The Makeup Expert Behind Oprah’s Best Mascara of 2025 Shares Her Secrets

The Makeup Expert Behind Oprah’s Best Mascara of 2025 Shares Her Secrets

Author: Dear Media July 13, 2026 Duration: 1:16:50
For nearly three decades, Sarah Creal has helped shape the beauty industry from behind the scenes, developing products for iconic brands like Prada Beauty, Tom Ford, Bobbi Brown, and Victoria Beckham Beauty. Now, she's using everything she's learned to create makeup specifically designed for women over 40.In today’s episode, Sarah shares her journey from luxury beauty product developer to founder, the research that goes into formulating products for changing skin, and why so much makeup on the market isn't built with midlife women in mind. We also discuss the biggest beauty challenges women face as they age, from hydration and complexion products to smudging eyeliner and mascara, and the simple formulation changes that can make all the difference. Plus, Sarah opens up about the highs and lows of building her own brand and the mission to help women over 40 feel seen, supported, and beautiful.For more on Sarah, follow her on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.creal/?hl=en Website: Visit www.sarahcrealbeauty.com/flourishing for 15% off your first order of luxurious, high-performance beauty that actually makes your routine simpler and works better for you now.Shop Sarah Creal at Sephora: https://www.sephora.com/brand/sarah-creal   Thanks to my Sponsors:Honeylove: Save 20% off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/OVER50 #honeylovepodAttn Grace: Visit attngrace.com/discount/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 20% offLeesa: Go to Leesa.com for 25% off PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code OVER 50Manukora: Head to Manukora.com/FLOURISHING to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter KitJones Road Beauty: Receive a FREE full-sized mascara on your first purchase when you head to Jonesroadbeauty.com and use code FLOURISHING at checkoutNutrafol: Visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code FLOURISHING for $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shippingKeep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Navigating life after fifty can feel like uncharted territory, but it’s also a space brimming with potential for renewal and vibrant growth. That’s the heart of Over 50 & Flourishing with Dominique Sachse. Drawing from her own journey and a career built on curiosity-first in television news and later through creating a deeply personal YouTube community-Dominique facilitates honest conversations that move far beyond the typical narratives about aging. This podcast, from Dear Media, delves into the multifaceted reality of this life chapter, exploring topics from physical health and fitness to cultural shifts, continuous education, and profound self-improvement. Listeners will hear interviews and reflections that tackle the real questions women are asking about purpose, wellness, relationships, and identity. It’s a resource for anyone ready to redefine what it means to flourish, offering practical wisdom and genuine camaraderie. Each episode aims to provide both insight and inspiration, proving that the years after fifty are not an ending, but a compelling new beginning rich with opportunity for the woman who is wise, healthy, and wonderfully aware of her own strength. Tune in for a dialogue that honors experience while eagerly exploring what comes next.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Over 50 & Flourishing with Dominique Sachse
Podcast Episodes
She Got Fired at 61 Then Started an Unfiltered Social Media Career [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:07
What happens when you stop caring what people think after 60?In this candid, funny, and unexpectedly heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Lisa Arce (@kitchenkillalisa), the bold and unfiltered voice behind the viral v…
What Heartbreak Taught Us About Love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:22
In this special Valentine’s Day episode, I sit down with my husband, Vic. Together, we reflect on the beauty of second chances, the hard seasons that shaped us, and why Valentine’s Day can be both a joyful celebration an…
Why Unspoken Expectations Kill Intimacy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:02
In this episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I’m joined by dating and relationship coach Laurie Gerber, host of the Love at Any Age podcast and a longtime friend of the show, for a timely conversation about love, connection…
Teen Safety Online: What Parents & Grandparents Need to Know [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:53
Raising teens in a digital world can feel overwhelming, especially when you didn’t grow up with social media yourself. In this episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I’m joined by Antigone Davis, Meta’s Vice President and Glo…
How Courtney Lost More Than 75 Pounds Without Losing Herself [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43:20
In this deeply personal episode, I turn the microphone toward Courtney for an honest, open-hearted conversation about her journey both on and off camera. After years of supporting the show behind the scenes, Courtney ste…
Midlife Breakdown? It’s a Breakthrough w/ Dr. Mindy Pelz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:54
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mindy Pelz, bestselling author of Age Like a Girl, thought leader, and one of the most trusted voices in women’s health, for a powerful conversation about what really happens to us in…
How We’re Entering 2026 With Less Pressure and More Purpose [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:35
In this New Year episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I’m taking time to pause, reflect, and step intentionally into what a new year can mean at midlife. Using insights from a community poll, I share what you told me you’re…