Makeup Must Haves For Women Over 50

Thanks to Augusta Andrews of B. Barnett for sharing the must have make up for women over 50. For more information about B. Barnett, or to schedule an appointment with Augusta visit bbarnett.com.

Primer:

The most important thing in makeup application is to start with a primer. Primer for face, eyes, and lips give makeup truer color as well as better staying power throughout your day. As we get older our skin gets drier, so it is important to use makeup that will hydrate the skin. Laura Mercier Hydrating Primer ($30) is a great primer that adds moisture to the skin and will seal foundation in place. To prep your eyes for color, use Laura Mercier Eye Canvas ($26) to neutralize the eyelid, provide lightweight coverage, and prevent creasing and smudging all day. To seal lipstick color and create a smooth surface for application, use Flawless Lip by Trish McEvoy ($26).

Foundation:

Now that your skin is prepped, we can move on to coverage. Silk Crème Foundation by Laura Mercier ($42) is a wonderful and hydrating foundation that has advanced light reflecting abilities that allow fine lines and wrinkles to vanish under its coverage.

    Lash Care:

Not only does our skin get drier as we get older, but our lashes thin out and do not hold curl as well. A great eyelash curler that fits comfortably in your hand, Trish McEvoy ($18), and a few coats of Laura Mercier’s Waterproof Mascara ($20) will give your lashes more curl and volume than curling mascara alone.

 Matte Eyeshadow:

Matte eyeshadow in a neutral color, such as Buttercream or Fresco by Laura Mercier ($22) will give your eyes a softer and smoother look by eliminating sheen.

Moisturizing Blush:

Give your cheeks a soft and dewy pop of color with a moisturizing blush like Laura Mercier’s Cheek Veil ($22).

Creamy Lip Color:

Creamy lip color is the finishing touch. Line and fill in entire lip with a rosy Laura Mercier Lip Liner shade such as Clover or Baby Lips ($20). Then stain your lips with a glaze such as Laura Mercier’s Lip Glaze in Lotus Bloom ($24). If fine lines cause feathering in your lip color try Laura Mercier Lip Pencil in Clear ($20) to keep lip color in its place.