In my early forties, I researched makeup for women over 40. There was a lot of information on rules, like no sparkle eye shadow, no black eyeliner, and on and on.
I’m not a fan of rules, and I think it’s up to the individual what makeup she uses, but there are some tips we can do to help us look our best over 40, 50, 60, and beyond.
My goal is to have a natural-looking glow and enhance my best features.
Makeup Tips to Help You Look Your Best
1. Start with a moisturized base- Before applying your makeup, make sure your face is hydrated and ready for makeup. It’s best to apply your skincare routine and wait around 15 minutes before applying your makeup. This allows time for your skin to soak up the moisturizer and will help your makeup stay on longer.
2. Don’t skip a primer- Take extra time prepping the skin with a primer. Primer can be particularly beneficial for mature skin since it can keep makeup products from settling into fine lines and wrinkles. Priming formulas also often come with illuminating and hydrating benefits, both of which can be great for older skin. I’m almost out of my primer, and I ordered this primer to try.
3. Cover up problem areas- Cover up any problem areas, like discoloration. I use my concealer before applying my foundation on my brown spots.
4. Choose a good eye concealer- The skin around our eyes is delicate and thinner than other parts of our face, and it’s one of the first areas of the face to show signs of aging. Make sure you use a creamy and hydrating concealer. I use Tarte Shape Tape.
5. Blend it for a flawless look- Blending your concealer will help create a flawless finish. I use my fingers to warm up my concealer, and then I use a small brush to blend. I finish with these triangle-setting puffs to make sure it’s blended well.
6. Opt for liquid foundations- Liquid foundations feature hydrating ingredients and give a dewy finish, which is flattering for mature skin. It’s best to avoid full-coverage foundations as these can create a mask-like effect on the skin instead of a natural look. Use a medium coverage foundation that has buildable coverage. My favorite medium coverage foundation is Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation.
7. Warm up the skin- When choosing a foundation, we’re inclined to seek out an exact match, but going a shade or two warmer will ensure you don’t look washed out. Opting for a shade that’s just a touch warmer will add overall warmth. Extend your foundation to your neck area so you have a well-blended look.
8. Set your makeup with a powder- To set, use a microfine powder to extend the longevity of your makeup. With a small to medium-sized fluffy dome-shaped brush, sweep it across where you applied your concealer. I love Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Finishing Powder.
9. Define your eyes and lashes- We want to open up our eyes and make them look as big as possible because it’s more youthful. Curl the lashes, use a lash primer, and lengthening mascara. Be careful using thickening mascara because of the clumping; there’s nothing more aging than clumpy lashes.
Adding natural-looking false lashes can really make your eyes pop.
10. Use blush to add color- Cream blush is great for mature skin. I like to add some cream blush with some powder blush over it. I use this cream blush.
11. Pay attention to your lips- Lip products are more likely to bleed into the skin around our lips as we age. It’s important to exfoliate and hydrate our lips just like we do with our face and body. This lip trio is so good!
Lighter color lipsticks, like soft and muted corals or pinks, help to soften our look. Maybelline Warm Me Up #235 is my favorite lip color.
12. Define your brows- We’ve talked about this many times, but brows are a game-changer. Gone are the days of plucking our eyebrows; we now know we NEED our eyebrows.
To make your eyes stand out, you need to pay attention to your brows—they frame your face. I use the tinkle razers to get rid of any stray eyebrows. It’s pain-free (no more waxing!).
What are some of your makeup tips?
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