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Foundation & Concealer For Women 40+ With Dry Skin
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items I'm 43 with dry skin + redness and these are my ride or die, never fails me, favorite formulas. Reminder - skin prep is still everything!
Sections
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Foundation
Concealer
Brushes
Foundation
I have tried so many and these made the cut. Tip: don't apply foundation directly to your face. To get a more flawless application, apply a small amount of foundation to the back of your hand, dab the brush to get an even coat on the brush, then go i...
I reach for this one the most during the summer because it's reliable, even in this Florida heat. It's hydrating (not greasy) with buildable coverage without that cakey feel. It's high quality, good shade range, and budget friendly.
Super Stay 24-Hour Skin Tint with Vitamin C - Maybelline
I didn't think I would like this as much as I do. If you are looking for something light weight, breathable but still evens out the skin, I would definitely give this a try. This formula is also buildable to a medium coverage without getting cakey.
Soft Glam Foundation - Medium Coverage | e.l.f. Cosmetics
Light to medium coverage that's buildable. In my opinion would work for most skin types. This is another one I will grab when doing a full face of makeup because my other products apply nicely over this foundation.
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation - NARS Cosmetics
THIS IS THE ONE! I love everything about this foundation, it checks all the boxes for me. No creasing, feels like skin, beautiful, natural looking finish but still covers all my redness. Doesn't cling to dry patches or show texture. My other products...
Luminous Silk Natural Glow Foundation - Armani Beauty
I have lost count on how many times I have repurchased because it does not crease. I like that it has an SPF and it's not heavy on my skin but gives full coverage. I prefer to apply this one with either my fingers or a brush, not a beauty blender.
CC+ Cream Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+ - IT Cosmetics
This has been on my list to try because I have heard so many positive things about Fenty Beauty as a brand. This LASTED ALL DAY without separating, no dry patches. I really like this a lot, it doesn't have a heavy finish but still good coverage. I ha...
Soft'lit Naturally Luminous Longwear Foundation | Fenty Beauty
Concealer
No regrets.
I love the shade range, easy to match. This brightens so nicely, it's a little thicker of a formula with more coverage but you may want to set with a powder to avoid creasing.
Radiant Creamy Concealer - NARS Cosmetics
If you have sensitive skin/eyes this is your girl. Thinner, gel-like formula, gives you a clean natural, fresh look with great coverage.
Swipe Hydrating Serum Concealer - Tower 28 Beauty
A new favorite for me (the new formula)! It's not easy to find a concealer that can hold up in this Florida heat but Tarte got it right with this one. I had no creasing or heavy build up. It will be on my repurchase list.
Creaseless Creamy Concealer | Full Coverage, Natural Finish
An under eye concealer with an SPF? Yes please! It goes on like skincare but covers like a concealer. The metal applicator feels soothing and cool, the glow you will get creates a beautiful finish used alone or under makeup. I apply where I need it o...
DRMTLGY Luminous Eye Corrector SPF 41, Fair
Chef's kiss for concealing dark circles and for the dry girlies like me it's hydrating, brightening and will not make a home in your crows feet.
Bobbi Brown Skin Color Correcting Concealer Stick for Dark Circles
Before I apply my concealer I will take a dab of the peach color corrector and blend in with a brush. It's an extra boost of brightening, doesn't settle into fine lines and meshes well with most concealers.
Supercharged Brightening Undereye Tint - Milani Cosmetics
Brushes
It matters what tools you use, I think it's important to invest in quality makeup brushes, if taken care of properly they will last. Don't forget to wash them often to avoid bacteria that will clog your pores and cause breakouts.
This brush went viral for a reason, my new favorite. You really can't go wrong with any of the BK Beauty brushes. It's just the right amount of soft and dense for a smooth glide with no brush streaks and no brush hair shedding!
101 Contoured Foundation - BK Beauty
I have used this one for years, and I know Elf came out with a dupe for this but I just don't find the Elf one to be as good (the elf in my opinion was rough, streaky, and lost too many brush hairs). Two in one, you get the foundation and concealer b...
Heavenly Luxe™ Complexion Perfection Brush #7 - IT Cosmetics
The angle on this brush gets the job done. Ditch the beauty blenders because they will dry out the under eye and just push around product. Fits nicely under the eye and gets into all the spots to prevent creasing.
BK Beauty x Angie Hot & Flashy - A506 Concealer Brush