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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 Cleanse & Exfoliate
Moisturizer, Primer, & SPF
PM Cleanse & Exfoliate
Tools
AM Cleanse & Exfoliate
Skin prep must begin with a clean face. Here are my morning favorites.
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...
Lemon Cream Scrub - Sanitas Skincare
I recently tried this and I had to add it to the list because it's hydrating and I love how clean my face feels.
Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser - Krave Beauty
Moisturizer, Primer, & SPF
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...
This is my holy grail moisturizer, I'm on my 3rd tube. 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. If you...
Instant Angel Moisturizer - Dieux Skin
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Same holy grail company as Instant Angel, their products are incredible. The Air Angel is slightly lighter than the Instant Angel but still gives you hydrating, plump skin for the best makeup base.
Air Angel Gel Cream - Dieux Skin
This is a beautiful combo of a serum and primer, so great for dry, textured skin. I can't say enough good things about this primer, it's too good not to try. Provides a tacky base to help makeup grip and last. The best part, its budget friendly!
Plump Right Back Face Primer Serum | NYX Professional Makeup
I was really happy when I found this color corrector for redness. I have a lot of redness and this goes on so smooth giving me an even base whether it's a no makeup day or full face of products.
Rescue Balm +Red Correct | 15 ml - Hero Cosmetics
The sunscreen that has all the goodness! Meshes well with makeup, no white cast, it's lightweight, I haven't experienced any breakouts using this formula, doesn't burn the eyes and leaves a nice glowy finish.
Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 36 - Innisfree
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 Cleanse & Exfoliate
Removing the makeup and dirt at night is just as important as the AM skin prep.
If you wear makeup I definitely suggest double cleansing in your night skin routine. This one I love because it doesn't clog the pores. Use this first to get everything off the face, then cleanse again with your favorite cleanser after.
ANUA Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
One of the best every night cleansers I have tried. If you have dry, sensitive, acne prone skin this is the one to keep in your skincare arsenal.
Ultra Gentle Gel Cleanser - Face Reality Skincare
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
Worth the price in my opinion, I like that this hydrates my lips without feeling sticky or goopy and it smells delicious. Watermelon Pop is my favorite.
Lip Sleeping Mask Nourish & Hydrate - Laneige
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