Makeup recommendations for older faces?

[Duchess]

I completely understand what you're going through.

~When it comes to foundation for wrinkled skin, less is better. Try a lightweight hydrating liquid or cake formula.
~Concentrate more on improving the texture of skin with peptide based skincare.
~Check out Skin Firming Concentrate and Rosa Artica Moisturizer by Kiehl's. Use the SFC as your serum.
~Remember to use a good SPF. The sun depletes collagen and darkens discolorations.


Good luck!!!


Duchess

[Gráinne]

I too know of what you speak

I had my skin analyzed at a Clinique counter, and I've never been happier than with their products . Your skin tends to get dryer as you age. If you were oily and breakout-prone as a teenager, this is good news! You may not be able to use astringents or harsh cleansers on your thinner skin. I use a gentle wash and toner, then a moisturizer and eye cream at night. Your skin care routine is crucial.

Don't neglect your neck! That's where the years show up first, before the face. And always massage a moisturizing cream upwards, not pulling downwards. The same goes for your, um, decollatage, knees, feet and elbows. In fact, your entire body might need something richer with winter coming on (assuming you're in the Northern Hemisphere).

As for makeup, I've found I can't use powders as much as I used to-they "settle". Harsh colors and garish eyeshadows make you look silly at best and are aging. I've found a light touch with less makeup, not more, works well.

[morningstar55]

Originally Posted by Duchess

I completely understand what you're going through.

~When it comes to foundation for wrinkled skin, less is better. Try a lightweight hydrating liquid or cake formula.
~Concentrate more on improving the texture of skin with peptide based skincare.
~Check out Skin Firming Concentrate and Rosa Artica Moisturizer by Kiehl's. Use the SFC as your serum.
~Remember to use a good SPF. The sun depletes collagen and darkens discolorations.


Good luck!!!


Duchess

morning Duchess...... i am taking notes, I know you been a makeup artist for sometime now ty

[uncommondialogue]

I love a lot of the M. AAsam face products. Two in particular I adore are theVino Gold Tinted Dat Cream and Perfect Teint II used together. The Perfect Tein smooths lines sooooooooooooooooooooo good and I mix it with the Tinted Dat cream.

Argan oil products are great and I too use a lot of Signature Club A products.

The best eyebrow pencil I have used is YBF Automatic Eye Brow Pencil and the best mascar is benefit's they're Real!

Don't forget ladies.....moisurize, moisturize, moisturize *W.

Here's a hint that really works well...if still shaving legs with a razor...we all have some old hair conditioners we just didn't like or use anymore and it is great to use for shaving legs and much cheaper than expensive gels and foams etc for that.

[Sweet Bliss]

Morning Ladies and Gents...

Anyone tried the face exercises? I picked up a book at a yard sale, haven't used the techniques yet.

Any suggestions?

[Miss Scarlett]

I've used so many different makeups over the years. The Signature Club A is very good especially if you have dry skin. I used Bare Minerals and loved it but it's expensive. So I switched to L'Oreal's mineral makeup and love it! The only drawback is finding my color.

It would be nice if cosmetics companies would offer affordable sample sizes so we don't end up with a collection of things we can't use. Though I have been known to blend my own foundation colors.

[Apocalipstic]

I really am working on finding my way too.

I also have been using bare minerals, but its starting to settle in my wrinkles.

I find less is more as I age (50 in a few weeks), but wearing some color helps. A pink cheek and pink gloss rather than the nude I used to wear seems to help.

I can't wear liner under my eyes much and I love false eyelashes but my hands hurt really bad applying them. So its just for special when I have time to rest between eyes.

My eyelids are sagging too, so I brush a bit darker shade where the crease should be to give depth.

I wear less makeup than I ever have now, by far.

I do, however, need a good under eye cover that does not make my dark circles and bags look even worse.

Great topic!

[VintageFemme]

Originally Posted by Miss Scarlett

It would be nice if cosmetics companies would offer affordable sample sizes so we don't end up with a collection of things we can't use. Though I have been known to blend my own foundation colors.

You can always go to Sephora [a free standing shop or one in a JCP store] and get three free samples of anything. Foundation included. If the consultant assisting you is kind, she will fill that little sample jar full and if you are using a brush, it will last you quite awhile. More than enough to let you know if you like it. But you can get them to sample out anything, perfumes, make up, skin care, etc. I don't think Ulta gives samples.. do they?

I think the BB and CC creams are absolutely wonderful for more mature skin. So you don't have to wear heavy make up that does in fact settle and only make those lines more visible. And primers [face & eye] are the best make up find since mascara! LoL Seriously, a good matte face primer makes your foundation flawless and lasting. And I never have creased eye shadows anymore w/ eye primes. Make up has come a long way hasn't it?