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Best Hydrating Primer
Best Tinted Moisturizer
Best Pencil
Best for Thinning Brows
Best Glowing Finish
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Best Moisturizing Primer
Best Liquid Concealer
Best Spot Concealer
Best Foundation
Best for Makeup Application
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We often hear from friends and Insiders that they’re using less makeup as they get older. Some swear that it simply stopped working—it doesn’t apply as evenly anymore and tends to
settle, crease, and cake
. Others tell us that the colors just don't look right or that they'd rather focus on
skincare that targets signs of aging
.
The Best Makeup for Mature Skin
Best Hydrating Primer:
Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer
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Best Setting Powder:
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
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Best for Thinning Brows:
Patrick Ta Major Brow Defining Pencil
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Best Tinted Moisturizer:
NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30
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Best Glowing Finish:
Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint
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Let us share what you'll hear when you mention these observations to some of the most experienced
makeup artists over 50
in the beauty industry (after they finish gasping): "Don't give up on makeup! It's such a useful tool to help us look and feel our best—even more so after 50. It makes my eyes look bigger and my jawline more defined. You are never too old, and it's never too late," says makeup artist
Laura Geller
, whose eponymous brand is made for women 40 and older.
When it comes to shying away from color, makeup artist
Jeanine Lobell
(who founded
Stila Cosmetics
and now owns
Neen
) says, "Beauty rules around aging make me annoyed—wear what you want! A royal
blue eyeliner
is going to look amazing. An older woman with a
matte fuchsia lip
is so cool." Makeup artist
Sandy Linter
shares that she finds many people give up on cosmetics because they don't know what to use. You have to refresh your
cosmetics bag
, she says, with makeup
for
mature skin. What used to be go-to formulas may not work for mature, often dry skin and features that have changed over time. What will work? Keep scrolling.
1
Best Hydrating Primer
Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer
Now 38% Off
$38
$23
Amazon
Also Consider
$36
Revolve
$38
laurageller.com
Credit: Laura Geller
What is the biggest mistake you can make, according to Geller? Skipping
primer
. “After 50, it’s an important everyday step. You need a protective layer between your skin and your
foundation
or
concealer
to prevent the makeup from creasing or settling into wrinkles. And it helps colors look richer.” The Hydrate version from Geller's iconic primer collection is like a moisturizer and primer in one. Read more about why we love it in
our review, here
.
Oprah Daily beauty director Kate Sandoval Box wearing the
Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Hydrating Primer
.
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2
Best Setting Powder
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
$39
Sephora
Also Consider
Amazon
“Translucent powder is the enemy! It sits in every single pore and wrinkle—and magnifies them,” says makeup artist
Mally Roncal
. This sheer balm is a smart alternative; tap it on with a sponge or brush to diffuse pores and fine lines. It comes in 22 shades.
3
Best Tinted Moisturizer
NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30
Now 15% Off
$43
$36
Amazon
Also Consider
$50
Nordstrom
$49
Sephora
Credit: NARS
“The texture of our skin changes as we age, but don’t let that feel like a downside to aging! It just means that you need to switch up your routine,” Lobell says. One swap she’s made: “I prefer using a
tinted moisturizer
instead of foundation. This is my go-to; it gives enough coverage without being shiny or cakey.” Our editors love it too.
Read our review, here
.
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4
Best Pencil
Laura Geller Bravo Brows Soft Pencil + Brush
Now 20% Off
$19
$15
Amazon
Credit: Laura Geller
Sure, you can skip eyeliner, Geller says (although she herself applies it daily). Even mascara is optional. "But never skip your brows," she says. This powder-in-pencil formula defines their shape without looking too harsh.
5
Best Pencil for Thin Brows
Patrick Ta Major Brow Defining Pencil
$27
Patrick Ta
Credit: Patrick Ta
For even more motivation to make time for our eyebrows, celebrity makeup artist
Sam Fine
notes that “when our brow hairs thin and lighten, they no longer frame our face. That’s why it’s so crucial to fill them in with a brow pencil. Choose one that’s at least one shade lighter than your hair.” Check out
our review for more, here
!
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6
Best Glowing Finish
Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint
$49
Amazon
Also Consider
$49
Nordstrom
$49
Sephora
Credit: Hourglass
“If you have mature skin, these are the keywords you have to look out for on a foundation label:
hydrating, dewy, moisturizing, radiant

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Source: https://www.oprahdaily.com/beauty/skin-makeup/g44601218/best-makeup-for-mature-skin-over-50/