After I turned 40, I really began to notice a change in my skin. It became drier, duller, more textured, etc and my makeup was not looking the same anymore. Products that had worked for my skin in the past, no longer looked the same. I’ve slowly been trying different products over the past few years and now at 45, I have a great selection of products that I love. I thought I would compile a list of all the formulas that I love and know work really well on mature skin. This is my roundup of mature-friendly high-end makeup products and then I will share my drugstore recommendations in a separate post.
Best High-End Makeup Products For Mature Skin
Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint
I am huge lover of hyaluronic acid because of its ability to hold onto moisture in the skin, deeply hydrate and plump the skin. So I was thrilled to see that it is one of the ingredients in the Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint. In addition to hyaluronic acid, it contains plant-based squalane and meadowfoam seed oil that help to nourish the skin making it appear and feel smoother throughout the day. You will notice the immediate effects of this hydrating and nourishing formula. Because the skin instantly looks plump and supple after applying. See my review here.
Missha BB Cream
This is a newer discovery but after only ONE USE, it has shot up to this elite group of favorite foundations. It is considered a BB cream but provides coverage like a true foundation. It gives medium coverage yet still manages to feel like I’m wearing nothing on the skin. Additionally, it is one of my longest wearing foundations! I will put it on in the morning and it doesn’t budge until I take it off at night. It gives my skin the creamiest and smoothest finish out of this entire group and it provides sun protection too. The only downside to this is the limited shade range. I use both shade 21 and 23 and find they can both work separately or even mixed together. However, the formula and the way it makes my skin looks does override this for me but I did want to mention that.
Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Concealer
Upon applying this serum-like concealer, the first thing I noticed was how creamy and hydrating it felt on the skin. It glides right on and immediately made my under eye area feel moisturized. It contains a combination of botanical stem cell actives that reduce puffiness, hydrate and help to brighten dark circles immediately and over time. Because the formula is so creamy and smooth, it is a dream to blend. I use either my makeup sponge or this concealer brush to blend it out. It literally melts into the skin with only the smallest amount of blending needed. The Hy-glam concealer contains a mixture of biomimetic pigments and texture-perfecting microspheres that help to blur darkness and fine lines. The finished result under my eyes is a soft matte finish that looks flawless.
Kosas Cloud Set Brightening Powder
I don’t know what magic they put in this powder or how it was formulated but this pressed powder is one of the best powders I have ever tried! It’s a talc free formula that begins as a mousse and once it is baked becomes an ultra-fine sheer powder. Talk about blurring and smoothing – holy cow! It’s absolutely amazing how well this powder sits on the skin and manages to mattify without making the skin look too flat or dull. I bought the pink shade and it is perfect for brightening. It also comes in skin tone shades as well as a buttery yellow and sheer peach shade.
Makeup by Mario Transforming Skin Enhancer
The name “Skin Enhancer” can be a bit confusing at first and even had me pausing a second to figure out exactly what the product was supposed to do. In short, it is a form of a cream bronzer but is very sheer and can be used on specific parts of the face or all over to give a subtle radiant glow. There is no shimmer to the product but it does give the skin a healthy glow. It’s a complexion balm that adds warmth to the complexion and can be used to even out the skin tone.
Chanel Les Beiges Cream Bronzer
The Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream is a gel-cream bronzer that gives a sun-kissed glow to the skin with a soft matte finish. It’s designed to apply effortlessly and give a smoothing effect to the skin. Though it has a matte finish, there are light reflecting pigments that still give the skin a subtle radiance without being too dewy or glowy. What makes it stand out to me above other cream bronzers is the balance of a soft matte finish that still makes my skin look luminous and sun-kissed.
Armani Eye Tint
A longgggg time favorite and a formula that many of you have purchased and loved as well. This cream shadow is easy to apply, blend out with your fingers and it lasts all day long. This particular color is my most worn and gives the most gorgeous polished eye for daytime or nighttime. Especially for those that struggle with eyeshadow formulas emphasizing texture on the lids, the Armani eye tint is one of the best for helping to minimize this. It is creamy and hydrating and makes the eyes look luminous and slightly blurred which I love.
Trinny London Eye2Eye Cream Shadow
I am in my cream makeup era and am reaching for cream products for my eyes and cheeks so much more now. Initially I thought the taupe cream eyeshadow (Mystery) was a matte shade and would possibly be too dark for my liking but as soon as I applied it, I was in LOVE! When I looked at it closer, I realized it was a shimmer finish but the shimmer is so subtle and sophisticated. The formula is a bit dry so it doesn’t stay too creamy on the lid and dries down quickly with no creasing. This color is the most subtle out of all my picks. If you work in a very conservative corporate environment or just want something that is extremely understated, this is the eyeshadow to try.
Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Blush Cheek Tint
Initially these feel somewhat similar to the NARS Afterglow blushes but as they blend out, you can definitely see they are more pigmented. Not too much that it becomes difficult to blend them out, but just enough that you know they will be long wearing. They have a soft satin finish and has a slight blurring aspect to them as well. You have some time to play with them when you first apply but once they dry down, they are incredibly long wearing.
Haus Labs Cheek Blush Balm Stick
This blush formulation is the most dewy out of all the options I have mentioned. So I know not everyone will be a fan of that. These have a glassy look to them on the cheeks and stay dewy without ever drying down. Not tacky per se, but definitely creamy and emollient. I truly LOVE the way these look on the skin because they are so moisturizing and hydrating. But they are not very long wearing. So I only choose them for days that I need my makeup to last only 5-6 hours. The color range is gorgeous and I love that you can also use them on the lips!
Merit Beauty Cream Blush
This is a newer blush addition to my collection and I absolutely love it! It’s the most sheer out of this entire group so I like it when I’m wearing a no makeup makeup look. It’s easy to just swipe on and go. It gives a transparent flush of color to the cheeks and feels so creamy on the skin. It dries down a bit so it’s not sticky but still makes the skin look healthy. This color Stockholm is spring perfection!! It’s the exact shade of pink I had been looking for and goes with almost any makeup look I wear with it.
Armani Fluid Sheer Glow Enhancer
This is an extremely thin and lightweight formula. You can build it up slightly but it will only build up so much. The effect is more subtle like fresh glowing skin. You are not going to get an “Instagram highlight” with this product. There is no glitter and the radiance is understated so it’s perfect for daytime. It could definitely be worn at night but it’s not as bold as other formulas which I actually prefer.
It’s a thin liquid that melts right into the skin upon application. It doesn’t disrupt your makeup underneath and doesn’t enhance any texture on the skin. I don’t find that it gets oily or greasy throughout the day and my cheeks stay looking fresh and glowing. If you do have oily skin, I think it could work well without getting too shiny. If you have normal to dry skin, this is the perfect liquid highlight formula.
RMS Beauty Legendary Serum Lipsticks (discount code: Maree-15)
The RMS Beauty Legendary Serum Lipstick is a unique formula and one that I have never seen before. It’s a lip stain that provides nearly full coverage in just one swipe! It’s intensely pigmented and very long lasting which sometimes can mean that the formula could be a tad drying on the lips. But that is NOT the case with these lipsticks. They manage to be intensely hydrating, comfortable and nourishing on the lips.
Patrick Ta Major Volume Plumping Gloss
The Patrick Ta Major Volume Plumping Glosses are a high shine and hydrating plumping gloss designed to make the lips look fuller, poutier and more voluminous. There are two different types of formulas – sheer and rich in the range. Some colors have shimmer and others are a cream flat finish. These are definitely a thicker type of texture so they are a tad sticky when you apply. The pigment on the rich shades are quite intense and really deliver a great color payoff. Because of the thicker nature of these plumping glosses, they do last longer on my lips than other similar formulas.
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