In my white and cognac outfit post today today, a few of you commented on my complexion and makeup. Marley in particular asked for details about my skin care and makeup routine.

Marley - you are gonna laugh when you see/read what I do and use. It's easy and very inexpensive. Now that I'm in my 50's and newly post menopausal (whoo hoo) I've had some changes in my skin which necessitated a few changes in makeup products as well. My skin is a bit dryer for one thing. I now use much less than I used to and prefer a fairly natural look.

The pic below shows all that I use. In the morning I simply rinse my face with warm water (no cleanser) and then put on Olay Moisture Plus Mature Therapy (moisturizer, vitamins and minerals for mature skin). Once that's soaked in, I add Provici sheer mineral tint. Provici is a local cosmetics company that makes its own products.

I've gone back and forth between the sheer tint and Urban Decay Naked Skin foundation. I like both and originally switched to Urban Decay because I felt the sheer tint wasn't enough coverage and my face looked too "dewy". But I think I'm actually preferring the tint because it's more natural. It's the sheer tint I was wearing today.

I use Provici cream blush in a pink color. I like the cream because it keeps the dewy look with the sheer tint. No powders to fall into any creases you know? A little dark brown eyebrow powder to fill in the wee gaps, and a swipe of Provici lipgloss in a pink color very similar to the blush finishes off the look. I sometimes wear mascara but often don't as my eyes are very sensitive to it, especially when my allergies are acting up. And never any eyeliner or eye shadow.

For nighttime cleansing I use Olay Regenerist detoxifying pore scrub, rinse and then put on the Olay Moisturizer Plus and head to bed.

That's it. Nothing fancy. I do have a few ago spots and some wrinkles but that's ok. I've earned them