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Best in (new) beauty for mature skin - 2024 recap

This past year, I’ve discovered some game-changing beauty products that I can’t imagine living without, and I’m spilling the tea here! We are (very) spoiled for choice which can be both a blessing and a curse. As your Ageless Beauty Bestie, I like to simplify your options, and make choosing the right products for you a whole lot easier. Below you'll find an edited list of best (new) beauty for mature skin, released in 2024. As you gracefully age (or disgracefully, whatever direction you choose, it's your journey!), your beauty routine often needs an update. As your skin becomes drier, thinner, more textured, it's essential to choose products that meet your evolving needs. In this post, I’ll highlight (some) of my best in "new" beauty buys for women over 40, focusing on items that enhance and nourish mature skin, ensuring you look and feel radiant at every age. Products that I've tried and tested over the year of 2024, and fallen in love with. Settle in, grab your favourite beverage, and enjoy ... warning, she's quite a long list, indeed I got a little carried away.

SKINCARE


1. JOJOBA CO DAILY GLOW PHA

WHY I LOVE IT: An all natural exfoliating tonic that's super gentle, and really effective for sensitive skin. Hydrating and radiance-boosting this acid toner is a powerhouse to exfoliate and hydrate the skin while maintaining a healthy skin barrier. Gently exfoliates the surface of your skin while providing deep hydration and barrier repair. The result is a brighter, smoother, healthier, and more glowing complexion. Brilliant for teens and acne-prone skin too.

The Jojoba Co Daily Glow Exfoliating PHA Tonic
The Jojoba Co Daily Glow Exfoliating PHA Tonic



2. LA MAV ORGANICS PROBIOTIC TONER

WHY I LOVE IT: With so many women, and tweens/teens, experiencing compromised skin barriers, redness, irritation, this is a really affordable, organic 100% natural formulation - quality product - that will calm inflamed, irritated, red or breakout prone skin. A unique blend of probiotics that helps to balance the skin’s microbiome while boosting skin's immune health for a vibrant, healthy complexion. I'm sneaking this one in, as it's new to my online shop in 2024.

La Mav Probiotic Toning Mist
La Mav Probiotic Toning Mist

3. SYNERGIE SKIN VITAMIN B

WHY I LOVE IT: Okay so I'm sneaking this one in, it's not actually new in 2024, but it's just so darn good. For all my sensitive skin girlies that can't tolerate Vitamin A/retinol... this is a fabulous, gentle alternative that regulates oil flow, minimises skin redness, addresses lines, and reduces uneven skin tone for youthful, dewy skin. Get 10% off when you use the SHOP NOW button below (or use code ARMUA10).

Synergie Skin Vitamin B 13% Niacinimide
Synergie Skin Vitamin B 13% Niacinimide

4. LA ROCHE POSAY B3 DARK SPOT SERUM

WHY I LOVE IT: Dark spots caused by sun exposure and conditions like melasma are tough to budge - and yet they are a bug-bear for many an over 40's Woman! This new innovation from LaRoche Posay is awesome, and my Dermatologist has recommended it. LaRoche Posay has come up with a new molecule, Melasyl, which blocks pigment discolouration. It also contains niacinamide which has calming and refining properties. Use a couple of drops twice a day on your dark spots before using a face oil or moisturiser.


5. RETREATMENT BOTANICS VIT C SERUM


WHY I LOVE IT: An all natural, gentle yet effective serum to layer in your morning skincare routine. Great if you're new to potent Vitamin C formulas as it's fab for sensitive skin. A gel textured 100% natural ultra-strength vitamin C lightweight serum that brightens, hydrates, reduces pigmentation, sunspots, loss of elasticity, dullness and uneven skin tone. 

Retreatment Botanics Vit C Serum
Retreatment Botanics Vit C Serum


6. AESTHETICS RX DNA OIL


WHY I LOVE IT: A facial oil - but not as you know it. For results, commit to this one for a minimum of 6 months then thank me! If you've pigmentation, and sensitive skin, you need this in your evening routine. It feels super luxe, and it works. Rich in superfoods - all your essential Omegas 3,6,9, Vitamin C, E and Phenols. Helps improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, brown spots and dry skin that accompany prematurely aged skin. Helps to balance sebum production and decongest the skin plus it's anti-inflammatory and soothing.

Aesthetics Rx Pre-Juvenation DNA Oil
Aesthetics Rx Pre-Juvenation DNA Oil

SUNSCREEN

7. THE SECRET SKINCARE SOLAR SERUM

WHY I LOVE IT: Okay yes, she is spendy, but boy she is totally gorgeous! Formulated by two doctors, this is medical grade skincare. An advanced UVA and UVB, lightweight, hydrating, luminous chemical and physical sunscreen with the aim to create healthy skin functioning in optimal condition, this is so much more than a sunscreen!

The Secret Skincare Solar Serum SPF50
The Secret Skincare Solar Serum SPF50

8. GEM SOLAR SCREEN SPF50 LIGHTWEIGHT FLUID

WHY I LOVE IT: Ultra-lightweight, from an Australian lady start up, affordable and currently replacing my longterm love-affair with La Roche Posay's Anthelios XL. With added Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide (B3) and Vitamin E, this gem of a formula is very high in protection, sits beautifully under makeup with no heavy, sticky feeling.


Gem Solar Screen SPF50 Lightweight Fluid
Gem Solar Screen SPF50 Lightweight Fluid


EYE MAKEUP

9. OKKIYO PRIORITEYES MASCARA

WHY I LOVE IT: Formulated by leading Australian ophthalmologist Dr Jacqueline Beltz for really sensitive eyes. This is a truly trailblazing beauty innovation with visually-accessible packaging. It's volumising, lengthening and buildable - it is absolutely fabulous. Available in Black and Brown. Get 20% off when you use the SHOP NOW button below (or use code AMANDA20).

Get 20% off with code AMANDA20
Get 20% off with code AMANDA20

10. benefit badgal bang MASCARA

WHY I LOVE IT: In 2024, cult favourite Benefit BadGal Bang volumising mascara released some coloured mascaras - and hello, blue - I am obsessed. It has been so hard to get a fabulous blue mascara. This is Limited Edition, I hope it's here to stay, but if you also love a blue mascara, reliving our youth ... I know it's not everyones cup of tea, but I adore!

Benefit BadGal Bang! Mascara in Blue
Benefit BadGal Bang! Mascara in Blue


11. ERE PEREZ AVOCADO WATERPROOF MASCARA IN BROWN

WHY I LOVE IT: It's a 100% natural formula that is splash and waterproof. Great for all eyes, including sensitive eyes, it now comes in both black and brown. I love how buildable this formula is, delivers voluminous lashes!

Ere Perez Avocado Waterproof mascara
Ere Perez Avocado Waterproof mascara

12. MII COSMETICS FOREVER EYE CRAYON NEW SHADES

WHY I LOVE IT: Gamechanger. Life changing. These are the words women use to describe the amazingness of the mii Cosmetics Forever Eye Crayons - and in 2024 they launched 4 new shades that yours truly here had some influence over. Happy days. Peaches, pinks and taupe are very flattering on all - and my personal fave Copper Glow. LOVE.




13. NATASHA DANONA GOLDEN EYESHADOW PALETTE

WHY I LOVE IT: It's luxurious and super fancy. If you feel ready to step beyond using your eyeshadow crayon (use a crayon as your base for long-lasting budgeproof eye makeup!) and play with powder eyeshadows more, I guarantee you'll be obsessed. This is a super versatile highly-pigmented glorious collection of golden nude shades. No, you don't "need" it - but you might just want it 'cause it's so darn gorge!!!

Natasha Denona Golden Palette
Natasha Denona Golden Palette

14. HUDA BEAUTY ICEY NUDE PALETTE

WHY I LOVE IT: As per the Natasha Denona eyeshadow palette, no, you don't need this Huda Beauty Icey Nude eyeshadow palette either, but she's just so darn pretty and perfect for all you cooler-toned shade lovers. A little bit of luxe, in a palette that you'll reach for constantly. It's the right balance of matte and fun sparkling shades.

Natasha Denona Golden Palette
Natasha Denona Golden Palette


MAKEUP PRIMER

15. RUNWAY ROOM GLOW GRIP GEL PRIMER

WHY I LOVE IT: This glowing primer sticks. If you want your makeup to really last, I mean it ain't going to budge, and you like shopping with Australian-owned and made professional makeup brands, you're going to LOVE this. Warning, she is definitely super glowy, so while this is awesome for combo-oily skin, and will keep oil at bay, it is far from mattifying. This is not a hydrating product. Brilliant for special events, sweaty Betty's, menopausal mavens, and hot humid weather.

Runway Room Glow Grip Gel Primer
Runway Room Glow Grip Gel Primer

FOUNDATIONS

16. MII COSMETICS SKIN SECRET CREAM TINT

WHY I LOVE IT: It's your skin, but better. This is a very clever moisturising cream, that has a mousse-like cooling delicious texture and the perfect amount of tint to blur and even your skin tone. Perfect for those that love a really natural, light weight barely-there BB style cream. Love.

mii Cosmetics Skin Secret Cream Tint SPF25
mii Cosmetics Skin Secret Cream Tint SPF25



17. L'OREAL TRUE MATCH NUDE PLUMPING TINTED SERUM

WHY I LOVE IT: A good lightweight and radiant "savey" budget hydrating hyaluronic acid serum foundation that feels really weightless.

L'Oreal True Match Nude Tinted Serum
L'Oreal True Match Nude Tinted Serum

18. REVLON ILLUMINANCE GLOW FILTER

WHY I LOVE IT: Firstly, quite an achievement for my makeup artist friends here in Australia, who developed this for the global market! A multi-use glow boosting formula blurs your skin leaving a glowy, filter-like finish. The sheer coverage leaves skin looking brighter and illuminated with a light reflecting, radiant, dewy finish. You can use is in several different ways, solo as a radiant lightweight subtle glow, under your foundation as an all-over luminous lit from within glow, or mix it with your fave foundation to make it more luminous.

Revlon Illuminance Glow Filter
Revlon Illuminance Glow Filter

CONCEALER & CORRECTOR

19. HUDA BEAUTY #FAUX FILTER CORRECTOR

WHY I LOVE IT: A really good formula for mature skin and dark, textured pigment under your eyes. This is an excellent corrector. Highly pigmented, a little goes a very long way. Use for colour correcting blue-ish darkness under eyes.

HUDA Beauty #faux filter Corrector
HUDA Beauty #faux filter Corrector


20. REVLON ILLUMINANCE SERUM CONCEALER

WHY I LOVE IT: Developed in Australia by makeup artists, this is a good "savey" budget concealer for the delicate under eye area.

Revlon Illuminance Serum Concealer
Revlon Illuminance Serum Concealer


BLUSH & BRONZER

21. RARE BEAUTY SOFT PINCH BLUSH

WHY I LOVE IT: Achieving cult status on launch these weightless, long-lasting liquid blushes blend beautifully for a soft, healthy flush. And I might just have a massive girl-crush on the incredible Selena Gomez!





22. RUNWAY ROOM MINERAL CREAM BLUSH

WHY I LOVE IT: Runway Room launched this new shade of mineral cream blush, Rose Bronze, and oh my goodness me it is glorious. Australian owned and made, created by a professional makeup artist, and skin-loving mineral formula that suits all skin types, and is great for a busy girl on the go!

Runway Room Mineral Blush Stick
Runway Room Mineral Blush Stick


23. ERE PEREZ CACAO BRONZING POT

WHY I LOVE IT: 100% natural ingredients that are incredible for the health of your skin, cacao softens, protects skin by creating a protective layer that holds moisture in the skin and has a light chocolate scent - I mean come on, which mature-skinned beauty doesn't want THAT from their makeup?! The mousse-like texture is a lightweight cream, that deeply moisturises and nourishes, it has a buildable coverage and easy to blend leaving a gorgeous tan affect, year-round, and without the sun damage!



LIPS


24. ERE PEREZ COCO LIP CRAYONS

WHY I LOVE IT: Award-winning 100% natural beauty - a multi-purpose plastic-free sustainable lip product packed with ingredients that nourish your lips. This easy-to-apply pencil is a natural beauty with a soft, creamy satin feel and a soft matte finish. You will love her on lips and cheeks! The perfect addition to any makeup bag.

Ere Perez Coco Lip Crayons
Ere Perez Coco Lip Crayons

SETTING MIST

25. MII COSMETICS SUPERCHARGED SETTING MIST

WHY I LOVE IT:  A very fine, delicate and refreshing mist, with skin loving ingredients from professional salon clinic beauty brand for sensitive skin. This beautiful mist sets makeup without that "holy moly, I've just been blasted" moment other setting mists give you.




26. L'OREAL INFALLIBLE3-SECOND SETTING MIST

WHY I LOVE IT: This setting spray totally locks in your makeup and makes it stay all day, with zero transfer and it dries within 3 seconds while leaving no watermarks. It's a super fine mist, and makes your makeup waterproof, sweatproof and heatproof. While I LOVE it, and it works exceptionally well, I'd keep this one for "special occasion" use, rather than everyday wear.

L'Oreal Infallible 3-second Setting Mist
L'Oreal Infallible 3-second Setting Mist

INNER BEAUTY SUPPORT

27. THE BEAUTY CHEF BODY PROTEIN

WHY I LOVE IT: Protein, protein, protein. We are definitely being slammed with that message, we over 40's and 50's need to up the ante. This might be the most delicious protein powder ever. The chocolate transforms any drink - I throw it into my morning smoothie - to a decadent "treat". Only catch, is you'll want more! A perfectly balanced bio-fermented and high level plant-based protein powder. Supports your daily protein intake, tone and build lean muscle mass, repair tissue, support fitness and whole-body balance. Get on it.

The Beauty Chef Body Protein Chocolate
The Beauty Chef Body Protein Chocolate

28. the beauty chef glow ageless

WHY I LOVE IT: Specifically formulated for people aged 50+. It's a superpowder containing probiotics, postbiotics vitamin A, C, B3, magnesium and zinc. With bone, thyroid and antioxidant support for whole-body wellness. Tastes yum. Ticks many boxes for us busy gals, and watch your skin and nails strengthen.


The Beauty Chef Glow Ageless
The Beauty Chef Glow Ageless

29. shebang! PERI MENOPAUSE SUPPORT

WHY I LOVE IT: Formulated by a clinical nutritionist specifically for peri to post menopausal women, to provide relief it's loaded with Magnesium Glycinate and Collagen Peptides, helps you feel the whole SheBANG! through all the hormonal ups and downs. The Salted Caramel Latte was a newie for 2024, and I am addicted. Didn't think I was going to like the taste ... but let's just say I'm thrilled you can have 2 serves a day! Get 10% off when you use the SHOP NOW button below (or use code ARMUA10).


Get $10 off when you use the code AMANDA10
Get $10 off when you use the code AMANDA10


30. SWIISH SUPERGREEN SUPERFOOD

WHY I LOVE IT: What is not to love - 1 teaspoon gives you 40+ alkalising super ingredients formulated to increase energy, debloat and support a healthy, alkaline gut microbiome and helps reduce sugar cravings.

Swiish Supergreen Superfood Powder
Swiish Supergreen Superfood Powder

BODY CARE 31. ALPHA H RETINOL REBOOT Treatment

WHY I LOVE IT: Encapsulated Retinol that does not irritate, paired with Glycolic Acid for the pesky neck, décolletage et al helps improve the look of sun damage, creepiness, redness and uneven texture for smooth skin. Results within 2 weeks.

alphah_retinol_reboot_body_treatment
Alpha H Retinol Reboot Exfoliating Treatment

32. Dr Bronner’s Castile Liquid Soap


WHY I LOVE IT: Smells so good. Like so good! Gentle, non-irritating, certified fair trade organic, completely biodegradable. Obsessed. Get it.

Dr Bronners Pure Castille Liquid Soap Sandalwood
Dr Bronners Pure Castille Liquid Soap Sandalwood


33. Salt by Hendrix Body Glow OIL

WHY I LOVE IT: Makes your dull skin look dewy, shimmery, glowing, sun-kissed - and dead set awesome while intensely hydrating your body. 

Salt by Hendrix Body Glow Oil
Salt by Hendrix Body Glow Oil

34. Alpha H Multivitamin Body Serum

WHY I LOVE IT: It’s all the essentials we love in a skincare serum, for your body. Niacinamide, Vitamins C+E, Hyaluronic Acid - great for self-tanners and anyone with parched skin!

Alpha H Daily Dose Multivitamin Body Serum
Alpha H Daily Dose Multivitamin Body Serum

HAIR CARE

35. hairification PURE GROW SHAMPOO

WHY I LOVE IT: Smells bloomin magnificent, developed by an Australian hairdresser passionate about helping folks get salon-quality products at an accessible price, that work! Ask my friend Nadia Baker aka Miss Nadia Loves about this shampoo and conditioner, we both picked it up last year and we are both obsessed and we can't stop talking about it. Hooked. Excellent product.


Hairification Pure Grow Shampoo
Hairification Pure Grow Shampoo

36. hairification PURE GROW CONDITIONER

WHY I LOVE IT: As above. My only heads up on this one is that as my hair is bleached it needs deep moisture most of the week. So I'll use this duo twice a week to help with growth and minimise breakage. Smells bloom in magnificent, developed by an Australian hairdresser passionate about helping folks get salon-quality products at an accessible price, that work! Ask my friend Nadia Baker aka Miss Nadia Loves about this shampoo and conditioner, we both picked it up last year and we are both obsessed and we can't stop talking about it. Hooked. Excellent product.

Hairification Pure Grow Conditioner
Hairification Pure Grow Conditioner

37. QURE SKINCARE BEAUTY TOOLS

WHY I LOVE IT: Clinical grade technology and treatments, for the at-home user. Perfect for the time-poor busy over 40's Beauty! Qure was launched in 2022 but came onto my radar in 2024 when I tried both of the below beauty devices and system. The Q-Rejuvalight Pro LED mask is an at-home LED mask designed to make effective skincare treatments available to the masses. It is the world's first cleared device for both anti-ageing and anti-acne. The Infusion system is an at home micro-needling system that has sterile, single use "stamps" and scientifically-proven serums, that are a whole lot safer to use than a "roller" which can tear the skin and to be frank, women tend to go a little too hard with the rollers. This innovation is unparalleled in the at-home options. Really good.


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Well, we made it, 37 fabulous beauty buys new in 2024, and incredible for folks over 40. It’s essential to find products that amplify your amazingness, bring out the best in you, make you feel incredible, so don’t hesitate to try new products that really resonate with you and book a personal consult so I can guide you into what is best for you! Beauty is an inside job - yet what we see reflected in the mirror affects this. So to boost your confidence, and feel fabulous at every age, put yourself first. I'm always here to help guide you. Onwards and upwards ... in 2025 we are here to THRIVE.


With love

Your Ageless Beauty Bestie

Amanda Ramsay

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