This Is 50.
a gift from me to you
I honestly can’t quite believe we’re here already—but here we are. And you know what? It feels good. Really good. There’s so much noise around ageing—what it means, what it looks like, how we’re supposed to feel about it. But standing here, right now, I can tell you this: 50 feels like truly knowing yourself.
It’s softer in some ways, stronger in others. It’s carrying every version of you—the mistakes, the lessons, the heartbreaks, the wins—and realising they’re all part of your story. And with that comes a sense of ease. You stop trying to be something you’re not, and instead, you become more of who you are. There’s such beauty in that.
More than anything, I feel grateful—for my health, for the people I love, and for you. This incredible community, which has been with me through so much, means everything. Your kindness, your support, your messages, they’ve lifted me in ways you can’t imagine. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️
And because I genuinely want to give something back, I’ve put together 10 special beauty sets filled with products I truly adore—the ones I reach for day in, day out. These are my ride-or-dies, the products that make me feel my best, and that have definitely played a part in how good I feel about turning 50.
The Giveaway Details (enter here):
- Open globally from 22nd–29th March 2025, closing at midnight on the 29th.
- TEN winners will be selected at random and contacted via email.
- T&Cs apply.
Honestly, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for being here, for sharing this space with me, and for making this milestone feel so special. Here’s to the next chapter, may it be filled with even more love, laughter, and (of course) really great skincare.
With so much love,
Alessandra x



Happy birthday! So fun to see your favourites, especially love that Clarins Eau D made the edit – and ANR serum! Super interesting. 💫
Happy birthday!