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My Makeup Bag Essentials (age 50+)
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Kerry Doyle
Essential items you’ll find in my makeup bag as a 50+ woman! These are my tried and true products.
Sections
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face
 
eyes / brows
 
lips

face

my favorite concealers, foundations, blushes, highlighters, etc

 
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Skin looks so good. Apply a very thin layer using a brush. Less is more. I use this if I'm going out with friends etc.
triclone™ skin tech medium coverage foundation
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Doesn’t crease and makes your skin look flawless! Most days I only use this to spot conceal and no foundation.
Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-Puffing Concealer
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Lightweight superfine powder. For mature skin I do not recommend using powder under eyes but if you need to this is a great option because it is so fine.
SurrealSkin® Soft Blur Setting Powder
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Another great option for powder if you like a pressed powder. I use the pink color on my fair skin.
Easy Bake and Snatch Pressed Talc-Free Brightening and Setting Powder - HUDA BEAUTY | Sephora
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Gorgeous pigmented color!
Color Fuse Blush Powder
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A little really goes a long way! Great if you're looking for a dewy glow.
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush | Long-Lasting Dewy & Matte Blushes
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Perfect shade for contouring. Light (my shade) is not orangey at all.
Fenty Match Stix Contour Skinstick — Amber
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Not too glittery. Nice soft shimmer.
Powder & Liquid Highlighter Makeup
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Easy Blur Foundation is my new go to foundation. Feels great on my skin. Doesn’t settle into fine lines or pores.
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eyes / brows

My favorite eye shadows, eye liners, mascaras, and brow products

 
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Doesn’t smudge or clump. Easy to wash off. Great looking lashes.
Lash Sensational® Washable Mascara
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Gorgeous colors. So quick and easy to apply.
Laura Mercier Caviar Stick | Shimmer Eyeshadow Sticks
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Been using this for years! Kitten is gorgeous. Won't crease and no glitter fallout.
Stila Liquid Eyeshadow
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My go-to brow gel! Great taupe color for blondes.
MILK MAKEUP - KUSH Fiber Eyebrow Gel
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lips

my favorite lipsticks, lip balm, lip oils, etc

 
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Sexy, matte lips  - non-drying
Bisou Balm - Bêtise
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The perfect nude lipstick
Pillow Talk Collection - Nude-pink Lipstick & Eyeshadow
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for soft glossy lips - not gooey
Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil
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