Makeup Over 40: What’s Worth Your Money & What’s Not
Self-care is worth investing in — but wasting money on beauty products isn’t.
In this episode of SugarMamma’s FIREPLAY, Canna sits down with celebrity makeup artist Mia to talk about beauty, money and how our makeup needs can change after 40.
As our skin changes through our 40s, perimenopause and beyond, the products and techniques that once worked for us may not work in quite the same way anymore. But that doesn’t mean we need to throw everything out, buy an entirely new makeup bag or spend hundreds of dollars chasing the latest beauty trends.
Mia shares her professional tips for looking and feeling great while being smarter with our beauty spending.
In this episode, we cover:
Why makeup can start behaving differently on skin after 40
How to use more of the makeup you already own
The biggest makeup mistakes women over 40 make
Budget beauty vs luxury makeup — where to save and where it may be worth spending
How Mia would build a simple makeup kit on a $100–$150 budget
The skincare basics that can help makeup look better on mature skin
A quick five-minute makeup routine for busy women
Multitasking products that can save money, time and bathroom space
How to avoid wasting money on products you never use
Why self-care and financial wellbeing don't have to compete with each other
Because being good with money isn't about never spending on yourself. It's about spending intentionally on the things that genuinely add value to your life.
Learn more from Mia
If you enjoyed Mia's advice in this episode, check out her Over 40s Club, where she teaches practical makeup techniques specifically designed for women over 40 and our changing skin and features.
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