Everyday Makeup and Skincare Routine

My everyday makeup and skincare routine in my 40s is incredibly simple. When I think back to my high school and college days, I have no idea what the heck I was doing every morning because it took me forever to get ready.

Speaking of high school, I had a giant caboodle filled with all the makeup I wish I still had, mainly because the brands and the products are so nostalgic.

Scented body glitter gel was a staple for me. I always dabbed some on the outside corners of my eyes. And don't get me started on the Hard Candy black glitter eyeliner I had in 1999—big ole drool emoji.

After 40 years, I can confidently say that I've figured out what works and what doesn't. I buy all the products in the post on repeat. I think the cool kids call them "empties."

My skincare routine is pretty minimal. Being stone-cold sober for two years has helped my skin tremendously. And I drink a lot of water between the gallons of coffee I drink every day—OK, not gallons ... but still.

And 95% of my makeup is made with clean ingredients. It does make a difference. I promise.

Here are my tried and true favorites:

Skincare

• Honest Beauty Gentle Gel Face Cleanser - It's simple, effective, and made with ingredients that make my skin feel good.
  

• Thayer's Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Toner - I recently started using this toner twice a day, and my skin is smoother and flake-free.
  

• Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Gel - This is the best moisturizer I've tried. It's very lightweight and keeps my skin hydrated throughout the day.
  

• Summer Fridays Heavenly Sixteen Face Oil - I apply a few drops of this face oil to my skin after moisturizing.
  

• Gua Sha - I use this tool religiously. It helps de-puff my face and the areas below my chin.
  

Makeup

• Kosas Skin-Improving Foundation - A clean foundation with staying power, skincare ingredients, and SPF 25.
  

• ILIA True Skin Serum Concealer - A medium coverage concealer with clean skincare ingredients that blend seamlessly.
  

• Kosas Cloud Setting Powder - I love this powder. It gives my skin a "blurred" look and instantly removes shine without being cakey.
  

• Milani Baked Highlighter - This is the best highlighter in the universe. It instantly makes me look more awake without looking like a full-on disco ball.
  

• Pacifica Beauty Mineral Eyeshadow Palette - These budget-friendly clean eyeshadows are infused with cocoa butter. I use the cocoa and pink palettes.
  

• Honest Beauty Extreme Length Mascara - I've tried many mascaras over the years, and this is the best one ever. It has a primer on one side.
  

• Maybelline Expert Wear Brow Pencil - This old-school eyebrow pencil is the only one that works for me. I use the shade blonde (it's more like a medium brown).
  

• ILIA Color Block Lipstick - My favorite everyday lipstick. It has a rich and creamy texture and is long-lasting.
  

• Tower 28 Milky Lip Jelly - A non-sticky, nourishing lip gloss that looks perfect on top of any lipstick.
  

Ready for a before photo? It really shows my age because you can tell that I plucked the heck out of my eyebrows in the 90s.

After! Unedited and real as ever.

Let me know if you have any questions! This was fun to write.

xoxo, Jacki