Makeup

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 drugstore makeup products and then I will share my high-end recommendations in a separate post.

Best Drugstore Makeup for Mature Skin

L’Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum

As I have gotten older, I definitely find that lightweight foundations and skin tints look better on my face. I have tried this Tinted Serum Foundation before but had the wrong shade so this time I got the correct shade and fell in love with it even more. It’s designed to be lightweight skin tint with skincare benefits – most specifically hyaluronic acid which helps hydrate the skin. It’s not thin and runny like a serum and has a thicker texture much like a foundation. But product names aside, the texture is still lightweight and super easy to blend. It truly feels like I am not wearing anything on my skin – so weightless! (Full review here)

Missha M Perfect BB Cream

This is my newest 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.

TirTir Mask Fit Cushion Foundation

TirTir markets this as a medium to full coverage, weightless foundation with a soft satin finish. And I can say that is really spot on with my experience. It’s designed to give you that “glass skin” look that is been popular in Korea for many years and is now trending heavily in the US market. Glass skin is the term coined to describe skin that looks like glass. Shiny, smooth and almost translucent in its clarity. This foundation definitely delivers somewhat on this claim for as much as real skin can actually look like glass.

A bit of hyperbole but the foundation really does smooth out and hide imperfections in the most amazing way. I have three shades that I’ve been testing because there are just SO many shades to choose from so it can be a bit daunting. Thankfully they have mini sizes you can order which are $15.

L’Oreal True Match Serum Concealer

I have a few serum concealers in my collection that are all quite amazing so I was not sure how this drugstore version would compare. Like the Tinted Serum Foundation, the L’Oreal True Match Radiant Serum Concealer contains skincare ingredients that helps to hydrate and smooth the under eye area. It’s can be used anywhere on the face that you want to conceal. I had high hopes for this concealer after loving both the foundation and tinted serum and I am happy to say that it lived up to my expectations. (Full review here)

L’Oreal Le Shadow Stick

I will forever be a one and done eyeshadow gal and these shadow sticks are absolute perfection! They are smoooth, creamy, long lasting and come in a ton of everyday wearable shades. I also recommend these to any one that struggles with crepey lids because they show very little texture and have a subtle blurring effect.

L’Oreal Lumi Le Liquid Blush

If you love the Lumi Glotion, you will probably love the Lumi Liquid Blushes. They are hydrating and creamy while still delivering a ton of pigment and intensity. I like to apply them onto a makeup mixing palette and work off that so I can control the amount I am putting on.

L’Oreal Lumi Glotion

If you want to add a bit of shine and moisture to the cheeks without disrupting your powder bronzer or blush, dab the L’Oreal Lumi Glotion (I wear shade Fair) to the high points of the cheekbones. It gives a radiant glow without being too shiny. I apply it either with my fingers or big fluffy brush. It can also be worn as an all over primer under your foundation but I use it the most as a highlighter. It gives my skin the perfect amount of radiance while still looking like skin.

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm

The Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balms are a nourishing lip balm designed to nourish the lips and leave them feeling silky, smooth and moisturized. With they can definitely be used as a treatment, Naturium launched a ton of colors that I love wearing during the day as my primary lip color. They give pigment while still keeping my lips moisturized and smooth. From the packaging to the formula, I love using these regularly and constantly recommend them to those looking for a tinted lip balm option. These aren’t necessarily very sheer nor are they intensely pigmented, they fall somewhere in between in my opinion. The bolder and brighter shades definitely give a nice punch of color without being too intense.

Covergirl Clean Fresh Yummy Gloss Plumper in Encourage-Mint

These are absolutely stunning and this particular color is so glassy and gorgeous. They are a plumping formula though and use a cooling sensation instead of those that feel hot on the lips. The feeling is quite intense which does not bother me but it is worth mentioning to those that may be sensitive to this. They also have a strong mint scent which I personally love but as with the plumping effect, it is very noticeable and could irritate those who are sensitive to that. If you are not and want a great lip gloss formula that gives the most glassy and gorgeous finish to the lips and feels quite nourishing, this formula is it! And the color Encourage-mint is a soft berry color that gives just enough color.

elf O Face Satin Lipstick in Dirty Talk

Out of all my lip picks, this is the most traditional type of lipstick and formula. It’s a creamy satin texture that gives medium to full(ish) coverage but still feels so smooth and comfortable on my lips. This is a one swipe lipstick and it lasts the longest out of all the options I have in this post. The shade I love in this is Dirty Talk – it’s a gorgeous beige pink. However when layered with the vibrant Hourglass Glossy Balm in Thrill, it creates a richer and deeper peach color that looks much more fall-like.

L’Oreal Glow Paradise Lip Balm-in-Gloss

I’ve been wearing these for a few years and they are still some of my favorite lip formulas. These balm-in-gloss give good pigment and can be built up to be slightly more medium coverage. The L’Oreal Glow Paradise Hydrating Lip Balm-in-Gloss is infused with hyaluronic acid and pomegranate extract that help to condition them throughout the day.

L’Oreal Colour Riche Original Satin Lipstick

As someone who primarily likes very sheer or slightly glossy lip formulas, this is a true old school medium coverage lipstick. And I LOVE IT! It has a satin finish and feels very comfortable on the lips. The shade that I wear regularly is Worth It and it is the perfectly neutral nude pink for everyday.

L’Oreal Glow Paradise Balm-in-Lipstick

The formula is truly the best of both worlds. It’s a lipstick that wears and feels like a moisturizing lip balm. Whether you wear makeup or not, I definitely think the L’Oreal Glow Paradise Balm-in-Lipstick is a lip product that almost everyone would love. It’s quite sheer which makes it easy to throw on and go and it’s gentle enough for sensitive lips. I have a few colors in this formula but my favorite by far is Peach Charm. It’s a vibrant bright coral in the tube but goes on like a subtle hint of peach color.

As someone who wears sunscreen every single day whether I plan to leave the house or not, finding a formula that provides protection and works beautifully under makeup is key. The RMS Beauty SuperNatural Radiance Serum SPF 30 was actually a recommendation from one of my readers who mentioned that she had tried this and immediately fell in love with it. I had seen it while I was scrolling Nordstrom and it caught my eye. But even though I now have more normal to dry skin, my past oily skin self still gets nervous about the words “radiant” and “glowy”.

But let me tell you, this product has absolutely blown me away!! It’s a skin nourishing mineral based daily sunscreen serum with SPF 30 broad spectrum protection. I’ve been using it for almost 2 years and it continues to be a holy grail product. Especially for those with mature skin, this formula manages to illuminate and blur at the same time. It’s absolute magic.

I’ve tried a handful of RMS Beauty products over the years and some were nice but nothing really wowed me. Then I tried the HydraBlush formulation and was obsessed! For a powder blush, it is the smoothest and creamiest texture. And then I stumbled upon the SuperNatural Radiance Serum SPF 30 and have already determined that it will be a repurchase as soon as I run out. It is unlike any other glowy primer or SPF I have ever tried. I also have an ongoing discount code with RMS Beauty so use Maree-15 for 15% off your order on any RMS Beauty products.

RMS Beauty SuperNatural Radiance Serum SPF 30 Review

This product is designed to be multi-purpose and correct, provide radiance and protect. It’s a tinted sunscreen that provides broad spectrum protection while also nourishing the skin and creating a soft focus radiance to the skin. Skincare ingredients such as niacinamide and pea extract help to smooth the skin and boost brightness over time. Their GlowComplex technology allows the formula to color correct, blur imperfections and provide a glowy not glittery effect. It gives illumination and SPF 30 in one product!

For me, the first time I tried this on the skin I was speechless with how gorgeous it looked. It immediately blurred imperfections, evened out my skin tone and provided the most healthy “I just had a facial” glow to the skin. My skin is more normal to dry so it suits me perfectly though I don’t find that it gets more greasy as the day goes on. So those with more oily skin types may find this could work for them as well.

How To Use the RMS Beauty SuperNatural Radiance Serum SPF 30

Use it as a daily sunscreen

Since it does have SPF 30, this would be a great mineral based daily sunscreen. Nano zinc oxide protects the skin from the sun’s damaging rays and natural peptides smooth and boost radiance. It is quite pigmented so start with a small amount and build up as needed. But be sure you have applied enough to provide adequate protection. Typically the gauge for a proper amount of sunscreen is the two finger method to accurately determine if you are using enough.

Simply squeeze two lines of sunscreen onto your index and middle finger and that should be sufficient to effectively protect the skin. If you plan to be out in direct sun for most of the day, it is best to reapply every 2 hours if the sun is quite intense. If you are not planning on using this as your daily sunscreen, I would use this as a makeup primer or lightweight foundation on top of another sunscreen. It layers beautifully and does not pill.

Use it as a lightweight skin tint

The formula is designed to help color correct and even out the skin tone so I have loved using this on the weekends as my only complexion product or skin tint. It also helps to blur the appearance of pores and imperfections with a complex of natural peptides so this is great for those that don’t want to wear a traditional foundation.

Use it as a makeup primer

My makeup looks so amazing when layered over this and gives me just enough of a glow without making me extra greasy throughout the day.

Use it over makeup to highlight the face

Because the formula is richly pigmented, I have used the darker shade on my cheeks as a liquid bronzer. I’ve also seen videos of the founder using it on her cheekbones and under the eyes to brighten! It’s definitely a product that has a ton of versatility.

Mix it with your current foundation to add a bit of a glow

Some of my readers have told me that they have mixed it into their foundations and the effect is absolutely beautiful. The shade Medium Aura is too dark for me to wear regularly but I have mixed it into a foundation that is too pale for me and it gave the most gorgeous bronzy glow.

Apply it with fingers and blend with a sponge

I find that rubbing it into the skin with my fingers gave me the best application and then I would blend it out with a damp makeup sponge.

Swatches of the RMS Beauty SuperNatural Radiance Serum SPF 30

I have swatched shade Light Aura and Medium Aura in the above picture. Light Aura is the shade I wear daily but I have been using Medium Aura underneath one of my foundations that is too pale for me at the moment. I squeezed out a very small amount for the middle swatches and you can see how thick the formula is compared to when I sheered it out. It definitely has a glowy finish but not too much for daytime. There are only 3 shades which is a bit limited but they do seem to adjust to a wide range of skin tones.

Before and After Using the SuperNatural Radiance Serum SPF 30

Though the difference is very slight, you can definitely see my complexion looks more even and smooth in the after picture. To be honest, the best way to see the glow in action is to see it in a video (check out my Instagram Reel here of my using it in a makeup look). It definitely minimized my pores and made my skin look a bit less dull and sallow. On the weekends, this is perfect to throw on with nothing else and it instantly wakes up my complexion. I will also add the Medium Aura on the cheeks for a bronzy glow to give my face a bit more color.

Is RMS Beauty Cruelty Free?

RMS Beauty is in good standing with PETA’s Global Beauty Without Bunnies program and does not test on animals. They share this in their FAQ section of this website.

More of my favorite RMS Beauty products

If you want to try more from the RMS beauty line, here are a few of my favorite products:

RMS Beauty Eyelights

The RMS Beauty Eyelights are a cream shadow that is formulated to be long wearing, creaseproof while also nourishing the skin on the eyes. All the shades have a shimmer finish but manage to leave the eyelids looking luminous without too much glitter or sparkle. They are easy to wear alone, layer under your favorite powder shadow or layer over a powder shadow. The formula and ease of use allows for it to be a versatile product.

RMS Beauty ReDimension Hydra Blush

Though these are a powder blush, they are a gel to powder formula which makes them blend seamlessly into the skin. There is no powdery finish that leaves your cheeks looking dry or textured. They also contain skin-nourishing ingredients which help to smooth the skin and leave it looking healthy and radiant.

RMS Beauty Legendary Serum Lipsticks

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.

RMS Beauty Legendary Lip Oil

The RMS Beauty Legendary Lip Oil is a nourishing lip formula designed to give shine, pigment and nourishment to the lips. This is a 97% skincare infused formula that is designed to provide 8 hr hydration and lip repair. I love the colors, the pigment, the feel and the finish of these lip oils. My only complaint is that very little product comes out so you have to dip the applicator in a few times to get enough product out to give adequate coverage. There is a stopper at the top that helps limit the amount of product that comes out but I may try and remove it to make it easier to get more product out each time. But regardless of that, the formula is too good to pass up!

Where to Buy RMS Beauty SuperNatural Radiance Serum SPF 30?

• RMS Beauty site (use code: Maree-15 for 15% off)
• Nordstrom
• Bluemercury
• Dermstore
• Anthropologie
• Credo Beauty
• Free People
• Shopbop