Just when I thought the Sunday scaries and Monday blues were settling in for the week, the Nordstrom Better Together beauty sale pops up to put a smile on my tired beauty routine’s face (and give me an excuse to shop). As you are probably well aware, most of our favorite brick and mortar beauty destinations outside of the drugstore have been deemed non-essential and closed for the time being. However, that hasn’t stopped the surprise deals and recurring markdown events from flooding in, because some of us actually count our hair, skin and/or makeup routines as self-care.

With that being said, if you’re overdue for a replenishment, Nordstrom’s Better Together sale is something to keep your eye on. Because physical stores are closed, Nordstrom has teamed up with a gang of brands for daily deals across all categories and today, that distinct honor goes to beauty. From now until April 7 at 9AM EST, shoppers can save 15 percent on full-price makeup, skincare, hair, fragrance and grooming products, all of which includes free shipping and free returns.

Understandably so, there is no shortage of items to choose from, so I recommend going for those cult-favorites you’ve never had a chance to try whether it was because something sold out or you didn’t have the budget for it at the time. And if neither of those applies to you, well, I can’t think of a better time than now to simply treat yourself. Before you get lost in endless scrolling, here are 11 iconic items to keep in mind and don’t forget to check out the spring clothing sale too.

Estee Lauder.

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup

Though this long-wear foundation is full-coverage, it feels unbelievably lightweight and offers a radiant, non-drying matte finish.

(Original Price: $43)

Kiehl’s.

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream

A top-selling option for dry and sensitive skin made with olive-derived squalane and glycoproteins derived from sea glaciers for that cooling sensation fans love so much.

(Original Price: $32)

Laura Mercier.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer

Infused with SPF 30 sun protection and vitamins C and E for nourishing barely-there coverage.

(Original Price: $47)

M.A.C.

M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15

One of M.A.C’s many iconic coverage options for oil control and medium, buildable coverage.

(Original Price: $31)

Moroccanoil.

Moroccanoil Treatment

A truly versatile argan oil-infused hair oil that can be used as an all-over moisture treatment for thick hair or applied to the ends of fine hair for creating texture.

(Original Price: $34)

NARS.

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

A multipurpose coverage option that can be used under the eyes or directly on top of blemishes around the face.

(Original Price: $30)

SK-II.

SK-II Pitera First Experience Kit

If you’ve ever wanted to try the essence with countless celebrity co-signs, this starter kit includes just that along with a facial lotion and mask.

(Original Price: $99)

St. Tropez.

St. Tropez Self-Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse

Self-tanner newbies shouldn’t overlook this classic, easy-to-apply mousse for building color.

(Original Price: $18)

Tom Ford.

Tom Ford F*cking Fabulous Candle

Tom Ford’s sexy expletive perfume is also available as a home fragrance that will intoxicate anyone who steps inside your humble abode.

(Original Price: $132)

Anastasia Beverly Hills.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz

A retractable brow pencil that effortlessly mimics the shape of single brow hairs and can also be used to fill in sparse arches.

(Originally $23)

Too Faced.

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

Does this volumizing mascara really need an introduction? The waterproof version is also on sale too.

(Original Price: $25)

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If you listen to the media, getting ready for life after retirement is all about how much money you can stash away. So, like squirrels, we run around, burying nuts all over the garden, hoping that they will last us through the winter. Then, when we reach retirement (or semi-retirement), we realize that money isn’t everything.

Boomers Say that Health Matters More than Wealth

I read a fascinating report by Merrill Lynch about leisure time in America. Among other things, they pointed out that people over 65 have an average of 7.5 hours of leisure time a day. That’s a lot of time to fill!

In addition, they reported that Boomers were 2X more likely than other groups to say that their health has a bigger impact on their leisure time than their wealth.

Having recently spent 6 weeks in Bali, I would have to say that I agree with this assessment. I’ve been careful with my money on this trip, but, it isn’t the size of my bank account that has held me back. Instead, I have struggled with back pain from a previous injury and stiffness from decades of inactivity.

Of course, the truth is that it is never too late to make improvements in your life. I am completely committed to using gentle yoga, cardio and weights to improve my health. At the same time, it occurs to me that, as a society, we put way too much emphasis on the financial aspects of preparing for retirement.

What Impacts Your Leisure Time? Health or Wealth?

I’d love to get your opinion on this. Looking back, do you wish that you had taken better care of your body? I certainly do!

One thing is for sure, I am definitely going to make sure that my adult children understand just how much my semi-retirement years are being impacted by my lack of physical strength and flexibility. I’m also not giving up. I’m going to work hard every day to give my body and love and attention that it deserves.

What do you think impacts your leisure time more, now that you are in your 60s? Health or wealth? Or, are they, perhaps, of equal weight for you? Please join the conversation.

The number one thing you can do to revolutionize your look is to change your eyebrow shape. As a senior, what techniques do you need to know so that your brows are stunning, in-line with current trends, and easy to work with?

Is your hair
color different from your eyebrows and should they match? What brow shape is
the most flattering for your face? How are eyebrows for senior women different
than, say, a millennial’s eyebrows?

Being a
professional makeup artist and business woman who floats around Instagram and
Facebook, I can attest that the difference is potentially huge. For example, eyebrow
styles for a 25-year-old would resemble Groucho Marx’s eyebrows on an older
woman! As entertaining as he was, a fashion statement for older women he is
not.

As we age, our
faces become more angular and need a softer, more blended look, rather than the
sharp lines and ultra-thick brows trending now. With this in mind, I created
the above video tutorial to show what techniques are more suited to an older
woman.

What are the key
factors to create a perfect brow?

Eyebrow Shape

Eyebrow styles
are regional and also cultural. What this means is that you can create the look
that suits your personality as well as your location. I live in Colorado, where
the women wear yoga clothes to work and mascara is a sufficient amount of
makeup.

That being said,
my best friend lives in Atlanta and the women there wear more makeup than I
would ever wear on a daily basis! The nuts and bolts, however, of shaping your
brows remains relatively consistent no matter where you live.

To shape your
brows, take a pencil or brush and place it from the outside corner of your nose
straight up (line A in the figure below). That is where your brow should start.

Then take the
brush from the outside of your eyeball straight up, and that is where your brow
should arch (line B).

Then, put the
brush from the edge of your nose, to the outer corner of your eye and up into
your hairline (line C). That is where your brow should end.

Lastly, draw a
straight line from the bottom of where your brows begin to the bottom of where
they end (line D).

Should I Color My Eyebrow
Hair?

In some cases,
our eyebrows can become thinner and the color turn different from that of our
hair. This begs the question, should you color them?

Well, it all
depends on what looks the most natural and appropriate on you. For example, if
you have let your hair go grey, and your eyebrows are still blonde or dark,
this might look very pretty and flattering!

On the other
hand, if the blonde in your brows is turning into a dirty yellow blonde shade,
it might be worthwhile to brighten them up.

As a rule of
thumb, you don’t want your brows and your hair color in competition. Therefore,
if you color your hair bright red, you might want to have your brows a cool
brown, and if you color your hair blonde and your brows are silver, it makes
sense to have them match.

What’s
the Best Way to Fill in Your Brows?

There are
basically three different ways to fill in brows: a cream or liquid/gel, a
powder shadow, or a pencil. In the video, I focus on shadow and pencils to
shape and boost the brows, as in my not-so-humble opinion, using a cream or gel
provides lines that look too sharp on older women.

If creams and
gels are your preferred method, then feel free to ignore my advice, but in
general I use the other two methods.

Pencil is a
wonderful and simple way to fill in brows. Be sure to use
short strokes so that it matches your natural hair growth and length. Then use
your finger to blend it in so that it loses the sharp edges and “lined” look.

Eyeshadow is an easy to use method to fill in
brows as well. Using a slanted brush, or small tipped brush, fill in your brows
according to the preferred shape. You can use the edge of the brush, or your
fingers to blend in the color so that it looks the most natural. On the whole,
I use eyeshadow when filling in brows on older women because it’s fast and
blends well.

Have fun with these
ideas to shape and color your brows and see what works best for you. Or you
might be like my many Colorado friends, who do nothing at all and are totally
happy. Whatever your choice, I hope this has been helpful!

What are your
struggles with eyebrows? What works best for you? Do you fill in your brows or
color them, or both? What techniques do you use? Please share with our
community!

We know there isn’t an instant cure for most fatal illnesses, there are ways to simply make healthier choices for an overall boost to your health. And right now, it seems everyone is looking for the best zinc supplement with the hope of improving their immune system, even if it’s the smallest adjustment. Though it isn’t exactly “groundbreaking” news, a lot of us are only just learning about the nutrients that are especially helpful to the body’s healing process, whether it’s for common illnesses like the cold or flu or something as simple as a cut or bruise.

For instance, probiotics help regulate cells within the gut that just so happen to aid the immune system. Vitamin D is another key nutrient found in immune system receptors. Zinc is similarly beneficial to the immune system and several other bodily functions. According to Dr. Josh Axe, zinc “catalyzes nearly 100 enzymes and is essential for proper protein synthesis in the human body.”

And although you can get zinc through a number of healthy foods (lentils, chickpeas, cocoa powder, etc.), the truth is…most of us aren’t following perfectly healthy diets and could benefit from a daily supplement. With that being said, here are 7 top-rated options that are actually still in stock.

Bio Schwartz.

Bio Schwartz Clean & Ultra Pure Immunity Boost

By now, you’ve probably heard that zinc isn’t the only vitamin or mineral especially equipped to boost your body’s immune system. In that case, if you’re looking for something that includes a handful of all-stars, this supplement features zinc, vitamin C, elderberry and more.

Buy: Bio Schwartz Clean & Ultra Pure Immunity Boost $24.97

Zhou Nutrition.

Zhou Nutrition Elder-Mune Gummies

These delicious three-in-one berry-flavored gummies deliver a daily dose of elderberry, zinc and vitamin C to the body for aiding the immune system against common illnesses including the cold and flu.

Garden of Life.

Garden of Life Vitamin Code Raw Zinc

This completely gluten-free and dairy-free supplement is housed in a vegetable cellulose capsule and made without binders, fillers and synthetic nutrients. In addition to 30 milligrams of zinc, there are mineral, probiotic and enzyme blends made up of raw veggies and other natural sources.

Solgar.

Solgar Zinc

This vegetarian-friendly supplement, which provides 50 daily milligrams of zinc, is also free of dairy, gluten, and artificial preservatives.

Natures Plus.

Natures Plus Mega Zinc 100 MG Supplement

A super-sized amount of zinc (100 milligrams) is included in this daily supplement, powered by a special base that releases the ingredients over a longer period of time.

Ancient Nutrition.

Ancient Nutrition Ancient Nutrients-Zinc

Dr. Axe’s supplement is inspired by traditional Chinese medicine with enzyme-activated zinc, probiotic-fermented vitamin C and herbal extracts.

MegaFood.

MegaFood Zinc Supplements

MegaFood’s zinc supplement is paired with the brand’s Nourishing Food Blend, a mix of veggie-derived vitamins and minerals for a more well-rounded dose of daily nutrients.

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Having finished my book Grey Hair & You, I came to the realisation that the greatest prejudice against grey hair in women comes from women themselves.

There is an incredible number of women who believe they look younger with dark hair. I have yet to figure out why that is. In reality, dying your hair can be too harsh once you’re past a certain age.

These same women believe, along with many of their sisters, that grey hair makes them look older. This is true for some women because they fail to consider the two most important factors in dealing with the challenge of grey hair.

There are just two considerations – yes, only two.

Your One Shade of Grey Hair

White-looking hair is fabulous; scaffold-grey is not. Simple, really.

Of course, white hair isn’t white; it’s clear in colour. The difference between the white and the grey hair is caused by the pigments eumelanin (dark) and pheomelanin (light).

More often than not, you will find both eumelanin and pheomelanin in hair. In grey hair, though, that’s largely unlikely as eumelanin is the more common.

The range of colours produced by melanin is limited to shades of yellow, brown, red and black. Grey hairs contain only a few melanin granules spread throughout the hair, and those granules are likely to be eumelanin.

White hairs contain no melanin at all: their whiteness is an optical effect, due to the way in which they reflect the light.

Make-Up Changes and Grey Hair

Silver or grey hair is an excellent backdrop for a complete make-over in the make-up department. Since grey hair can make you look washed out, using warmer tones in your makeup will make you look and feel brighter!

This is the perfect time to have fun in some of the major department stores. Also, remember that in this instance, less isn’t always more. You can afford to be a little heavier handed when you have grey hair but please, do not forget to use blusher-without-sparkle – you want to look brighter not like a Christmas Tree.

In Grey Hair & You we have included an entire chapter on Makeup Tips For Looking Great With Grey Hair. We’ve also added a chapter with Tips for Colouring Grey Eyebrows, which isn’t as easy as it sounds.

Steel Grey

A colour always deserving of special mention, steel grey is often reminiscent of scaffolding! Loved or loathed, trying to colour any hair that is predominantly non-pigmented usually results in a flat-looking colour.

Since grey hair is technically hair that has no pigmentation, a natural look calls for some variation in the shades – as it does with any hair colour. This can be achieved by using translucent dyes which leave the hair’s true colour variations visible under the added shades.

If you actually want steel grey hair, you can achieve it with foils – small, random strands throughout the hair – and a dye which will provide you with steel grey. Your best bet is to consult a professional colourist who can recommend the right colour application.

Instant Santa-White Hair

Snow-white hair is almost impossible to achieve unless you’re prepared for some torture. Really, it’s best to wait and hope your genes do the right thing.

In reality, you can’t make the snowy white colour of Santa’s hair because he is 100% grey. His hair lacks any pigmentation whatsoever and is therefore slightly translucent.

To get somewhat similar results, you may be able to lighten your hair to the lightest possible hue, and then tint it using a platinum blonde tint. Also, you will have to use a toner (which is purple but doesn’t look purple).

However, the operative word here is may: the effect you accomplish largely depends on the colour of your natural hair. So, you should definitely see a colourist!

Does grey hair make you feel invisible? Have you changed your makeup to go with your grey hair? Do you see grey hair as an opportunity to re-style and re-invent your look and even, to some extent, your persona? Please join the conversation!