1. A tub of brightening, firming, and rejuvenating eye cream so you look vibrant and well-rested. Promising review: "I have been using this daily for about eight months now.
I am 60 years old. It reduced the puffiness and bags under my eyes. I am Sicilian and have dark circles.
It has brightened up my eye area. I am very surprised as I have paid much more for eye creams that have done so much less. I recently had pre-cancerous cells removed at the bridge of my nose.
After healing, I was left with a dark scar. The dermatologist told me that it would heal over time. Since I began to apply this eye cream, the mark has almost disappeared entirely.
I shop constantly from Amazon. This is the first time that I have taken the time to write a review. That's how impressed I am with this product.
If you decide to purchase this, you won't be sorry." — Lynda M. Get it from Amazon for $14.
99+ (available in four sizes). 2. A splurge-worthy and dermatologist-recommended Elta MD tinted sunscreen for folks with sensitive skin.
Sun protection is important at any age (UV damage can speed up your skin's aging process), and this one will tick all your boxes: not greasy, free of fragrance, non-comedogenic, free of oil, and free of parabens. Promising review: "Finally a sunscreen that doesn’t make my face itch all day! Sure wish they would bring the price down. Love how it blends in and is soft and moisturizing.
I’m 59 and this goes on smooth and doesn’t ball up under my makeup." — Melony Phillips Ralph Get it from Amazon for $44 . 3.
A teeth-whitening pen that'll be a heck of a lot quicker (and taste a lot better) than those irritating whitening strips that slip and slide all over your teeth. You can use each pen ~20 times and should expect your teeth to lighten four to eight shades. Promising review: "I’ve had stained teeth from drinking coffee for over 50 years.
I tried brushing after having my daily coffee and even used professional solution in a tray but nothing worked. I used the AsaVea pen twice the first day and saw immediate results. After a week of using the pen as directed twice a day, I’m proud to smile!" — Amazon Customer Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.
99 . 4. A versatile, creamy, and beautifully blendable multi-stick because it leaves behind natural-looking color on your cheeks, lips, and lids without sinking into your skin's creases.
Promising review: "The quality and ease of use. It goes on like silk and stays on all day. It is hydrating and so natural looking, especially on my mature skin.
" — Deborah M. Get it from Amazon and Ilia for $36 (available in 12 shades). 5.
A low-stakes NYX tinted brow gel so you can groom, tint, and set your brows in one fell swoop. And it won't flake or make your brows look crunchy! Promising review: "Wow, I am surprised! I finally have eyebrows again. This looks so natural.
My eyebrows have begun to thin. I'm in my 50s, and I look washed out with no brows. This is so easy to use and doesn't rub off.
Glad I tried this before going to one of the pricier brands." — LB Get it from Amazon for $8.50 (available in five shades).
6. Or a clear eyebrow gel to hold each hair in place while also blending seamlessly with gray hair. Promising review: "I am 65 and my eyebrows are becoming sparse.
Besides the challenge of finding an acceptable brow color in silver/gray, I have discovered that my eyebrows have become rather wild. I was hoping this product would keep them in place. It did.
It’s colorless so there was no problem there. The product works. That’s all I hope for.
Good choice." — MarloJones Get it from Amazon for $5.23 .
7. A moisturizing hair treatment for a quick burst of hydration. In just eight seconds — eight! — it starts working to leave your mane feeling silkier, softer, and smoother after washing.
Promising review: "I am 66 years old. I have fine thinning hair. Followed instructions.
Blew dry my hair. How awesome was it? My hair now feels regular in thickness and holds a curl and actually has body. I wish for a lifetime supply.
Will use this from now on." — Mortimer Brewster Get it from Amazon for $10.97 .
8. A cuticle oil because too many gel manis have destroyed your nails. Sweet almond oil, vitamin E, and jojoba soften the cuticle and strengthen your claws so you'll be proud to show them off.
Promising review: "I was skeptical that this would do anything for my fragile nails. Four months later I'm stunned that my nails are not chipping and peeling like they used to, and even the ridges are diminishing. When I look at the quarter-inch or so of growth from the nail bed that has occurred since I started using this product, I see nice smooth healthy nails .
I can't wait to see what they look like several months from now when the entire nail has had a chance to grow out. I apply the oil all around the nail including under the tips of the nails before I go to bed most nights and massage it in while I watch the evening news. It is good to know nice nails are not a thing of the past even though I'm over 50 years old.
" — All His 247 Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in three sizes). 9.
A multi-use skincare oil so you can say bye bye to uneven skin, stretch marks, and acne scars. It helps your body retain moisture (see ya later, dry skin!) and absorbs into the skin fast so you won't feel greasy. Psst! Bio-Oil contains retinol, which accelerates skin turnover but can make you more sensitive to the sun — so don't forget your sunscreen! Promising review: "Bio-Oil is the BEST skin product on the market.
I use it as a twice a day — morning and before I go to bed. Small lines have disappeared. My skin is very smooth and seems to glow.
A doctor recommended this to one of my friends who told me about it. I have bought several bottles as gifts. Be patient.
It will take a few months for you to see notice the changes. I am 71 years old. No one paid me to write this.
" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $10.34 . 10.
A powerful snail repair cream to brighten dull skin, fade discoloration, add plumpness. Snail mucin extract is a popular ingredient in K-beauty products and is rich in hyaluronic acid (hydrates) and glycolic acid (stimulates collagen production). Promising review: "I'm 55 years old and my skin is a bit sensitive.
I don't have a lot of wrinkles, but I'm definitely noticing a few more laugh lines and forehead crinkles than I had a few years ago! I've tried several moisturizers and have not been terribly impressed with any of them until now. This stuff really is great — incredibly hydrating without feeling greasy and it absorbs quickly. It feels great on my skin.
In just a few short weeks, I definitely notice an improvement in my skin tone and fewer lines and wrinkles! Plus, the customer service is great. I had questions when I first received the product and got followup response immediately. I will definitely be ordering this product again.
I use it in the evening and morning; no need for two different moisturizers. Very pleased!" — sbakey Get it from Amazon for $15.95 .
11. A NYX buttery gloss for rich, creamy, high-shine color that doesn't feel sticky. Promising review: "I like the buttery feel, and that this Butter Gloss lasts longer than other regular lip gloss and is more moisturizing than other glosses.
I still use a nourishing rosehip lip oil beneath it for added moisture. I am 50 and my lips are thinner, more wrinkled, and dryer than my younger lips. Overall this provides more moisturizing and longer lasting gloss than other lip 'glosses.
'" — elemental em Get it from Amazon for $5.97+ (available in 34 shades). 12.
A collagen-coating hair treatment that'll revitalize a mane that's dry, damaged, and overprocessed. Waking up with frizz-free hair? Umm, yes please! Promising review: "This product has a light but really lovely scent. I absolutely love it! My almost waist-length hair was seriously damaged by my last hairstylist.
I've tried everything to make my hair shinier and more manageable, with less frizz. I've been through countless deep conditioning treatments with little results..
.till I found CER 100! I'm in my early 50s so I have far from 'virgin' hair. If mine looks this great, that says a lot! My only wish? That it came in a bigger tube/bottle!" — C.
Fordham Get it from Amazon for $7.40 . Read our review of Elizavecca's CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment to learn more about why my colleague calls it, "the miracle product I've been searching for.
" 13. A splurge-worthy bottle of Olaplex No. 3 because it's not messing around.
It'll revive your dry, damaged, colored hair like no other. As someone who spends four-plus hours bleaching my hair every six to eight weeks, I can 100% vouch for this miracle in a bottle. Promising review: "For the price of this small bottle I had very high expectations, and it truly delivered ! This is not a hair conditioner.
As it says on the bottle, it is a 'hair bonder.' I am 55 years old and I dye my gray Asian hair every 3–4 weeks. This makes my hair very frizzy and dry-looking no matter how much I condition.
After using this twice — I washed my hair first, towel dried it, applied Olaplex, left it on for 10–15 minutes each time, did a quick rinse, towel dried it, and then blow dried it — the result is just amazing! No more frizz and fly-away hair. That was two days ago and still looks good. " — SusannaF Get it from Amazon for $30 .
14. A Schick Silk dermaplaning razor if you've found more stray hairs on your face as you've aged. This handy mini blade is great for trimming eyebrows, as well as removing unwanted facial hair, especially if you find handling tweezers tricky.
Promising review: "Just used this amazing little razor on my face for the first time and I am hooked! I am 58 years old and battle the peach fuzz, especially on my lips and chin. This was super easy and effective! The exfoliation alone is fantastic! Grab some of these for your beauty arsenal!" — Cisami Get a pack of three from Amazon for $5.94 .
15. A lightweight primer so you can apply your makeup to a smooth, even surface and have it stay all day. It's made with green tea extract and collagen to protect and moisturize the skin.
Promising review: "I won! This primer not only has a pleasant, light, and delicate smell, but it actually works very well too. I have a really oily T-zone and really dry aging skin everywhere else. Somehow this primer seemed to do whatever my skin needed to keep the makeup in place.
I live in a very humid, sub-tropical climate so finding a primer that holds up in nearly 100% humidity is amazing! I had two events to attend two nights in a row and they both lasted too long...
hours! My makeup looked as good at the end of the night as it looked when I first put it on and set it that morning. It also made my skin feel so soft. I've been wearing it most of the time without adding any makeup and it really improves the look of my 64-year-old skin.
Try it. I think you'll be as pleasantly surprised as I have been." — JanJan Get it from Amazon for $17 .
16. An eye primer to ensure your flawless smokey eye isn't ruined by your chronically oily eyelids on a night out. Promising review: "I feel so stupid.
..I'm 65 years old and have always been annoyed by the fact that by mid-afternoon, my upper lids would be oily, shiny and sporting a stripe from my eye liner.
I didn't think there was a cure. Then stumbled upon the idea of using a primer/foundation designed for the eyelids. What? How BRILLIANT!! Who would have thought? I dipped my toe into the water and purchased one tube of the Thank Me Later Eye Shadow Primer.
I don't use eye shadow on my lids, but I do use it as a liner on my lower lashes. (I add water to compressed eye shadow and put it on my skin with a sponge-end pencil thing). This stuff ROCKS!! At the end of a hot Texas day, my lids are still as fresh and dry as they were at 6 a.
m. And it only takes a pinhead-sized drop to cover one entire lid from lashes to eyebrow, with enough left to cover the lower lid area as well. It's creamy, but dries very quickly.
Awesome! The only thing that keeps this product from being 100% perfect is that it has a chemical smell when you first put it on...
BUT...
after a few minutes, the smell is gone and my eye makeup looks impeccable for 12+ hours. Obviously, I highly recommend this product. They've found a lifetime customer with me.
" — ShortieTX Get it from Amazon for $13.99 . 17.
An acne patch for those days when a pimple pops up at the *worst* possible moment. Hydrocolloid, tea tree oil, and calendula oil are gentle on the skin while still drawing out fluids and pus from your pimple. Promising review: "These are the best.
I’m 65 years old and still experience frequent breakouts. Pop on one of these and your zit heals in half the time. The package has several different sizes so you can use really small ones for average pimples or on small places like the tip of your nose.
It also comes with big ones for those zits that look like a light in the middle of your forehead. They’re practically invisible so you can wear them during the day." — Terry L.
Burgess Get 40 round patches from Amazon for $8.49 (also available in XL square patches ). 18.
A cruelty-free lengthening mascara because you're tired of mascaras that don't live up to their promises. This one won't let you down — I promise! It's lightweight, won't transfer, doesn't smudge, and lasts all day. Consider your expectations exceeded! Promising review: "I am 68 years old and have been using makeup for 52 of those years.
I have tried many mascaras over those years, from inexpensive to very expensive. I cannot say that I have ever been really happy with the results. I had reached the point where I thought that, it does not matter the cost, they are pretty much all the same.
This changed my mind. I put on two coats and it made my lashes look so thick. If I did not know better, I would think that I had on false eyelashes.
I used baby shampoo, as I always do and I always lather with the baby shampoo twice, to remove the mascara, and it came off easily. I will look no more for a new mascara. I cannot imagine a mascara better than this.
" — Piaget Get it from Amazon for $4.99 . 19.
A dandruff shampoo if you'd really like to banish white flakes from your scalp ASAP. It's made with ketoconazole 1%, an antifungal ingredient that'll tell your dandruff it's no longer welcome here. Promising review: "This is without a doubt the best dandruff shampoo ever .
I am 50 years old and have had very bad dry scalp and dry skin on my face and ears all my life. I have tried everything on this side of the moon without any success until now. This stuff truly works and is amazing.
I literally put it on my face and even on my ears where I’ve always had problems with dry skin, and after even the first use I saw amazing results — no more itching no more flaking. I can actually wear a black shirt now with confidence; no flakes to worry about . I truly highly recommend this product and the only downfall I can think of is where was it when I was a teenager and had to endure many embarrassing moments.
Thank you so so much for this shampoo. It’s worth every last penny!" — stacy Get it from Amazon for $15.88 .
20. A winged eyeliner stamp so you can achieve matching cat-eyes in seconds. Just stamp the wings and use the liner pen on the other end to connect it to your inner corner.
That's eyeliner done for the day! Promimsing review: "I am a 50-year-old woman who is ridiculous about trying out new makeup trends. I have been wearing my eyeliner winged since my teen years, and although I have gotten pretty good at applying my wings, I always seem to have one thicker than the other, or at an odd angel, most likely due to my eyes not being perfectly even. So when I saw a review of this product, I thought, what the heck, I will try it.
Well, ladies (and guys who wear liner), this winged liner set is one of the best purchases I have ever made in the cosmetic world. It is so simple and I can't believe how quickly I was able to give myself the absolutely, flawless wings! If eyes could fly..
..worth every penny.
" — Molly A. Kasdan Get it from Amazon for $14.98 (available in three sizes).
21. Embryolisse , a cult-favorite French moisturizing cream to hydrate, protect, soothe, and nourish your skin. (It's been with you after all these years, so give it the pampering it deserves.
) Makeup artists also use it as a primer, so consider this a 2-for-1 value purchase. Promising review: "So far I am loving this lotion. I put in on every morning under my makeup and it leaves my face perfectly moisturized all day long .
I also noticed I use less foundation because it’s so moisturizing. I don’t believe there is any miracle moisturize that will ever get rid of our crows feet, laugh lines, neck sagging, etc. but this moisturizer helps reduce the look of these problems as long as they’re not deep surface.
I’m 68 years old and never was someone who was a 'sun worshipper' and, fortunately, stopped smoking in 1980 after smoking for 15 years. Those two things do a lot of damage to your skin, so to all young women reading this who are doing these two things, take it from me, if you want to retain healthy, youthful skin, stop these too harmful habits. Use sunscreen when you are in the sun and use moisturizer now.
Embryolisse seems to be a good place to start!" — Janet Cahill Get it from Amazon for $17 . 22. A box of pore-tightening, skin-lifting face masks that'll truly terrify you, first because you'll look like a zombie once you've applied it, and second because it's so darn effective at reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
Promising review: "At 60 years old I have tried SO MANY products...
anything short of surgery to lift and tighten my face. Around the age of 57, my pores became larger and larger. I tried product after product and spent hundreds trying to find that fountain of youth.
There is nothing like going into a store with salespeople younger than my grandchildren telling me what I'm doing 'wrong' with my skin care regime. They had never seen a wrinkle in their lives. I thought I would give this face mask a shot.
I mean what did I have to lose? Immediate results! I couldn't believe it! My pores were small; my face was different...
and in a good way...
lol. I can't believe my skin looks so good. I'm so excited.
I had to write a review. I don't think you'll be sorry if you decide to try this. I know I sure wasn't!" — Judi Bragg Get a box of eight masks from Amazon for $24 .
23. A beloved tightening cream because the 34,000+ reviewers who rated it 5 stars is all the proof you need. It's infused with caffeine, coconut oil, and guarana extract to firm, smooth, and add shimmer to the skin.
Plus the vanilla, salted caramel, and pistachio scent is better than any perfume out there. Promising review: "I am 60 and I could not get rid of the cellulite on my legs. I started using this product six weeks ago and can noticeably see a difference.
I apply morning and evening, before bed for optimal results. It goes on smooth and has a creamy, non-sticky feel. The smell is dreamy, and even my husband has commented on the improvement.
Make sure you apply in a circular motion for optimal coverage, absorption, and circulation." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $22+ (available in a larger size ). 24.
A pair of exfoliating mitts if you're ready to shout, "Oh, gross!" the next time you shower. They're made of a viscose fiber that buffs away beads of dead skin (you'll literally be able to see them) to reveal buttery, baby soft skin underneath — and probably make you feel like a lizard shedding its skin. Promising review: "This is by far the cheapest and most effective product I’ve ever used !! I’m 54 and don’t take the best care of my skin 😖 Even if I used a brand new razor, I couldn’t get a close shave, and even after lotion, my skin was still rough! First use, not so much.
Two days later, second use, and ugh tons of dead skin came off!! Shaving was a dream!! Forget body dry brushes and gooey scrubs, this is the magic! " — Melissa Vizzaccaro Get them from Amazon for $12.99 (also available individually). 25.
A set of flexible curling rods so you don't have to spend three hours in the morning curling your hair. Use them on wet or dry hair and then sleep on 'em. The results: perfect heatless curls.
Promising review: "I love these rollers. My hair is very thin and the hot rollers and dryer that I have been using further destroyed my hair. These rollers are easy to use.
I put a little water on each section, roll, and usually wait two hours. My curls are great and stay all day. I am 70 years old.
" — The Sutherlands Get 42 rods from Amazon for $14.99 . 26.
A scalp massager for not only treating yourself to a relaxing scalp massage but also for getting that blood flowing to your head (which may help stimulate hair growth) while simultaneously breaking down buildup like hairspray and dry shampoo that's making your hair oily and difficult to style. Promising review: "I notice a difference in using this for about a month, twice a week. I am 58 and have had thinning hair for a very long time, this brush seems to be thickening the spots where I have hair, I see why so many people are very happy with it.
" — J. G. Get it from Amazon for $6.
98+ (available in three colors). 27. A pack of bamboo oil-blotting sheets that'll soak up the shine from your forehead so your face doesn't look like an oil slick come 3 p.
m. Promising review: "At 68 years old, I am making my first purchase of 'oil blotting' papers. I must say I was skeptical.
But, I was quite pleasantly surprised that the 'papers' do remove the oil that causes the shine. Admittedly, I handle things awkwardly (probably using more 'papers' than necessary). However, the product does work.
And work well." — John R. Spencer Get a pack of 100 sheets from Amazon for $6.
95+ (available in three styles and multipacks). 28. A crème to powder waterproof eyeshadow stick because a stay-all-day eyeshadow that won't fade or crease isn't too much to ask for.
One end is the eyeshadow stick and the other is a built-in smudger so you don't need any brushes to achieve your eye look. Plus the formula is made with nourishing vitamin E and vitamin C. Promising review: "I'm 52, with crepey eyelids and they itch and water if a smidge of eye product gets in them.
Powder shadow is a complete no-go! Just bought two of these and I am so happy! After years of not wearing shadow, I am back in the game! It goes on creamy exactly where you put it. The smudger works beautifully and it stayed put all day with no creasing, no watery or itchiness. Didn't use any primer, just on clean, moisturized skin Thank you! I will definitely be getting more colors!" — Tania Nicholson Get it from Amazon for $18 (available in so many shades).
29. A weightless vegan squalane oil if you haven't yet added this magical oil to your skincare routine. It's similar to the skin's own oil, and works to help prevent moisture loss so your skin stays supple.
You can also expect it to help soften textured skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and fade discoloration. Promising review: "It absorbs well and helps with my super dry skin. I have dry skin.
I'm in my early 50s." — Amazon Customer SF Bay Area Get it from Amazon for $34 . 30.
A super soft MakeUp Eraser so you don't feel like you're removing stuck-on foundation with sandpaper. This is designed to work with just water! Promising review: "I'm impressed. The Makeup Eraser removes my makeup easily and completely.
I wear waterproof mascara, water-resistant foundation, and fairly heavy eyeshadow and brow powder. I was tired of using up cotton pads and remover liquid to get my makeup off at the end of the day — it was time-consuming, expensive, and not always effective. This cloth and some warm water solves the problem.
I'm 60 years old and I try not to subject my skin to undue pulling and stretching. The Makeup Eraser requires only a gentle circular motion, and maybe a little extra wiping right at the eyelash edge. My face comes out makeup free and gently exfoliated, ready for moisturizer.
What a great product!" — A. Hawley Get it from Amazon for $20 (available in seven colors). Read my colleague's MakeUp Eraser review as well as our deep dive into the best makeup remover (the MakeUp Eraser won as our mid-price pick).
31. A Coty setting powder for help regulating your skin's oil production so you can face — pun intended! — another sweaty day like a pro. This long-lasting loose powder also smooths the appearance of fine lines and blemishes (looking at you, adult acne).
Promising review: "I'm 51 years old, and I've been using Airspun powder since I was in my twenties. I've tried other powders, but I always come back to Airspun because it's always been superior to anything else I've tried. It has a soft, fine texture that applies so smoothly.
It sets your makeup fabulously, and helps to minimize pores. It's also great for baking. I love the iconic Airspun scent.
Try it, you won't be sorry." — Elizabeth Deck Get it from Amazon for $13.72+ (available in four shades and different sizes).
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