Suzy’s Beauty Favorites

Empty Nest Blessed by Suzy Mighell
woman over 50 sitting on staircase wearing print dress in bright colors

Ladies of First Denton, thank you so much for having me speak to you today. It was such a privilege to spend time with you!

Below, you’ll find links to what I wore when I spoke and links to my personal beauty favorites. I’ve tried a lot of products in my 8 years in this job, but these are the tried-and-true products I return to again and again!

Click the pink text links or any image for more information.

Today’s Outfit

I love this dress from the British-made brand Boden! They’re known for quality and bright, cheerful designs, and they make clothing for men, women, and children! Many of their women’s styles come in petites, regular, and tall women, which I love! Shipping is free at $49 purchase, and returns are always free.

woman over 50 standing on stairs outdoors wearing colorful boden shirtdress print
Love the shirtdress style!
woman over 50 wearing boden shirtdress
The big bow, ruffled hem, and puff sleeves add a touch of femininity.

Cotton Midi Shirt Dress (comes in another print also–see below) | Naturalizer Shoes (similar style) | Radley London Mini Flapover Crossbody Handbag (50% off right now)

Haircare Favorites

My hair is colored and highlighted, AND it’s wavy/curly (depending on the weather!). My favorite shampoo for colored hair is Redken Color Extend shampoo and Color Extend conditioner. Then I use TRESemme Flawless Curls Moisturizing Mousse and a blow dryer with a diffuser. I finish off with John Frieda Frizz Ease Firm Hold Hairspray. For special occasions, I spray on CHI Shine Infusion Hair shine spray to give my hair life and movement.

Skincare Favorites

No amount of makeup will cover up bad skin! I think it’s super important to use a retinol product (as tolerated), and sunscreen every single day!

When I wash my face at night, I like to use THIS cute headband and THESE ingenious wristbands that keep the water from dripping down my arm and puddling on the floor! For my cleanser, I do a double wash! First, I use Burt’s Bees Cleansing Oil, followed by CeraVe SA Cleanser (It’s a Salicylic Acid Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide & Ceramides.) Then I apply retinol, neck cream, and CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion for Dry Skin on top. I also apply LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask on my lips, and an eyelash growth serum and eyebrow growth serum.

In the morning, I wash my face with CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser. Then I use SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic followed by Neocutis LUMIÈRE FIRM RICHE Eye Cream and City Beauty’s Lid Lifting Treatment on my upper eyelids. Then I use City Beauty’s Blue Defense HydroGel on my face and follow it with Supergoop’s Unseen Sunscreen on my face and neck. On my lips, I use City Beauty’s Clear Lip Plumper to plump my lips while I’m putting on my makeup. (You can use code ENB for 15% off any City Beauty product.)

Makeup Favorites

Although I like to pick and choose among a few brands, overall Laura Geller Beauty is my favorite makeup brand for women over 50! The brand is known for high-quality, easy-to-use products that are specially made for skin over 40! Also, Laura Geller Beauty ONLY features models, influencers, and customers 40+ on their website and social media! I love that! The Laura Geller Beauty The Best of the Best Baked Face Palette is my very favorite, and it’s what I use every day! (As well as when I travel.) It contains a blush, highlighter, contour, and three eye shadows. Plus, on the back of the box, it has a drawing with instructions to help with the application!

Here’s a run down of my favorite makeup:

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