I'm in my 50s, 54 to be exact, and I work at a research university by day. I play "makeup professor" as a hobby. I am not an expert; I'm a cosmetic user, a customer. These reviews express my reasoned opinions, based on my personal criteria and preferences. I respect that others will have different criteria and different preferences. Life isn't uniform or simple, but in its diversity and complexities, it's beautiful.
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My 2012 New Year's Resolution was to use products that (a) are relatively healthy, (b) have anti-aging ingredients if possible, and (c) are paraben-free & phenoxyethanol-free. It's been a work in progress & a learning experience.