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Let's find out what your
skin actually needs now.
Personal guidance for women 40+ living with sensitivity, dryness, changing texture, and a routine that no longer behaves the way it used to.
*virtually only
The routine that worked for fifteen years stopped working. You didn’t do anything wrong.
Skin in perimenopause and menopause loses moisture and barrier strength. It often turns reactive to things it tolerated for decades. Products that felt gentle start stinging. Moisturizer that used to be enough leaves your face tight by mid afternoon.
Most women respond by adding more. More steps, more actives, more expensive bottles. It rarely helps, and it frequently makes things worse, because a compromised barrier does not need more thrown at it.
What it needs is someone to look at what you are actually using and tell you plainly what to stop.
This is for you if:
- Your skin has changed and your products have not kept up
- Things that never bothered you have started to sting or flush
- You own a lot of skincare and have lost track of what any of it is doing
- You would rather understand your skin than keep guessing at it
Every session is for women 40 and over. That is the whole basis of how I work, not a marketing angle.
Before we meet, you complete an intake form so I can see what you’re working with.
In the session itself, we go through your products one at a time. I tell you what’s still earning its place, what’s quietly irritating you, and what’s missing entirely.
Then we rebuild the routine in order, morning and evening, so you know exactly what to do and when.
Finish the session with fewer products and more confidence, not a longer shopping list.
What we cover:
- Your current products, assessed one by one
- What has changed in your skin, and why it is happening
- A simplified routine in order, morning and evening
- Specific product recommendations across a range of price points
- What to do about any particular concerns you raise
What’s included:
01. Product assessment. We go through what you own now: what each product is doing, what it is not, and what can quietly go.
02. A plan in plain words. Recommendations written down, with the reason behind every one, so you can repeat the thinking on your own.
03. A recording to keep. Online sessions run over Google Meet and the recording is yours, so nothing rests on how well you took notes.
What I will and won't recommend
I only recommend products I have researched and tested myself. I lean toward simple formulations that are lightly scented or unscented, because reactive skin does better with fewer ingredients on it.
I have no financial interest in you buying more than you need.
If something in your bathroom is working, I will tell you to keep using it.
“Maria is extremely knowledgeable about skin care and genuinely cares about the health of your skin…. My skin has really turned around since using the products she recommended.”
— Nathalie Amlani, Pictonat Photography
Here’s how to get started
Book a free call
15 free minutes to talk through what has changed and how you would like to feel.
Choose your session
Maria recommends the service that fits and books your time. An invoice follows by PayPal or e-transfer.
Leave with a plan
Advice, technique and a short written summary you can use the very next morning.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on how much help you are looking for. In 30 minutes, I can answer your Qs, provide alternatives with demonstrations for two to three products. If you’re looking for a more in-depth conversation or want advice on more than a few products/your entire skincare regime, 60 minutes is the way to go.
Great question! I’ll show you the product options, walk you through the benefits of each one and, in some cases, apply some to myself – to show you how it covers, absorbency, etc. The next best thing to being able to feel/try the products yourself!
No – because not every line is suited to every person. I carry a carefully curated and vetted selection of Canadian brands from which I will select the right product for you – or provide you with a few suitable options to choose from yourself. I’ll never recommend something that isn’t a fit based on your needs, skin type and/or preferences (for example, I would never recommend a rose-scented product if you hate the smell of rose!)
No way! Rome wasn’t built in a day and your skincare regime doesn’t need to be either; I will never tell you to throw out a perfectly good product ( so long as it’s not harming your skin or causing unwanted results). Rather I’ll give you options to consider once your current supply runs out.
30 minutes or 60 minutes – which is typically more than adequate, considering you will share some preliminary information with me through your onboarding questionnaire. If you think you need more time – or you want to combine a makeup consultation with a skincare consultation – please feel free to reach out for a customized appointment.
Ready to stop guessing?
Start with a free 15 minute call and I’ll tell you honestly whether this is the right session for you.
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