My recommendations for makeup products to create an effortless, soft glam look with glowing skin, subtle eyes, and lips that feel natural but polished in your mid-30s. I’ve chosen products that enhance features without heavy layers, perfect for every...
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Skin Prep
Complexion
Eyes
Lips
Tools
Skin Prep
Hydration and protection are the foundation of any look. Start with these products to create a smooth, glowing canvas for makeup while keeping skin healthy.
e.l.f. Power Grip Primer is a must-have because it smooths skin, grips makeup for all-day wear, and delivers a fresh, dewy finish that lasts.
e.l.f. Power Grip Primer
For my fellow rosacea girlies, use this to calm, conceal, and balance redness without feeling heavy or cakey.
e.l.f. Camo Color Corrector Concealer
Never forget SPF, even during winter. This has a sheer tint.
Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30
Holy grail for rosacea! Hides redness and provides SPF protection.
Erborian CC Cream SPF 25 with Korean Centella Asiatica Extract - Clair
Has hyaluronic acid to help with hydration and reduce redness
Ilia The Base Face Milk Essence
Complexion
Facial makeup products that enhance and brighten skin without masking natural radiance
I wear shade F2, and I love how it applies best with fingertips, giving hydrating light coverage and a natural, glowing finish.
Armani Golden Hour 24HR Lightweight Skin Tint with Hyaluronic Acid
Shade: light bisque. This color-correcting stick instantly neutralizes dark under-eye circles and discoloration, brightening your complexion while staying smooth and crease-free.
Bobbi Brown Skin Color Correcting Concealer Stick for Dark Circles
Shade: 1N. Full-coverage creamy concealer that hides under-eye circles, redness, and blemishes.
Dior Forever Skin Correct - Concealer & Corrector
A powder bronzer that gives a natural, sun-kissed glow.
Benefit Cosmetics Precisely, My Brow Pencil Waterproof Eyebrow Definer - Shade 4 warm deep brown
Lips
A mix of hydrating liners, stains, and balms for a natural, “your lips but better” effect.
Shade Nude Water. Glides on effortlessly, feels weightless and non-sticky, and leaves a natural, long-lasting tint that keeps my lips looking fresh for hours.
Clarins Hydrating Water Lip Stain Kiss-Proof & Matte Finish
Smooth applying, natural color lip liner.
Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner - Pillow Talk