sun is out and we don’t have to cover up anymore! Here are some from White House|Black Market that we LOVE!
This little white top has just enough of a subtle ruffle to be feminine but not overdone!
A white pencil skirt is a super way to cheer up your wardrobe. You probably already have tops and shoes that will match so you will be good to go with just one piece!
So, after a winter full of long sleeves and long pants, what do you do when your skin is just as glaring white as your new clothes? Many of you have asked us what to do. We say, get a glow – in a healthy way, of course! There are so many tanning products out there that help, but here are two that we can recommend.
For a subtle tan, try a product that is super easy to use, like Coppertone Endless Summer Sunless Gradual Tan Lotion. You just smooth this on every morning and night and your skin gradually darkens (FYI, it does takes a few days to really see the results!).
Can’t wait to wear white and need a quick tan? You can use a self-tanner like Neutrogena Sheer Bodytint for an instant, temporary tan.
These products are all on super sale over at Drugstore.com… not to mention free shipping!
Don’t forget these little tips for suntan success:
- All self-tanners recommend exfoliating the skin first.
- After your all buff, do not use any lotion.
- Pick up some rubber nurses gloves to put on the tanner. That way your hands won’t turn orange!
- Make sure the color is totally dry and developed and then rinse off before putting on your white top, though…if you put clothes on before the mousse or lotion dries, you will have brown stains on the inside of your clothes!
Now you can go out and feel Fabulous After 40!
Have you started to notice the skin around your neck and throat getting looser as the years go by? We were recently asked by one of our readers “What beauty products can I use under my chin to help firm it up?”
We found that Skinn, by Dimitri James makes wonderful products for keeping skin under the chin looking youthful!
Try Chin-up Redensifying Serum for thinning, dry or fragile neck lines that create that unappealing “chicken neck” situation. It’s loaded with tons of enriching vitamins and moisturizers specifically designed to hydrate and redensify your skin!
Skinn also makes Chin-up Firm, Lift & Tone Streamlining Serum for heavier necks and fuller jaw lines, to detract from the “double-chin” effect. The ingredients have been proven to burn fat deposits to tighten skin around the neck and jawline.
Check out Dimitri James’ full line of products at www.skinn.com.
Has the hot summer got your face looking dull?
Summer is the time to make sure to keep you face exfoliated.
Recently we came across a unique all woman company that we think is creating wonderful skin care products specifically for pre-menopausal and menopausal women called Emerita.
We tried their microdermabrasion (all natural) face scrub and loved it! It had just the right amount of scrubby granules to make this scrub gentle, and afterwords our face was smooth and glowing!
Then, we went onto to try the moisturizing cleanser and balancing toner, which we found both to work fine and to be extremely refreshing! (Probably because they have peppermint and rosemary and other natural oils in them.)
This company’s skin care products get the Glam Gal’s Seal of Approval!
We had never heard of this company before, but the story goes that it’s been around for 30 years! Has anyone else used these products and if so, do you like them and which ones?
