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Makeup Skin Prep For Women 40+ With Dry Skin
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items I always say it, skin prep is everything! It determines whether you will get a good/bad makeup application, and how long it lasts. If your makeup is pilling you might be layering too many silicone base products, you also maybe using products that don...
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AM Skin Prep
Moisturizer, Primer + SPF For AM
PM Skin
Tools
AM Skin Prep
Skin prep must begin with a clean, exfoliated face. Here are my morning favorites.
I don't like spending a ton of money on cleansers, I like to invest in the serums, creams etc... For my dry skin I need something that won't strip my skin or break me out, this checks all those boxes.
Milky Cleanser with Snow Mushroom - 8 oz. - Thayers
The best manual exfoliator cleanser scrub I have used, I've repurchased this many times, it's sitting in my bathroom as we speak. Buffs away the dead skin, leaves skin super clean without drying it out. You only need a very tiny amount, this will las...
Olive Core Face Peeling
After cleansing I grab a cotton pad and do a few swipes and my face is ready to prep. Great for dry and sensitive skin.
Thayers Natural Remedies Witch Hazel Alcohol Free …
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Moisturizer, Primer + SPF For AM
Hydrating moisturizers that work well under makeup. If you have dry skin you want to use a primer that is water based and doesn't contain silicone. Silicone can be too heavy and dry you skin out even more. I also have listed my favorite SPFs that do not leave a white cast and work amazing under makeup...
A beautiful light weight whipped moisturizer that gives an amazing glow under makeup. It contains peptides + retinol for anti-aging. I love this because it's light and hydrates all day. You only need a small amount so the jar will last a while.
Full Moon Dip® Illumination Mousse with Retinol + Peptides
This is perfect for dry skin and if you like that dewy hydrated look this is what you want. Powered by Hydroxytyrosol and Hyaluronic Acid giving a subtle, pearly luminosity without shimmer or sparkle.
HT Pearl Primer Serum
It feels like silk going on and hydrates all day but not greasy, this is wonderful for sensitive, acne prone skin as well. I haven't experienced any pilling, my makeup goes on like butter. This moisturize is also great if your skin barrier is damaged...
Instant Angel Moisturizer - Dieux Skin
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If you have any redness tone it down with this green mineral powder, it will give you good coverage without the cakey texture.
Green Concealer | Color Correcting Concealer - iamgreenminded.com
This formula is hydrating and will match your skin tone perfectly with no white cast. It blends well with makeup or great for a no-makeup day because it will help even out the skin and tone down the redness.
Colorescience | Mineral Sunscreen & Clinical Skincare
PM Skin
Removing the makeup and dirt at night is just as important as the AM skin prep.
If you're looking for a clean makeup remover this is it. Double cleansing at night is a must if you wear makeup. This is going to tackle those blackheads and clogged pores. Amazing for dry, sensitive skin.
F78 Arbequina Cleansing Oil
After double cleansing you'll want to grab this to finish cleansing. It's gentle but works hard to get the skin clean without removing moisture.
DOPE your glow DEEP CLEANSER
When you are 40+ you need to be using a chemical exfoliant (not just a physical exfoliant) the difference between the two; physical exfoliants have beads or granules that manually exfoliate the skin and chemical exfoliants use the combination of ingr...
2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - SKIN PERFECTING - Paula's Choice
It's all about ingredients: hydroxytyrosol, cold-pressed bioactive arbrequina oil, chlorophyll, lavender and vanilla. It's the only lip balm you will ever need. Hydration that lasts without that goopy build up on your lips.
F75 Lip Balm
Tools
The things that make the makeup prep process better.
I prefer these over the headbands. They stay are soft, secure, don't move, dries and washes nicely.
Whaline Spa Facial Headband 3-Pack
I never liked the Clarisonic cleansing brush because I felt like I couldn't keep the brush clean enough. This is amazing because it can be completely cleaned and sanitized. It cleanses the face without pulling or creating wrinkle causing movements. I...
PMD Beauty
To hold my hair back when I am applying makeup I love these clips, they stay in place and don't leave hair creases.
AIMIKE 12 Pack Non-Slip Hair Clips for Styling
A fan is not necessary but if you get impatient (like me) waiting for your skincare to dry before applying makeup, a fan will make a difference. This one is nice because it's small and perfect to travel with.
JISULIFE 3 IN 1 Handheld Mini Fan, Pink