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My Favorite Makeup Products for Women Over 50
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items As a GenX woman, less is more as they say. I keep my makeup products to a minimum. Here are my favorites.
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Face
Eyes
Lips
Face
From light coverage to medium, these are all great products to achieve a no makeup - makeup look.
Sometimes this is all I use as a base. It covers redness and automatically color corrects!
Cicapair Derma Green Solution
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Has a great matte finish and SPF 20
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I love a good tinted moisturizer and this one is lightweight, sheer, oil free and budget friendly. It also has hyaluronic acid and squalane.
Bare Focus Tinted Hydrator Tinted Skin Veil | Wet n Wild
This has a heavier coverage so I only use it on special nights out. Otherwise, I mix it in with a moisturizer. The color match quiz is spot on.
Woke Up Like This: Foundation Makeup | IL MAKIAGE
I love “most” of my stack. I have a concealer, 2 lip/cheek colors, a bronzer and the shine control powder. I don't use the bronzer as a bronzer but I do use it as an eyeshadow :-). The concealer is ok, the lip/cheek colors are gorgeous.
Subtl Beauty: Stackable Makeup | Ready For Anything
I LOVE this. I have the clear and no. 2. I use both equally. It's so easy to use and works great.
Yummy Skin - Danessa Myricks Beauty
My favorite cream blush. I use the color Werk. The stick formula is easy to apply. I reach for this blush most often.
Lip + Cheek Cream Blush and Lip Color - Milk Makeup
I was skeptical about this but it works! I have big bags under my eyes (part hereditary/part age). I can't afford plastic surgery so I tried this. The trick is to put all of your other makeup on first, leaving the under eye area free from products. Then apply a tiny bit on your bags, don't move your face and in less than a minute, the skin is tightened. It's also tinted so it'll cover any discoloration. It's not a permanent fix but hey, cheaper than plastic surgery.
60-Second Eye Effects Firming Gel - Westmore Beauty
When I'm really taking my time with my makeup (it's rare), I use this to set it and give a matte finish. My one splurge.
POUDRE UNIVERSELLE LIBRE Natural finish loose powder
I mix this with a little moisturizing for a sun-kissed glow. It's gives such a beautiful color.
D-Bronzi™ Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops - Drunk Elephant
Like a primer, hydrator and skin tint all in one. Light formula. Perfection.
Dior Dreamskin Skin Perfector - Sephora
This is a multi-purpose click pen. Concealer and brightener. I reach for it daily.
Touche Éclat All-Over Brightening Concealer Pen - Sephora
I use the shade Light Glow underneath a light coverage foundation for a lit from within glow. I get so many compliments on my skin when I wear this.
True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer - L'Oréal
Best primer for all day wear.
Power Grip Primer
I trick I learned was to dot your blush high on your cheekbones, then add a dot of this on either side. Use a dense brush to blend it all out. Perfection.
Halo Glow Liquid Highlighter Wand - e.l.f. Cosmetics
A stunning lightweight tinted serum. Very light coverage.
Dior Prestige Le nectar de teint - All products - Skincare
I love love love this color corrector. I mostly use it alone over moisturizer, sometimes over the Loreal Lumi Glotion. It's all you need.
Erborian Women's CC Red Correct with Centella
Eyes
Minimalist eye makeup. Nothing too crazy here, just good quality eye color, etc.
My favorite (for now) brow gel. Does the job and it isn't sticky.
Brow Set | MAC Cosmetics - Official Site
No. 8 Flannel is one of my faves. I don't wear a lot of eyeshadow but this is like a sheer wash of color with a subtle cool tone rosy pink tint.
Eye Tint Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeshadow No. 8 Flannel
My other fave. No. 44 Rose Gold is a sheer wash of nude pink with just a hint of shimmer. Stunning.
Eye Tint Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeshadow No. 44 Rose Gold
You really can't go wrong with this one. I use mostly Clinique mascaras and this one is my favorite.
High Impact™ Mascara - Clinique
another favorite. I think Clinique makes the best mascaras.
High Impact™ Curling Mascara - Clinique
I'm 52 so I'm from a generation that didn't have many options when we were starting to wear makeup. This was my first, I still use is today and this classic is top rated for a reason. Affordable and it just works.
Great Lash Washable Mascara - Maybelline
This brow pencil has little fibers that fill in the bare spots in your brow. Easy to use. I top with Mac Brow Set.
Brow Extensions Fiber Pomade Crayon Eyebrow Makeup
I use brown for everyday. Easy peasy.
Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner Pencil | COVERGIRL®
If you're looking for a blue eyeliner, this one is all you need. It's a deep blue so it's subtle. Wears well and doesn't smudge.
Pegasus Eye Liner - LBL
I have No. 09 Intense Ebony. For when you need a true black eyeliner that wears well.
Quickliner™ For Eyes Intense - Clinique
Absolutely the best tinted brown gel. The taupe is perfect for salt/pepper or gray hair.
Air Brow - Tinted
I don't usually wear a black liner but I have this one from Clinique and will use it for a winged eye.
Quickliner™ For Eyes Intense
This. Is. Stunning. Especially on brown eyes. Trick is to dab some on the back of your hand, then use your finger to lightly dap on eyelids for a light wash of color.
Sephora Collection Charged Up Liquid Eyeshadow
I have this in Cocoa and use on upper waterline.
Evercolor Shadow Stick - Mally Beauty
I love all the Laura Mercier Caviar Sticks but this is my favorite. Just swipe on lid, use a fluffy brush to blend out. Simply stunning.
Caviar Stick Eye Shadow
Another favorite. Great for casual days or as a base to build up with other sticks.
Caviar Stick Eye Shadow Matte Mini - Au Naturel
A great neutral but with a little more oomph. Stunning.
Brilliant Eye Brightener
I have this in Brynn, a nice, rich brown. It's become my new favorite tubing mascara.
Liquid Lash™ Extensions Mascara
Ok, this is a bit out of the norm for me. I only wear this when my band has a gig. Gotta glam it up sometimes.
Color Icon Glitter Single-Brass
I don't know what all the hype is about this mascara. It's flaky, goopy and runs. I threw it out. I love the Thrive tubing mascara or the Cliniques ones way better.
essence Lash Princess Brown Mascara - Vegan
Lips
I stick to mostly a simple gloss or a nude but you can't beat a gorgeous red :-)
I'm a lip balm addict and when I want that plus a hint of pink color, I ALWAYS use this.
Dior Addict Lip Glow Balm - Sephora
No. 240. My perfect red. Leans cool so it's great for a cooler complexion.
Marc Jacobs Beauty So Rouge Le Marc Lip Creme ...
My other favorite red. The consistency is amazing. I do like the French and just smear it on, then use a tissue to wipe off excess and top with a lip balm.
Rouge Pur Couture Satin Lipstick - YSL Beauty
If you want a beautiful nude lip that doesn't lean too brown, this is perfect. No. 800 Fairest Nude.
L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Lipcolour, Fairest Nude
Chef's Kiss - a gorgeous pinky nude. It smells like chocolate to me. I love chocolate so this is a win for me :-)
Nude Pink Lipstick: Pillow Talk - Matte Revolution
If you can find these, they are amazing. Great gloss, not too sticky and they smell soooo good.
Lancôme Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss Back in Stock — Details - Allure
An all natural lip balm that has a nice consistency and smells great.
Infinite She Lip Balm - Margot Elena
A pretty pink lip gloss with a bit of plumping effect.
Lip Plumping Gloss - ICONIC London
I first bought this in the 1990's. Once it was gone, I didn't think much of it until about a couple years ago when I was trying to remember what it was. I remember searching “sheer dark berry lip balm” and bam!…there it was. It truly is a flattering wash of color on anyone and I'm so happy to have found it again.
Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
A beautiful berry rose color
Revlon Lipstick, Super Lustrous Glass Shine ...
One of my favorite lip balms for very chapped lips. I have the clear (I use daily in winter) and the mocha.
Dr.PAWPAW Natural Lip Balm Moisturizer, Skin, Hair and ...
A great brownish red, perfect for Fall. The formula is incredible
M.A.C. Lustreglass Lipstick - 551 Local Celeb
The perfect pinky nude. Goes on as a gloss then stays as a stain. Lasts all day.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Glossy Lip Stain, Long-Wear