Episode 18: From Sephora to Samples: Midlife Beauty & Beyond

20/08/2025 27 min

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In this episode, Lisa and Faith take on their skincare routines and the never-ending battle with aging. From sunscreen dilemmas to lip-plumping products, they dive deep into the beauty industry’s confusing world and share their struggles with skincare. They also chat about the new generation of 13-year-olds mastering makeup and why aging isn’t something to fight, but to embrace.Between laughs, unexpected cosmetic adventures, and wisdom about the realities of growing older, Lisa and Faith give a hilarious yet insightful take on self-care. Plus, they touch on everything from osteopenia (yes, that's a thing!) to Costco chaos and how finding gratitude helps them power through it all.It’s another episode full of chaos, beauty talk, and plenty of real-life wisdom for busy moms everywhere.Key TakeawaysLip Care: Lisa’s obsession with "Lippy" and her journey through lip-plumping products.Sunscreen 101: The struggle between physical and chemical sunscreens, and why it’s all about prevention.Aging Gracefully: How they’re tackling aging, with a healthy dose of humor and skin-care knowledge.Osteopenia & Fitness: What’s behind Lisa’s recent health scare and how weight-bearing exercises can help.Costco Confessions: Lisa’s zen-like approach to Costco shopping and the madness that comes with it.Gratitude Reset: Finding gratitude even amidst beauty product confusion and Costco chaos.In This Episode[00:01] Opening: Real talk about working moms and skincare struggles[02:35] Lip-plumping products and the hilarious journey to find the right one[05:23] The differences between physical and chemical sunscreens[07:23] Navigating skincare dilemmas in your 50s[10:08] Lisa’s thoughts on aging, osteopenia, and her health journey[13:39] Weight-bearing exercises and their importance for bone health[15:11] Costco chaos and the hunt for the best deals[17:23] Gratitude reset: Finding peace in the little thingsResources and LinksMed Moms PodcastApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/medmoms/id1802081976Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UYdnafsZL1TGYhsRyX7khYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MedMomsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/med.moms/Lisa CanoLinkedInFaith GutierrezLinkedIn