Think pumpkin, spicy browns, rich greens, and mustard shades. Take a look and see if you find a new favorite.

Also check: how to do a home manicure for tips on how best to apply your nail varnish.

nail colors for fall and winter

Let’s look at some of the lovely nail shades to choose this season.

Terracotta red

The hint of orange in this Dior nail polish makes it feel warm and autumnal, making it the perfect transitional shade as we move from the warmer months to cooler weather.

Dior Vernis Gel Shine & Long Wear Nail Lacquer

Muted pumpkin

To tap into the colors of the season, choose a color inspired by Halloween pumpkins. The London Town nail color (below) comes in a muted pumpkin shade which is almost like a nude or a neutral, so it’s a lovely subtle take on the trend.

LONDONTOWN Perfecting Nail Veil Enhancing Nail Color

Forest green

While you may usually wear a deep shade like burgundy for winter and Fall, how about a different dark, dramatic color like forest green? A great way to add a quick, on-trend element to all of your outfits.

OPI Infinite Shine Nail Polish Lacquer

Nude

A soft pink or nude shade is on trend any time of year. Look for a nude shade with beige or orange tones to fit the Fall season.

Orly Snuggle Up Nail Polish

Dark caramel

Caramel shades look beautiful for Fall. The essie nail polish (below) has a shimmer, so it’s ideal for party season. This polish has good reviews from wearers who say it is highly pigmented and good quality, and it also comes in bright red, orange, and green if you want to treat yourself to a few different colors.

essie Nail Polish

Burgundy

A dramatic classic that is ideal to go with your winter party outfits. Add burgundy nail varnish to your favorite little black dress outfit.

Christian Louboutin Lalaque Le Vernis Brillant

Mustard yellow

Yellow is a bold, beautiful shade that doesn’t have to be reserved for sunny months. Choose a mustard yellow shade for Fall. Perfect to bright up your favorite jeans and sweater outfit, even on the dullest days.

Also look at our article on how to wear yellow.

HERMÈS Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel

Gold and sparkly

A little bit of bling for you now. If you have parties coming up, you could add gold nail polish to your look. The Emilie Heathe nail polish (below) has bamboo extract to help nourish your nails.

Emilie Heathe Nail Artist Nail Polish

coral

Coral is often a shade you associate with summer, probably because it looks lovely against white shades and tanned skin. But it is also just as stylish for Fall and Winter. The orange base adds a warm element that is perfect for all seasons.

butter LONDON Patent Shine 10 X Nail Lacquer

navy

If you like a darker nail shade but don’t want to go too “gothic”, then choose navy rather than black. We also love the coral, nude, and gold shades in the CHANEL LE VERNIS range.

CHANEL LE VERNIS Longwear Nail Color

Fuschia

Add a pop of bright color to your winter and Fall outfits with the Gucci nail polish (below). Perfect to wear against black or navy in the colder months.

Gucci Vernis à Ongles Nail Polish

Polish sets

If you want to give yourself a few nail color options this season, then choosing a nail polish set with different shades is the perfect choice. Also a great idea if you’re looking for gifts this season.

Emilie Heathe The Liquid Assets Nail Polish Set

Londontown Total Care Gift Set

Continue reading:

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2. How To Care For Your Nails And Do A Manicure At Home
3. 5 Tips To Instantly Improve Your Style

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The concealer you use will depend on what you want to cover, your skin type, and how much coverage you want. For example, you will want a thinner concealer that won’t cake around your eyes. If you are covering spots or broken veins on your chin or cheeks where your skin is less crepey, you can use something a little thicker.

The best concealer for mature skin – options

Let’s take a look at some of the best, most recommended concealers for mature skin, and why they could work for you.

Nars

The good thing about concealers is that, even if you choose a more expensive option, a little goes a long way. NARS’ creamy concealer is a perennial bestseller for a reason. It has a light-diffusing formula, and promises 16 hours of coverage. Reviewers say it goes on easily and doesn’t smudge or crease, making it one of the best under eye concealers for mature skin options as it won’t sink into fine lines.

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

Tarte

With shea and mango butter to moisturize, and licorice root to brighten, Tarte’s Shape Tape full coverage concealer is a good choice if you are thinking about how to reduce bags under your eyes.

Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Concealer

Fenty Beauty

Rihanna might not quite be in the 40+ bracket yet, but that doesn’t mean her make-up brand isn’t great for more mature skin. The Fenty re-touch concealer comes in a great range of skin shades and features light, sweatproof coverage.

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Concealer

Too Faced

Just as you may have embraced hyaluronic acid in your skincare routine, the Too Faced Born This Way concealer uses the same ingredient for a smoother, more youthful complexion while covering dark circles and blemishes, so it’s one of the best concealers for older women choices you can find.

Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Sculpting Concealer

Charlotte Tilbury

With Persian silk tree bark extra to help lift the eye and reduce puffiness as well as wild indigo to enhance luminosity, Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Away concealer features an easy-to-apply sponge to reduce dark circles and pigmentation. So, if you’re thinking about how to get rid of eye bags, it’s a choice that should definitely help to reduce their appearance.

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Away Concealer

Laura Mercier

With blurring properties, Laura Mercier’s longwear concealer glides on, offering medium to full coverage that is very hydrating. It’s easy to build up the coverage to get the effect you need, making it one of the best eye creams for dark circles choices as you can keep building until you have the right amount of coverage.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer

Hourglass

If you want to be photo ready, Hourglass’ Airbrush Concealer features tiny spherical powders to blur and brighten.

Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer

Rare Beauty

Lightweight and hydrating, Rare Beauty’s concealer is made with a botanical blend of lotus, gardenia, and white water lily that conceals while helping to calm and nourish the skin.

Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

RMS Beauty

If you prefer a pot-and-brush type application (keep reading for some concealer brush recommendations), then RMS Beauty’s concealer could be for you. Reviewers say it is smooth, silky, and particularly good for under eye coverage.

RMS Beauty “Un” Cover-Up Concealer

Maybelline

For a purse-friendly option, you could try the Maybelline Age Rewind concealer, which features Haloxyn. If you haven’t heard of this ingredient, it helps to increase firmness, while reducing the pigment involved in making dark circles. Plus, the sponge makes it easy to apply.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Multi-Use Concealer

By Terry

With hyaluronic acid, By Terry’s concealer has fantastic reviews, with wearers saying it is the best concealer they’ve tried.

By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra-Concealer

Bobbi Brown

Bobbi Brown’s concealer comes in a really good choice of light, dark, and everything in between shades, and reviewers say it doesn’t move or crease.

Bobbi Brown Skin Full Coverage Concealer

L’Oreal

Another budget-friendly, and long lasting choice for you. L’Oreal’s Infallible concealer is effective as a concealer, and can also be used for contouring if you choose lighter and darker shades to create the look you want. It has a matte finish, which makes it a good choice if you have oily skin.

L’Oreal Paris Infallible Full Wear Concealer

No7

No7 moisturizers are a good choice for mature skin, and its serum-based concealer features many of the same, anti-aging ingredients, making it a great option for women over 40.

No7 Lift & Luminate Triple Action Serum Concealer

IT cosmetics

If you have a big event to attend, or you want your concealer to stay on during a vacation, then a waterproof option like It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye could be a good choice. It provides a creamy cover that lasts up to 24 hours.

IT Cosmetics Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Concealer

e.l.f.

e.l.f.’s Camo concealer is super hydrating, making it a great choice for older women, as your skin tends to become drier as you age. It’s affordable, and there is a good choice of colors.

e.l.f. 16HR Camo Concealer

Clé de Peau Beauté

One of the most iconic concealers out there because makeup artists and lots of celebrities love the coverage it provides, Cle de Peau’s concealer is a stick formulation, but it still glides on easily. It also has sun protection to guard against further skin damage. There are 12 shades to choose from so you should find one close to your skintone.

Clé de Peau Beauté Concealer SPF 27

Catrice

Hydration and anti-aging ingredients are key to finding a great concealer for mature skin, Catrice’s 18hr hydrating concealer has both. Reviewers say it is great for dark circles under the eyes.

Catrice | True Skin High Cover Concealer

Neutrogena

With peptides and Vitamin E, the Neutrogena radiant cream concealer conceals without clogging pores. Reviewers say it is easy to apply, absorbs well and is well-priced.

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Radiant Brightening Cream Concealer

Lancôme

Hydrating and lightweight, Lancome’s Teint Idole concealer is another make-up artist favorite. It’s another good choice if you want to opt for lighter and darker shades so you can contour.

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Concealer

Sisley Paris

With botanical extracts for moisturizing, and caffeine to tighten, Sisley’s concealer has a creamy formula and comes with its own brush.

Sisley Paris Phyto-Cernes Éclat Eye Concealer

MAC Cosmetics

It could be that you want a particular shade to cover a certain ‘flaw’. For instance, you may want to counteract redness with a shade that has more of a green tone, or shades with orange tones to cover dark circles. The MAC palette (below) features four concealing shades and two color correctors.

MAC Conceal & Correct Palette

Stila

Stila’s palette not only looks beautiful, but has what you need to cover different imperfections. It comes with its own chart so you can easily figure out what shade to use where.

Stila Correct & Perfect All-in-One Color Correcting Palette

Concealer brushes

Depending on the formula you choose, you might want a brush to ensure flawless coverage. The options below will help you to apply and blend your concealer with precision.

Hourglass Vanish Finish Concealer Brush

Kjaer Weis Buffer Concealer Brush

ENERGY Concealer Brush

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1. What Is The Best Foundation For Mature Skin? Discover All The Best Foundations
2. What Is Retinol And Is It Better Than Aha Creams? Our Recommended Brands
3. The Best Mascara For Women Over 40 – Including The Best Drugstore Mascara

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You will also discover the best eyeliner for women over 40 to add to your make-up bag.

How to apply eyeliner after 40

Let’s start with how to apply your eyeliner to get the best results before we move onto recommendations for the best eyeliner for older women.

Eyeliner Preparation

1. Prime

Prepare your eyes with an eye primer. This will create a more even and smooth base for your eye makeup and make sure your eye liner stays put. The Urban Decay eye primer (below) comes with a sponge applicator that makes it easy to put on. Reviewers say it makes your eye make-up last all day.

Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion
You can also try the Urban Decay Anti-Aging Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Claudia @glamupyourlifestyle above (read her style interview here) opts for subtle eye make-up with eyeliner on her upper lids, and matches her lipstick shade to her shirt.

Here is a list of our top picks of the best primers and foundations.

2. Eyeshadow

Put on your eye shadow before your eyeliner. This will help the liner stay in place and prevent that smudging that makes your eyes look shadowed and messy.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette

Urban Decay Naked x Robin Eisenberg Eyeshadow Palette

Judith @stylecrone above (read her style interview here) chooses a subtle shade of gray eyeshadow and adds a slick of eyeliner.

Choosing an Eyeliner

Let’s move onto the best eyeliner to choose before we start on the next steps. When you’re older, you want to ensure you choose an eyeliner that doesn’t settle into wrinkles or that doesn’t smudge if your eyes are becoming more hooded as you get older. Below, you’ll find some of the best choices if you’re looking for the best eyeliner for older women.

1. Type

When choosing the best eyeliner for women over 40, choose an eyeliner with a thin, soft point. A very thin line will define your eyes without making you look too heavily made up. You can always build a fine line up if you want a more dramatic look. Pencil eyeliners are popular, but tend to smudge and smear. If a pencil is your go-to eyeliner, opt for one that is long-lasting or smudge-proof.

Another alternative is to look for gel-based liners that will glide on smoothly and resist smudging.

2. Colour

Use soft colours to give your eyes depth and enhance your natural eye colour. Deep plum, grey and dark brown will define your eyes beautifully, in addition to shades of blacks, blues and greens. More on what color eyeliner to choose to go with your eye color later.

Mel @bagandaberet above (read her style interview here) opts for liner and long lashes.

best eyeliner for women over 40

Below, you’ll find some of the best eyeliners to choose, whether you prefer to use pencil or liquid. If you don’t usually use eyeliner, then try both and see what you find easiest.

best liquid eyeliner

Starting with liquid eyeliner, the Tom Ford eyeliner (below), as you would expect, is one of the pricier options in this list. However, it lasts a long time, and you can create different looks as it is double-ended.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Liquid Liner Pen

best waterproof eyeliner

Waterproof eyeliner is harder to remove, but that means it does stay on your eyes for longer. Useful if you are by the pool, it’s rainy, you might get sweaty, or you have oily lids.

DIOR Long-Wear Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil

best pencil eyeliner

Whether you’re already an eyeliner aficianado or you rarely use it, pencil eyeliner is easiest to apply. The Laura Mercier pencil is particularly good for lining the inner eye and lower lashes.

Laura Mercier Kohl Eye Pencil

best gel eyeliner

Gel eyeliner can give you a more dramatic look, and is ideal if you want to create party make-up. The Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner (below) comes in a good choice of brown and black. You’ll need a liner brush to apply it (you’ll find recommendations if you read on).

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner

best drugstore eyeliner

If you’re looking for a budget eyeliner, then Rimmel’s Exaggerate eye liner is well-reviewed. Women say it is simple to apply and stays put all day.

Rimmel Exaggerate Felt Tip Eye Liner

best drugstore liquid eyeliner

Another purse-friendly choice is the NYX liner (below), which comes in a huge choice of shades, so you can have some fun with your look. Reviewers say it doesn’t smudge.

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Epic Wear Liquid Liner

best drugstore pencil eyeliner

If you prefer a pencil eyeliner, and you don’t want to spend too much, the Revlon colorstay liner (below) should fit the bill. It has great reviews from women who say they like the twist application.

Revlon ColorStay Pencil Eyeliner

best drugstore gel eyeliner

Maybelline’s eye studio liner is also worth a try. It has great reviews from women who say it is better than more expensive options.

Maybelline New York Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner

best waterproof liquid eyeliner

A stylish waterproof liquid eyeliner for you now. The DIOR eyeliner (below) has a felt tip applicator so it is easy to put on.

DIOR The Diorshow On Stage Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

smudge proof eyeliner

Once you’ve perfected your eyeliner application, you don’t want it to smudge, so it’s worth looking for a smudge-proof liner like the Lancôme pencil (below).

Lancôme DRAMA LIQUI-PENCIL™ Longwear Eyeliner

good eyeliner

Another good eyeliner option for you, the Valentino eyeliner (below) has two ends so you can create different looks with the same liner.

Valentino Twin Liner Gel & Liquid Eyeliner

best black eyeliner

Black is a classic! If you’re looking for a long-lasting black eyeliner, the Urban Decay pencil is soft and easy to use.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil

best brown eyeliner

Brown is a softer, day-to-day choice and can work particularly well if you have a lighter hair and skin shade.

CHANEL STYLO YEUX Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner

best white eyeliner

Have you tried white eyeliner? It’s a good make-up artist trick for making your eyes look wider and brighter. Use on your inner lids and the corner of your eyes.

MAC Cosmetics Eye Kohl Eyeliner Pencil

easiest eyeliner

If you’re an eyeliner newbie and are looking for a good eyeliner pencil to get started, the Laura Geller pencil is particularly well reviewed for those just starting to use eyeliner. Just apply in short strokes for a flawless look.

LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Kajal Longwear Kohl Eyeliner Pencil

best waterproof eyeliner possible

If you really want to make sure your eyeliner says put all day, stila’s all-day eyeliner is a great choice.

stila Stay All Day® Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner

organic eyeliner

Do you prefer to use organic make-up products, you could try the Honeybee Gardens liner (below). Reviewers say it is great for sensitive eyes.

Honeybee Gardens Effortless Eye Liner

eyeliner for sensitive eyes

If you do have sensitive eyes, the Physicians Formula liner (below) is another good choice. It is hypoallergenic and dermatologist approved.

Physicians Formula Ultra-Fine Liquid Eyeliner

best eyeliner for oily lids

If you tend to have oily eyelids, it can be hard to find an eyeliner that doesn’t smudge. Start with a primer, and try the skinny liquid eyeliner (below).

Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner

best eyeliner for hooded eyes

If you have hooded eyes, you want to be sure that you can still see your eyeliner, and that your lids don’t smudge your liner. Eyelids can become more hooded as you age because your skin looses elasticity.

Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real! Xtreme Precision Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

best eyeliner for tight-lining

Do you know what tight-lining is? It is lining the waterline of your eyes, where you line your inner upper-lash line. So, you definitely want to make sure you choose an eyeliner that won’t smudge.

CLIO Sharp So Simple Waterproof Pencil Eye Liner

best white eyeliner for waterline

Your waterline is your inner lower lid line. Using white eyeliner here can brighten and widen your eyes.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil Brow, Eye & Lip Liner

best korean eyeliner

Korean make-up continues to increase in popularity globally. The ETUDE liner (below). Reviewers say this is another good choice for hooded lids.

ETUDE House Drawing Show Brush Eyeliner

What eyeliner to choose dependent on your eye color

There aren’t any hard and fast rules, but let’s take a look at the shades that will look good depending on your eye color.

Best eyeliner for brown eyes

Starting with brown eyes, you could go for black. Or, you could make your eye color pop by choosing a contrasting eyeliner shade such as shades of green.

Lancôme Idôle Ultra-Precise Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner

Best eyeliner for blue eyes

For blue eyes, you can compliment your eyes with a shade of brown.

Clinique Cream Shaper for Eyes Eyeliner Pencil

Best eyeliner for green or hazel eyes

Red sits at the opposite spectrum on the color wheel, so you can choose shades of burgundy or bronze.

Shisheido MicroLiner Ink Eyeliner

best eyeliner brush

If you choose a pencil or a felt tip style eyeliner, you won’t need a brush, but if you opt for an eyeliner that comes in a pot, you will need a brush that allows you to be precise. The Bobbi Brown brush (below) has a fine, tapered tip to make it easy to use.

Bobbi Brown Smokey Eyeliner Brush

Or, you could choose an eyeliner brush set with different shapes and sizes so you can get different looks, depending on how natural or dramatic you want to make your eye makeup.

Eyeliner Brush Set

Drawing out your eyes

Have you chosen your favorite eyeliner from this list of recommendations for the best eyeliner for women? Let’s move onto how to apply it.

Step 1

Begin at the outer corner of your eye and move inward with a smooth, gliding motion. Do not go all the way to the inner corner, where the tear duct is located. Stop the line when your natural lashes stop, or just before.

Hint: Don’t extend the line beyond the outer corner. If you do, it can potentially draw attention to crow’s feet or make your eyes look droopy.

Step 2

If you feel the eyeliner is too strong, simply wipe gently across the line with the tip of your finger or cotton bud (Q-tip), or a clean eye shadow brush, to slightly smudge and soften the line.

Step 3: Bottom lashes

Starting again from the outer corner, line your bottom eyelids only halfway to place just a little colour along the lash line. Bottom eyeliner tends to smear more, so a little colour goes a long way. Hint: Finishing touch – Once you’ve lined your eye along the top and bottom, brush or smudge a little bit of eyeshadow over the lines. This touch of powder will help the liner stay in place. Eyeliner Fun If you want to be more adventurous, you can create a cat-like eyeliner by applying eye shadow to the outer corner of the eyes rather than using eyeliner. This creates a modern look with a soft effect. 

Angela @angelamashelle above (read her style interview here) chooses a classy, subtle look with bronze eyeshadow. .

Troy @thethriftanista above (read her style interview here) keeps her eyes subtle and with a blue eyeliner and pink lipstick.

Are you using eyeliner? What are your recommendations for the best eyeliner for women over 40? Do you have more tips to add?

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2. What Is The Best Foundation For Mature Skin? Discover All The Best Foundations
3. The Best CC Creams For Mature Skin

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What is CC cream?

First, what exactly is a CC Cream? The ‘CC’ is CC Cream stands for Color Corrector. It’s used to even out discoloration or blemishes in the skin.

What’s the difference between CC cream and BB cream?

A BB Cream gives you light coverage and is more used for dry skin. It hydrates the skin while at the same time provide some coverage for blemishes. They often combine a primer, moisturizer, sun protecter and foundation in one cream. This good for women that don’t need (or want) a lot of coverage.

A CC Cream specializes in color correction. CC cream is the better choice when you have some acne, discolorations or more blemishes to cover. They often contain special ingredients that correct skin tone.

How are CC creams different from tinted moisturizers?

A tinted moisturizer is what the name says: a moisturizer with a bit of a tint. Although it may provide the skin with a light glow, it doesn’t cover any blemishes. CC creams are thicker and designed to cover spots and discolorations.

What’s the difference between a CC cream and foundation?

Foundation has the highest amount of coverage and often the biggest choice in colors. Some of them have skincare properties as well but most don’t. Many CC creams provide coverage but also include anti-aging ingredients in the cream. If you prefer to use just one cream rather than an a moisturizer plus foundation, a CC cream is a good choice.

Which cream offers the best coverage: foundation, BB or CC?

When it comes to coverage foundation offers the best coverage.

CC has medium coverage while BB offers the lightest coverage.

Why you might want a CC cream

There are 2 good reasons to wear a CC cream.

1. Make your skin look more flawless wth just one product

If you want your skin to look more flawless, but you don’t necessarily want to wear a foundation, then a CC Cream could be answer.

2. Provide the perfect base for your foundation

If you want your skin to look very smooth and don’t mind more makeup, you can add the CC cream as a first layer before applying your foundation. (You can check some of recommendations of foundation for mature skin here.)

how do i choose the best cc cream for mature skin?

CC Creams are designed to minimize imperfections by using colors at the opposite end of the color spectrum. Therefore, you will want to choose a CC Cream based on your skin tone and what you would like to disguise.

CC Creams can help to disguise imperfections caused by age, such as rosacea, broken veins, and brown age spots.

They can also help with preventing the signs of aging. Some of the CC creams for mature skin contain anti-aging properties such as retinol and hyaluronic acid.

Which CC cream is best for my skin tone?

If you have purple under-eye circles, look out for a peachy color.

If you have redness, look out for a CC Cream with green undertones.

The best CC cream for mature skin

If you have decided to add a CC Cream to your make-up routine, let’s take a look at some of the best reviewed for mature skin.

CHANEL

CHANEL’s CC Cream (below) has an SPF50 to protect your skin from the sun, and is designed to help correct the signs of aging, improve skin texture and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It includes hyaluronic acid to help firm the skin. Reviewers say it helps to reduce redness and is glowy without being shiny.

CHANEL CC CREAM Super Active Correction Complete Sunscreen SPF 50

IT Cosmetics

IT Cosmetics promises “your skin, but better” with it’s color correcting cream. It has an SPF50 and includes hyaluronic acid. It reduces the appearance of acne scars, wrinkles, redness, dark circles and large pores. This provides a full coverage so you won’t need foundation over the top. Wearers say it makes your skin look healthier.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Color Correcting Full Coverage Cream SPF 50+
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Lancôme

Providing moisturization and color correction, Lancôme UV Expert Mineral CC Cream is long-lasting and helps to reduce the appearance of any imperfections.

Lancôme UV Expert Mineral CC Cream Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 50

By Terry

Great for a “no make-up” makeup look, the By Terry CC Cream is lightweight and moisturizing, making it ideal for an everyday look.

By Terry Cellularose^® Moisturizing CC Cream
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Clinique

A classic choice, Clinique’s Moisture Surge CC Cream helps to combat dullness, sallowness and redness. Reviewers say it is ideal for wrinkles and blotchiness.

Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream Hydrating Color Corrector Broad Spectrum SPF 30
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Neutrogena

Neutrogena’s CC Cream comes in a huge range of shades, so you should find the right one for you. Reviewers say it lasts well and blends easily.

Neutrogena Clear Coverage Flawless Matte CC Cream Fragrance-Free

BIODERMA

If you want to reduce redness, the Bioderma CC Cream is a good option. It is a universal shade designed to adapt to different skin tones.

BIODERMA Sensibio AR CC Cream

Smashbox

Smashbox is well known for its effective primer, but you could also try its CC Cream, which is particularly good for hiding dark spots. Reviewers say they have stopped using foundation since discovering this.

Smashbox Camera Ready CC Face Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30

e.l.f.

A good budget option, the e.l.f. CC Cream (below) has collagen to improve skin elasticity and hyaluronic acid for hydration. It offers medium to full coverage so you can wear without foundation.

e.l.f. Camo CC Cream

Supergoop!

The CC Screen cream (below) has SPF50 for sun protection gives you medium coverage and comes in a good choice of colors.

Supergoop! CC Screen 100% Mineral CC Cream SPF 50

Olay total effects CC cream

Perhaps you’ve already tried Olay’s skincare range, but how about it’s 7-in-one CC Cream. It instantly brightens, making your skin look radiant. Reviewers say it provides a quality, lightweight coverage.

Olay Total Effects Tone Correcting CC Cream

Mushroom head

If you like to apply your foundation or CC Cream like a powder, then you could try the Mushroom Head moisurizing CC Cream (below). You just wet the sponge before applying. It’s affordable, and has good reviews from women who say it is budget friendly, feels luxurious, and goes on flawlessly.

Mushroom Head Air Cushion CC Cream

Lumene

Designed to reduce redness and create a flawless complexion, Lumene’s CC Cream is available in light or medium shades. Women who have tried it say they love it, as it covers well with a natural finish.

Lumene Color Correcting CC Cream

Physicians Formula

Featuring color-correcting pigments, the Super CC cream (below) is designed to minimize redness, liver spots and other signs of aging. One reviewer described it as the best CC cream she has tried, while another said it gives good coverage without caking.

Physicians Formula Super CC Cream Color-Correction and Care Cream SPF 30

Erborian Color Correcting cc cream

Korean skincare is renowned for it’s effectiveness. The erborian CC cream (below) has great reviews. One reviewer, in her 60s, said it doesn’t sit in wrinkles, and another said it is her favorite CC cream.

Erborian Color Correcting CC Cream With Centella Asiatica

Juice beauty

Juice Beauty’s organic CC cream (below) is good for all skin tones, but is especially beneficial for skin showing signs of aging. Some reviewers say the cream is lighter than the images so you might want to go for one shade darker than you usually would choose.

Juice Beauty Stem Cellular CC Cream with Zinc SPF 30

marcelle

The Marcelle option (below) is a tinted cream for a wide range of skin tones. It reduces the appearance of dark spots while creating a golden glow.

MARCELLE CC Cream Complete Correction Tinted Cream SPF 35

Jason Wu

The simple packaging of the Jason Wu CC cream (below) should appeal to the minimalists among you. There’s a good choice of colors from light to dark, and has great reviews from women who say it glides on and is good for covering up pores.

Jason Wu Beauty Tinted Moisturizer Meets CC Cream

What is the best way to apply cc cream?

You can use your fingers, a sponge or a brush. Using your fingers is easy, quick and practical. Just ads a few dots spread over the face and blend smoothly into the skin.

Most professionals will use a brush though as it can help to more evenly apply the cream. Consider your face like a painting and use your creativity to create the desired final image.

Best brushes for your CC cream

You can apply your CC Cream with your fingertips, but for a more flawless finish, you might prefer a brush especially designed for the job.

IT Cosmetics

IT Cosmetic’s brush (below) is designed for applying your foundation, cream or concealer with a flawless finish.

IT Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Complexion Perfection Brush #7

Japonesque

Or, you could try the Japonesque brush (below) which is designed for CC cream application. The brush head is contoured to apply your CC cream flawlessly.

Japonesque BB/CC Cream Brush

Urban Decay

The bristles on the Urban Decay brush head (below) are tightly packed together to help you achieve a blurred effect with your CC Cream.

Urban Decay Optical Blurring Brush

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There are now entire foundation ranges designed for women over 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Make-up brands are constantly using groundbreaking technology to develop make up formulas which flatter older women and reduce the signs of aging.

What the best foundation for aging skin can do for you

These high-tech, age-friendly products are designed to fill in fine lines, moisturize, and give a flawless complexion by hiding imperfections and (best of all) to give the face the look of an instant lift.

If you have events or parties to attend this season, or you just want to look good on Zoom calls, you’ll definitely want a foundation which does all of that as well as staying put all night.

Foundation: A word of warning

Before giving you a rundown of the best foundations we’ve found for mature skin, here’s why it’s vital to find the right one.

As we age, there’s no getting around the fact that our skin is less smooth, and develops more texture.

A foundation which does not work with your skin tone can actually create a mask-like appearance which can make it very obvious that you are wearing makeup.

This can mean you end up looking older than you really area as your foundation will settle into lines, wrinkles and pores.

In this article, you will find recommendations for the best foundation to work well on mature skin, including the best drugstore foundations for aging skin.

Not only that, but we take a look at whether you need a different foundation in your 40s, 50s, and 60s and beyond.

Best foundations for mature skin

Your beauty regimen needs change as you age – we all know it.

Out with glittery eye shadow, and in with skin smoothing makeup primers and eye serums.

Foundations these days are designed to work with, not against, mature skin and actually improve texture and tone.

Below are some of the best foundations for mature skin on the market. They range from those found in pharmacies and department stores to the most luxurious store brands.

Yes, there is a difference in quality when it comes to foundation, however these are the most beloved, as well as, tried and tested, by mature women around the world.

Here is what our beauty expert advises:

1. Sisley Paris Sisleÿa Le Teint Anti-Aging Foundation

Sisley Paris  Sisleÿa Le Teint Anti-Aging Foundation is specifically designed to work with mature skin, and it’s fantastic to see beauty companies are increasingly designing for the older woman.

This uses the kind of skincare products you would usually find in your moisturizer to give a younger looking appearance, including acacia extract which is renowned for its anti-aging properties.

Reviewers from their 40s to their 60s said it gave their skin a luminous glow, making it one of the best foundation for aging skin options.

Sisley Paris  Sisleÿa Le Teint Anti-Aging Foundation

2. Lancôme Absolue Replenishing Cream Makeup SPF 20

I always think it’s a good idea to choose products with sun protection in them when looking for the best foundation for older skin, as nothing ages the skin faster than sun damage.

Lancôme Absolue Replenishing Cream Makeup has an SPF of 20, along with other anti-aging benefits. The appearance of age spots is reduced while the foundation also helps to improve the skin’s elasticity.

With a rich, creamy texture, this is one that is best if you have dry skin.

Lancôme Absolue Replenishing Cream Makeup SPF 20

3. HOURGLASS Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation

While the foundation above is good for dry skin, the HOURGLASS Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation is excellent if you have oily skin.

It also helps to reduce the appearance of pores, and there’s no need for a separate powder as this goes on as a liquid, but dries down to a powder.

HOURGLASS Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation

4. Estée LauderPerfectionist Youth-Infusing Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 25

Combining an anti-aging serum with a foundation, Estée LauderPerfectionist Youth-Infusing Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 25 is a good choice if you prefer a satin finish with a medium coverage.

If you are already a fan of the brand’s Double Wear foundation, but feel you need a change, many reviewers found this worked better for mature skin.

Estée Lauder Perfectionist Youth-Infusing Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 25

5. CHANEL Ultra Le Teint Velvet Blurring Smooth-Effect Foundation SPF 15

CHANEL Ultra Le Teint Velvet Blurring Smooth-Effect Foundation SPF 15 uses two different types of semi-transparent powder to blur the look of any fine lines and imperfections.

It gives a very natural finish, without settling into pores and wrinkles.

CHANEL Ultra Le Teint Velvet Blurring Smooth-Effect Foundation SPF 15

6. NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

Promises 16 hours of coverage, NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation could be a good option if you are heading straight out to a party in the evening.

Another strength of this one is there is a very wide choice of colors, so you should find the right one for your skin.

Reviewers praise the airbrushed look it provides. You’re sure to get compliments on your complexion.

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

7. Laura Mercier Flawless Lumière Radiance-Perfecting Foundation

If you feel that your complexion is look a little dull or lacklustre, then Laura Mercier Flawless Lumière Radiance-Perfecting Foundation could be the right choice for you.

It features Vitamin C, which is renowned for its anti-aging properties, so should not only give you a flawless finish, but also improve the appearance of skin over time.

Laura Mercier Flawless Lumière Radiance-Perfecting Foundatio

8. Laura Geller Filter First Luminous Foundation

Using a special blend of micro-pearls that Laura Geller calls Opal Light-shifters, this Filter First Luminous Foundation is designed to create a halo effect to diffuse facial contours, blurring imperfections and creating the perfect base for the rest of your make-up.

One reviewer said she is 75 and has finally found the perfect foundation!

Laura Geller Filter First Luminous Foundation

9. Wander Beauty Nude Illusion Liquid Foundation

Have you discovered the Wander Beauty brand yet?

The Wander Beauty Nude Illusion Liquid Foundation comes with its own applicator, which makes it easier to apply. You just dab onto your skin and blend.

Ingredients include lotus extract to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Wander Beauty Nude Illusion Liquid Foundation

10. MAC Studio Waterweight Foundation SPF 30

MAC is renowned for creating make-up which stays put for hours, and the MAC Studio Waterweight Foundation SPF 30 doesn’t disappoint.

There’s also a shade guide, so you can figure out which one will work best with your skin tone.

Best if you want coverage you can build from sheer up to medium, depending on the look you prefer. So you could always opt for a sheer coverage during the day, and add a layer for evening.

MAC Studio Waterweight Foundation SPF 30

11. Clinique Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup Full-Coverage Foundation

Clinique has formulated its foundation with hyaluronic acid, which can help to plump fine lines by keeping your skin moisturized.

A good choice if you have combination skin which is oily in some places and dry in others, as this will help to even out your skin tone.

Clinique Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup Full-Coverage Foundation

Is there a difference between the foundation you need in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond?

At 40+ Style, you’ll find style tips which work no matter what age you are.

But, when it comes to makeup, there are certain considerations you need to bear in mind as you age.

And, what worked for you at 40 may not work for you at 50, 60, or 70.

Here is what to consider at each decade when choosing a foundation:

Best foundation for mature skin over 40

Our 40s tend to be when we really start to notice fine lines appearing.

That’s because the natural life cycle of our skin starts to slow down, and we produce less collagen.

If you haven’t already changed the foundation you used in your 20s and 30s, now will be the time.

A foundation which also features SPF will be a good day-to-day option to slow down your skin’s aging process.

Lancôme Absolue Replenishing Radiant Makeup comes with an SPF of 18 as well as rave reviews from women who say it covers up spider veins and sun damage without looking “cakey”.

Lancôme Absolue Replenishing Radiant Makeup SPF 18 Sunscreen

Best foundation for aging skin over 50

In your 50s, the aging process which started for your skin in your 40s will continue.

But, you may find that the menopause also causes changes for your skin.

A decline in estrogen levels can make your skin feel dryer, so choose a foundation especially designed for dry skin.

A gel texture foundation like this one from Chantecaille will glide on rather than becoming clogged around dry areas of your face.

Chantecaille Future Skin Gel Foundation

Best foundation for mature skin over 60

As you enter your 60s, 70s and beyond, you will notice the most noticeable difference is that your skin loses volume and becomes much thinner.

You will want to choose a foundation which moisturizes and which is specially designed for mature skin.

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation

Best drugstore foundations

The foundations recommended above are all from some of the world’s most renowned beauty brands, and they come with fantastic reviews from women with mature skin.

While there’s no doubt they can be expensive, I also find that a little does go a long way.

However, many times, you may want to pick up a new foundation while you are doing the rest of your shopping.

Or you might want to make sure that you can choose a foundation with good coverage which is a wallet-friendly price.

1. No7 Lift & Luminate Triple Action Serum Foundation

I love the No7 brand from British beauty and pharmacy store Boots, and it’s fantastic to see it’s now more widely available.

The No7 serum in particular caused a scrum at the checkouts back in 2007 when it was the subject of clinical trials which proved it did reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Its Lift & Luminate foundation contains this as well as vitamins A and C which can help to reduce the appearance of age spots and pigmentation.

No7 Lift & Luminate Triple Action Serum Foundation

2. Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

This one uses two renowned ingredients in the fight against aging – Vitamin C and Hyaluronic acid, which should improve the appearance of skin over time.

The formula instantly reduces the look of wrinkles as well as moisturizing.

Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

3. Revlon Age Defying Firming and Lifting Makeup

Another foundation which is designed specially for women with mature skin, Revlon’s Age Defying formula also uses Hyaluronic acid to improve the appearance of skin with daily wear.

It doesn’t look heavy or cakey, and you don’t need a separate primer with this one.

Revlon Age Defying Firming and Lifting Makeup

4. L’Oreal Paris Visible Lift Serum Absolute Foundation

Like No7, L’Oreal has combined a serum with its foundation for anti-aging benefits.

You’ll also find Vitamin C, which is a good day-to-day option as it can help in your skin’s regeneration process. It blends well and doesn’t settle into fine lines or pores.

L’Oreal Paris Visible Lift Serum Absolute Foundation

5. Almay Smart Shade Anti-Aging Skintone Matching Makeup

If you don’t manage to find the right foundation shade for your skin, this can have an aging effect. For those who do struggle to get the shade exactly right, this could hold the answer.

It only comes in three shades, which work with your skin to automatically create a match.

When you first put it on, the color does look a little odd, but then it changes to suit the shade of your skin.

Almay Smart Shade Anti-Aging Skintone Matching Makeup

6. Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Radiant Firming Makeup

Featuring caffeine and goji berry, this has an instant skin-tightening effect, while the sunscreen will help to prevent further skin damage.

Provides a natural look while still covering blemishes and age spots.

Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Radiant Firming Makeup

7. Revlon Age Defying DNA Advantage Cream Makeup

If you’ve already tried Revlon’s Age Defying foundation, you may also want to give this one a go.

Good for those who like a satin-type finish without settling into lines or wrinkles.

Revlon Age Defying DNA Advantage Cream Makeup

8. Black Radiance Color Perfect Oil-Free Liquid Make-up

Another option for you, if you are worried about your makeup sinking into your pores.

As this is oil free it shouldn’t settle into any imperfections. Instead, it skims over them. It has a wand for easier application. Reviewers say it works just as well as pricier brands.

Black Radiance Color Perfect Oil-Free Liquid Make-up

9. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Liquid Makeup Tint

A good option if you have dry skin, Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost promises to hydrate for 24 hours.

Providing a natural coverage which is best for everyday wear, it doesn’t clog pores, instead gliding on easily. The ideal choice if you have dry skin.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Liquid Makeup Tint

10. Revlon Age Defying 3X Makeup Foundation

The Revlon Age Defying foundation (below) is designed to firm, and lift with buildable coverage. One reviewer said that also she has lines and wrinkles around her eyes and mouth, this foundation goes on thinly so it doesn’t accentuate them. Another says she is 68, wears this foundation and always gets compliments on how beautiful her skin is.

Revlon Age Defying 3X Makeup Foundation

11. It Cosmetics Bye Bye Lines Sheer Liquid foundation

Developed by plastic surgeons, IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Lines Foundation is designed to conceal the look of fine lines, wrinkles and imperfections for a flawless yet natural look. Good if you prefer a light coverage.

It Cosmetics Bye Bye Lines Sheer Liquid foundation

12. IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare

The IT Cosmetics Your Skin but Better Foundation is designed to improve the look of your skin with use. It comes in a very wide range of colors so you should find one to fit your skin tone. Reviewers say it provides medium, but natural-looking coverage.

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare

13. MagicMinerals AirBrush Foundation

If you struggle with getting even coverage, you could try a spray option like the Magic Minerals Air Brush foundation (below). It is infused with anti-aging active ingredients including Hyaluronic Acid.

MagicMinerals AirBrush Foundation

14. Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer Sheer Face Tint

Many of the foundations on this list combine color with anti-aging ingredients. The Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer (below) includes retinol.

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer Sheer Face Tint with Retinol & Broad Spectrum SPF 20

15. maybelline concealer

To touch up areas where you feel you have imperfections, you will probably want to combine concealer with your foundation. The Maybelline concealer (below) is particularly good for dark circles.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer

perfect radiant foundation

The L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation is especially formulated for mature skin with Vitamin B3 and hydrating serum.

L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation with SPF 50

Best foundation for mature dry skin 

I hope that’s given you plenty of ideas when it comes to finding the best foundation for mature skin.

In recent years, foundation formulas have moved on immensely so you’ll find that many foundations feature an SPF as well as the kind of anti-aging products you usually find in your moisturizer. Not only that, but they are designed to provide an instant anti-aging effect.

For example, Giorgio Armani’s Luminous Silk Foundation using a formula which effectively fills in little lines without looking overdone.

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

Best tinted moisturizers

Of course, you don’t have to wear foundation every day. If you’d prefer lighter coverage, you could try a tinted moisturizer to even out your skin tone and give you a bit of a glow. Laura Mercier’s tinted moisturizer comes in a wide range of skin tones and has SPF30 to protect your skin from the sun.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector SPF 30

Designed to provide a dewy glow while boosting hydration, Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue (below) comes in 20 different shades and has plenty of positive reviews from women who say it is perfect for creating a flawless “no make-up look”.

bareMinerals COMPLEXION RESCUE^™ Tinted Moisturizer Hydrating Gel Cream SPF 30

A luxury option, Macrene Actives Tinted Moisturizer is definitely not as purse friendly as other options on the list, but a little goes a very long way. Pigments reflect to reduce the appearance of fine lines while the organic, plant-derived ingredients boost hydration over time.

MACRENE ACTIVES High Performance Tinted Moisturizer

Olay’s 7-in-one BB cream has just enough foundation to make your skin look more flawless. Reviewers say this is a good choice for days when you don’t want a full foundation.

Olay Total Effects Face Moisturizer + Touch of Foundation

Neutrogena’s moisturizing retinol treatment features a hint of color so you don’t need to use lots of different skincare products.

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Aging Perfector Tinted Facial Moisturizer

It’s Bye Bye Foundation is a full coverage foundation combined with a moisturizer and a high factor sunscreen.

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer

Purlisse has a good choice of light to dark color options so you should find one close to your skin tone. Reviewers say it isn’t cakey and goes on easily.

purlisse BB Tinted Moisturizer Cream

Best foundation for large pores

As you age, the pores on your face can start to look bigger, so many women search for a foundation for large pores.

The problem is that some foundations can actually settle into your pores and draw attention to them rather than having the opposite effect.

It’s often best to use a primer under your foundation to give you a smooth base upon which to apply the rest of your makeup.

Benefit The POREfessional Matte Rescue Mattifying Gel Primer

StriVectin^® LineblurFector^™ Instant Wrinkle Blurring Primer

More recommendations for the best foundation for mature skin from our readers!

We also asked the women in the 40+community for their recommendations for the best foundation for mature skin.

Here is what the women in the community are loving.

bareMinerals

Bree loves bareMinerals.

“So light I can barely tell it’s on. So hydrating. And the colors layers, so you control the converge.”

Becca

Michele uses Becca.

“The key is great moisturizing before primer, concealer and liquid foundation. I don’t like heavy foundation.”

Bobbi Brown

Elaines says she uses a Bobbi Brown tinted moisturiser then a swipe of tinted powder from YSL after application. This leaves her face feeling very refreshed and hydrated.

Charlotte Tilsbury

Jamie loves Charlotte Tilsbury’s Wonder Glow. “It gives just a hint of coverage. I don’t like traditional foundation, but see the need for something these days. A bit expensive but it lasts a long time.”

Clinique

Sara uses Clinique. “Been using it for years – occasionally change formulas, especially if they quit making the one I was using.”

Dior

Caroline says likes Dior Airflash as you spray it on and so it always looks flawless.

Estee Lauder

Elizabeth uses Estée Lauder Perfectionist. “I’ve been using it for a number of years and love it. I’m 64 and my skin is dry as the desert.”

Karen says: “I use Estée Lauder liquid foundation and mix some on my finger with my day cream. That way I have coverage, but it looks light & natural.”

Joddie says: “I use one of these three all I love. Estée Lauder Double Wear, L’Oréal Infallible . And my brand new find in Mecca Maxima is Stila All Day Foundation + Concealer! Amazing foundations not overly expensive but not cheap either however great coverage. I usually wait for a sale and get the L’Oreal for around $20.”

Giorgio Armani

Pat likes Georgio Armani “Expensive but worth it.”

Image skincare

Jennie uses Image Skincare , Daily Tinted Moisturiser Oil free, 50 SPF Made in the United States.

IT Cosmetics

Molly says: “I got a primer (I went with Benefit) which made a big difference for me. Then Tarte concealer,  IT CC cream and IT Cosmetics finishing powder. The other thing that I learned was to highlight my cheekbones – something I wasn’t doing before.”

Pam says: “For medium coverage, I used Born This Way by Too Faced. But my true fave – just bought my third tube is by IT Cosmetics and is their Illuminating CC foundation. Love it!!”

Carly recommends to try a CC cream if your skin is pretty good.  “I like L’Oreal Magic and IT cosmetics.”

Jane Iredale

Teana likes Jane Iredale Cosmetics’ Liquid Minerals foundation which is designed mostly for mature skin. She said that “it can give you super hydration, great coverage and a nice Dewey look to the skin!”

Lancome

Brenda feels that Lancôme Teint Idol is the best. “Stays on doesn’t look cakey. Many colors to choose from. I would say go to the counter at Nordstrom and have them do a make over on you”.

Teresa switched to Lancôme years ago. “it’s been wonderful.”

Margie loves Lancôme, Absolue Bx Makeup Liquid Foundation ! “I use absolute Pearl 30b – I am very fair complexion. Pricey but lasts forever. I have tried all the top brands – and nothing comes close to this one!”

Laura Mercier

This is the brand I use when i want more coverage than Trinny London’s bff. I use their tinted moisturizer in porcelain.

Linda likes Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer for me.

Cindy uses Laura Mercier foundation and tinted moisturizer when I’m going more natural.”

L’Oreal

Mary Ann says: “I always come back to L’oreal Infallible foundation. The L’Oreal Blur Foundation also works wonders”

Mac

Nadine loves Mac! “Great coverage and lasts all day.”

Makeup Forever

Eileen likes Makeup HD Forever foundation, and an anti-aging primer underneath. “Fabulous and smooth coverage…it’s what is used in the film business. Plus, your moisturizer with at least a 10 SPF!”

Mary Kay

Kathy loves her Mary Kay foundation. “I actually put just a dab on my day moisturizer, mix it a bit and apply. Light coverage and it feels great!”

No. 7

Glenda likes No 7 City Light Tinted Moisturiser. “It is really like a BB or CC cream but gives a little more coverage and comes in a lot of shades. Easy to apply and does not cake into wrinkles.”

Olay

Marilyn says: “After using Estee Lauder and Lancôme for years I found all Olay products to be best for me.”

Smashbox

Colleen feels Smashbox and Chanel are great for mature skin. “Primer is a MUST. Either Smashbox or Benefit Porefessional. Smashbox products and Benefits can be purchased at ULTA. Chanel at the department store beauty counter. I tried so many drugstore foundations and primers for mature skin, spent a fortune and they did not help. The price of these products is worth it. Try these before you try the drugstore brands”.

YSL

Villma uses YSL and says “the primer is really good. It’s made for mature skin too, and the foundation is not heavy. Another important thing is how to apply foundation, I use the brush first and after a wet beauty blender to give a final finish, btw I do use powder.”

Revlon

Dori says: “I’ve used many foundations over the years, and perhaps oddly, settled on what is probably the least expensive product I tried, Revlon Colorstay normal/dry. I’ve used it over the past 10 years or so, in Buff. I am very fair and have rosacea. It hides the redness, and the big plus, no one ever thinks I wear foundation. —I should add, I am in my 60’s.”

Janne uses Nivea sensitive skin balm for men as a primer “It’s about $8 down here in Australia and I have tried many high priced and never been happy with them. This works very well. For day to go to work I us Revlon Colorstay 24 hour foundation and for night/outings I use Chanel Le Lift neither are heavy and give good coverage. Very happy after I too had loads of samples to work it out both here and in the USA.”

Deanna uses Revlon liquid makeup with powder “Tender Peach”. “Costs about $20…no need to spend a fortune cause you wipe it all off at end of day.”

Urban Decay

Renae says: “Currently I am using Urban Decay but I still like the Merle Norman.”

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If you are over 40 you will have noticed the change in the variety of nail polish colors. Now nail fashion in itself is its own industry created by women of all ages being drawn to wearing the latest fashionable manicure.

Every woman should indulge in this inexpensive treat and enjoy the selection process especially since there are now glittery, shimmery, metallic even jewel-encrusted versions of your favorite color polish.

Nail trends are constantly changing and you don’t paint your nails just to match an outfit; they have become the fashion accessory of the ensemble. Wearers no longer have to stick within the boundaries of seasons; nail polish now is worn to enhance the tone of your skin as well as your beauty and nothing more.

What nail colors to use and trends to follow over 40

When it comes to caring and having fun with your nails, age sets no boundaries.

However, there are some important things to remember.

• Pay attention to nailcare. You may like to consult this previous article on how to care for your nails.
• Also consider carefully the color you choose. Think of it this way; choosing a nail color is like choosing a lipstick.
• I recommend keeping your nails short and in a squarish oval shape – “squoval” – in order to keep your hands looking youthful.
• I have to mention this, even though I have been known to do this, but wearing false acrylic nails with an old-fashion manicure really can make you look more outdated and older than you think or feel. It is classic but it is almost like having an old 1950’s VW in a society that only drives Audi’s.

Here are my top tips to following the latest nail trends

1. A youthful shade of red

The right type of red is a youthful shade you can pick. Pay attention to the following:

• Bright orange-red nails draw attention to your manicure rather than to your hands.
• Burgundy, plum and even browns are versatile for day-night combinations.
• Go for shades that are more orange based, rather than blue based. I can hear you saying – but how do I tell which is blue based and which is orange based? Put the two bottles together – you will see it immediately.

Irena (above) opts for a flattering orange-red and keeps her nails short.

2. Beware of the blues when choosing the best nail color

As you get older, your skin is more likely to be showing your bluish veins. I suggest avoiding pale or cool tones such as blues and greens or blue-based reds and plums. These will emphasize any veins that are visible.

3. Nude nail color: reliable neutrals

A nude polish has anti-aging power and every woman should have a go-to nude polish. Nudes, baby pinks and light whites will make stubby fingers elongated. My best advice for picking your staple colour is to pair it with your foundation colour.

If you have light skin, choose shades of white, champagne, nude or sand. If you have darker toned skin, choose shades of cocoa, cappuccino, taupe or coffee. Chocolate and shades of grayish-brown are youthful and trendy, but be wary of dark browns as they can be very harsh and unforgiving.

4. Good nail colors: Beware of the dark

As we age, brown spots appear on our fingers due to exposure to the sun’s UV rays, so it’s no wonder your hands are extra susceptible. Fall and winter season trends bring deep and dark browns, blacks and purples.

They look fabulous on short nails but they can emphasize brown undertones and your spots. Try a cranberry or burnt creamy plums, deep ambers or blood reds.

If you still have youthful looking hands I personally love Navy, or moody blues and greens. They are bold and will illuminate your skin in a beautiful way without the harshness of black.

5. Pink nail polish colors

There’s a pink for every outfit and occasion. If your hands are not your favorite feature, pick bright pinks. They will draw attention to your nail rather than your finger. For longer or slimmer fingers, I recommend light and soft shades of pink (especially baby pink).

6. Nail color ideas: shimmer shades

Like lipstick or eyeshadow shopping, it pays to avoid chunky glitter nail polish. However, that doesn’t mean you miss out on all the fun.

Try a touch of metallic or shimmer. I absolutely love the way metallic shades catch the light – it adds intrigue. If you are anything like me, where your work outfit consists of dark colors or a monotone palette, a little metallic nail polish will add a feminine touch to your structured look.

7. Nail polish colors to avoid

Yellow nail polish can make your hands look swallow and sickly and bring out the dryness and detail of your hands. If you still have youthful hands, you can wear bright yellow; otherwise I suggest you stick to glamorous gold.

Best nail varnish brands when choosing your nail colors

Now that you are thinking about the best nail varnish shades for you, how about the brands to choose? You don’t want to go to the trouble of painting your nails, only for the polish to chip or flake the next day. The brands below are recommended for their longevity.

1. butter LONDON

With shock-resistant polymer technology as well as bamboo extract to keep your nails in good condition, butter LONDON has great reviews from women who say the color doesn’t chip, fade or peel.

butter LONDON Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer

2. Chanel

Chanel nail color is iconic. Opt for a glamorous shade such as a deep red or burgundy, or try an everyday nude. Reviewers say it is worth the price tag as it stays on and is easy to apply.

Chanel Le Vernis Long Wear Nail Colour

3. CND

CND is infused with Vitamin E and jojoba to help to condition your nails. The formula should last for 7 days.

CND Vinylux Long Wear Nail Polish

4. Deborah Lippman

Deborah Lippman gives the look and feel of a gel polish. Reviewers say it looks like a salon-grade polish with just two coats.

Deborah Lippman Spring Gel Lab Pro Nail Color

5. Dior

Dior nail lacquer is another iconic choice for you, which provides a glass-like shine. Wearers say it glides on easily, lasts a long time and the brush makes application easy.

Dior Vernis Gel Shine & Long Wear Nail Lacquer

6. essie

essie is a budget-friendly option with plenty of rave reviews. Wearers say they love the colors and that the polish lasts at least three days before starting to chip.

essie Glossy Shine Nail Polish

7. OPI

OPI is a great option if you like a polish which creates a shine.

OPI Infinite Shine Long-Wear Lacquer

8. Revlon

Revlon could be a good choice for you if you’re looking for a well-reviewed drugstore polish. The Gel Envy range looks like a salon varnish.

Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy Longwear Nail Polish

9. Sally Hansen

Sally Hansen is another budget option for you. Reviewers say that while the formula looks a little watery, when you apply two coats, you get a rich, long-lasting color.

Sally Hansen Good. Kind. Pure Vegan Nail Polish

10. Smith & Cult

Smith & Cult isn’t one of the big, well-known brands, but it does have a stylish bottle which should sit well on your dressing table. Plus, what is inside the bottle provides vibrant, long-lasting color.

Smith & Cult Metallic Nail Polish

What are your thoughts on painting your nails? What are your favorite nail color ideas and brands? When it comes to nail colors do you like to go bright, neutral or prefer unpolished nails?

Continue reading:

1. How To Care For Your Nails And Do A Manicure At Home
2. Pamper Yourself At Home: 13 Self Pampering Ideas When You Can’t Get To The Spa
3. Best Handcream For Women Over 40 For Super Soft Hands

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Do I need to wear make-up?

Of course not. I often go makeup less day-to-day. There will be days when you want to pop to the shop make-up free, and there will be days when you prefer to add some make up for a little more polish.

Why make up for older women is a balancing act

While make-up can make you look younger, it can also do the opposite. For instance, make-up can collect in fine lines and make them look more obvious. Powder can dry out your skin. Or, if you’ve had the same make-up for decades, the techniques and colors you use can age you.

See more things that can date you or make you look older.

What make up to choose

In order to ensure you get the effect you want – probably to look younger and healthier – make up choices must be made carefully when looking for the best make up for older women.

Below are the best options for more mature skin. Let me know in the comments at the bottom if I have missed any of your own make up essentials.

Mel (above) wears lovely, fresh pink shades which look perfect with her hair color.

1. Primer for your face

While you may think of foundation as, well, the foundation for your make-up, the key to a great, long-lasting, line-reducing look is actually primer.

A good primer is a little like taking a photo with a filter. It helps to fill fine lines and enlarged pores as well as improving the texture of your skin before you add your foundation.

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

2. Don’t forget primer for your eyes

As you age, skin becomes thinner, particularly the skin around your eyes. As eyelids become thinner, they can also develop an uneven color.

Adding a primer can disguise fine lines, even out color and make your eye shadow appear more vibrant as well as lasting longer throughout the day. It’s best to use a specially formulated eye primer which isn’t too heavy for this delicate area.

Urban Decay Anti-Aging Eyeshadow Primer Potion

3. Eyebrow kit or gel

Many women have over plucked their eyebrows over the years, particularly because eyebrow trends come and go – and thinner eyebrows were in style in decades gone by.

Now, thicker brows are definitely on-trend, and can help to make you look younger. However, a combination of over plucking and eyebrows naturally becoming sparser as we age can make them thinner than you would ideally like.

Using an eyebrow gel can help to make your brows appear fuller, fill in gaps and frame your face. Choose a shade closest to your natural color so it doesn’t look too harsh against your skin coloring.

Meta (above) looks gorgeous and glowy with a beautiful, natural make-up look.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade^® Waterproof Brow Color

4. Foundation

As your skin becomes more mature, you will want to look for a foundation which provides a dewy, plumping effect without settling into fine lines.

You can also take a look at our recommendations on the best foundations for mature skin.

Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation Makeup

5. Concealer

Next, concealer. As you get older, your skin becomes thinner, which means the darker blood vessels under your skin become more obvious, leading to dark circles under your eyes.

Look out for a concealer which covers circles and hydrates.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Multi-Use Concealer

6. Cream blush

Using a powder blush can create dryness and make lines more obvious. For a more youthful look, opt for a cream blush which will give a more dewy finish.

Alison (above) chooses a make-up look which makes the most of her naturally youthful skin.

Clé de Peau Beauté Cream Blush

7. Thickening mascara

Don’t necessarily go for black as this can be aging. A natural brown shade may be a better option depending on the natural color of your eyelashes. Also take a look at the best mascaras in stores now.

Jane Iredale Longest Lash Thickening & Lengthening Mascara

8. Natural eye shadow

Bright eye shadow can also be aging because of the connotations of 1980s blue eyeshadow, but also because it can obviously settle into creases. A safer, softer option is to choose flattering natural shades.

Eileen (above) chooses natural browns which make her eye color pop.

MAC Times Nine Eyeshadow Palette

9. Lip liner

This is one to be careful with. A really obvious lip liner can be aging as this is a look which was on trend in the 80s.

However, the right lipliner can prevent your lipstick from bleeding into the fine lines around your lips. Choose a lipliner in the exact shade of your lipstick, or a colorless lipliner.

Maybelline New York Makeup Color Sensational Shaping Lip Liner

10. Creme lipstick

A very shiny lipstick can have an aging effect, and a matte lipstick can dry out your lips and settle into lines. So what’s the answer? A great option is a creme effect lipstick which will be flattering, long-lasting and moisturizing.

CHANEL ROGUE COCO Ultra Hydrating Lip Colour

11. Gel eyeliner

As we age, applying eyeliner can be trickier because an eye pencil can drag across your skin, while a liquid eyeliner can settle into creases. A gel eyeliner can give a smoother finish.

Sandra (above) opts for a classic, classy combination of black eyeliner and red lipstick.

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner

For more tips, take a look at how to apply eyeliner after 40.

12. Eyelash curlers

One of the best tips as you age is to think about defying gravity! Curling your eyelashes can make your eyes look more open and provide an uplifting effect for your face.

Brilliant Beauty Eyelash Curler

13. A great set of make-up brushes

You need the right tools to do a great job, so it’s definitely worth investing in a good set of make-up brushes and looking after them.

BESTOPE Makeup Brushes

14. A make-up mirror

To ensure you apply your make up properly, a good mirror is vital.

Simplehuman Mini Countertop Sensor Makeup Mirror

15. Setting spray

While you will have used primer at the start of your make-up regime, if you want it to last a full day, it can be a good idea to spray on a fixing spray as your final step.

Carolyn (above) wears a lovely soft pink lipstick.

Rimmel Stay Matte Fix & Go 2-in-1 Primer & Setting Spray

Where to keep your make-up

Just as with the clothes in your closet, you’ll want to make sure your make up is properly organized so you can easily find everything you need.

Make-up bag

One option is to choose a make-up bag large enough to fit all of your make-up brushes and tools in.

Relavel Travel Cosmetic Case Organizer

Make-up organizer

Another choice could be a small set of draws to fit on top of your dressing table.

Ikee Design Acrylic Cosmetic Storage Organizer

What are your own tips on the best make up for older women? What are the essentials in your make up bag?

Continue reading:

1. 8 Things That Date Us Or Make Us Look Older
2. What Is The Best Foundation For Mature Skin? Discover All The Best Foundations
3. The Best Mascara For Women Over 40 – Including The Best Drugstore Mascara

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How important is looking after your nails and doing a manicure at home?

Are you someone who doesn’t mind what your nails look like? Or do you only feel well-groomed if your nails are at least neat and tidy, if not painted?

Overall, most 40+ women who discussed this in the comments and in the 40+ Style Facebook community felt that grooming gets more important as you get older.

Suzanne says: “I truly believe that the older you get, the more ‘well groomed’ you need to be to look your best,” while Heather adds: “I never use to care, but now that I’m older, all the little details are so important.”

I tend to agree.

So how should you look after your nails and do a manicure at home?

It’s all about taking care of your nails with proper care. I like to share some of my own tips and some wonderful suggestions from 40+ Style readers on how to do your own manicure at home.

The always superbly groomed Catherine from Not Dressed As Lamb feels that the secret to good nails, is to keep the cuticles healthy. Many of the tips below were shared by her.

How to strengthen nails before giving yourself a manicure at home

Before I get onto your manicure routine, if you feel you need to strengthen your nails, there are many things you can do to improve their condition.

Diet is super important, and getting plenty of varied nutrients can improve your nail health. To give them a helping hand along the way, you can also choose a nail cream especially designed to strengthen your nails. Use it regularly and your nails will be in the perfect condition for your manicure.

Onyx Professional Hard As Hoof Nail Strengthening Cream

Manicure steps

Now that you have made sure your nails are strong, below are the steps to follow to give yourself a home manicure:

1. Rub in hand cream every time you wash your hands

Washing your hands regularly can dry out your skin. And, as we’re all washing our hands much more than usual given the current situation, I’m sure your hands may be feeling dryer than usual.

Keep a bottle of hand cream in your bathroom along with your handwash and be sure to rub in your hand lotion every time after you wash your hands.

If you get a lotion that you love and which smells lovely, then hand washing won’t seem like such a chore.

The White Company hand lotion

2. Nail treatment: Apply a good cuticle remover

Don’t cut your cuticles because this can leave your nails vulnerable to bacterial infection. Instead, apply a good cuticle remover – either liquid or paste, whichever is your preference.

Blue Cross Cuticle Remover

3. How to do a manicure at home: Push your cuticles back

After you’ve applied cuticle remover, push them gently back with a wooden or plastic cuticle stick. Don’t use metal as you could damage your skin or your nail.

Timoo Rubber Cuticle Pusher Nail Cleaner (30 pcs.)

4. Tips for nails: Buff your nails with a 3-sided buffer

Now give your nails a good polish with a 3-sided buffer. That way you create a wonderfully smooth surface for your polish. Or, you can just leave them au naturel as this step will give them a natural shine.

I like Onsen’s Japanese nail buffer, which is simple to use and has instructions on the side! Simply file with the silver side, smooth with the colored side and then shine with the white side.

Onsen Professional Nail Buffer Block

5. Nail care products: Rub in plenty of cuticle cream

Combining moisturizing benefits along with anti-fungal properties, cuticle cream is an essential for protecting your nail health.

Badger – Certified Organic Cuticle Care

6. How to get healthy nails: File your nails

Use a glass file to file your nails. File regularly rather than cutting with scissors or clippers. Give it a try! When you stop cutting your nails, you should see that their condition will improve enormously.

Mont Bleu Premium Set of 3 Crystal Nail Files

7. ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS use a good base coat

Never paint your nails without applying a good base coat first. A base coat will create a barrier between your nails and the nail polish, protecting them and preventing your nails from peeling and becoming stained. This is particularly important if you like to wear a darker polish.

Dior Crème Abricot Base Coat

8. How to do a manicure: Mind the gap!

Time to choose your favorite color. When painting, don’t allow the polish to touch or seep into the cuticles. A tiny gap between the polish and your cuticles will look neater and will allow your nails to breathe.

Anna Sui Shimmery Nail Color

9. DIY manicure: Hold your breath

Giving your nails a perfectly neat finish is simply down to painting them on a flat surface, holding your breath (briefly) and lots of practice!

10. The best nail polish? If in doubt, go for neutrals

If you don’t have a lot of time, or a very steady hand, then forget about French manicures (too fiddly!) and choose a really neutral, almost skin-like color.

This will hide a multitude of sins and look very modern. Revlon’s Elegant is a perfect shade.

Revlon Nail Enamel in Elegant

11. Fix your nails

The last thing you want is to touch anything with your nails before they are properly dry – as you’ll ruin all of your hard work.

You can use a nail polish spray to dry them more quickly. Or, another good tip is to plunge them into a bowl of very cold water.

Demert Nail Enamel Dryer

12. Use a cotton bud

If you do make any mistakes, you can simply use a cotton bud dipped in nail polish remover to remove excess polish. Or better still, a small, round, flat artist’s brush perfects the edges beautifully (Sam likes to use a nail polish remover pen, which is like a thick felt tip pen you can use around the edges of your nails to tidy things up a bit once your polish has dried. But, Catherine feels that the pens get too loaded with polish too quickly).

Fran Wilson Nail Tees Applicators

13. Apply a clear top coat

Apply your top coat to finish. And then another coat every other day to keep your polish from chipping.

Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Nail Coat in Clear

14. And finally, remove

Remove the nail polish after 4-5 days maximum, and let the nails breathe at least overnight before painting again.

Buff them straight after removing the polish and apply the hand and cuticle cream again. Even if you don’t paint them a color, I’d recommend always keeping a clear base/strengthening coat on them to protect the nail from general bashes. This will stop them from splitting too!

Karma Organic Beauty Natural Soybean Lavender Nail Polish Remover

Gel manicure at home

If you’re already pretty confident about doing your own home manicure, and you would like a really professional finish, you could think about giving yourself a gel manicure at home.

You will need a special lamp to properly dry the gel onto your nails. I like the look of this starter kit although I have no experience using it. Plus, make sure you have an acetone-based remover at home when you do want to take the gel off.

Done well, your gel manicure should remain chip free for up to two weeks.

Coscelia Gel Nail Polish Starter Kit

When to find the time for your nail care?

Heather likes doing it in the evening after dinner when there isn’t much to do and there is time for them to dry, while Catherine has made painting her nails a ritual during her lunch break at work.

How about you. When do you find time to give yourself a manicure?

Which nail care products to use?

Do you have a favorite nail care brand? I’ve already shown you some of mine in the 14 steps above.

How about you? What brands do you love to use to keep your nails healthy and beautiful.

Continue reading:

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2. The Best Sheet Masks To Give Your Skin An Instant Treat

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But, don’t despair; a good mascara can work wonders.

If you’re looking for the best mascara for women over 40, you’ll find it here, including the best drugstore mascara, just in case you don’t want to invest too much in trying a new makeup product.

The benefits of a good mascara

Of course, you don’t have to wear makeup every day, but I do find that mascara is one of those transformative products that can make a huge difference.

Just a couple of swipes of mascara and a slick of lip balm or gloss can instantly help you to look more put together and give you a feeling of confidence as Amaris is showing in the image above.

What to consider when choosing a mascara – whether opting for a designer brand or the best drugstore mascara

Do you need more volume?

As we age, our eyelashes change. You can lose some eyelashes as well as color, so the mascara which was a favorite in your 30s may no longer work in the same way.

Sensitive or waterproof?

You may find that your eyes become more sensitive or that they water more as you get older, so a sensitive or waterproof mascara may suit you best.

Quick drying

Another good tip is to make sure that your mascara dries quickly so that you don’t end up blinking your mascara onto your eyelids.

The best drugstore mascara – top 10

While you may have a favorite mascara that you’ve been using for years, if you do want to try a new mascara, you might like to experiment with some of the drugstore mascaras here that are super affordable.

Here are some of the most recommended drugstore mascara choices for you.

1. The best drugstore mascara as defined by top ratings

L’oreal’s Voluminous mascara is consistently well-rated, with reviewers praising the formula for adding volume as well as being long-lasting.

Many women recommend that you use a primer under this one for maximum effect.

L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara

2. Best drugstore mascara for length and volume

As an all-rounder when considering the best drugstore mascara, I love the No7 brand. It adds a natural curl with the curved brush and had good staying power.

This has more of a natural effect than some other options, but you can always add one coat for during the day, then layer up for evening.

No7 The Full 360 All-In-One Mascara

3. Best drugstore mascara for short lashes 

If you do have short lashes, you may find that you get a more dramatic effect by using a primer underneath your mascara.

This option from L’oreal features a primer at one end and a mascara at the other, so you only have to purchase one product.

L’Oreal Paris Double Extend Beauty Tubes Lengthening Mascara

4. Long lash mascara

Are you looking for a mascara to add extra length? Have you discovered the Tetyana Naturals brand yet? It has very good reviews on Amazon, with women praising it for adding volume without looking clumpy.

Tetyana Naturals 4D Silk Fiber Eyelash Mascara

5. Best mascara for long lashes

Another option to try if you have shorter lashes and want a natural formula is Ilia’s Limitless mascara which contains beeswax to condition.

ILIA Limitless Lash Mascara

6. Best maybelline mascara

Surely everyone has tried or has at least one Mabelline product in their make-up bag.

The Colossal mascara is a good choice for a night out as it’s designed to add nine times more volume than your natural lashes.

Let it dry if you want to add an extra coat so that it doesn’t clump.

Maybelline Volum’ Express The Colossal Washable Mascara

7. Voluminous mascara

If you prefer to achieve a fanned out look with your mascara, this option from L’oreal could be a good option to try.

However, some reviewers say the formula can be drying, so you may wish to pair this one with a lash conditioner.

L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Butterfly Lengthening Washable Mascara

8. Great lash mascara

Maybelline’s Great Lash mascara is one of those iconic drugstore options that many of you will have tried.

If you want to enhance your lashes without adding color for a natural everyday look, you could try a clear mascara.

Maybelline Great Lash Washable Mascara

9. Best covergirl mascara

Another iconic brand that most women have tried at one time or another when searching for the best drugstore mascara is Covergirl.

If you haven’t given it a try since you were younger, you may want to give the new mascara formulas another shot.

The Super Sizer is a good option for adding impact for an evening make-up look. The brush is smaller than some other mascara wands, so you can get to smaller lashes.

CoverGirl LashBlast The Super Sizer Mascara

10. Conditioning mascara

Most mascaras feature conditioning elements as well as adding color. If you are concerned about thinning lashes, you may want to give Rimmel’s Lash Accelerator a try.

It features a Propacil formula, which is usually used in shampoos for hair loss prevention.

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara with Grow-Lash Complex

Other Mascara recommendations

If you have a bit more to spend you can look at some of the top brands for mascara. Here are our recommendations for the top mascaras for women over 40.

1. Best lengthening mascara

An iconic mascara that is a favorite in my make-up bag. Goes on smoothly, separates lashes well for a natural look, and stays put all day.

A good choice if you have short lashes.

Lancôme Définicils Lengthening and Defining Mascara

2. Best mascara for volume

Chanel’s volume mascara is another product which has won legions of fans. The formula expands so your lashes look thicker.

It doesn’t clump so you can also build up layers until you get the look you want.

CHANEL Le Volume de Chanel Mascara

3. Volume mascara

Another good option if you are searching for mascara to give you extra volume is Lancome’s Hypnose Drama formula.

The brush shape means that your brushes fan out to create a bigger impact.

Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Instant Full Volume Mascara

4. Brown mascara 

If you are particularly fair, you have blonde or gray hair, or you want a more natural look for daytime, you may want to consider wearing brown mascara during the day and then black for evening.

A good option for an everyday five-minute make-up look.

Benefit They’re Real! Tinted Lash Primer

5. Best waterproof mascara

Many women choose a waterproof mascara, whether you are swimming or at the beach or not.

A waterproof mascara can have better staying power, whether you are worried about smudging, your eyes tend to water, or you have an emotional event such as a wedding to attend.

However, do bear in mind that waterproof mascaras are more likely to dry out your lashes than other types of mascara.

You could always invest in an eyelash conditioner if that is something you are concerned about.

Also, you will definitely need a decent make-up remover to make sure you remove all traces of your mascara.

Lancôme The Monsieur Big Waterproof Mascara

6. Best mascara for sensitive eyes 

Many of us find that our eyes get more sensitive as we age, or perhaps you are a contact lens wearer and want to make sure your mascara won’t cause irritation.

Clinique’s high impact mascara adds volume and length, but gives a relatively natural look that is more suited to day-to-day. It’s also safe for contact lens wearers and those of you with sensitive eyes.

Clinique High Impact Mascara

7. Best smudge proof mascara 

If you want to make sure that your mascara stays put all day, Estee Lauder’s double wear make-up is designed to last for 15 hours.

The formula is particularly good if you live somewhere particularly humid or you are going somewhere warm on vacation.

Estée Lauder Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara

8. Best natural mascara 

Just as we are more concerned about the ingredients in our food, many of us are delving more deeply into the ingredients in our beauty products.

If you are looking for a natural or organic formula, you could think about RMS’ volumizing mascara, which features organic plant waxes and is paraben-free.

It’s not as long-lasting as some of the other brands’ mascaras, but it does give a lovely natural look.

RMS Beauty Volumizing Mascara

9. Best curling mascara

Do you usually curl your lashes? You could, of course, invest in an eyelash curler. If you do curl your eyelashes, you will notice that you get a much more open-eyed look.

However, you don’t necessarily need to add a curler to your make-up kit. You could try a mascara especially designed to curl lashes while also adding color, length and volume.

If you do have lashes which are very straight, or which naturally have a downturn instead of curling upwards, Dior’s iconic Overcurl mascara is well reviewed.

Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara

10. Bottom lash mascara

Many women avoid putting mascara on their lower lashes for fear that it can transfer onto the skin under your eyes.

But, a special lower lash mascara can be easier to apply to the smaller, shorter lower lashes. Apply lower lash mascara first and then apply make-up to your upper lashes.

Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara

Mascara primer

Another good idea when looking to add volume to thinner lashes is to use a lash primer.

Just as you would use a primer under foundation to create a good base for the rest of your make-up, you can use a volumizing primer for your eyelashes to make them look thicker when you add your mascara.

This Lancome primer conditions as well as adding volume before you add your usual mascara over the top.

Lancôme CILS BOOSTER XL Super-Enhancing Mascara Base

Another good option could be YSL’s Flash Lash primer which dries clear on your lashes, ready to add your mascara.

Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Flash Lash Primer

Lash conditioner 

If you want to look after your lashes in the same way as you look after your hair, have you thought about investing in a lash conditioner?

neuLASH’s serum features pumpkin seed extract and is designed to condition thinning lashes.

neuLash Lash Enhancing Serum Duo

Or you could try the lash conditioner from Revitalash, which reviewers say makes a difference to the look of your lashes within around two months.

RevitaLash ADVANCED Eyelash Conditioner

False lashes

Of course, if you want to create a major impact for a party or event, you could always add false lashes rather than relying only on mascara.

Mac’s false lashes have good reviews for quality.

MAC 34 Lash False Lashes

Continue reading:

1. What Is The Best Foundation For Mature Skin?
2. How To Apply Eyeliner After 40 & The Best Ones To Use!
3. How To Create A Flattering, Natural “No Makeup” Makeup Look Over 40

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Here’s how to create a beautiful, natural makeup look that’s fast and easy to apply. I call it my “no makeup” makeup look that’s perfect for a casual, everyday look.

Select a multipurpose makeup stick

One of my favorite ways to create this natural “no makeup” look is with a multipurpose makeup stick. As we age, our faces lose color and contrast, a makeup stick that gives you a sheer wash of color is a wonderful way to add a bit of natural color back into your complexion without looking overly made up.

A sheer wash of color recreates the warmth of younger skin.  It is a wonderful way to add a bit of natural color back into your complexion without looking overly made up.

These sticks add a soft wash of color back into your complexion without looking overly made up. And these sticks save time, money and space in your makeup bag because they can be applied to cheeks, lips, eyelids, or anywhere you want to add a bit of highlight to your face. And wow are they great for travel because a single stick can take the place of blush, bronzer, lip and eye color.

What to look for

Brands call them lots of different things so look for one of these names: “multiuse makeup stick”, “cheek and lip stain stick”, or “cheek and lip color sticks”. I like this one from Nars.

Look for a shade that’s deep enough to create a warm flush of color on your skin. Be forewarned, these sticks often look much darker in the tube than they will on your skin, so select a shade that’s deeper than you’d wear in a powder blush, I promise they won’t be too dark!

Start with sheer foundation and concealer

Apply a light base of foundation or tinted moisturizer (with an SPF so your skin is protected.) Apply concealer under your eyes, concentrating on the inner corners of your eyes to cover any darkness.

Apply concealer (with a brush) to cover any redness around your nose or chin. I use It Cosmetics tinted moisturizer with SPF 50 so I have a base of sun protection. I then use Bye Bye Undereye from IT Cosmetics. Add a light coat of mascara. I love It Cosmetics mascara. It really gets my lashes LONG!

Apply where the sun would illuminate your skin

Create a warm glow by applying a quick stroke of color to parts of your face where the sun would naturally hit your skin when you’re out in the sun (your forhead, chin, cheeks)

These makeup sticks are a genius shortcut to create a wonderful “no makeup” makeup look for a casual day, or if you prefer a natural look, this can be your go-to makeup look.

Apply color to the apples of your cheeks

How to find the apples of your cheeks? Smile. Those rounded parts of your cheeks are the apples. That’s where you’ll apply your color.

Apply lightly to eyelids and lips.

Apply a light slick of color to your lips. If you want a deeper color, apply one light layer then use a blot with a tissue, then apply another layer on top. That creates a deeper layer of color that will stay on longer.

Then use your fingers to apply a bit of color to your eyelids. (Make sure to apply with your fingers, the warmth of your skin will help to soften the makeup stick so the color will be light and natural.)

And that’s it, an easy way to create a “no makeup” makeup look.

Here’s what I looked like before wearing just concealer, mascara, and tinted moisturizer and after using the multi makeup stick.

Here are a few of our favorite multi-use makeup sticks to flatter an over 40 complexion.

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But as we age, applying mascara become more difficult for several reasons. Often, our near sight is diminished so it’s harder to apply, and any bags or loose skin around the eyes can get smudged with mascara.

Here are some tricks on how to apply mascara without smudging

Use a handheld magnification mirror

If you wear reading glasses, seeing well enough to put on mascara without your glasses gets really difficult. Buy a magnifying mirror for your bathroom or makeup vanity if you don’t already have one, and buy a smaller version that can go in your purse or makeup bag when you travel.

Apply under eye coverup last

In case you get any smudges below your eye, you can cover with your undereye concealer.

If you have oilier skin, a waterproof formula is less likely to create smudges if it gets in contact with oily skin

If you wear contacts or have sensitive eyes, waterproof mascara may irritate your eyes. (If you experience burning or itching, it’s a sign the mascara is irritating your eyes.) Choose a brand that says it’s ophthalmologist tested.

Don’t pump the wand of the mascara

That will dry out the mascara and make it clumpy and harder to apply.

Use a business card.

And, if your mascara is more than 6 months old, THROW IT OUT

Bacteria builds up in mascara, so play it safe and toss it. Tip: write the date you bought the mascara on the bottom of the tube with a sharpie. That way you’ll know it’s when it’s time to throw it away and buy a new tube.

Here are a few mascara brands that give you long lashes and don’t clump, plus some magnification mirrors we recommend.

Do you have any tips to prevent mascara smudges?

Rosemond

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Are they all the same? Do I need all three?

Let’s find out!

BB Creams

Revisiting BB Creams, short for “Blemish Balm” or “Beauty Balm”, these creams contain a mixture of moisturiser, foundation, sunblock and primer. They have the ability to make your skin appear smoother, even out your skin tone, improve the look of your skin and prevent your skin from ageing.

For women over 40, who are blessed with good skin or those who loathe makeup or heavy foundations, BB Creams are for you. The most concerning thing about BB Creams is whether it has an adequate amount of sun protection. Make sure you check when purchasing your BB Cream.

CC Creams

CC Cream is short for “Colour Correcting”. This type of cream addresses issues like redness and sallowness.

There is a subtle difference between a BB and a CC cream and it pays to be diligent in checking the ingredients and benefits to suit your needs. Most women feel that a BB Cream is more like a tinted foundation, creamy and moisturising. A CC Cream feels lightweight and fast absorbing.

Advanced formulations within CC Creams will contain pharmaceuticals for anti-ageing or pigmentations to provide a longer-term result.

For women over 40, who encounter redness, discolouration, pigmentation or scarring, CC creams are perfect. They include advanced formulations like light diffusing particles to instantly correct skin tone, as well as plenty of antioxidants. Make sure you check when purchasing your CC Cream that the ingredients suit your purpose, as well as its sun protection.

DD Creams

DD Cream stands for “Dynamic Do-All” or “Daily Defense” Cream. DD Creams have the same texture as a BB Cream but offer more SPF protection as well as a barrier to prevent moisture loss. It also includes the Colour Correcting particles from the CC Cream.

DD Creams are most suitable for mature women. They provide a medium coverage with a lightweight feel as well as giving you all your skincare needs. 2 creams I recommend are DERMADOCTOR’s DD Cream which has an SPF30 or  JULEP DD Cream with an SPF25.

At the moment DD Creams are still new and most companies have yet to release their creams, but stay tuned.

Some brands are even going an extra step to create ranges which allow the customer to customise their needs. For example, Make Up For Ever’s Step 1 Skin Equaliser System provides 10 formulas to combat every texture and tone that is of concern. With customisation come multiple tubes of products, a bulky makeup bag and longer routine though. This may suit some women but definitely not all.

What do you think?

CC Cream – Corrects the model’s skin tone and makes her look brighter or fairer.

BB Cream – Gives a nice warmth to the model’s skin tone.

Model’s Choice: Prefers the BB Cream feel and look but neither cover the pigmentation or dark circles well enough.

So my only advice when purchasing any skincare or makeup product is to ask yourself “What does my skin need?” and “What do I need from this product?” Take your time and look around and I’m sure you will find a product that’s perfect for you and your skin!

Have you experimented with any BB, CC or DD creams? What is your preference?

Kelly is 40+Style’s makeup and beauty expert writer. She is a professional makeup artist currently residing in Singapore. For more information or bookings contact her through her website.

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The “BB” in BB Cream is short for “Blemish Balm” or “Beauty Balm.”

The formulation of a BB Cream contains a mixture of moisturizer, foundation, sunblock and primer. It has the ability to make your aging skin appear smoother, even out your skin tone, improve the look of your skin and prevent your skin from aging.

The hype around BB Creams comes from convenience. In this fast-paced world, using a single product rather than layering on multiple products makes it perfect for those on the go. For some women, BB Creams have completely replaced their regular foundation and, with the latest research technologies, some brands have added anti-aging, whitening or shimmer compounds to improve their products.

With BB Creams, a higher price-tag doesn’t always equate to the product being “better”. The key to applying BB cream is sparingly. Try a small amount dotted on the forehead, nose, chin, under-eyes and cheeks, and then blend.

When purchasing a BB Cream, you may be swamped by the range and diversity available. So it’s good to know what it is you want to achieve with your BB Cream and how to read the label.

For example, Asian brands that have BB Creams available tend to have more skincare ingredients and sun protection then its competitors. However, they will also contain whiteners or bleaching ingredients for dark spots or pigmentations and generally have a limited colour range.

These days there are many brands that offer everything you need, it’s just a matter of determining what is important for you and your skin!

My Top Recommendations

All skin types

ESTEE LAUDER Double Wear All Day Glow BB Moisture Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 30

This is a fantastic long-wear BB Cream which feels almost like a light-weight foundation. Highly moisturizing and suitable for all skin types except very oily skin. It will give you a sheer coverage with the SPF protection you need.

POND’S Luminous Finish BB+ Cream

Providing you with a moderate, matte coverage for Normal to Combination skin types. It is also suitable for Sensitive and Acne prone skin. However, it only has SPF 15+.

3LAB Perfect BB Cream

3Lab BB Cream has used stem-cell technology in its formulation to firm, lift and rejuvenate the skin. This cream feels like a tinted moisturizer with all the added benefits but it comes with a price tag.

Kiehl’s Since 1851 Actively Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 50

With one of the highest SPF’s available, this cream provides all-day wear for all skin types. It especially corrects uneven skin tone and reduces the appearance of pores and fine lines.

STILA stay all day 10-in-1 HD Beauty Balm

This is the latest style of BB Cream – provides all natural ingredients, oil-free and can “reduce wrinkle depth up to 84%”. Catch is there is no SPF protection.

Personally, I feel this is more ideal as a Primer.

Oily Skin

‘BB Cream’ All-in-One Skin-Perfecting Beauty Balm Broad Spectrum SPF 21

For Oily, Sensitive or Combination skin, especially those with dark spots. The whitening ingredients will reduce visibility of your dark spots and is combined with the high sun protection.

Maybelline New York Dream Fresh BB Cream

Apart from the attractive price, this BB Cream is best for Oily skin. It evens blurs imperfections and enhances your skin, whilst giving you SPF30 and being available in a range of tones.

Dry Skin

L’Oreal Youth Code BB Cream Illuminator

This is best for Dry skin and those with wrinkles. It only comes in 2 shades and with SPF15.

Iman BB Cream

This BB Cream is fantastic for Dry skin and the best is that it has a large range of tones, even for tanned or dark toned women.

Revlon Photoready BB Cream

An overall cheap and good quality BB Cream for Normal to Dry skin types with SPF30.

Good luck finding the perfect BB cream for you. Let me know how you go and what your experience is!

Note from Sylvia: for a review of some BB creams that I have used check this article.

Do you have a favorite BB cream?

Kelly is 40+Style’s makeup and beauty expert writer. She is a professional makeup artist currently residing in Singapore. For more information or bookings contact her through her website.

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These easy sultry eye steps will show you how to create a smokey eye after 40. They can take you from day to evening in no time!

Creating a smokey eye day look

Start with a fresh and flawless base, making sure you have already concealed the eye area for best results.

1. Sweep an Opaque or Bone coloured Eyeshadow all over the entire lid. (Mac eyeshadow in Arena)

2. Apply a medium tone Eyeshadow to three quarters of the lid like MAKE UP FOR EVER Eyeshadow in #127 from the MIDNIGHT GLOW Palette

3. Using the same Eyeshadow, layer the colour by concentrating the colour in the crease area for more affect.

4. Line both your top and bottom lashes with an Eye Pencil, getting as close to the lash line. MAC Kohl Pencil in SMOULDER

5. Soften the look by adding a Darker Eyeshadow and smudging with a brush or Cotton bud/Q-tip. MAKE UP FOR EVER Eyeshadow in #04 from the MIDNIGHT GLOW Palette

6. Continue to do this until you have your desired Smokey look.

Creating a smokey eye evening Look

7. Apply a thick coat of mascara after curling your eyelashes and some eyeliner.

• Lash Curler: SHU UEMURA Lash Curler
• Mascara: URBAN DECAY Cannonball Mascara
• Eyeliner: LANCOME Liner Plume

8. Add some natural false lashes.

• False Lashes: MAKE UP FOR EVER in N-301
• Velour Lashes Natural Lash Range

9. Dab a white Eyeshadow, in matte or shimmer, into the corner of your eyes and under the brow bone.

• URBAN DECAY 24/7 Pencil in YEYO

10. Finally touch up your under eye concealer for a perfectly smooth and flawless look.

• BENEFIT Erase Paste

Bonus Tips

1. You can always play with colours for a Smokey look – try a plum purple, olive green, navy blues…

Palettes

• URBAN DECAY Smoked Palette
• SEPHORA Smokey Eyes – IT Palette
• Makeup Forever Palette
• Ciaté London Smokey Suede eyes

2. You can even add a dash of shimmer to colours of your eyes in a variety of colours to create a variation.

• BOBBI BROWN Shimmer Wash Eyeshadow
• NARS Shimmer Eyeshadow
• Anastasia Beverly Hills shimmer eye shadow
• MAC Pigments

3. To avoid having panda eyes, conceal with a full coverage concealer.

• MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Concealer

4. To avoid your Eyeshadow colour fading, use an eye primer before the first step. This will help the staying power of your Eyeshadow in the heat.

• BENEFIT Stay Don’t Stray
• NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
• Urban Decay Eye Primer

Do you like to create a smokey eye look? Any favorite cosmetics or tips you like to share?

Kelly is 40+Style’s makeup and beauty expert writer. She is a professional makeup artist currently residing in Singapore.

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We all know about wearing sunscreen, but do we have enough in our daily makeup to combat those harmful UV rays?

Also check our update article on the best foundation for women with mature skin.

The most important thing to look out for when choosing a foundation is whether the foundation contains SPF protection. Most foundations do include SPF protection, although it may be very limited.

However, that doesn’t mean you will have to apply sunscreen on top or change your foundation. It just means that you need to apply an SPF Primer before applying your foundation.

When purchasing foundations with SPF and SPF Primers, you are better off investing in a trusted product, rather than wearing cheaper versions. It’s your skin after all!

Here are some of the best makeup products with SPF.

Recommended SPF Primers

• NARS Pro-Prime Multi-Protect Primer, SPF 30
• Make Up For Ever UV PRIME – Daily Protective Make-up Primer, SPF 50
• Laura Mercier Foundation Primer – Protect Broad Spectrum, SPF 30
• Chanel Le Blanc De Chanel Sheer Illuminating Base, SPF15
• Neutrogena Healthy Skin Primer with Sunscreen, SPF15
• Clinique ‘Super City Block’ Oil-Free Daily Face Protector Broad Spectrum SPF 40
•  Mac ‘Prep + Prime CC’ Colour Correcting Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
  
• Chantecaille Ultra Sun Protection Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Primer
• Nars Pro-Prime Multi-Protect Primer SPF 30
• Mac ‘Prep + Prime’ Face Protect Lotion SPF 50
• Philosophy ‘the supernatural’ poreless, flawless spf 15

Recommended SPF Foundations

• Smashbox’s Camera Ready BB Cream – Lightweight, with amazing coverage, SPF 35 and ultra sweat-proof.
• Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer – a sheer, lightweight and buildable foundation that can be worn by all skin types, but especially those with acne-prone, sensitive or oily skin. This tinted moisturizer includes SPF 20 and comes in Oil free formula.
• Clinique Stay Matte Foundation – Sweat-proof in 80% humidity with a matte finish, great for a beach day.
• Giorgio Armani Lasting Silk UV Compact – Soft and Light for an on-the-go woman. It creates a beautiful soft base whilst giving you SPF34 protection. Fantastic for every woman’s handbag!
• Shiseido UV Protection Liquid Foundation – Dewy, full coverage and transfer-free with SPF42. Its water and oil resistant and long lasting.
• Tarte Rainforest Of The Sea Foundation – The concentrated, full-coverage fluid formula features 20 percent water to quench dry skin. Lightweight and hydrating with SPF 15.
• Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation SPF 15 – A long-lasting foundation powered by Amazonian clay that contains a skin-perfecting formula with UVA/UVB SPF 15.
• Estée Lauder  Broad Spectrum SPF 25 – A medium-to-full coverage makeup with a satin finish that also contains SPF 25.
• Smashbox Camera Ready Spectrum SPF 30 –  This is a sheer-to-medium BB water with a liquid-silk texture that also offers sun protection.
• Urban Decay Naked Skin SPF 20 – Lightweight and oil free coverage with SPF 20 sun protection  that comes in a universal shade.
• Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Foundation SPF 40 – A skin serum foundation for normal to dry skin type that offers great sun protection of SPF 40.
• Shiseido Synchro Liquid Foundation SPF 20. – This oil-free, long-lasting, and buildable coverage is foundation does not only include SPF 20 but is  infused with Mother Thyme extract
• Studio Sculpt SPF 15 – A cream foundation that offers broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection with SPF 15 and provides medium full coverage with a more satin finish suited for normal to dry skin.

Do you use primer and / or foundation? What are your favorite brands?

Kelly is 40+Style’s contributing makeup and beauty expert writer. She is a professional makeup artist currently residing in Singapore.

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