Beauty Over 40 – The beauty bible for Australian women over 40
the beauty bible for Australian women over 40

Winter Beauty Must Haves
7 Beauty must haves for Winter
Mavala Iconic Color’s and Idyllic Collection
The hottest classic and contemporary Autumn Winter colours
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Work smarter for faster results with Poolfit
Ella Baché Retinol Renewal Eye Serum
Helps support skin elasticity and firmness
Arbonne 30 Days to Healthy Living Program
Reset and re-energise
Prai Beauty Ageless Hand Crème for Night
Helps to deliver moisture and plumpness to mature hands
Dr. Hauschka Regenerating Skincare
Cruelty-free skincare for mature skin
Jo Malone London Roses Collection
Luxe colognes and home fragrances
What I like this week!
Olay Niacinamide + Vitamin C Collection
After a childhood spent in the Australian sun, I have pigmentation that has left my skin dull and unevenly toned. We all know Niacinamide and Vitamin C are skincare powerhouses, especially good for mature skin. Niacinamide helps to reduce melanocyte activity and melanin transfer to skin’s surface, while protecting skin barrier and reducing fine lines and wrinkles, whilst Vitamin C helps protect against damage from free radicals, brightens skin and helps to boost collagen production.
Olay has put these 2 ingredients together in one product, resulting in a breakthrough range, powered by bioavailable technology, that shows proven brightening results in just 28 days. The range consists of a new Olay Niacinamide + Vitamin C Moisturiser, new Olay Niacinamide + Vitamin C Eye Cream, and existing Olay Niacinamide + Vitamin C Super Serum. Added ingredients Palmitoyl Pentapeptide helps to boost collagen production, smooths skin texture and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, Lactic Acid (in the Cream) helps to regenerate the skin’s surface improving texture and reducing pigmentation issues, and Glycerin helps to increase moisture levels and improves moisture retention to keep skin hydrated throughout the day. Together the range helps to visibly brighten skin, with the Super Serum helping to reduce melanin production and hyperpigmentation, the lightweight Moisturiser helps to even out skin tone and smooth texture, whilst the fast-absorbing, gel-like Eye Cream helps to hydrate and brighten skin around the eye area. Formulated with no added mineral oils, parabens, phthalates or synthetic dyes, this is one range well worth a try if you want to reduce pigmentation. 3 simple, easy steps to brighter skin – brilliant for the time-poor. Olay Niacinamide + Vitamin C Super Serum 30ml RRP $59.99. Olay Niacinamide + Vitamin C Moisturiser 50g RRP $59.99. Olay Niacinamide + Vitamin C Eye Cream 15ml RRP $59.99. Available from Priceline, Chemist Warehouse, Coles and Woolworths.
I have been using the range for 3 weeks now (just shy of the 28 days), and I can already see a noticeable difference in my skin. It has a luminous glow (I actually removed some foundation I had put on to go out recently – I just thought my skin looked so much better without it), and the pigmentation has started to soften (slowly, but that’s OK – it didn’t appear overnight, so it will take time to fade). The Eye Cream is so wonderfully cooling and hydrating, whilst the Moisturiser sinks into my skin and hydrates quickly (I will need to add a Serum for Winter for a boost of hydration – my skin does get super dry in the depths of Winter). This is one range I will keep using across the cooler months and into Spring to help reduce pigmentation and keep the luminous glow.
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Who is behind Beauty Over 40?
Beauty Over 40 provides expert tips and advice on beauty, health and fitness needs for mature women.
Beauty Over 40 was founded by Lara Michell, a beauty professional with over 20 years’ experience, working for some of the major beauty and hair companies in Australia and overseas, and yes, I am over 40 (actually over 50)!!
I have worked with companies such as Estee Lauder, Clinique, Clarins, Elizabeth Arden, Wella, Schwarzkopf, Shiseido, Jimmy Choo, Montblanc, Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez, Guerlain, Burberry, Banana Boat, and many (many) more.
This experience will help me bring relevant posts to help you with your beauty needs in your 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and beyond.
I want to bring you the most meaningful and relevant information, so if you have any questions, comments, or topics you would like to see on the website, please fill in the comment section below.