Quick answer: Nikol's take on shopping smarter as a mature woman is to stop chasing hype and start tracking what actually works for your body. In this favorites-style video she walks through the beauty and wellness products she's genuinely been reaching for: tools that measure real data (a smart ring, a glucose monitor), a gentler alternative to Botox (nude Japanese face tape), and small daily rituals that help her regulate stress — which turned out to matter more for her health than food ever did.
Key takeaways
- Data beats guessing. Nikol uses a smart ring to track sleep, HRV, recovery, and stress, and connected a glucose monitor to investigate an elevated reading.
- It was stress, not food. Her glucose didn't spike from meals or wine — the driver was the pressure of running a beauty company, so she now prioritizes sleep and downtime.
- Japanese face tape instead of Botox. After roughly four years off Botox, she uses nude forehead tape at night and has seen a difference over about a year and a half.
- Small rituals regulate the nervous system. A berry magnesium drink, an organized supplement schedule, and mood-focused fragrances help her slow down.
- Stay open to new formats. From a balm deodorant to applying body lotion with a brush, her philosophy is to test before dismissing.
Hey ladies — this one is a little different from my usual tutorials. Instead of walking through a look, I'm sharing the products and tools I've genuinely been enjoying lately, the ones I usually only show in my Instagram stories. Some I bought, some were sent to me, and all of them tie back to one idea: as a mature woman, the smartest thing you can do is track what truly helps you and skip the hype. Here's what's been making a real difference.
Why does Nikol track her health with a smart ring and glucose monitor?
Nikol has worn an Oura smart ring since 2021 and credits it with helping her understand her sleep and what her body actually needs. It reports a sleep score, HRV (heart rate variability), recovery, activity, heart rate, and stress. She recently upgraded to a thinner, lighter version in brushed silver so it blends in during photo shoots and reels instead of drawing attention.
After pulling her own blood work and seeing an elevated glucose reading, she refused to write it off as “just age.” She connected a continuous glucose monitor (a brand called Stelo, purchased on Amazon) to the ring and ate normally — wine included — for the testing window. The surprise: her glucose never spiked from food or drink. The real driver was stress from filming, formulating products, and running a company, which pushed her to prioritize sleep and actively regulate her nervous system. If you're curious about your own numbers, treat this as a prompt to talk with your doctor rather than self-diagnose — glucose monitors and at-home blood panels are best interpreted with a healthcare professional.
What is Nikol using instead of Botox?
Nikol stopped Botox about four years ago and now uses nude Japanese face tape on her forehead at night — roughly four strips — and wakes up to smooth, flat skin. She switched from Frownies because they required wetting and started tenting up off her forehead, which defeated the purpose. After using the tape consistently for about a year and a half (alongside a friend who does the same), she describes the difference as significant and says she'd far rather have wrinkles than risk the complications she's seen shared online from injectables.
She's candid that this is her personal choice and not medical advice: she respects anyone who chooses injectables, but she's no longer comfortable making caveats about them. If you're weighing your own options, a board-certified dermatologist is the right person to talk it through with. When trying any adhesive tape on your skin, patch-test first to make sure it doesn't irritate you.
Which wellness rituals help Nikol regulate stress?
The throughline of Nikol's routine is intentional downtime — something she admits doesn't come naturally after 16 years on YouTube, so she builds it in deliberately. A few of the small practices she layers in:
- A berry magnesium drink — a Magnesi-Om Berry Calm from Moon Juice with L-theanine, stirred into hot water like a tea before bed. When she isn't using it, she takes a magnesium supplement instead.
- An organized supplement schedule — she photographed all her vitamins, asked ChatGPT how to space them (what to take with food, what not to combine), and now keeps them in a marble holder on her vanity so she doesn't skip them.
- Mood-focused fragrances — a collection from Vyrao (The Six, Sun Rae, and the earthy Mama's Juju) that she pairs with morning affirmations and meditation to set an intention and calm her nervous system.
- A wind-down ritual — a heated eye pad, mouth tape, and quiet time to actually slow down.
These are the things that help Nikol feel grounded; supplements and fragrances affect everyone differently, so check with your doctor before adding a new supplement, especially if you take medication.
What new beauty formats and tools is Nikol testing?
Nikol's whole philosophy here is to stay open — don't dismiss a product just because the application is unfamiliar. A few formats she's been experimenting with:
- A balm deodorant from a brand called AKT, applied by hand rather than a roller, which she finds far less irritating than her previous Megababe Rosie Pits roller.
- Applying body lotion and oil with a brush — a simple drugstore brush she loads with product and sweeps over her body, which finally made her diligent about hydration.
- An at-home suction device (the Shark) that's left her skin feeling less congested — she notes it's not a substitute for a professional hydrafacial and she hasn't tested it long enough for a full verdict.
- A battery-powered cooling tool she uses in the morning over her gua sha routine for a de-puffing blast of cold.
- A bioenergetic magnetic skincare kit she brought home from a Chi Beauty facial at the Four Seasons, using little magnetic dots overnight.
As with any new device or facial treatment, ease in slowly and patch-test — and if you have sensitive skin or broken capillaries, check with a professional before adding suction or magnetic tools to your routine.
The bottom line
Nikol's message for mature skin is simple: work with your body, track what genuinely helps, and skip the hype. That same philosophy — thoughtful, tested, no empty promises — is the foundation of every Nikol Beauty formula. Explore the range for mature skin across our face collection, discover our brushes and tools, and see what other women reach for again and again in our best-sellers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did anyone notice the glucose monitor?
Almost no one. Nikol wore it openly and only one friend, watching her live show, recognized it on her arm and called the next day to ask. She found it painless and easy to forget she was even wearing it, which made the two-week test far simpler than she expected going in.
How long does a glucose monitor sensor last?
Each Stelo sensor lasts about 15 days before it needs replacing, and the pack Nikol bought contained two. She used enough to get her answer — that stress, not food, was driving her elevated reading — and didn't feel the need to keep going after that.
Is Japanese face tape uncomfortable to sleep in?
Nikol says she doesn't feel it once it's on, and the nude color makes it barely visible. She applies about four strips to her forehead at night and removes them in the morning to find the skin smooth and flat. As with any adhesive, patch-test first to be sure it doesn't irritate your skin.
Why did Nikol stop recommending Botox with caveats?
She's no longer comfortable softening her stance. She sees injecting a toxin for wrinkles as an endless cycle and has been alarmed by accounts of injuries shared online. She fully respects others' choices but is candid that it isn't something she personally believes is healthy — a personal view, not medical advice.
What makes the fragrances she uses different?
The Vyrao fragrances Nikol reaches for are built around mood rather than just scent — she pairs them with meditation and morning affirmations to feel more grounded or uplifted. Scent is deeply personal and affects everyone differently, so think of them as part of a calming ritual rather than a guaranteed result.
