10 things to Get Rid and/or Replace
Here are some brand suggestions to replace the 10 makeup items you might want to revamp if you’re over 50. These brands are known for catering to mature skin with products that hydrate, illuminate, and enhance your natural beauty without settling into fine lines or emphasizing texture.
1. Lightweight, Hydrating Foundations
- IT Cosmetics – Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream
This offers buildable coverage with hydration and a radiant finish, plus SPF 50 for sun protection. - NARS – Sheer Glow Foundation
A lightweight foundation that delivers a luminous finish, perfect for mature skin.
2. Cream or Gel Blushes
- Glossier – Cloud Paint
This gel-cream blush is easy to blend and adds a natural, dewy flush of color. - Charlotte Tilbury – Glowgasm Beauty Light Wand
A creamy, glowy blush that blends beautifully and gives the skin a radiant finish.
3. Hydrating, Satin, or Gloss Lipsticks
- Bobbi Brown – Crushed Lip Color
A creamy lipstick that hydrates and delivers rich color with a satin finish. - Clarins – Lip Comfort Oil
Offers hydration and a glossy finish without the sticky feel, great for adding moisture and fullness to lips.
4. Soft, Smudged Eyeliner
- Charlotte Tilbury – Rock ‘N’ Kohl Eyeliner
This pencil glides smoothly and allows for easy blending to create a soft, smudged look. - Smashbox – Always On Gel Liner
A creamy, waterproof liner that can be smudged for a softer effect, but stays in place all day.
5. Cream or Satin-Finish Eyeshadows
- Laura Mercier – Caviar Stick Eye Color
Creamy, long-lasting, and easy to blend, these stick eyeshadows are perfect for mature lids. - Tom Ford – Cream Color for Eyes
Offers a subtle satin finish that won’t emphasize texture, perfect for mature skin.
6. Subtle Luminizers
- Hourglass – Ambient Lighting Powder
A finely-milled powder that creates a soft, diffused glow without glitter or shimmer. - Becca – Shimmering Skin Perfector (Liquid)
A liquid luminizer that blends beautifully into the skin for a soft, radiant glow.
7. Cream or Liquid Foundations
- Armani Beauty – Luminous Silk Foundation
A luxurious, hydrating liquid foundation that offers buildable coverage with a silky, radiant finish. - Dior – Forever Skin Glow Foundation
Provides long-lasting hydration and a natural glow, perfect for mature skin.
8. Soft Bronzer or Blush for Definition
- Fenty Beauty – Sun Stalk’r Instant Warmth Bronzer
A finely-milled bronzer that delivers a subtle, buildable warmth without harsh lines. - Chanel – Soleil Tan Bronze Universal
A cream-gel bronzer that blends seamlessly into the skin for a natural sun-kissed look.
9. Lengthening and Volumizing Mascaras
- L’Oréal – Lash Paradise Mascara
Provides voluminous, fluttery lashes without clumping or flaking, great for mature eyes. - Lancome – Définicils High Definition Mascara
This mascara lengthens and separates lashes for a natural yet dramatic effect.
10. Neutral, Earthy Eyeshadow Tones
- Urban Decay – Naked3 Palette
A palette full of soft, neutral pinks, taupes, and browns that complement mature eyes without overpowering. - Tarte – Tartelette In Bloom Clay Palette
A mix of matte and shimmer neutral shades that are flattering and blendable, perfect for everyday wear.
These brands are well-known for their quality, and many have been specifically designed with mature skin in mind. Trying out these formulas can help refresh your makeup routine while providing a more youthful, radiant look.