To believe I should have a clue how to do make up by 50?

[MakeUpEssentials]

Sorry this is a shameless repost from beauty as it got no responses. Please can anyone recommend a few make up essentials I need now that I've hit 50 and my make up/beauty collection is so completely and utterly random. I don't have a system or ritual for make up and feel a bit lost. What are the basics that you can't live without? I'm thinking skin care, foundation, concealer, blusher kind of thing. Happy to pay for good quality products.

I’m 45- I’ve just rediscovered boots no 7 again after a few years of dabbling with more expensive brands. My skin (particularly their foundation) has not looked as good in last 8 years.

And CLARINS face oil. I bloody love that stuff as a base/ primer 10min before I put on my makeup.

I am 50 and went for a makeup lesson recently. I have never worn much so felt like I needed some guidance.

I was worried about feeling stupid but I didn't at all.

@Fluffycloudsfloatinginthesky where did you find the person who gave you a lesson? Did you just google?

A friend recommended Bobbi Brown so I just booked online at one of their concession's.

They do different sessions - I just did the everyday makeup one.

Thank you!

Another recommendation for Beauty and the Boutique here. I use the products from the natural beauty tutorial, plus the Eye of Horus eye liner. Beauty and the Boutique

Erborian cc cream is nice & I like by Terry hyaluronic powder. You can mix a drop of facial oil In with your foundation for a dewy look.

I'd recommend getting your colours 'done' which helps with choosing makeup shades too.

Going to check out some of these recs thanks!

You guys are the best! So many great ideas, links and suggestions. I'm going to investigate each and every one of them. Thank you!!

So for anyone still here.. I booked myself in at Charlotte Tilbury today and oh my god. Completely changed my world. Bought several products and came out feeling like a different woman. I would recommend anyone doing this who feels a little in the dark. She gave me some great tips and pointers and I feel I have the products needed to update my look for the new year.
I also loved the tip from someone here about always wearing earrings ( hoops esp I guess.) I have done since and it really adds a little bit of glam/ light to my face. So thank you!!

Glad it worked out. I’ll look at booking in.