Skin also changes as women get older. So, you just can’t get the look of youth by applying makeup as usual. Here are some tips on makeup which are especially for mature skin. If you know the skin type and problem of a person at the age of 50’s and apply the makeup accordingly, then it becomes very easy to make the skin young, shining and naturally beautiful.

Understanding Mature Skin –

Our skin also matures with age. Some natural changes are noticed by most women above the age of 50 on their skin—which is normal. The collagen and elasticity level in the skin decreases with age. Because of these fine lines, wrinkles or mild sagging may be noticed on the face.

So, now at this age, you should be a little careful while wearing makeup. You need to use products that nourish the skin. For example, instead of heavy matte foundations, light-textured liquid foundation is extremely suitable. It penetrates into the skin nicely and gives a new, radiant look without covering the natural appearance of the face.

Mature skin contains:

With age, the skin loses moisture. Every woman complains about age spots, pimples, or an unbalanced complexion. Thus, to handle such a change, the first thing which you must do is offer adequate moisturizing to the skin again. By applying a moisturizing lotion which contains hyaluronic acid, you offer the skin with a moist, shiny, and healthy look. It gives the skin a definite “dewy” or soft moisture which is best suited for mature skin.

Skin and makeup concerns in women over 50:

Women over 50 do have some make-up problems. Lines, wrinkles, or aging signs are noticed more when heavy make-up is used. Thus, we advise using light make-up for this age.  Light, creamy concealer instead of heavy concealer is suggested by most make-up professionals. Eye make-up also becomes slightly sensitive at this age. Thick eyeshadow or sharp eyeliner gives the eyes a done-up look. Light, soft eyeshadow and light eyeliner, however, give the eyes a softer, youthful, and radiant look. Keeping these little things in mind, you can get a flawless and confident look which will speak a thousand words about your beauty, and not your age.

Why is it so important to take care of your skin before applying makeup?

How long your makeup will last depend mostly on how well you prepare your skin, so it’s important to take care of your skin before applying makeup. First, wash your face. For this, take a gentle face wash or a cleanser that will take out the dust and excess oil from your face. Then apply moisturizing cream, this will give moisture to your skin and soften your face. Then you need to use a primer. It provides a smooth finish for your skin so your makeup adheres nicely and will last longer. If you apply foundation with a sponge, it looks pretty in the skin, not cakey faced at all, and even sits well on the brows or around the eyes.

Some pro tips on how to use liquid foundation:

If you want to apply liquid foundation in the right way, then you need to prepare the skin beforehand. Putting a good moisturizer and primer on the face will add moisture to the skin and thus create an appropriate canvas for the foundation. Application of foundation with a makeup sponge smooths the foundation into the skin nicely. Patting the foundation gently rather than rubbing it in moisturizes the skin and settles nicely in the wrinkles. Another tip to do is to layer up the coverage and not put too much foundation at one time. Use once and let dry slightly, and then use a second application if needed. This will give the makeup a totally natural look but reduce the weight and the skin color will be fabulous.

Get Perfect Coverage with Concealer:

Concealer is perhaps the most essential makeup product for women of a certain age, especially to conceal age spots and fine lines. Use a light, moisturizing concealer that will not cake up in fine lines for perfect coverage. Cover lightly where distress is greater like under eyes or age spots. To get it to work completely, mix it with a make-up sponge slowly so that the concealer can make the skin smoother.

Apply Cream Blush for The Healthy, Youthful Glow:

Cream blush is one of those makeup staples of aged people that makes the complexion appear healthy, youthful, and radiant. Cream blushes, unlike powder blushes, melt into the skin and provide the skin with a dewy (shiny) finish, which appears stunning on aging skin. To make it function, blend the blush on a sponge or with the fingers and apply it evenly on the face so that it glides and does not streak into lines.

How to Bronze and deepen skin with bronzer:

Use a matte-finish bronzer, not shine or sparkly one. Apply bronzer on apples of cheeks, blending downward toward jawline, and along temples to create angle definition. To complete it naturally, use it wisely with light brush motion. It brightens up the face and the face would look young.

Tips to define your eyebrows and enhance your beauty:

With age, most eyebrows become thin or thinning, and the entire face looks extremely flat. Therefore, it is necessary to shape eyebrows for mature skin. For this, take an eyebrow pencil or gel almost identical in color to your hair. Gently fill in the gaps with soft strokes, not too thick but naturally. Then blend with a small brush so the product will not be noticeable. In fact, clean eyebrows define the face features, brighten up the eyes, and give the overall look of makeup a more defined, younger appearance.

Tips for applying eyeliner to give a youthful look to your eyes:

As you age, the skin around the eyes will soften a little bit and wrinkle more, so it will be a bit more difficult to get the eyeliner on. But the proper application of eyeliner can make eyes look bigger. For soft, young eyes, pencil or gel liner is the best—easy to use and not pulling on your lids. Instead of an extremely heavy or thick line, you can go for a smudged look with kajal, or you can draw a light wing. You can also try colorful eyeliners but try to choose based on your eye color. This will beautifully define the lash line and glow up the entire make-up.

Tips for selecting mascara by age:

Eyelashes of an aged person are naturally thin, and some may be white as well. So, when you purchase mascara, you should pick one that will make you look relatively decent a little bit with volume and length. A mascara with a soft flexible brush, you can place the product wonderfully onto each eyelash and the lashes themselves never feel heavy or weighed down. Placing a lash primer under your mascara will make your lashes look fuller, better conditioned and younger. Your eyes will seem bigger and brighter and so will the rest of your makeup.

Tips for Setting Your Makeup for Longevity:

Makeup looks perfect from morning to night, everyone wants this. And for mature skin, it’s even more important, because fine lines appear on the skin with time. So setting your makeup after applying makeup is a must-do step.

Using a light setting spray or translucent powder will keep your makeup in place all day long, without adding any extra weight to your skin. Those who suffer from slightly oily skin can lightly dust matte powder on the sides of the cheeks, nose, and T-zone areas like the forehead with a brush. This will keep your makeup fresh, and your skin will also maintain a dewy look.

By following these simple steps, your makeup will be long-lasting throughout the day, and your face will have a confident & radiant glow—just the way we all want!

Easy Lipstick Selection Tips Based on Age:

First, select a shade that is near your natural lip color and complexion. Instead of selecting a very dark or gloomy shade, pick shades that bring radiance to the complexion. Moisturizing, creamy lipstick is best for aging skin, because it moisturizes the lips and won’t bleed into fine lines. Or simply apply tinted lip balm or sheer lip color if you want more natural look.  Even using a small lip brush or your fingers to apply lipstick softens the color and gives a soft smooth look. If you wish to go for a bold look, you can try a dark color—but even then, in the moisturizing formula, so that the lips look healthy and youthful.

Finally, no matter what your age makeup should never be about hiding, it should be about highlighting your natural beauty. If you choose the right products keeping in mind the specific needs of your mature skin, then you will radiate confidence and charm at any age.