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Mature Skin Makeup Must-Haves
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items Makeup that doubles up as skincare and doesn’t settle into fine lines and wrinkles? Yes please! Whether it’s a full face for a speaking engagement or an everyday no-makeup, put-together look, these are my favourites as a 49 year old mom on a budget.
I hardly ever wear foundation, but when I do, this is my go-to. Skincare, but make it medium to full coverage!
Max Factor Miracle Pure Skin Revival Serum Foundation 30ml (Various Shades)
I love how multi-dimensional this colour is. No need for bronzer and contour and highlighter, this is great when time is short.
Max Factor Crème Puff Face Blusher
Great glow! Wear on it’s own or under makeup for that dewy, glowy skin look.
L'Oréal Paris Paradise Lumi Glotion (Various Shades)
Don’t think I can ever go back to wearing black mascara! I love how this just brings my brown eyes to life without looking harsh or out of place with my colouring.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Volumizing and Thickening Eyelash Lengthening Mascara - Burgundy Haze
A little goes a long way in filling in all the over-plucking we did in the 90’s and I love that little brush to straighten out unruly brow hairs.
Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim Eyebrow Pencil 1ml (Various Shades)
When I need my makeup to look freshly applied and last 10+ hours, this setting spray never disappoints.
L'Oréal Paris Infallible 3-Second Makeup Setting Spray (Various Sizes)
This liquid blush is really pigmented and super pretty on the skin. When I’m doing a full face and I want to add colour without looking like a clown (as my daughter would say), this super affordable blush does the job AND it lasts all day.
SHEGLAM Color Bloom Liquid Blush
Sometimes you want a shiny, glossy lip and this Essence gloss in the shade “Crystal Clear” is perfect over any lipstick.
essence Extreme Shine Volume Lipgloss
This is a creamy shadow stick that glides on. I wear the lighter shade on its own for a more natural look and then add the darker shade if I want more of a full-face, “I spent some time doing my makeup” look.
L'Oreal Paris Shadow Stick Duo Rose Bundle - Boots
Love this coloured lip balm! The packaging looks like super expensive lipstick. The formula is soft and it has this subtle vanllla taste. The colour “Almond” is my go-to for a natural “my lips but better” look.
KIKO Milano Coloured Lip Balm 3g (Various Shades)
Goes on like a gloss, lasts like a really long-wearing lipstick. I love the shade “cheeky” for more of a nude/natural lip colour.
Maybelline SuperStay Vinyl Ink Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick Shine Finish 47ml (Various Shades)