Pro-Age Revival: The Power of Vibrancy
Video By Pilar Gerasimo, in partnership with Boom Beauty
Welcome back to the Pro-Age Revival Series — a collaborative journey between Boom Beauty and The Healthy Deviant author Pilar Gerasimo. In this second installment, Pilar invites us to reflect on a powerful and radiant part of aging well: vibrancy — both on the surface and deep within.
What is Vibrancy, Really?
At first glance, vibrancy may look like the color in your cheeks after a brisk walk, a great laugh, or a kiss. In Boom terms, it might show up as a swipe of Boomstick Color or the soft, earthy glow of Rose Nude. But as Pilar points out, vibrancy is about more than what we put on our faces — it's about the energy we bring into our lives.
Vibrancy, she says, comes from being lit up inside. It's that unmistakable glow we radiate when we're living in alignment with what excites, inspires, and fulfills us. And it often starts with a simple question: What lights you up?
A Vibrancy Inventory
Pilar introduces the idea of taking a vibrancy inventory: a gentle self-check to notice what experiences bring you alive—and which ones drain you.
"The things that bring color to our face are the same things that bring color to our lives" - Pilar Gerasimo
Maybe it’s gardening, dancing, creating, connecting, or moving your body in ways that feel joyful. Or perhaps it's something quieter—being in nature, reading, or simply pausing to breathe. Whatever it is, tuning into those moments gives you clues about what your system needs to feel alive.
Amplified Awareness: Noticing What Matters
Living with vibrancy starts with what Pilar calls amplified awareness—the ability to notice what affects you, for better or worse. This kind of self-attunement may feel radical in a culture that encourages autopilot living, but it’s foundational to the pro-age mindset.
The more we practice this, the more we can consciously seek experiences that nourish us—and choose to say no to the ones that don’t.
Amplified Awareness: Noticing What Matters
Living with vibrancy starts with what Pilar calls amplified awareness—the ability to notice what affects you, for better or worse. This kind of self-attunement may feel radical in a culture that encourages autopilot living, but it’s foundational to the pro-age mindset.
The more we practice this, the more we can consciously seek experiences that nourish us—and choose to say no to the ones that don’t.
Cosmetics as Catalyst
Of course, sometimes we don’t feel vibrant — and that’s okay too. That’s where a little external color can help spark the internal kind. Pilar shares how she uses Boomstick Color as a tool to remind herself of her vibrancy, especially on the more “blah” days.
"Adding a little color to our face can pop us back into the awareness of our own pleasure, satisfaction, and desire." - Pilar Gerasimo
It’s not about covering up, but enhancing and reconnecting—a visual cue to remember your spark.
Act of Pro-Age Living
Choosing to live each day as if it matters — and to prioritize your own vibrancy—is a quietly radical act in a world that often tells us to shrink or fade as we age. But as Pilar so beautifully says:
By discovering and honoring the things that light us up, we illuminate our best selves—and in doing so, we inspire others to do the same.
Act of Pro-Age Living
Choosing to live each day as if it matters — and to prioritize your own vibrancy—is a quietly radical act in a world that often tells us to shrink or fade as we age. But as Pilar so beautifully says:
By discovering and honoring the things that light us up, we illuminate our best selves—and in doing so, we inspire others to do the same.
Join the Conversation: What Lights You Up?
As you move through your day, week, or year, consider:
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What moments feel truly energizing?
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What leaves you feeling flat or disconnected?
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How can you prioritize the things that spark color — in your cheeks, your spirit, and your life?
Whether it’s through a Boomstick swipe or a moment of amplified awareness, your vibrancy is worth honoring — every day, every year, every decade you’re alive.
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