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Tried and True Makeup For Mature Skin

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this is a curated list of the make up I use for my skin I'm over 50. This is make up used by a nonprofessional. I am a sucker and have purchased lots of make up over my years and these are the ones that I have found work best for my mature skin. I h...
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Base Layers

this includes your primer and foundation
 
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I have repurchased this multiple times perfect perfect for mature skin. It will provide coverage but not be heavy.
AirBrush
 
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this is the most affordable effective primer you will find. it won’t dry the skin. It may feel sticky at first, but it dries perfectly normal.
Power Grip Primer | e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
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once again, this is not drying for mature skin, and can use it under my eyes, and it will not settle into the fine lines
Revealer Concealer
 
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no better coverage than what you get from the Fenty beauty blur stick. I don't use it as my all over foundation but I do use it in areas. I want more coverage.
Eaze Drop Blur + Smooth Tint Stick
 
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I use this after I apply my primer, but before I put on my foundation I use it all the way down my chest just to give myself some extra color
True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer - L'Oréal
 
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This is another option like the Lumi lotion I will apply it after I apply my primer before I put on my foundation. I feel like this one might have a little bit more of a glow than the Lumi product.
Key Largo glow bronzing drops

Eyes

these are the products that I like to use on my eyes. I think they don't settle into the creases and we'll stay on all day.
 
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if you want to go above and beyond, this is a wonderful mascara primer, because it is not white can practically be worn alone
Lash Sensational Sky High Tinted Primer Mascara
 
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I love this color to be worn on the inner corner of my eye
Liquid Metallic Eyeshadow: Gel Formula
 
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this is my favorite tarte eyeshadow palette. I love the natural colors in it
Eyeshadow Palettes
 
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I have two different eyebrow gels I use this one is not as sticky if the sticky ones bother you
Control Freak Eyebrow Gel | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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this brow gel is a little stickier than the NYX formula I recommend
Air Brow - Clear
 
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I have two different borrow pencils I like I like this one from Kosas
Brow Pop
 
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this is a little bit different formula. If you like the gel formula a little bit more for your brows I use both just depends on my mood.
busy gal BROWS tinted brow gel
 
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I love this color, especially for people with blue green eyes. It's kind of got a rust color to it. Perfect for us.
Charlotte Tilbury Eyeliner - Pillow Talk Collection
 
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I have tried lots of mascaras. This one works very well. It has very fine bristles that work well for your lower lashes
MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara
 
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If you have issues with eyeshadow creasing , try this primer
Eyeshadow Primer Potion - Anti-Aging - Sephora
 
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another one of my favorite mascaras
Mascara
 
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I have been applying this on my tips after my regular mascara at the base this is supposed to work well with people with blue green eyes. It's the opposite of the color wheel. I have gotten lots of compliments.
5D Red Mascara-Longlasting Waterproof Smudge-Proof
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Lips

these are my favorite products that I use on my lips since using them I have no problems with dry cracking lips
 
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I use this before I put my lipstick on as I'm getting ready and I put it on every single night
Lip Sleeping Mask Nourish & Hydrate
 
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I carry one of these in my purse
Lip Glowy Balm Hydrate & Tint
 
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I don't wear lip color every day, but when I do I was this NYX in the color magic maker
Shine Loud High Shine Lip Color & Gloss
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I no doubt where this every single day
Wet Lip Oil Gloss

Finishing touches

this is gonna be my setting sprays and setting powders. I don't really use highlighter. I don't really like it on my mature skin.
 
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I use this lightly everywhere after I spray my setting spray just to help blur the lines I do not cake and bake like the young girls do
Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder | ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
 
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I actually use this one, and my Jerome Alexander one every day. I don't know why I just feel like it helps.
Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
 
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I just like an aerosol setting spray along with my Charlotte Tilbury. I don't know why it just seems to work best for me and my mature skin.
AirFinish Setting Spray
 
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this is the puppy I keep keep in my purse for the freshen ups
Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder: 2 Medium
 
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great on hot humid days!
On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray

Blush/contour

this is the stuff that gives your face that while factor gives you the sculpted look and can take your make up to the next level.
 
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I like to use a cream and a powder blush. Nothing beats Charlotte Tilbury blush.
Blush Makeup - Cheek Blush
 
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tarte has the best powder brushes on the market in my opinion
Blush, Cheek Stains & Brushes
 
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there isn't an easier sculpting stick out there to use then make up by Mario's. It even has the brush built-in.
SoftSculpt® Shaping Stick