Back to my thread about a make-up brush! I do love my Seint foundation (cream) and I only recently started wearing foundation. I wore concealer and mineral powder before. I think a make-up brush (specifically mine is a foundation brush) makes such a difference in your make-up. It also allows you to use a very small amount of foundation. Some people say primer helps, but I do not use it. Maybe others will weigh in on that. I'd tell her to make sure she has a good moisturizer and especially eye cream underneath and not too much powder. Hope that helps!!

That is very helpful! I’ve passed it on, thank you!

I'm early 50s, and after a toner, I use a very light layer of argan oil, followed by a light primer. Then concealer under eyes, and then a light dusting of mineral powder. I always let the oil sink in well before applying anything else. It leaves a dewy look but isn't greasy. I find mature skin looks much more fresh with some glow rather than a matte finish. Keep in mind I haven't worn foundation since my 30s (except for special occasions) because I do not care for the feel of it. If her skin is already smooth and healthy, she may want to try just a primer and mineral powder.

I'm not sure if it had to do with menopause, I did that happily and rather early many years ago. But what I find is best for foundation - less is better. Same with concealer. A little shadowing to me is better than trying too hard to cover flaws - only to have the product slip into creases and emphasize....

I often use Perricone No Foundation foundation, or Armani Crema Nuda foundation. Armani Luminous Silk is another lightweight foundation that's pretty. I couldn't help her with color, I have no pink and have warm tones, need a very neutral beige that doesn't run too cool. I cannot remember the last year I used a powder, find it not appropriate for my more mature skin other than a little powdered blush or powdered highlighter.

A tiny bit of McEvoy Instant eye lift helps if I've made up and still don't look sparkling and bright that day ;0) What I find help too....Lip gloss, never matte lips. Mascara, brows, and lip gloss make a huge difference from my plain unmade face.

I’ve never been into ”heavy” makeup. I have some light foundation but haven’t used it in a long time in favor of tinted moisturizer and Clinique blush crayon along with a translucent powder on shiny areas. I don’t put any kind of makeup around my eyes, just moisturizer. Less is more with wrinkles.

Mid 50's. I found that once I hit 'that' age, less is definately more. I shaved it down to mascara, a little blush on cheeks and light lip balm color for 10+ years. Just those three things made all the difference in the world. Powder or cream foundation just sank into lines I didn't even know I had until the creasing effect was all anyone could see.

I've since found a couple of powder Clinque foundations that are nice and seem to not have that make you more ugly effect. Just a light dusting to even the skin tone a little bit. But it's hard to really say, because the eyesight goes downhill at around same age, ha! Estee Lauder DoubleWear is very nice, but only a dot applied to back of wrist then smoshed into a foundation brush (flat head), then mashy-style applied to face. Takes a few tries to get the technique right. Don't try to get to full coverage. It only backfires and you look horrid.

Also, moisturizer before applying is a must even if she has oily T-zone. Some people swear by a primer and if a make up artist applies it on me, it's magic. If *I* apply it on me, terrible, and wash face to start over.

We are all different, but I ended up liking Cerave and Cetaphil moisturizers (in the jars) the most! I have used the top shelf stuff and every thing in between. I seem to like those two best. I also like Eucerin in the jar (!!)--very basic but lovely, but it doesn't like me back sometimes too much. It can to make my eyes water :(

Hope that offers some help. She'll find her groove in time.

I tend to use Clinique products as they are hypoallergenic. I was reassessing my makeup a few years ago and the people at Clinique told me that when we go into perimenopause is a good time to reassess the colours that we are using. Apparently it is at that time that our skin tones start to change.

And I second using a foundation brush. That was something else that the person mentioned and it did make a difference.

Who knew that a brush could make such a difference! I know she’s using sponges now so that will be a game changer. Thank you so much for the advice - I have passed it all on!!! The brand recommendations are so helpful as well.

Robo, is she wanting makeup advice for work when we generally put more on, or for casual wear?

Oakley I think she enjoys a full face almost any day - like a hobby! She says thanks to you all for the wonderful tips!!!

I'm in my early 60s. I've never worn a ton of makeup, and am certainly no expert but here's what I've been doing to make my older skin look better -

1. Colleen Rothschild - Black Tourmaline Face Primer all over face

2. Tarte creamy concealer under eyes and to cover some sun/age spots. The creamy version is key. The standard shape tape is terrible for anyone with any fine lines around the eyes as it just cakes in the creases and makes it much worse.

3. Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint. I bought this on a whim at Sephora while on a trip to NYC with my daughter. Wore it to dinner that night. Later in the evening she told me that she forgot to mention at dinner that my skin looked awesome. Very dewy. OK, sold! Ha! I am actually going to try to SuperGoop Glowscreen when I use up the Ilia. A friend told me she likes it even better than the Ilia.

4. A little bronzer (Bobby Brown or Guerlain)

5. A little blush. Any brand.

You said your friend takes great care of her skin, so she may not need this info, but I love all the Colleen Rothschild products. I started using them about 1-1.5 years ago and I saw an immediate improvement. Up until then, I never did anything for my skin other than washing face in shower and a little drug store moisturizer. The CR products are not cheap, but not as expensive as some other products on the market. I have to say I was amazed at the difference it made in my skin.

Tell her to check out youtube videos—-I like Risa Does Makeup, Stephanie Marie, Hot and Flashy and Dominique Sachse. She can type in their name and ”cakey makeup” or ” peri-menopause makeup” and there will be lots of info. Plenty of other youtube makeup artists as well.

This is a must-have with mature skin, imo. https://www.nordstrom.com/s/charlotte-tilbury-refillable-magic-cream-face-moisturizer/6296829?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&color=000

I can't live without it now. The way I use it, is I put on Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizer all over my face-which you know, is very light, and I let it set in for a couple of minutes. Then I use the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Face Moisturizer (above)-you can tell instantly, it just smooths out your skin. I don't use it in my eyelid area, but I do under my eyes to smooth out those fine lines. Give it a couple of minutes or so to set in. Then my foundation, which is medium coverage. I never wear a matte foundation, but I've never tried it with the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream, so not sure how it would do with a matte foundation. Note: I use a Beauty Blender after smoothing my foundation on with my fingers.

Thank you so much and my friend says thank you too! I have passed all the advice on.