When I hit 45 and perimenopause, my 30-year-old everyday makeup routine went out the window. Nothing looked the same as my skin aged. Cakey foundation had to go… all of it creased in my wrinkles and crows feet. So, I relearned what works for my matur...
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Every Day Makeup
Going Out Makeup
Every Day Makeup
Best makeup for mature skin that won't crease in your wrinkles! Keep it lightweight.
This is hands down the best undereye concealer for older skin! It goes on smooth, blends beautifully and lasts all day.
Tarte Shape Tape Blur Concealer Stick -12N
Lightweight foundation that is dewy, GLOWY but not sparkly. Mix with It CC+ cream for lightweight coverage with sunscreen.
L'Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion Glow
Been wearing this CC Cream for years and it's always been a favorite. No creasing.
Your Skin But Better™ Crème CC+™ avec FPS 50+ - It Cosmetics
Got this brush as a combo with the undereye concealer and LOVE how it smooths everything out.
Shape Tape Blur Concealer Brush - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
Great for highlights and contours- very lightweight
Contour & Highlighter Makeup Palettes, Bronzer - Tarte
Found this mascara recently and it makes my lashes look LONG and beautiful without any extra help. It does flake a bit but nothing terrible. Love the length it gives me!
Vivienne Sabo Paris Mascara
Cream blush stick is the way to go if you have wrinkles. No creasing, just blend well.
Dreamstick Cream Blush - Persona Cosmetics
Forever favorite lip color right here. Been wearing Black Honey since high school
Black Honey Almost Lipstick - Clinique | Ulta Beauty
I use this for applying and blending my eyeshadow- one big swipe and I'm done.
Quickie Double-Ended Concealer Brush - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
Going Out Makeup
When you need to dress up a bit, this is my makeup routine
Primer is the key to longlasting makeup. My 20 year old friends introduced me to this and it WORKS. My makeup used to slide off my face but using this primer first helps it stick.
Hydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer MILK MAKEUP
The OG of primers- this stuff keeps eyeshadow on until you wash it off. This is a must for any glam smoky eye look.
Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion - Urban Decay Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
You can take my black eyeliner from my cold dead hands. They say it makes me look older but I don't care. I need something otherwise I look like a sick Victorian child.
Satin Black Eyestudio Master Precise All Day Liquid Eyeliner - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
When I need lip color this is my go-to for pretty, longlasting lipstick
Clove Pop Pop Longwear Lipstick - Clinique | Ulta Beauty
MATTE is the key to 40+ makeup. Glitter is not the way to go for eye makeup. Matte only
