I've been working as a professional makeup artist for decades.
I'm also officially ticking the over 40s box, and I don't mind one bit!
So much has changed since I first started doing makeup, and although some products and techniques will always outlast trends, change can be a good thing.
No mater your budget, age or life stage, you can find numerous products that'll work for your skin, and make you look and feel confident.
Take 'mature skin foundation'; ever wondered, is matte or dewy foundation better for mature skin?
Often, society tells us we should be covering up or hiding ourselves as we age, hence we reach for increasingly fuller-coverage foundations.
Personally, I'm a big fan of dewy makeup for most people, including those with mature skin.
If you've been wondering how to get a dewy look for mature skin, you've come to the right place.
Keep scrolling for my helpful tips and product recommendations for how to make mature skin look dewy and juicy.
Best Dewy Makeup for Mature Skin.
Generally speaking, mature skin can be drier and may lack that natural radiance.
Therefore, I find a fresh, dewy finish provides my skin with more hydration.
And hydration is mature skin's best friend, believe me!
Above is an example of how I use dewy makeup to enhance my natural complexion.
Now, I know many of you out there might be hesitant about the whole 'dewy makeup look', especially my oily or fellow mature-age friends.
Will a dewy finish foundation for mature skin make me look too shiny? What about makeup settling into fine lines?
Think of the term 'dewy' as meaning hydration, radiance and glow.
Let's take a look at my recipe for dewy makeup and my top picks to create this look.
Step 1: Skin Prep Moisturiser for Mature Skin.
The best dewy makeup for mature skin starts with skin prep.
Weleda Skin Food is one of my favourite skin prep creams for mature skin because it provides intense moisturisation and hydration.
Pro tip: The best way to apply this cream is by warming it up in your palms first before pressing it onto your skin.
M.A.C Cosmetics Strobe Cream is maybe the best glow primer for mature skin, and has been a fave of mine for years.
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré Moisturiser is also up there with the best glow products for mature skin, especially if your skin is super dry.
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