If you never “win” anything… read this

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!

Hair care, for down there…

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!

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.

Wrinkle Cream Reality Check

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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.

Skin Care Tip from our Contest winner, Libby!

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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!
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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!

White spring outfits – but what about your skin?

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!

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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!).

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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!

Makeup with experience

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Remember how beautiful Lauren Hutton was in American Gigolo? Well, the over-40 actress and supermodel wanted a way to stay current in the youth-obsessed beauty industry despite her age – and she’s sharing her secrets with the world!
passport-brazil Her signature line of beauty products and cosmetics, called “Good Stuff,” addresses the issues women have when trying to make up an older face.

Many of us have outgrown the heavy, shimmer-packed formulas that are on the market. Those can really age you! Instead, Lauren has come up with sheer, lightweight products that work with, not against, aging skin. We love how you can choose colors and products based on your skin tone. And what beautiful colors they are!

Check out all her incredible products at www.laurenhutton.com!

Sagging neck skin? This might perk you up…

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!
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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!

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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.

All Natural Skin Care, for women over 40 !

Has the hot summer got your face looking dull?

Summer is the time to make sure to keep you face exfoliated.

Microderm001_med 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?

Blogging Boomer #71 , Going Green!

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First it was mineral make-up, now it’s bamboo clothing and organic skin creams….

We all know that going green is all the rage in the fashion industry these days, and probably that inspiration comes from things like, high gas prices, global warming and more…

So, why not check out some ways to try and save our planet like a car that gets 180 miles per gallon (Now that’s what we call going GREEN!)

This, and so much more awaits you at the Blogging Boomer’s Carnival- a round-up of some of the best boomer friendly blog posts on the net.

This week the carnival is being hosted by So Boomer Life Tips !  Enjoy!

Anti-aging Products – Affordable from the Drugstore

While down in Palm Beach , Florida recently, I (JoJami) had the pleasure of staying at Frenchman’s Reserve, a fabulous private golf course and spa resort.

After one of the most wonderful facials at their private spa, much to my surprise, the esthetician recommended that I use a few products from the drug store.

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One of the products she suggested was RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream. At $19.00 this Retinol rich cream will have your looking more youthful, with out shelling out the big bucks.

One of the most important keys to keeping our over 40 skin looking fantastic is exfoliating! Another recommended product was Olay Regenerist Thermal Mini-peel to keep skin looking bright and feeling clean.olay-regenerist
One of our friends, Karen Hamilton writes a blog called The Best Kept Secret and she recently reported finding more great finds  at the drug store. For example, Clarins has a fantastic product that rejuvenates and repairs skin called Double Serum Generation 6.
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We have found that sometimes you don’t have to pay crazy prices for good products. Be aware that fancy packaging and pushy sales staff can be intimidating.

The main thing is no matter what your budget, keep skin well moisturized and drink lots of water!

Yummy Natural Beauty Products

If you love to cook you know that to make a truly wonderful meal, you’ve got to start with the freshest ingredients possible.

It’s the same philosophy behind a luxurious new line of beauty products that feed your skin called The Body Care Deli.body-care_450

Teresia Andrews Maas was a certified financial planner when she first started making herbal beauty products as a hobby. Several years later her yummy, organic, handmade creams have become so popular that she’s had offers to sell them in stores.

But instead of having her nourishing skin creams sit around on store shelves Teressia decided to sell them online so she could give her customers with the freshest products possible.

Some of our favourites- Sweet fennel eye cream, and Rejuvenating Moonshine cream -made of avocado, jojoba and sweet almond oil, plus oil of rose geranium to help stimulate collagen.

Also love the White Tea Body Mist which contains organic ylang-ylang, pink grapefruit and black pepper essential oils.

Sounds so nutritious and delicious for your skin!

Hydrocoach for Young Looking Skin

You can slather your skin with moisturizers, wrinkle creams and all the rest, but any dermatologist will tell you that the best way to keep you skin looking plump and dehydrated is to simply drink lots of water.hydracoachHow much water is enough? Now there’s a cool new product we love that can help you with that.

It’s called The hydracoach. It’s an interactive water bottle with a special chip that calculates consumption and acts like a personal coach, telling you keep drinking.

Great for workouts or just everyday at $30.