1. A tub of brightening, firming, and rejuvenating eye cream that'll halt all annoying comments about how tired you look. The rose hip and hibiscus-infused eye cream helps reduce dark circles and puffiness, leaving your eyes to look bright and wide (or alert and awake).
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 had 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 . 2.
Cosrx Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence , a gentle, lightweight, hydrating face serum designed for *all* skin types — even those with sensitive skin! It's used to protect your skin's moisture barrier in the heat, but reviewers swear by it for healing acne scars, fading dark spots, and smoothing fine lines, too. Reviewers say it's the most magical beauty product around! Promising review : "I wish I could give this product a 10. I am 63 years old and have been using this for a month.
Within days of using this, I noticed that my skin tone was more even, and my age spots were lighter. Every few days after that I noticed other major improvements. There is no way I can scientifically measure the percentage of improvement in each area, but this is my best guess based on what I am seeing in the mirror.
.. - forehead wrinkles and wrinkles on the side of my eyes 100% reduction.
They are GONE. - under eye bags 40% tighter - under eye wrinkles 70% improvement - parentheses lines around my mouth have a softened appearance - lip wrinkles and sagging eyelids, not seeing much change - jawline 70% lifted - neck 50% tighter - chest 40% softer appearance - age spots 30% lighter - skin tone MUCH more even and balanced - pores appear smaller - my skin feels much firmer and lifted I recommended this to a friend who is my age and noticed drastic improvement around her eyes in just two weeks. I also recommended it to my 26-year-old niece with acne scars.
Within four days, her scars began to lighten and were less noticeable." — Don Garrett Get it from Amazon for $14.99 .
3. Or K-Beauty's SeoulCeuticals Snail Repair Cream if you already have a serum in your routine that you love, but still want to reap the benefits of snail mucin. This non-comedogenic moisturizer contains 97.
5% snail mucin filtrate as well as vitamin E, organic aloe, AND shea butter. It's practically a recipe for better skin. SeoulCeuticals is a small business! 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 noticed 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 a follow-up 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 $20 . 4.
Laneige's overnight lip mask , a number one bestseller for very good, well-earned reasons! After a night with this on, you'll wake up to moisturized, hydrated lips that are softer than ever. Promising reviews: "I’ve bought several of these. It’s popular with the teen crowd, so I am an outlier.
At 51, I use this at night around my lips. Really softens the pinched look that can come with age. I like the scent, too! A little teeny, but I’ll take it.
" — EJF Get it from Amazon for $24 (available in seven scents). 5. A cult-favorite tightening cream from Sol de Janeiro, a scrumptiously hydrating body cream that also provides temporary skin tightening thanks to its caffeine-infused formula.
Plus, reviewers say that the salted caramel and vanilla scent smells DIVINE. Caffeine has a number of skincare benefits, including brightening and temporarily reducing the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite, if that's something you're looking to do! You can read more about the skincare benefits of caffeine at the Cleveland Clinic . 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 $24 .
6. A Revlon hot air brush because the results this baby provides are the definition of magical. It'll turn your wet and tangled hair into a salon-level blowout.
Trust me, it'll make ALL the difference when you're blow-drying your hair, have just showered and have to rush to work, or are just having a bad hair day. It works for all hair types, too! The brush has special vents that allow air to flow so hair dries faster. Plus, it's quicker than using a dryer and then a flat iron or curling iron, which equals less heat damage.
Reviewers with everything from thin and short to wavy and fine to thick and curly hair love this One-Step Brush and say it works great for their hair types! Promising reviews: " I am 70 years old and have struggled with curly/frizzy hair all my life...
until I bought this dryer . It straightens, smooths, gives volume to my hair, and makes styling a breeze! Highly recommend." — Loretta "The minute I got done styling, I was so happy with the results.
I recommend your hair be almost dry or dry for the best styling results. You can dry your hair when it's completely wet, but I have super fine, colored, 59-year-old hair , and when mine is almost dry or air-dried, I get the fullest, most beautiful shine that I barely have to apply hair spray after. Occasionally, I use a little mousse prior to drying, but it's not needed.
I highly recommend giving this brush dryer a try...
.my hair is so happy..
.it grows fast, and it feels so great and soft and full!" — Kelly Howards "I’m a 53-year-old NON-girlie-girl who hates styling my hair. I have very fine hair cut into a 'lob' that almost touches my clavicle [and] I could NEVER achieve that voluminous salon blowout look that sold me on this hairstyle in the first place!! That is until this impulse buy entered the scene.
I bought it on a whim, and I’m SO glad I did!! I can blow dry and style my hair with ONE TOOL and I look like I just stepped out of the salon!! It only takes me about 15 minutes from start to finish! I can NOT say enough good things about this!!!" — cowboy Get it from Amazon for $59.99 7. A cruelty-free Essence lengthening mascara to get dramatically long lashes without the price of extensions or false strips.
This bestseller has over 158,000 five-star reviews! 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 .
8. A crème-to-powder waterproof eyeshadow stick that won't crease! It comes in bold mattes AND shimmering neutrals, making applying eye makeup the easiest part of your routine. Just glide, blend, and go! It even has a built-in smudger and a formula 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! I 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 46 shades). 9.
A vegan nail-strengthening polish if your nails are constantly chipping, peeling, splitting, and could literally break with a snap of your fingers. This formula (which comes in clear or tinted shades!) is a low-maintenance way to strengthen weak nails. It can be used solo but works great as a base coat, too! Promising review: "I rarely write product reviews, but I feel compelled to explain why this is a great product.
I am an older man who has struggled with fingernail biting my entire life. OPI Nail Envy really helps! 1. It is true matte with a barely noticeable shine.
I am old-fashioned and would never use a shiny polish. I have tried several other brands that claimed to be matte, but they all had a little shine. 2.
OPI Nail Envy not only strengthens my nails — it accelerates the healing of my cuticles and skin around my cuticles. 3. IMPORTANT: Be aware of the formula! This is a vegan formula.
There is another formula, OPI Nail Envy Original Formula. I tried some, and it triggered a severe allergic reaction on my cuticles and skin. I switched back to the Vegan formula, and it healed the skin quickly.
I wish I had discovered this product 50 years ago. It would have prevented a lot of embarrassment about my nails. " — Stephen Bell Get it from Amazon for $19.
95 (available in clear and nine colors). 10. A box of pore-tightening, skin-lifting face masks for minimizing pores and hydrating your skin at fancy spa-level, but in way less time and at a much cheaper price.
Reviewers are clearly obsessed, as they have over 5,400 5-star reviews. 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 skincare 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 $25 .
11. A bottle of sulfate-free biotin shampoo that'll moisturize your scalp and help promote hair growth! Maybe it's magic, or maybe it's ingredients like biotin, keratin, and zinc that are known to work wonders for hair. As Chandler Bing would say.
..do you SEE that before and after!? Reviewers with all types of hair (from fine 1a to long 3c and 4c hair ) say this shampoo works wonders.
Read more about how biotin shampoo could help with the fullness of hair at Cleveland Clinic . Promising review: "As a 68-year-old woman, I have noticed over the years my hair was thinning, and I tried several different products that really didn't work until my hairdresser suggested I try Biotin. This shampoo is amazing.
It gives me the fullness and control better than any other product. I have now been using this product for over a year and will continue using it." — Wehr Get it from Amazon for $12.
95 (available in four sizes and scents). 12. And Mielle rosemary mint scalp oil , a constant sell-out after going viral on TikTok! It's a biotin-infused hair-strengthening oil that helps smooth split ends, moisturize dry scalps, and deeply nourish 3A–4C hair.
In other words...
you need to try it ASAP! Read more about how biotin could help with the fullness of hair at Cleveland Clinic . Promising review: "OK, over-50 female club members, this is for you. My hair has not only been getting thinner, but the texture has gotten dull, dry, and impossible to style.
I came across this product in one of my desperate online searches to find anything to help restore shine to my hair. I doused my scalp and ends with this and put my hair into a ball cap. Then, I was outside doing some gardening in the 80-degree heat for about six hours.
I was sweaty and very hot when I came inside to shower and rinse this stuff out of my hair. I didn't blow dry, just air dry. And to my amazement, my hair is now SO SHINY and GLOSSY that I can very easily slide my fingers through my hair ! It looks incredible! So the true test will be to see if it actually regrows my hair.
..esp my non-existent eyebrows, which I plucked back in high school and never grew back.
So far, I'm very happy with this purchase and will continue to use it." — Justme Get it from Amazon for $9.50 .
13. A Laura Geller color-correcting powder foundation for quick and easy coverage. It's perfect for daily use as it's a lightweight, light-coverage formula you'll forget you're even wearing.
Promising review: "I've been wanting to try this for a long time, and I'm sooo glad I finally purchased the medium shade. It covers everything perfectly without even looking like I'm wearing any foundation at all. I'm 64, and my skin is combination oily/normal.
This is the best product I have ever used, including Lancome, Tarte, Charlotte Tilbury, and Clinique. Doesn't go into wrinkles and stays flawless all day." — Laura Get it from Amazon for $36 (available in 16 shades).
14. A Omnilux red light face mask for spa-level treatment right at home, any time you want! This skin-rejuvenating light therapy mask can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and pigmentation. The therapeutic warmth can decrease redness and help your skin absorb your skincare products even more.
This is an FDA 510(k)-approved device. Visible LED devices only treat pimples, and results vary depending on the person: read more about how to use them at the American Academy of Dermatology . Promising review: "The Omnilux Contour Face Mask is making a difference on my bright red cheeks and upper neck .
I'm 75 and thought there was no hope to have normal-looking skin. I've been using the mask for 35 days, and there is an improvement. The redness has softened, and no more burning.
It's truly a miracle. I am loving my skin again." — Janice R.
Get it from Omnilux for $395 . 15. A bottle of Tend Skin Solution to treat *and* prevent painful razor bumps, ingrown hairs, and razor burn.
The annoying worry about irritating sensitive areas is about to go POOF! Rubbing alcohol-based products (like Tend Skin) can help prevent an infection of an ingrown, but can’t prevent an ingrown itself, according to Cleveland Clinic . Promising reviews: "I have never had a product work better. Shaving ‘down there’ has given me many in-grown hairs over my 52 years.
As soon as you feel a bump starting, put this on once, and you will never have to worry again!" — Amazon Customer "Until I started using Tend Skin, I had been a 60-year victim of razor bumps, burns, and ingrown hair. After using the product for a week bumps, burns and ingrown hairs disappeared from my face . A fabulous product, I just ordered my third bottle.
" — Jon "Age 60 still with oily skin. Now getting obnoxious little chin hairs that AREN'T BLONDE like the rest of them..
. They look like little blackheads until they poke out enough for me to tweeze them. They also get red and look like pimples in the process.
This stuff is great! The salicylic acid in it is mild, no stinging. It slightly exfoliates but more importantly, takes away 100% of the redness. Although I still use my Buf Puff daily for facial exfoliation, this stuff also makes a great toner/astringent.
Very pleased." — Middle aged nerd Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two sizes).
16. Maybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush for pretty, natural-looking color. It's a super "low maintenance" beauty product, according to reviewers, and can be used on your cheeks, lips, and even as an eyeshadow.
Each shade is a soft, buildable color with a dewy finish. The blush is also oil-free (yay!) and lightweight, so you'll have no problem wearing it all day long. Promising reviews: "This sheer gel blush takes me back to the '60s love child era.
I bought Nude Burn. It's not greasy, not cakey, blends easily, color is very natural. Start with a light application and build the color up to your desired shade.
..Clean feeling and sheer, this is the perfect cheek color for me.
BTW, I'm 72 this year, and I still love looking fresh and pretty!" — Chrissy "Took a chance, and I love it! I really wasn’t sure what color to get but have been very happy with this one. First time using cream blush, but it’s easy. You can layer it to make it as dark as you want.
I was worried about how it would do on 50+ skin and have been pleasantly surprised. It gives me a nice glow." — ACK Get it from Amazon for $5.
99 (available in six shades). 17. A facial hair trimmer if plucking any unwanted hairs above your lip and between your eyes takes up way too much time in your self-care routine.
This ~electric~ option is painless and much faster. Promising review: "I am beside myself with this purchase!! I bought it hoping it would at least somewhat work, as so many don't. This is absolutely perfection! It works well; it's quiet, small, easy to take with you if you so desire, and most importantly.
..IT WORKS!!! I'm a soon-to-be-65-year-old woman who has hair where I never did before, most annoying.
This gets rid of it. I used it again a couple of days later, and what I am finding is that I need to use it less and less. Really cool!" — Sandy E'Bell Get it from Amazon for $14.
99+ (available in six colors). 18. OR a pack of multipurpose dermaplaning razors since unwanted peach fuzz can make for uneven makeup application, and who the heck wants to deal with that? This set comes with a handy pack of three, making it easy to remove unwanted facial hair and dead skin cells and shape those brows if you want to as well.
Step away from the painful tweezers! Promising review: "Just used this amazing little razor on my face for the first time, and I am [obsessed]! I am 58 years old and battle the peach fuzz especially on my lip and chin...
this was super easy and effective! The exfoliation alone is fantastic! Grab some of these for your beauty arsenal!" — Cisami Get a three-count from Amazon for $5.94 (also available in a pack of nine). 19.
Tree of Life retinol serum — an easy, hyaluronic acid-infused solution to help reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots. This serum has earned nearly 19,000 5-star reviews (!!) filled with people sharing their ✨ magical✨ results. The reviewer pics above were taken just over one month apart without makeup on.
Promising review : "Ah. Maze. Ing! I bought this on a whim during a flash sale.
.. After only three weeks of using this product, the lip lines are gone, the frown lines reduced by at least 50%, and my neck skin looks like a neck again! My skin is dewy, soft and healthy again.
I can't wait to see what the next three weeks bring! And at this price I'm going to start using it on my hands and chest. My skin looks and feels great! This 56-year-old beach girl with decades in the sun and saltwater couldn't be happier. More youthful skin and $500 back in my pocket? What's not to like? Try it! Of course, skin type is a major factor in success.
But my skin is VERY sensitive and not only has it shown improvement, I have not experienced any reddening or burning. Hope it works just as well for you!" — S. M.
Spizzirri Get it from Amazon for $9.99 . 20.
And a pack of face wipes with retinol that removes makeup, cleanses your face, and is a small and easy way to make the collagen-producing ingredient a part of *every* step in your nighttime routine. Promising reviews: "Very gentle, cleansing, and toning for 55-year-old skin! I love these facial wipes. I think my skin looks and feels more firm.
I am very happy with these and will continue to buy them." — Katrina M. "I think I might be the only 51-year-old with acne, and these wipes really get rid of my zits fast.
I love the smell, not overpowering or anything, barely there." — Shirley Get a two-pack (100 wipes total) for $12.59 .
21. An anti-humidity spray since there's nothing more obnoxious than when you spend hours doing your 'do only for it to be ruined as soon as you step outside. This spray creates a waterproof coat around your hair that blocks out moisture and prevents frizziness.
It lasts up to 72 hours (!!) or through two to three shampoos. Honestly, you'll wish you bought it years ago! Promising review: "I don't usually try all the latest hair things because my hair is very fine and it doesn't like product. But, I received it as a sample, and I can't believe how nice it made my hair and how long it lasted.
I have to wash every single day, or my hair would be limp and lifeless. You could tell if I didn't wash my hair for one day. This miracle stuff makes it so that I don't have to wash my hair for a good three days at least and it still looks fresh.
It also lasts between washes, so I only have to use it every other wash or sometimes not for three or four. I can't live without this now that I found it. It took me till my 50s to find this amazing product.
I sure coulda used this in my 20s! " — B.S. Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in three sizes).
FYI, reviewers with kinky/coily hair suggest the extra strength version ! 22. A splurge-worthy and dermatologist-recommended Elta MD tinted sunscreen because sun protection is a must at any age, but especially for those with sensitive skin. Though this tinted version only comes in one shade, the lightweight formula that provides SPF 41 coverage WHILE working as a foundation has made it a best seller.
It's also 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 Get it from Amazon for $41.80 .
23. Or EltaMD *clear* sunscreen that's somehow perfect for those with oily skin, mature skin, acne-prone skin, AND sensitive skin. So, if you check all of those boxes you're about to be in heaven.
It's got over 31,000 5-star reviews singing it's praises! Promising review : "Protects me from sun damage...
and makes my skin feel great. My dermatologist recommended it, she said this was great for protection from the harmful rays of the sun and as a moisturizer for my foundation. I wear it every day and I am frequently complimented on my complexion — that makes this 78-year-old feel special.
I credit EltaMD!" — Judith Get it from Amazon for $40.85 . 24.
A peel-off lip stain , the lip stain that ~glides~ on a holographic blue and peels off to unveil a gorgeous, long-lasting lip stain! According to reviewers, it can withstand any eating and drinking you do throughout the day, too. At this point, it's not a want but a need! Wonderskin is a woman-owned small business! Promising review: "Y’ALL. I am 50-something years old and have tried every 'long wear' and 'stain' there is, from department store robbery level to 'bitten' or whatever the vampire lip stain Revlon had out a while back.
At my age, I longed for a lip color that didn’t leave my telltale wrinkled lip impression on a glass. But alas, all of the long-wear formulas were disappointing, dull, and, most of all, DRY. I was skeptical, but I have spent way more on crappy lip potions that I won’t use but apparently keep to torture myself about my wasteful spending.
The purple was shocking, and the first time I used it, I sprayed and peeled pretty quickly, lest I end up with 1978 Donna Summer disco-era hologram lips that I definitely could not pull off in my office. And to my amazement, that stuff STAYED ON. Not dry, not seeping into cracks, not sticky, not weird tasting, not staining my teeth.
Just like a 'bitten lip' — a slightly tinted natural color was there. The longer you let it sit, the darker it gets. After a FEW glasses of wine, pasta drizzled with a really good olive oil, salad, and dessert, there’s STILL some color! Stayed on through smooches, too.
" — Kelly K. Get it from Amazon for $22 (available in 32 shades). 25.
I Dew Care's dry shampoo powder because it's a non-aerosol, travel-friendly dry shampoo that'll give you the ~illusion~ of clean, ungreasy hair in a matter of seconds — and what's more magical than that? Keep this in your bag for when you're in need of a luscious locks pick-me-up. Promising reviews: " I love this product. I have never gotten the hang of the dry shampoo spray but this works like a charm! .
..I am 50 years old and I love it!" — Carolyn "I’m in my sixties [and] my hair is fine but not thin.
I get it highlighted, so I try not to wash it but a couple of times a week. I’ve tried many dry shampoo sprays, including some high-end brands, and I hated them all. I love this product.
It works great for my hair even after a run, and my head sweats a lot. I let my hair dry and use this the next morning, and it will hold the product for a couple of days. Best I’ve found, and I’m sticking with it.
" — Theresa M. Sullivan Get it from Amazon for $18+ . 26.
A teeth-whitening pen that's easier and way less annoying than the strips you have to leave on for 30+ minutes. Paying tons of $$$ at the dentist and dealing with whitening strips that never stay on properly are *not* our only options, folks! With this pen, all you need to do is twist out the whitening gel, brush it along your top and bottom row of teeth, and you're done. 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 a professional solution in a tray, but nothing worked. I used the AsaVea pen twice on 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 . 27. A splurge-worthy bottle of Olaplex No.
3 for a salon-like hair treatment right at home. It's specifically made to repair damaged hair and restore your gorgeous locks. 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 .
28. OR a more affordable collagen-coating hair treatment because it's something reviewers refer to as "magic in a bottle." Say goodbye to frizz and grease after just 10 minutes (yep, 10!) with this in your hair! 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.
..’til I found CER 100! I'm in my early fifties, so I have hair that is far from 'virgin.
' 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 $7.20 .
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." 29. A reusable Revlon volcanic face roller that'll absorb shine in seconds *without* messing up your makeup — how awesome is that? Simply roll it over any oily or greasy areas of your face and watch it work its magic.
Promising review: "I thought no possible way this thing could work so I was pleasantly surprised when it did. I have very oily skin, and I'm 60-something. It has been the bane of my existence since my teenage years.
Just roll it around your face slowly and the oil is stopped up. I used it over and over for a week before I washed it, but it was still going strong. I only washed it because it was probably bacteria-laden by then.
Don't need old cake powder anymore. Just go for a roll. The plastic case could stand to be a little sturdier, though.
" — karen johnson Get it from Amazon for $8.50 . 30.
Sunday Riley night oil because it does the hard work while you sleep! And I know we'll all happily take an effective product that needs minimal effort. This retinol, chamomile, and avocado-infused oil plumps your skin, reduces redness and fine lines and makes your skin feel as soft as a baby's bottom. Promising review: "I have fair, dry, sensitive skin along with pustular rosacea.
I am VERY careful with everything I put on my skin, hair, and face. I have my day routine and products locked in — but I was struggling to find products for my nighttime routine. I just turned 50 and have been struggling with how to use and which retinol to use with my rosacea.
I read some great reviews about this, and although I was a little skeptical due to the color and the fragrance (two things my skin does not normally like), I decided to give it a shot. I feel like my skin smiles and thanks me when I apply this! In the colder, drier months, I apply a moisturizer on top of the oil after I have given it a little time to absorb. My skin has NEVER looked or felt this good.
Bright, glowy, smooth, and the fine lines and wrinkles are looking smoother and softer. And NOT a single ROSACEA outbreak. Of course, I wish that this was a little more financially friendly, but a little goes a long way, and I am so happy with this product that I know I will be purchasing it over and over.
" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $34.63 . 31.
A TikTok-famous temporary eye tightener from Peter Thomas Roth! This gem helps smooth fine lines, wrinkles, and under-eye bags almost instantly. And if you don't think I'm serious about the "almost instant" part, just watch this TikTok and see it work in just three minutes! Check out our Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Temporary Eye Tightener review for more compelling B&As! Promising review: " At 60 years old, I have some darkness, lines, and wrinkles around my eyes and small bags just above my cheekbones. This product works miracles for me.
I just have to make sure I don’t get it below my cheekbones because you can’t put makeup where the product is. Any moisture contact will make the product stop working. Also, there is a pulling sensation when first applied, but I get used to it after a few minutes.
A little bit of the gel goes a long way. If you apply too much, you’ll get a white flakey look. It takes a little practice to get it right.
The product works a good 8 hours for me unless I’m sweating or get wet." — westielove Get it from Amazon for $38 . 32.
Or some 24-karat gold collagen under-eye gels that'll help rid you of dark circles and puffiness within 20 minutes, thanks to ingredients like collagen and hyaluronic acid. Apply a pair while making dinner, reading a book, meditating, or just watching TV. They'll feel so hydrating! Promising reviews: "I love this product.
I’m 53 years old and wake up daily with puffy eyes and dark circles. I apply them, and 20 minutes later, they are gone!! I definitely recommend this product." — Amazon Customer "These are by far the best eye patches I’ve used, and I have added them to my subscriptions so I never miss a day.
I’m 64 years old and, due to multiple major life stressors over the last three years, have gone from looking 20 years younger than my age to looking every minute of my years. I’ve tried everything and have spent a small fortune trying to look less haggard and puffy. These patches are amazing.
The box says you’ll see a difference in a few days, and I really did. There are no wrinkles under my eyes, and it lasts through the workday rather than the 10 minutes I’ve seen with some other patches. Put them in the fridge, they feel extra good!" — Amazon Customer Get 15 pairs from Amazon for $12.
25 (also available in three other sets). 33. A shampoo scalp massager because what's the point of washing your hair if you aren't truly getting to the roots?! Wasting money is a BIG time annoying, and this massager will help ensure your shampoo and conditioner reaches every inch of your head — zero wasted.
The soft, thick bristles cleanse and exfoliate your scalp and are designed to stimulate blood flow and remove dead skin, dried shampoo, and other unwanted stuff on your scalp. Promising reviews: "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. "As I've gotten older (62), my scalp has gotten itchy, so I thought I'd give this a try.
Used it twice and already feel a difference. It makes my scalp tingle and just feels good. I just scrub with shampoo in my hair for about a minute.
It's easy to hold and washes off nicely." — Cindylou Get it from Amazon for $6.98+ (available in three colors).
34. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel that'll help eliminate rough, dead skin in *minutes*. Many reviewers say it only took as long as two to three to see results! After applying this gel, simply scrub with a foot file and your heels will feel brand new.
Promising review: "I take very good care of my 67-year-old feet. Always have cause I am a distance walker and biker. Yet summer sandal weather in Texas had them looking and feeling less than baby-pink and soft.
For me, it only took only 3 minutes on the heels and ball of foot, with a bit on the outside edge of the big toe. But WOW, this really worked. In 10 minutes total, I am soft and super smooth and good to go! " — C.
brown Get it from Amazon for $14.99 . 35.
A set of flexible curling rods to save tons of time in the morning because you won't need to wake up at the crack of dawn to curl your hair. These will give you bouncy curls without the heat damage and work on both wet and dry hair! Promising review: "I love these rollers. My hair is very thin, and the hot rollers and dryer that I have been using have 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 .
36. Cult-favorite Embryolisse , a French moisturizing cream specifically created to hydrate, protect, soothe, and nourish your skin. Many professional makeup artists use it as a primer as well, so you're really getting a great 2-for-1 deal here! 👏🏾 Promising review: "AMAZING for this 70-year-old.
With a counter of serums, lotions, and potions, I have found the ONE! Not only does it moisturize, but it smells divine!! I apply vitamin C and multi-peptide serum s then this cream. PERFECT also as a primer under my tinted sunscreen, which I use for foundation." — MRW Get it from Amazon for $16.
15 . 37. A hydrating E.
l.f. CC cream for anyone looking for an ~airbrushed~ makeup look.
It'll be like walking around with a filter on, except you're helping and protecting your skin, too! It's made with hyaluronic acid to provide hydration and peptides and niacinamide to help balance your complexion. Promising review: "I'm blown away and excited to find a foundation that is equal if not better in quality AND 3x cheaper than my favorite CC cream. I am 63 years old with fair skin (Irish heritage) with freckles, redness and age spots.
This Camo Cream is a full-coverage foundation, which I love and need in order to smooth out my complexion. It's not heavy, and a little goes a long way. I will definitely be ordering this again.
" — Lisa Germano Get it from Amazon for $10.55+ (available in 28 shades). 38.
A magical lip balm to take your lips from rough and tough to soft and smooth! The shea butter formula hydrates and moisturizes your lips *and* is long-lasting, too. Yes, this has SPF 25, but don't depend on it for full sun protection! Learn more about why you need SPF 30 minimum from these AAD Guidelines . Promising reviews: " Nothing has healed my chapped lips like this balm .
..it is AMAZING.
I’m a 72-year-old woman, and I’ve tried a lot of lip therapies. This is the best!!" — Sharon " Works extremely well on my chapped and dry lips. Best product I’ve ever used, and I'm 70 years old! Application is designed perfectly so the application of the meds are distributed where and exactly in the correct area.
LOVE this stuff." — Jetson 49 Get it from Amazon for $10 (available in six flavors). 39.
A "flossing toothbrush" that reviewers with sensitive teeth find ~extremely~ helpful in a sea of tough-bristled options. It's designed with two types of bristles: flossing bristles that are 10 times thinner for really getting into the grooves between your teeth and regular firm bristles that are designed to last longer than the nylon bristles in most common toothbrushes. Also, you get to show off at the dentist now.
..so, there's that.
Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS. Promising review: "Having been a dental assistant for over 30 years, I found this to be the best brush ever. I am 69 years old and have never had a cavity (genetic and maintenance).
For the past 30 years I have used electric toothbrushes. They worked great, but I like Dr. P's brush because of the flossing-like bristles.
It's also the perfect size for a quick brush for each quadrant. Also, since taste buds are replaced every four days, brushing your tongue is important to keep your breath fresh, and food will taste better. Everybody brush now! Great idea from a real dentist!" — BenK Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.
90 . 40. A flat top foundation brush to make blending a ~seamless~ task thanks to its soft (yet firm!) bristles and easy-to-hold thicker handle.
Reviewers say it works great for both powder *and* liquid foundations and that it doesn't absorb tons of product like beauty sponges do. Promising review: "I am 55 years old and have applied foundation with my fingertips, or more recently makeup sponges, for my entire lifespan of wearing makeup. I’ve been unhappy with sponges lately as I feel I wipe more off with a sponge than stays on my face.
The foundation also did not seem evenly distributed. I decided to try a foundation brush. I am beyond happy with this purchase.
The bristles are extremely soft, and the brush head is very dense. I also feel I use less foundation product. As soon as I begin applying, my face looks transformed.
I love how my complexion looks flawless with foundation, evenly distributed. I truly feel like a different person. I just cleaned the brush for the first time, and the brush cleaned up very well and returned to its original look and shape.
I just purchased a second one so that I always have one cleaned and ready for use." — Linda Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four).
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