Clean Beauty to GLOW (In a Good Way…Not a Hotflashy Way!)

Does your skin naturally glow? Yes? Lucky! Over here, with skin pushing 60 and autoimmune issues, I have to mindfully create radiance. And I don’t mean pricey chemical peels, lasers, or med spa visits. My skin’s extra dry, yet I’m not mad at it. Clean beauty brands including Monika Blunder and saie, make an over-50 non-hotflashy glow quite possible these days. And I’m not talking layers of oily gloppy goo that clog your pores like it’s 1972. Omg! How my young skin glowed in ’72! Nixon, The Godfather, Elton, Mary Tyler Moore…the sheer history our skin has lived through is dang impressive! Let’s baby it a little.

On my face: saie (Glowy Super Gel, Slip Tint), Monika Blunder (Undercover Face Creme, Blunder Cover, Liquid Flush, Lip Liner, Lip Crayon, Lip Tint), Chanel eyeshadow, L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara

I independently selected products in this post—if you buy from one of my links, I may earn a commission.

Clean Beauty to Glow & What I’m Loving

After applying glowy makeup for a natural, camera-ready look, I played a silly song with lyrics written for my sister’s birthday (it’s a tradition where I write new words each year and post to FB):

I’m well aware I cannot play the piano – it’s simply a tool to help me write music and poetry. 🙂 And it’s an old piano now since it hails from my early childhood. With each move, this baby has moved with me and has the scars to prove it. 🙂

Hope you’ll peek at these new-to-me brands since they are seriously changing the landscape of beauty and makeup.

Michele of Hello Lovely Studio on porch swing wearing linen skirt and tee from Giannetti Home (Patina Home & Garden).

And you won’t have to wait long for your glow makers from Amazon to arrive if you have Prime. Sign up for it HERE.

Monika Blunder Beauty products on my counter - Hello Lovely Studio. #monikablunder
Monika Blunder Beauty – photo: Hello Lovely Studio

Dewy Makeup With Built-in Skincare

Let’s peek at the things I’m reaching for since I’m ever on the hunt for clean beauty to soothe and enhance sensitive, rosacea-prone mature skin. A radiant dewy look for summer is awesome, but I want glow across alllll the seasons.

Psst. If you decide to try one of Monika’s liquid blush tints, don’t be surprised about the wee size. The blush is highly pigmented, and just a dot goes far!

Monika Blunder Beauty products on my counter - Hello Lovely Studio. #monikablunder

Dewy Skin From Monika Blunder

I am currently crushing on all lovely things Monika Blunder! Monika is a seasoned Hollywood makeup artist (think Kate Hudson, Amanda Seyfried, Jessica Alba), and she is passionate about creating sophisticated products that aren’t just clean beauty-wise but truly perform. Case in point: her new lip liners are so amazing that I have added this step to my repertoire after skipping it for a decade:

I heard about Monika’s Blunder Cover product from one of my favorite beauty vloggers, Kackie:

Fast forward to 2.0 to see how Kackie uses Blunder Cover.

Even though Kackie is decades younger, her skin is also on the dry side like mine. So when she says she can’t do without this wildly versatile concealer/foundation in her travel bag, I knew it was worth trying. My skin tone is between shades 3 and 4, so I use both. Instead of painting my face with it, I use the product only where I need it, blending with her tulip brush. The result? My skin looks like skin and not a mask. (Thick foundation masks were totally tubular in 1982, but it’s time to get with the flow and glow, pumpkin.)

You get a sense of Monika’s aesthetic, natural style, and warmth in this:

Try This Tinted Moisturizer from saie

Heard of saie beauty? This very moment, I’m wearing their Glowy Super Gel in Starglow, and it’s one of those super sophisticated illuminizers to wear under foundation, with tinted moisturizer or even alone when you’re after subtle radiance more than full-on-Cullens-in-sunlight-sparkle.

Thrilled to have also discovered their tinted moisturizer since my favorite one from IT Cosmetics was discontinued. Saie’s Slip Tint costs significantly less than my old one and contains mineral sunscreen to boot.

saie beauty products on my counter - Hello Lovely Studio.

Skip to 8:30 in this video to see Slip Tint on mature skin and hear about it from an over-50 straight shooter:

I can’t wait to also try saie’s Serum Foundation (85% skin care serum and 15% weightless pigment). And their Sun Melt Cream-Balm looks dreamy when you’re someone after a dewy bronzy California surfergirl look all year round. No filters or edits for this selfie a few moments ago:

saie beauty and Monika Blunder Beauty products on my over 50 sensitive skin - Hello Lovely Studio. #monikablunder #saiebeauty
I love a natural, glowy look all year round.

Hydrate Anytime & Anywhere

Wondering about the space-age object in the center of all the clean beauty finds on that banner above? If I am promoting any gadget here, then you know said machine must be easy enough for a 3-year old to operate. This one’s just the right size for your desk or bedside table.

Hey Dewy’s portable humidifier instantly creates a lovely spa-like environment for your skin while it uplifts the spirit with unplugged ease!

Unplugged?

Anne Lamott unplugged quote about rest on Hello Lovely Studio. #annelamott #personalgrowthquotes #workquotes #restquotes

It delivers a cool mist for 8 hours on a charge so get yer beauty sleep while hydrating in dreamland! Allergies? Ease them with cool mist bliss. (Imagine this go-to relief on dry winter evenings ahead!)

Unplug & Uncover a Dewier Look

A nice soak with hydrating potions followed by massaging into the skin more hydrating potions? Always a good idea. And also productive. Think about it. Everything in the culture clamors for us to hustle and cram just one more productive task into the day. But resting, recharging and relaxing are good for our health and hence, productive.

My serene bath with small clawfoot Maid's tub, plantation shutters, and round silver accent table - Hello Lovely Studio. #serenebath #bathroomdesign #minimalluxe
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In the self-care soothing moment above, bath soak, a relaxing subtle-scented soy candle, and a dry brush rest on an inexpensive accent tray table near my tub.

Flowery fragrance easily overwhelms me. Wondering about Shampure’s scent? While “lavender” pops up in descriptions, it’s not a lavender note I get. Rather, Shampure has this sexy, subtle, complex, mysterious Parisian essence.

Forgivness quote from Audrey Kitching on Hello Lovely Studio. #forgivenessquotes #strugglequotes

Finally, Shampure comes in a hand/body wash! Do not underestimate Shampure. I know folks who have been using the shampoo as body wash for decades like I have done in recent years. There is simply NOTHING like this unisex fragrance I have found elswewhere.

Drybrushing is an awesome way to energize, slough off dead skin cells, and glow.

More Glowing Possibilities

If you’re a certain age, you probably know about BOOM by Cindy Joseph. I have bought all of their products, and while it’s hard to pick a fav, this is the one I reach for most often:

Boomstick Glo by Boom by Cindy Joseph.
Boomstick Glo by Cindy Joseph

I love it as a hydrating, comforting, lip balm most of all (it can be used everywhere on the skin!). And I bought two – one for my makeup bag and one for my nightstand since I need it every night before bed.

What else do I do before my head hits the pillow? Skincare! And it’s never drudgery because the act itself is relaxing self-care. Oak Essentials is my go-to, and I actually worry when I’m running low because they sometimes sell out!

The ritual oil has a definite organic-natural fragrance you may or may not love so if you need a recommendation for a scent-free option, it’s hard to beat OGEE’s Jojoba Glow Face Oil especially if you have sensitive or rosacea-prone skin.

While we’re considering cozy things encouraging rest…

Should We Drop the Over-50 Labels?

By the way, I’m considering dropping all of the “over-50” yada yada whenever I do lifestyle posts. In a sense, I feel I’m drawing attention to something largely irrelevant. “Products great for dry skin” is probably a more accurate description.

Funny tweet from @audreyporne about life before you knew me on Hello Lovely Studio. #funnytweets

What other beauty finds are in my bathroom vanity this very moment? The Chanel Sublimage foundation is extremely luxurious to wear when I’m going out. The color match? Spot on.

Don’t get me started on Glossier’s eye color (in the color, Slip), MILK makeup multi-sticks (Werk) and Tower 28 cream blush (Magic Hour) – they are holy grails I keep re-purchasing because they are that good.

Clean Vs. Not-Clean Beauty?

Not sure how to discern clean from non-clean beauty? You’re in good company! It is getting tougher to tease out all of the particulars. We’re all reading ingredients labels, but even natural ingredients can make skin angry. Whenever possible, choose trustworthy brands who value clean beauty.

I want to support indie brands like saie and Monika Blunder who are passionate about botanicals and healthy ingredients.

When makeup products perform like high quality skincare in disguise? We all win.

Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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Round Farmhouse Table
Myla Slipcover Sofa
Deconstructed Wingback Bed
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Milagro Heart
Slipcovered Dining Chair
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Rustic Country French Dresser
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Pamela Arm Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
French Country Wood Chandelier
French Linen Dining Chair
Gustavian Cabinet
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Bar Stool
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Rattan Armchair
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Designer Favorite Wall Mirror
Holborn Lantern Pendant
French Country 6-Light Chandelier
Tray Side Table
French Country Upholstered Arm Chair
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Linen Modern Wing Chair
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
Mini Pendant Light
White Vase Set
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Linen Duvet Set
Round Marble Side Table
Rustic Pedestal Farm Table
Rattan Hanging Chair Swing