Spring and summer bring a fresh opportunity to revamp your makeup routine, especially if you’re over 50. Vogue’s guide to beauty for women in this age group is curated by makeup artists who are experts themselves. These professionals, including Charlotte Tilbury and Laura Geller, are sharing their insider tips and favorite products to help you achieve a radiant and youthful complexion.
Charlotte Tilbury emphasizes the importance of starting with a smooth and hydrated base. She recommends using products with skin-loving ingredients that hydrate, smooth, and revive the skin. Laura Geller agrees, highlighting the necessity of a primer for mature skin to create a flawless canvas for makeup application.
When it comes to concealer, Geller advises opting for a creamy formula for long-lasting coverage. Rose-Marie Swift suggests using a light touch and focusing on correcting imperfections rather than covering them up. Choosing the right foundation is key, according to Tilbury, who suggests seeking out formulas that blur imperfections and provide a luminous finish.
For a fresh and youthful glow, Geller recommends peachy blush tones that add brightness to mature skin. Swift prefers cream or gel blushes for a natural, lit-from-within look. Lisa Eldridge advocates for layering cream and powder blushes for added dimension and volume.
When defining the eyes, Geller suggests using soft, smudgeable eyeliner in neutral hues like brown. She recommends smudging the liner for a softer, more flattering look. For monochrome lids, Geller advises sticking to gentle colors that enhance your natural eye color.
Adding mascara is the final touch to define the eyes. Geller recommends choosing a mascara that provides volume, length, and dark pigment to make the eyes pop. Swift insists on using black mascara for mature lashes to open up the eyes. Applying mascara to lower lashes can provide balance, according to Geller.
Finish off your look with a subtle lip tint or stain for a lightweight and hydrating touch of color. Swift suggests opting for formulas with protective antioxidants to keep lips moisturized. Eldridge recommends using lip liner to prevent feathering and enhance the longevity of your lip color.
These expert tips and product recommendations cater to the specific needs of women over 50, helping you achieve a fresh and radiant makeup look for the spring and summer seasons.