Summer Celebrity Birthdays: Age-Defying Beauty Secrets for Women in Their 30s & 40s

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Happy birthday to Kristen Bell. The actress, singer and animal rights activist, who just announced she's expecting her second child with hubby Dax Shepard, turns 34 today.

Bell became an animal lover early in life. In fact, at the age of 11, she stopped eating meat because she couldn't disassociate the dogs and cats she cuddled with as pets in her home from the animals served on her plate at mealtime. She currently supports the Helen Woodward Animal Center and the ASPCA, as well as Invisible Children, Inc.  

Several actresses in Bell's age range, mid-30s to mid-40s, celebrate birthdays this summer. They include Sofia Vergara, Jennifer Lopez, Charlize Theron, Cameron Diaz, Amy Adams, Gisele Bündchen and Kristen Wiig. Although these stunning superstars exemplify age-defying beauty, many women tend to experience fine lines, creases and age spots during this stage of their life. Your skin retains less moisture and your complexion may look a little dull due to loss of collagen and elasticity.

To slow signs of aging, take a look at the following serums, moisturizers and eye treatments. They restore lift and luminosity by using antioxidants, vitamins, hyaluronic acid and peptides. Plus, in honor of Bell's birthday, all manufacturers featured follow no animal testing or cruelty-free practices. 

No reason why you can't glow like the candles on your birthday cake from the inside out!

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July 10: Sofia Vergara turns 42.

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July 20: Gisele Bündchen turns 34.

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July 24: Jennifer Lopez turns 45.

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August 7: Charlize Theron turns 39.

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August 20: Amy Adams turns 40.

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August 22: Kristen Wiig turns 41.

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August 30: Cameron Diaz turns 42.

SHINE: 100% Pure Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream. BEAUTY: Vitamins C and E, aloe vera leaf juice, and coffee cherry and green coffee seed extracts help reduce puffiness around the eyes and brighten dark circles. BEACON: Vegan, and gluten and cruelty free. Contains no detergents, synthetic chemicals, or artificial fragrances or colors.

SHINE: B-Leve B-Bright Eye Roll-On and B-Youthful Face & Eye Serum. BEAUTY: Minimize puffiness and dark circles in the orbital area, and help firm your skin and balance your complexion with fruit cell extracts and peptides. BEACON: No animal testing.

SHINE: DeVita Natural Skin Care Perfecting Time. BEAUTY: Aloe vera gel, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and peptides aid in softening, smoothing and nourishing your skin. BEACON: Vegan and cruelty free. Contains no FD&C colors, lead, carmine, cochineal, gluten and parabens.

SHINE: First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Serum. BEAUTY: Correct uneven skin tone and dark spots caused by aging, sun damage and acne discoloration with licorice root and green tea leaf extracts, grape seed oil and shea butter. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens, phthalates, alcohol, fragrances and artificial dyes.

SHINE: Gunilla of Sweden ÄKTA Alpha Hydroxy Treatment Anti-Aging Blemish Cream. BEAUTY: Aloe vera concentrate, fruit acids and safflower seed oil help remove dead skin cells, and increase collagen production and skin elasticity. BEACON: Vegan, non-comedogenic and cruelty free. Contains no benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, salicylic acid, dyes, detergents, or synthetic colors and fragrances.

SHINE: Intelligent Nutrients Supernatural Skin Normal + Sensitive Travel Set. BEAUTY: Restore a radiant glow with this firming and fortifying five-piece set--Nourishing Tonic, Gentle Cleansing Lotion, Renewal Complex Eye Gel, Restorative Moisture Emulsion and Anti-Aging Serum. BEACON: No animal testing and USDA Organic certified. Vegan and gluten free. Contains no pesticides, phthalates, sulfates, artificial fragrances, parabens, formaldehyde or petrochemicals.

SHINE: Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Instant Eye Life. BEAUTY: Aloe vera juice, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and puffiness, and leave your eyes looking restored and refreshed. BEACON: USDA Organic certified and no animal testing. Free of parabens, petroleum, propylene and butylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfates, pesticides, phthalates, artificial dyes and synthetic fragrances.

SHINE: L'Oréal Revitalift Moisture Blur. BEAUTY: Create a soft focus blurring effect to lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with peptides, vitamin A and salicylic acid. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens.

SHINE: Pevonia Botanica Lumafirm Lift & Glow Eye Contour and Repair Cream. BEAUTY: Hyaluronic acid, black tea ferment and peptides diminish dark circles and puffiness around the eyes, and smooth lines and wrinkles on your face, neck and decollete. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens, alcohol, lanolin, mineral oil, PABA, urea, formaldehyde, artificial colors and sulfates. Supports the Beauty Bus Foundation.

SHINE: Phytoceane Aquasaphir Serum. BEAUTY: Soften expression lines and brighten your complexion with vitamin E, sunflower seed oil, and cucumber fruit, algae and malachite extracts. BEACON: No animal testing. Preserves marine resources used in its products with a program focused on seasonal algae harvesting and farming.

SHINE: SkinAgain Youth. BEAUTY: Aloe vera leaf powder, green tea leaf extract, peptides and vitamin E ease the appearance of wrinkles, expression lines, dark spots and uneven skin tone. BEACON: Cruelty free. Contains no parabens, fragrances or gluten.

SHINE: Vichy Laboratories LiftActiv Serum 10. BEAUTY: Minimize crow’s feet, brow/laugh lines and neck sagging, and maximize lift and luminosity with hyaluronic acid and a 10% concentration of Rhamnose--a naturally derived plant sugar that helps boost skin rejuvenation. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens.

Happy Birthday Elle Macpherson: Celebrities Turning 50 & 40 in 2014

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High five-0 to Elle Macpherson! The former supermodel celebrated a milestone over the weekend by blowing out 50 candles on her birthday cake.

The Australian-born TV host, actress and businesswoman looks like an ageless wonder. Her long blonde hair, radiant complexion and statuesque slender frame remind us of the days when she made a splash as a Sports Illustrated swimwear model in the '80s. She broke a record by appearing on the cover five times, which earned her the nickname "The Body."

The mother of two sons recently revealed her secret to staying in great shape. "Wellness, beauty, strength, good moods and stability require constant maintenance and tweaking," Macpherson told Harper's Bazaar Australia last summer. "You have to constantly listen to your body. You're new and fresh, and different every day. It's about being present in your life."

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March 29: Elle Macpherson turned 50.

She remains a strong presence in the philanthropic community, as well. As a European Ambassador for (RED), which was founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver, Macpherson helps get businesses and people involved in the fight against AIDS. She also serves as an ambassador for UNICEF and a patron for the National Association for the Children of Alcoholics.

In addition to Macpherson, we're spotlighting other fab at 50 and 40 celebrities who look a lot younger than their chronological age. They include Sandra Bullock, Courteney Cox, Eva Mendes, Penelopé Cruz and Amy Adams. Plus, we've assembled an assortment of age appropriate moisturizers, serums, patches and eye creams. They're designed to help you keep your youthful glow by easing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, fading age spots and revitalizing dull skin. 

Anti-aging skin care definitely takes the sting out of birthday cake candle fatigue!

TURNING 50

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Januray 23: Mariska Hargitay

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June 15: Courteney Cox

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July 26: Sandra Bullock

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September 6: Rosie Perez

TURNING 40

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February 10: Elizabeth Banks

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March 5: Eva Mendes

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April 28: Penelopé Cruz

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July 30: Hilary Swank

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August 20: Amy Adams

SHINE: BioBliss Micro-Current Anti-Wrinkle Patch (Forehead Treatments). BEAUTY: Heighten moisture retention, and relax expression lines and wrinkles with vitamins B3 and C, hyaluronic acid and peptides. BEACON: Contains no parabens, sulfates, synthetic dyes, petrochemicals, phthalates, GMOs or triclosan.

SHINE: Gingi Anti-Pigmentation Cream. BEAUTY: Vitamin K, fennel extract and oil, peptides and hyaluronic acid aid in lightening age spots and small blotches of discoloration, which help make your skin appear younger looking. BEACON: No animal testing.

SHINE: Hada Labo Anti-Aging Hydrator and Skin Plumping Gel Cream. BEAUTY: Boost hydration levels, and plump and smooth fine lines and wrinkles with marine collagen and hyaluronic acid. BEACON: Free of fragrance, parabens, dyes and mineral oils.

SHINE: ilike Grape Stem Cell Solutions Moisturizer. BEAUTY: Grape stem cells, salicylic acid, and grape seed, orange and lemon oils revive dry, dehydrated skin to leave it looking more soft and supple. BEACON: No animal testing. Recyclable packaging.

SHINE: Intelligent Nutrients Renewal Complex Skin Serum. BEAUTY: Minimize expression lines and creases, and maximize cell renewal with plant stem cells and aloe vera leaf juice. BEACON: No animal testing, vegan and USDA Organic certified. Contains no gluten, phthalates, sulfates, artificial fragrances, parabens, petrochemicals or silicone.

SHINE: MyBody Neck-Cessity. BEAUTY: Peptides, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and green tea leaf extract help tighten, tone and smooth the texture of your neck and decolletage. BEACON: Free of gluten, xenoestrogens, parabens, phthalates, sulfates and dyes.

SHINE: Phytomer Ogénage Toning Cleansing Emulsion for Mature Skin and Initial Youth Multi-Action Early Wrinkle Fluid. BEAUTY: Tone, refresh and smooth the skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and prevent new ones from forming with sea salt, vitamin E and sunflower seed oil. BEACON: No animal testing.

SHINE: ProBios Transderma C Vitamin C Serum, Transderma R Resveratrol Serum and Transderma A Vitamin A Serum. BEAUTY: Resveratrol, and vitamins A, C and E stimulate collagen production, step up the shedding of dead skin cells and stymie dark spots. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of preservatives, fragrances, oil and alcohol. 

SHINE: Refineé Firming Mineral Moisture Cream. BEAUTY: Restore moisture loss and luster to dull, dry skin with red marine algae, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins A, C and E. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens.

SHINE: Swedish Skin Care Rejuven-A Anti-Wrinkle Facial Firming Cream. BEAUTY: Vitamins B5, C and E, peptides and green tea leaf extract help tighten your pores, smooth your skin tone, and diminish the appearance of folds, furrows and crow's feet. BEACON: Free of parabens, fragrances, synthetic dyes, sulfates and steroids. Supports the National Psoriasis Foundation.

SHINE: Veria ID Innerdosha Eye Gel. BEAUTY: Combat dark circles and puffiness with aloe vera leaf juice, hyaluronic acid and cucumber fruit extract. BEACON: Vegan and cruelty free. Contains no parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, sulfates, artificial colors or GMOs.

SHINE: Weleda Pomegranate Firming Eye Cream. BEAUTY: Pomegranate, sesame and jojoba seed oils, and shea butter aid in stimulating skin renewal, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and protecting the sensitive areas around the eyes against environmental elements. BEACON: Free of synthetic fragrances, colorants, preservatives and raw materials derived from mineral oils. Supports Conservation International.

SHINE: Yonka Paris Fruitelia Anti-Wrinkle Renewer, Stimulastine Jour and Advanced Optimizer Gel Lift. BEAUTY: Fruitelia renews radiance with bilberry, orange and lemon fruit extracts, while Stimulastine Jour repairs the deterioration of elastin fibers with grape and sunflower seed oils and Advanced Optimizer Gel Lift firms the skin tone on your neck, bust and décolleté with hibiscus peptides and hyaluronic acid. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens.

Eye Candy: Diminish Dark Circles, Crow's Feet & Puffiness with Healing & Hydrating Treatments

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Eye creams hold a special place in my heart. First of all, what's not to like? These multitasking miracle workers not only moisturize, mend and minimize fine lines and wrinkles, but they also combat crow's feet, crepiness of the upper eyelid, dark circles and puffiness.

Second, they feel good. Cooling and calming creams provide a rejuvenating rush of refreshment. They're also formulated to smooth and soften without any sticky residue.

Finally, a little dab will do you. You don't need several layers of product to experience the benefits of these luxurious lotions. In fact, most manufacturers recommend using your ring finger to apply a pea-size amount to the eye contour and above the crease of the lid twice each day (morning and evening).

April marks Women's Eye Health and Safety Month. In honor of this special occasion, we'd like to remind you to schedule your annual eye exam. Plus, take a look-see at our fave gels, creams, serums and treatments. They're designed to help you transform your overworked orbs into pretty peepers. 

Beauty is now in the eyes of the beholder!

SHINE: Apothederm Hydrating Eye Cream. BEAUTY: Calm, soothe and nourish tired eyes with vitamin E, peptides and shea butter. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens, phthalates and fragrances. 

SHINE: Éminence Organic Skin Care Lavender Age Corrective Night Eye Cream. BEAUTY: Shea butter, marigold oil, lactic acid and vitamin E restore radiance and diminish the appearance of crow's feet. BEACON: No animal testing. Company plants one tree for each product sold.

SHINE: Clarisonic Opal Sonic Skin Infusion System with Anti-Aging Sea Serum. BEAUTY: Gentle micro-massage technology helps the eye serum, which contains a blend of hyaluronic acid and marine extracts, reach beneath the skin's surface to refresh and revitalize the delicate orbital area. BEACON: No animal testing. Paraben free.

SHINE: Fleur's Eye Contour Expert. BEAUTY: Gold peptides, edelweiss stem cells, shea butter and passion flower oil help stimulate cellular renewal and step up suppleness. BEACON: No animal testing and vegan. Free of fragrances, dyes, sulfates, petrolatum, alcohol, mineral oil and parabens.

SHINE: LATHER Licorice Root Eye Treatment. BEAUTY: Anti-inflammatory extracts, such as licorice root, and hydrating ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid and avocado seed extract, reduce puffiness and ease fine lines and wrinkles. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of sulfates or parabens. 

SHINE: LashEm 3 in 1 Eye Bright. BEAUTY: Tighten and brighten lackluster skin around the eyes with a variety of peptides. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens, fragrances and prostaglandins. 

SHINE: Mineral Fusion Revitalizing Eye Treatment. BEAUTY: Aloe vera leaf juice, hyaluronic acid and peptides maximize new cell production and minimize dark circles. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of gluten, parabens, SLS, phthalates, artificial colors and synthetic fragrances. Supports the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. 

SHINE: MoonEssence Contour Eye Gel. BEAUTY: Relieve puffiness and dryness around the eyes with aloe vera leaf juice, cucumber fruit extract, cranberry seed oil and hyaluronic acid. BEACON: Vegan, and free of parabens, mineral oils, petroleum and sodium lauryl sulphate. Supports the Carousel Fund.

SHINE: Murad Renewing Eye Cream. BEAUTY: Mango seed butter, wild yam root extract and peptides repair under-eye damage and restore radiance. BEACON: No animal testing. 

SHINE: Pevonia Botanica Ligne Veux C Evolutive Eye Gel and Evolutive Eye Cream. BEAUTY: Soften and smooth skin's texture, and firm and fortify the eye contour, with hyaluronic acid, hazel and carrot seed oils, and vitamins A and E. BEACON: No animal testing. Supports the Beauty Bus Foundation.

SHINE: Prana SpaCeuticals ReVital Eyes. BEAUTY: Energize exhausted eyes and increase suppleness with reishi mushroom extract, seabuckthorn oil and hyaluronic acid. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens and SLS.

SHINE: Sanitas PeptiDerm Eye Treatment. BEAUTY: Red algae provides anti-inflammatory properties to help reduce puffiness, while peptides and hyaluronic acid soften skin and reduce the effects of aging. BEACON: Paraben free.