As women, we have a complicated relationship with aging. It’s a gift to grow old and become parents and grandparents. At the same time, we tend to connect our value to how we appear on the outside.
The right skincare and makeup products can help us improve our skin. But these routines should go hand-in-hand with habits that help us gain confidence and embrace the growing version of ourselves.
As you embark on a journey to find skincare and makeup for aging skin, we encourage you to put the same effort into finding peace and resilience in your age. It’s so worth it.
Makeup for Mature Skin — Your Makeup Bag Essentials
As laugh and smile lines begin to form, you may notice that your makeup applies differently than it used to. Your priorities may shift, too, as you lean more toward nontoxic makeup, skin-healthy products, and light coverage.
Women with mature skin will need to choose makeup products that don’t crease. Ingredients that support aging skin with deep hydration and antioxidants are helpful, too.
Choose Skincare and Makeup Hybrids
Makeup should always double as skincare, but especially as you age. Nontoxic foundations, blush sticks, and primers that sit on your face all day have the opportunity to gently improve your skin’s texture. Choose products with healthy ingredients, like jojoba oil, aloe vera, squalane, vitamin E, and flower extracts. Not only do these lock in moisture (essential for aging skin) but they can also support healthy cell turnover.
Find a Good Makeup Primer for Mature Skin
Primer is often viewed as a makeup “nonessential.” But it’s such an important product for mature skin. Use your primer for skin prep, extra hydration, and smooth makeup application. Primer for mature skin should be gentle, full of whole ingredients, and created for sensitive skin that’s prone to dryness.
Prioritize Moisturizing Ingredients
Dryness is a common complaint for mature skin — and regular makeup products tend to dry skin out even more. Products that are made for younger skin typically consider excess oil and acne, offering a matte look to overly-hydrated skin. As you age, you’ll want to prioritize moisturizing ingredients for your skin health and for better makeup application.
Choose Glowy and Lightweight Looks
Matte makeup is made for younger skin, which is typically over-moisturized and acne prone. As you age, you’ll want to prioritize a glowy finish over a matte finish (which can settle in fine lines). Liquid products are best for this, and they’re usually more supportive of an aging skin type. These products create an authentic and lightweight finish.
Powder Makeup vs. Cream Makeup for Mature Skin
Both powder and cream makeup products bring different benefits to the skin. Let’s break down which makeup is best for aging skin based on your skin type and specific needs.
Powder Makeup
Mineral makeup, powder blush, powder bronzer, and luminizers are all examples of powder makeup. These are the more common products and are usually applied with a brush. If you learned to apply makeup in the 80s or 90s, you’re quite familiar with powder products.
- Benefits: Powder makeup shines when its job is to create a matte finish. This makeup is best for young skin that has plenty of natural moisture. Powder makeup typically comes with more shade options and stays on your skin longer.
- How to Use: Apply with a brush or makeup sponge.
- Is It Good Makeup for Mature Skin? The best way to use powder makeup on mature skin is to combine it with other cream products. For example, use a cream primer and liquid foundation and then finish with a powder blush.
Cream Makeup
Liquid foundation, cream blush, and cream luminizers are all examples of cream makeup products. While they can wear off more easily than powder options, cream makeup is hydrating and naturally plumping (especially when it includes high-quality ingredients).
- Benefits: Cream makeup is best if you want your makeup to double as skincare. It’s moisturizing, light, and supportive of the skin barrier. It also doesn’t settle into fine lines quite as easily as powder makeup.
- How to Use: Layer and blend your cream makeup to build your desired coverage.
- Is It Good Makeup for Mature Skin? Cream makeup is arguably the best option for aging skin. It’s extremely hydrating, blendable, and provides the desired amount of coverage without settling into fine lines.
How to Apply Makeup for Mature Skin
There are a few makeup skills that can help you elevate your look. Try combining these makeup hacks with hydrating and nutrient-dense cream makeup products.
Try a Setting Powder or Mist
The goal of a setting powder or mist is to keep your makeup in place. Ideally, this means less creasing and better all-day wear. This is particularly helpful with cream products, since they are more likely to move than powder makeup.
Apply with a Brush or Makeup Sponge
Elevating your makeup application with a soft-bristle brush or makeup sponge can improve the final look. Makeup sponges help layer products across your skin. They also help with blending — especially if you apply multiple products (like bronzer, cream blush, and luminizer).
Don’t Be Afraid to Contour
As you age, you may be unsure about contouring. This is a makeup style that accentuates bone structure. Even a light contour can help give the appearance of a facelift, elevating your cheeks and jawline. You’ll want to contour with a bronzer, blush, and concealer (or luminizer). You can also add liquid foundation for extra coverage and blendability.
Our Signature Makeup Kit for Mature Skin
As you age, it’s difficult to try and commit to new makeup products. You may even experience a grieving process as you toss toxic makeup you used in your twenties in favor of nontoxic and aging-friendly options.
Let us be the first to welcome you to this new phase of life (and makeup) with open arms. You can find products and makeup looks that make you feel just as good as you did in your young adult years. It might just take some adjustment and new techniques.
That’s why we created our brand-new signature makeup kit for mature skin. The Clean Contour Kit combines cream makeups with gentle contour to give you easy access to the results you want. Just choose from three color options and get your new makeup routine delivered straight to your doorstep.