Beauty, fitness, wellness, and routine products I use, recommend, or would buy again.

The Vanity Shelf

A current, curated list of beauty, fitness, wellness, and routine products for women over 40 who want to look stronger, healthier, and hotter without wasting hours comparing 700 versions of the same thing.

These are my best-of-the-best picks: the products I use, repurchase, recommend, or think are actually worth considering if you want to look better after 40 without wasting money.

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Get all the detoxifying, circulation-boosting benefits of an infrared sauna from the comfort of your own home.  

Infrared Sauna Blanket

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One of the most researched supplements on the market. I take 5-10g daily to improve my strength training and cognition.

Thorne Creatine

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The sleek smart ring that tracks sleep, recovery, and readiness right from your finger.

Oura Ring

Best Fitness & Wellness

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A berry-flavored magnesium supplement that supports relaxation, sleep, and stress relief. 

Magnesi-Om by Moon Juice

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The most underrated cardio tool out there. Lightweight, portable, and surprisingly effective for burning calories and improving coordination.

Jump Rope

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A must have for at-home workouts and this set is compact and easy to store.

Best Skincare

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A corrector and concealer in one with SPF 35. This has been a go-to of mine for years. 

Colorscience Total Eye

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Have repurchased many times. Lightweight and doesn't smell like sunscreen.

Beauty of Joseon Sunscreen

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Broad-spectrum sun protection with a glow. A dupe for Supergoop at a fraction of the price.

e.l.f. Sunscreen

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Ultimate hydration and one of the best Korean moisturizers I have tried.

Sulwhasoo Cream

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Pricy but worth it. So good I actually have it on subscribe and save. I see a visible difference in firmness. 

TNS Advanced+ Serum

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Get visible skin brightening and glow with red light therapy. It works!

 Higher Dose Red Light Mask

Best Makeup 

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A go to staple for voluminous, dark, and soft lashes.

L'Oréal Voluminous Mascara 

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Longwearing and not drying - such a good formula on these.

Charlotte Tilburry Matte Lipstick

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Full-coverage color correction with SPF 50+ built in 

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Blush, bronzer, and highlighter that gives your skin a luminous glow.

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Longwearing and pigmented without being too over the top. 

Tarte 12-Hour Blush

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Full coverage but lightweight. This concealer is great for mature under eyes.

Lancôme Concealer

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The investment hairbrush that makes your hair genuinely shiny and smooth.

Mason Pearson Brush

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A deeply moisturizing conditioner that instantly smooths hair and leaves it smelling absolutely amazing.

Amika Conditionar

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Refresh second-day hair with this dry shampoo that actually absorbs oil without leaving white residue behind.

Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo

Best Haircare

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Great for fine hair that needs gentle clarifying without buildup.

Pantene Volume Shampoo

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The best device for legit hair regrowth.

Hairmax Laserband

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For the 90's blowout  - these thermal rollers hold shape better than traditional velcro rollers. 

Kitsch Thermal Hair Rollers

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Retinol body lotion that feels and looks sleek.

Nécessaire The Body Retinol 

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A wellness-focused soak with calming aromatherapy benefits.  Moisturize and unwind at the same time.

Neom Bath Milk

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Clean, non-greasy, and smells incredible.

Best Body Care

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Gently exfoliates with lactic acid while keeping skin moisturized.

Lactic Acid Body Polish

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Affordable body retinol lotion that cab be used all over.

Gold Bond Retinol Lotion

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Finally, a soft dry brush that doesn't feel like sandpaper.

Kitsch Dry Brush

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Cure your gel manicure in seconds with this compact UV lamp. The key to a salon-lasting mani that doesn't chip for weeks.

UV Gel Lamp 

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A professional-grade electric nail file that makes manicures and gel removal at home a breeze.

 Electric Nail Drill

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No more rough, overgrown cuticles — this dissolves them easily for an instantly cleaner look.

 Cuticle Remover 

Best Nail Care

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A simple way to protect your hands from UV exposure during gel manicures.

UV Nail Gloves

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If your nails break constantly, this is your fix. It genuinely strengthens them over time.

OPI Nail Envy

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My go-to for keeping nails and cuticles hydrated and healthy. Use it daily and you'll notice a difference fast.

CND Cutical Oil

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