If you ask us, women are just like Neville Longbottom, they only get better with age.
And if you’re a woman who’s been around for half a century, you a. must be looking damn fine and b. you probably know your sh*t when it comes to beauty.
So as curious as ever, we took to the forums to see which products our wise, 50 year-young members swear by….
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L’Oréal Paris Excellence Age Perfect – Brunettes
“I love L’Oréal Excellence hair colour because it’s got the best grey coverage. Colour protecting shampoos don’t keep my oily hair clean so I use a deep-cleansing shampoo. This washes away many other hair colours, but L’Oreal Excellence holds up well.” – bh member misfortune8
NIVEA face and body creams
“My go-to products are lots of moisturiser, both for the body and face. I like NIVEA’s Hydration and Classic range of body lotions, as well as Nivea Face Creams such as NIVEA Hyaluron Cellular Filler Day Cream, NIVEA Hyaluron Cellular Filler Elasticity Day Cream SPF15, and NIVEA Q10 Power Day Cream.” – bh member Margi59
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair™ Regenerating Cream
At night “as well as serums, I use Neutrogena Rapid Repair Night Cream, and then always wear sunscreen and stay out of the sun as much as possible during the day. This has really helped me keep fine lines and wrinkles at bay around my eyes and forehead.” – bh member Margi59
Olay Pre Essence & Eye Cream
“I’m in love with Olay Miracle Pre Essence. I was sent this to trial by bh years ago and I’ve been devoted to the product since. I love it and noticed a positive change in my skin when I started using it. I also like the Olay eye cream. The one in the red tube with retinol.” – bh member Meedee
Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil
“It’s nourishing and softens dry skin and can be used by itself or under face cream.” – bh member Harmony Queen
Read reviews here...
Lanolips Rose Hand Cream Everyday
“Nourishing and high quality ingredients.” – bh member Harmony Queen
Read reviews here…
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil
$42.99, adorebeauty.com.au
“I have been using this precious oil for years, and I couldn’t be without it. I use it on my body, and then smooth the residue left on my hands over my hair, especially the ends. I use it instead of a night cream. I love the scent. I’ve got the matching perfume too. I usually buy it online from Adore Beauty or French Beauty Co.” – bh member Rose_P
BareMinerals Tinted Gel Cream + Serum Concealer
BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Gel Cream ($49, mecca.com.au) “I’ve been through several tubes of this over the years. I’ve tried others, but always come back to this. Gives me a nice light but even coverage. I prefer it over heavy foundation.” – bh member Rose_P
BareMinerals Complete Coverage Serum Concealer ($32, mecca.com.au) “The BEST concealer I’ve ever used. A little goes a long way, and the anti-ageing serum content helps to care for the under eye area.” – bh member Rose_P
Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in ‘Naked’
$34, mecca.com.au
“Like most of us, I’ve got way too many lipsticks, but this is the one I would consider my ‘signature’ colour. I wear it almost everyday. It just suits me. ” – bh member Rose_P
Nutrimetics Botanicals Energising Shower Gel
“Smells naturally fruity and thick consistency.” – bh member Harmony Queen
Read reviews here…
Rimmel London Provocalips Lip Colour
“I prefer long-lasting lippies over moisturising ones: Rimmel Provocalips and the Lacura (Aldi brand) two-step lippies are my faves.” – bh member misfortune8
Maybelline New York EyeStudio Color Tattoo 24H Metal Eye Shadow
“It’s hard to pick a favourite eyeshadow, but I’ve been fond of Maybelline Color Tattoo creme eyeshadow for years – I’ve got 20 or so, including some limited-edition colours.” – bh member misfortune8
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel
“I cannot live without Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peels ($135 for a 30 pack, mecca.com.au). It is the only thing that effectively smooths out my skin completely with one treatment. I use it about once a week. I actually am proud to say that I have zero skin textural issues.” – bh member Ethelinde
A list to keep my eye out for!
I currently use L'Oreal pure hyaluronic acid anti wrinkle serum but will try NIVEA Cellular Hyaluron Filler Day Cream SPF 15 now.
I'd love to try the Neutrogena rapid wrinkle cream.I love their products and find them helpful.
I cannot get enough of the Nuxe Oil……………it smells amazing………..
Been meaning to try lanolips for a while. Might buy one of their handcreams in the future.
Trilogy Rose Hip Oil is the first facial oil I bought. It is still May favourite. I have tried more than half a dozen.
Added to my faves! : )