As we age, it’s important to adjust our beauty routines in order to enhance our best features and stay fresh and glowing. Professional makeup artists, all over 60 themselves, advise on common mistakes to avoid and new techniques to try. For foundation, using a primer can help makeup stay put on older, thirstier skin. Reevaluating colors and shades is also important, with the shade chosen matching the neck rather than the face. Eyebrows are key for adding balance to the face, and using a soft taupe color for sparse brows can look good. Eyeliner can still be used, but opt for colors like charcoal gray or deep navy instead of black.
Concealer should be applied on top of foundation or tinted moisturizer, rather than underneath, as modern formulations are lighter. Blush is essential for restoring a healthy glow to the face, with experts recommending applying it right on the cheekbone, not any higher. Cream-to-powder blush can be easier to apply and blend. When it comes to makeup products, experts recommend using active enzyme exfoliators to polish the skin and remove dry patches, as well as hydrating and lightweight foundations with a non-matte finish. Incorporating a skin corrector, SPF-infused color correcting cream, and setting powder can help achieve a flawless look.
For mature skin, incorporating a rich and emollient moisturizer as a base for foundation is crucial, along with using natural airbrush bronzer and a lash curler to open up the eyes. Switching from black eyeliner to brown can help prevent looks from appearing too harsh. Lip liners can help create fuller-looking lips by slightly over-lining them, while creamy lip pencils and creamy and radiant concealers can help achieve a more youthful appearance. Using neutral matte eyeshadows and brightening the eyes can also help create a more vibrant look. Products like Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Flawless Filter and Nars’ Radiant Creamy concealer can help achieve a glowy complexion and bright under-eyes.
