Best skincare and make up for age 60+?

[Theonlyoneiknow]

Hi,

I am looking to get my mum some new skincare and make up for Christmas. I know at the moment she uses Avon skincare and Max Factor make up but don't think it's really working for her. I was going to take her to a counter to try a few things out first but wasn't sure which one?

Any recommendations?

Thanks so much

[DrankSangriaInThePark]

My Mum has fantastic skin and uses Clinique repair wear laser thingy foundation. I asked her this summer because I want to look like her!!!

Skincare she uses either Elemis or Liz Earle hot cloth cleanser. Moisturiser- I buy her some posh stuff for Christmas always, L'Occitane, Elemis, Liz Earle etc.

I second NY Frankincense as well. It's amazing.

[Theonlyoneiknow]

Thanks! Will take her in to those counters and see how she gets on

[polyhymnia]

Clarins skincare is excellent and both their Vital Light and Super a Restorative ranges good for more mature skin.

Also recommend using a tinted moisturiser rather than heavy foundation - Bobbi Brown and Laura Mercier both do brilliant versions and BB is generally good for the 'no makeup makeup' look which is so much more flattering on older skin.

[Floisme]

I'm hurtling towards 60 and I've just switched to Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation. It's very light so doesn't settle in the um...creases. I just stopped at their counter to ask a few questions and they were very friendly and seemed to know their stuff.
I mostly use coconut or wheatgerm oil as a moisturiser but Neal's Yard is one of the few brands I do occasionally buy - particularly the Frankincense moisturiser.