My current skincare morning routine

In the past year I have decreased my product use for day and night skincare routine significantly. The reason is because I have mature skin and I finally found a routine that completely makes my mature skin happy.

For years I changed my skincare routines, trying products for dry skin, for glowing skin, for skin with hyperpigmentation, for wrinkles etc. It got to the point where it was confusing as to what I needed to use. Since I have been in the beauty industry for over 30 years I took a long had look at what was out there for MATURE skin and boy was I shocked to see not much. So I created one.

After much research focusing on what mature skin needs to retain a youthful appearance. I created Bloom Beaute. This specific line was geared towards many things. First and foremost, a skincare line exclusively created for mature skin. As we age our skin needs more of certain ingredients to retain youth. Hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, collagen, and retinol are a few. I found that “For all skin types” products may contain 1 or 2 of these ingredients, if any, but not all of them.

I was also very disgusted with the prices. After over 30 years in the industry, the continued increase in skincare products just plain made me mad. What was I paying for?

Research told me that these ingredients and creating them was not that expensive. After collaborating with an old friend who has created many successful products. Bloom Beaute was born. And that is all I use now.

Here is my morning routine:

1.I absolutely LOVE the Pumpkin Puree Exfoliating Enzyme Facial Cleanser Gel(17.50) Say that 3 times.

This amazing cleanser not only thoroughly cleanses, it also gently exfoliates dead and dull skin cells. Remember as we age our cell turn over slows down. This product speeds up that process, revealing a beautiful, soft and smooth complexion. This exfoliating allows the products that you use next to penetrate deeper into the skin.

2.Turn Back time Vitamin C serum

After thoroughly drying my face I apply this beautiful serum. One pump is all you need. Turn Back Time will lighten, brighten and tighten your skin. After several uses you will see the difference. The improvement in your texture, fading dark spots and firmer looking skin will also be noticed by others. Containing Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid this is my #1 favorite serum for the morning.

3. I Can CC Clearly Now CC Cream
   

This is a complete correcting cream. Not only is it your moisturizer, it focuses on aged and wrinkled skin as well. This cream evens out skin tone, fights wrinkles, tightens sagging skin, and brightens your complexion. I told someone that I was 55 the other day and she was shocked. You will definitely see a difference after several uses.

4. Eye Candy Eye Cream (19.00)

This cushioning and intensely hydrating eye cream, is light weight, quick absorbing. I use it morning and night. This eye cream hydrates, provides antioxidants and skin soothing benefits. A newer ingredient that we used and infused into this  precious eye cream is Southern Wood Plum that improves the smoothness and appearance of the eye area.

5. Finally over the 4 products, I apply the Pore Liminator Primer(20.00)

One pump of this primer, tapped onto the entire face with a sponge is all you need before you apply your foundation. Its light weight and absorbs quickly. It is the extra layer between your skin and makeup. It gives your foundation something to grip for an all day wear. Loaded with hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and wrinkle blur. Your skincare products are sealed in and your foundation looks perfect$.

It's that simple to maintain a youthful and flawless look. We love these product and know YOU will too.

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We've all been plagued by skincare myths as we have aged. I have believed many of them myself. So I took a deep dive into several of them to get the truth.

 

The higher SPF, the better protection from the sun? TRUTH?

Answer: SPF 30 has shown to block about 97% of all UVB (burning rays) rays, providing an enormous benefit than sunscreens with less coverage, research has determined that beyond 30 SPF the benefits are small. SPR only blocks 98% of UVB. What is important here is that you reapply sunscreen regularly throughout the day and seek shade or wear a visor or hat.

 

Many women firmly believe if their skin is oily, they don’t need a moisturizer. TRUTH?

Answer:  Even oily skin needs moisture after face washing. Dehydrated skin causes your body to produce more oil to maintain that moisture. Choose an oil-free moisturizer to help reduce shine.

 

A night cream is unnecessary? TRUTH?

Yes, you do! Why? At night time you need to concentrate on restoring and rejuvenating your skin as you rest. A moisture rich cream before bed time allows the products to work harder while you sleep. Look for one with hyaluronic acid or glycerin to plump and hydrate for the morning.

 

Cold water will shrink pores? TRUTH?

Splashing cold water onto the face appears to shrink the pores but in reality it does nothing to reduce the actual size.

 

Sleeping in your makeup occasionally can do no harm. TRUTH?

 DO NOT EVER SLEEP IN YOUR MAKEUP.  When you do this, the makeup will mix with oils and dirt that have accumulated on your skin throughout the day. This causes a buildup that’s likely to clog pores and initiate a breakout. If you want a beautiful face in the morning, go to bed with a beautiful night cream.

 

You will age faster by wearing makeup all the time. TRUTH?

Not true if you properly remove your makeup daily and keep up with a skincare routine.  Makeup by itself will not make you age faster. However, if you are not properly cleansing your skin and following up with essential skincare over a course of time, you will ‌see aging take place.

 

The harder you scrub and exfoliate, the better. TRUTH?

NO. NO. It doesn’t have to hurt to exfoliate. Physical exfoliators can ‌do more harm than good. The particles can cause damage to the skin. An example of a less abrasive product would be an enzyme exfoliator. This product does not contain actual particles but an enzyme from a fruit or vegetable that will do the work. One of my favorite exfoliators is from Bloom Beaute called Pumpkin Puree Exfoliating Enzyme Facial Cleanser Gel ($17.50) 

It gently cleanses the skin and will also provide exfoliating benefits. Loaded with hyaluronic acid and glycerin that adds hydration‌.  IT SMELLS AMAZING TOO!

I hope this points you on the road to obtaining proper skincare. As always if you have any questions or concerns, we would love to hear from you at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

As a professional Makeup Artist I work regularly with woman who are concerned about their skin and its appearance because of aging. I call these beauties, “Mature women” not necessarily because of their age, but because of the changes that have taken place in their skin. I wish I could tell you that at a certain age, signs of aging will begin. Wouldn’t that be awesome to have that information to prepare for these changes, but unfortunately, signs of aging will happen at very different phases from person to person.

This one, that one. Which one? How to choose your lipstick color.

After over 30 years in the beauty industry, I am always amazed to the question, Which lip color will look best with my skintone?

As I have aged, I have become a firm believer that you can wear any color on your lips. The secret is keeping the lips and cheeks in the same color pallette. For instance, if you are wearing a pink choose a blush in a pink, if you are wearing a coral, a peachy blush will look gorgeous.

Of course there are tips to help make the choice much easier. So here are a few of my favorites.

First and most importantly be sure you LOVE the lipcolor. Nothing make you more confident than wearing a lipcolor you absolutely love. Pairing it with a blush in the same color family will absolutely help you rock you day!!

As we age our lips fade, and appear smaller,which can age us. My suggestion is to use a BRIGHT color. A darker lip color can look harsh and actually age you, but a brighter color will not only give you a more youthful appearance, make your lips appear larger, but lift you mentally as well.

Here are some tips based on your skintone: 

Fair skinned women look terrific in apricoty nude shades, light corals and pinks.  Avoid browns which will not be flattering.

Those with a medium skintone can wear slighter darker shades. Rose, berry and mauves tones will be the winners. Avoid bright reds and go with bright burgundy colors instead.

Dark skin women can choose chocolate or a red is fabulous. Also keep in mind purple. Think carmel for day and wine or plum for evening.

I am a light skinned 55 year old women and I wear all of the above. I love purples and reds but I also know they have to be lighter and brighter than my friend who is darker than me.

Tips based on Finish, Matte, creamy or glossy

Matte lipsticks can dry out your lips including the lines you already have on the lips. I love mattes but I always choose a matte lip that has an oil included in the ingredients or use a lipbalm under my color. This way I avoid the dry look and also the dry feel.

Creamy lipsticks are a true winner. This finish addes softness to your lips making them look and feel plumper and younger. The glossier cream lipstick adds a shine to your over all look which gives a younger vibe.

Another win, win is a clear gloss over any finish. This look gives hydration, softness and youth.

The next time you are stressing over a lipstick choice, take a breath and remember YOU can wear any color, just keep it aligned with how dark or light your skintone is and use a blush in the same color palette.

Happy hunting.

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 Why Do Our Eyes Age Faster?

We all strive to have a healthy, youthful glow to our skin. Unfortunately, there is no Fountain of Youth at our hands so we need to take measures to prevent the earliest signs of aging with the eyes being a top priority.

Beginning around the age of 30, you may have seen lines and wrinkles around your eye area. I am sure you wondered why the skin near our eyes age faster.

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More and more women who don’t normally wear makeup are experimenting with cosmetics during this pandemic, and they have asked me about Primers.

Are skin primers important and what do they do?

As a professional makeup artist, and a mature skin woman, I truly believe that a primer applied to the skin before applying your foundation is extremely important. First, your primer will seal in your skincare, which will allow the products to work all day for your skin. Secondly, regardless of the amount of makeup you wear, a full face, or just a DD cream and gloss, primers can help to combat an oily skin and/or create a smooth canvas for your makeup.

Think about a primer used on a wall before you paint. That primer evens out and smooths the wall and helps to hide any darkness before you paint to give the painted wall a beautiful finish.

When you use a primer on your skin, you are also giving your favorite foundation something to hold on to and ensuring a longer wear of your foundation.

They also formulate primers for your eyes and lips to help avoid creasing and give extra wear time to your shadows and lip products.

My suggestion for applying a primer is to use your fingers. This gives a more natural look and can be considered an exercise for the face as massaging your primer into your skin helps to get blood flowing underneath the skin.

Primer can be worn alone, or applied after skincare for a fresh, more polished look to your skin, eyelids and lips.

Are you looking for a primer? Bloom Beaute (bloombeaute.com) has an amazing one.  It is a lightweight gel primer loaded with hyaluronic acid, lemon oil, turmeric and Vitamin C (Pore Liminator For Smooth and Flawless Skin $20)

This primer goes on as a gel and is completely absorbed into the skin providing additional skincare and preparing your face for foundation. 

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As a beauty professional, I hear a lot of talk about setting makeup. I am a firm believer that for a long and flawless wear, you have got to set it.

There are many forms of setting products. Powders and sprays, but my favorite one that I use daily is one from Bloom Beaute. If you are not familiar with Bloom Beaute, it is an Indie cosmetic company that creates products for mature skin. Their setting product is actually a quick absorbing, light weight gel loaded with skincare and helps to set your makeup for that long, flawless wear.