Over 40’s top 5 make up must haves

[Yankathebear]

If you are over 40 what 5 make up items can you not live without (slightly dramatic).
I need a refresh. Money no object.

@likeamother it’s a corrector - it looks too thick to work but it’s been a game changer for my dark circles. I am a tightwad (despite what my top 5 items say!) so something has to really earn its money - the becca undereye does that for me - not found a dupe yet and happy to pay 20 quid for something that easily lasts 6 months and hides my lack of sleep.

Benefit Bad Gal Bang mascara, gives me stripper lashes that look super fluttery.

Biore Watery Essence SPF 50+. Disappears into my skin, so light, can even use it on and around my eyes, never stings. Make sure you order it directly from Japan though, to avoid the fakes.

Genuine Shu Uemura eyelash curlers. Not cheap, think I paid about £30 for them, but they're amazing.

IT Cosmetic brow pencil in Universal Taupe, also doubles as a flattering eyeliner.

Blistex Intensive Repair Balm.

L'Oreal Telescopic mascara - I used to use Lancome definicils, but this is cheaper and I think better.
Number 7 Lift and Luminate foundation. But I use the Number 7 Beautifully Matte Mousse foundation for going out as it has more coverage.
Soap and Glory Sexy Mother Pucker lip gloss - I wear it over any lipstick when I'm going out
MyFace eye pencil - but MyFace cosmetics are discontinued, so I'm saving my last one for special occasions and using the Lancome one - almost as soft.
If anyone knows a decent substitute for MyFace Blingtone eyeshadows, I'd love to hear it - I love glitter for a night out.

A good primer

Factor 50 sun cream
Find one you like and wear it EVERY DAY

Every else is a nice to have.
But please put sunscreen at the top of the list.

I find it's most important to wear colours that suit.
I have cool undertones, so need pinky colours rather than peachy ones.

• Navy, grey or plum mascara (No7 and Jane Iredale do navy, Dr Hauschka do all three)
• Navy eyeliner (Dr Haushka one is my favourite as it is a dark navy rather than bright)
• Pink blusher, no sparkle (I use Lily Lolo atm)
• Cool pink or mauve lipstick (my all-time favourite is a Clinique one that has been discontinued!)
• Cool grey or lilac eyeshadow (I use Odylique and Lavera, respectively)

One Powder Wonder. Beauty Pie. Sets and stabilises everything, without changing colour. And unifies all the previous preparation. Makes naked skin look good. On multiple repeat buy list and my sister now swears by it too. And she was once a beauty consultant, so highly critical. Make life easy.

I will die on the IT cosmetics CC cream hill. Spf and lovely coverage that doesn't sit in your creases

@247SylviaPlath brilliant, thank you. Am ordering! I have the worst dark circles and gave up searching for an effective concealer years ago. This sounds great, can’t beat a personal recommendation. Plus the results Pics on the website look 🥰

Nars tinted moisturiser
Bobbi Brown stic foundation
Nars concealer
Hourglass mascara
Hourglass ambient powder
Bobbi Brown blusher
Bobbi Brown nude lipsticks
Or just tinted lip balm
(Sunglasses)

And Bobby Brown eyebrow pencil
Stills eyeliner

STILLA eyeliner

Hada labo or biore spf
Maybelline dream urban cover (lighter rip off of it cosmetics cc cream)
Tarte shape tape concealer
Laura mercier or maybelline powder
Tarte or L’Oréal bronzer
Tarte Amazonian clay blush
Hourglass Dim light
An insanely amazing smudge:crease proof Korean taupe eye shadow stick that has been discontinued sob
Tarte man eater mascara

I LOVE tarte. Shipping to uk is amazing and their twice yearly big sales are vvv g value.

The only things I buy on repeat are Estée Lauder double wear, Nars radiant long wear (I alternate the two between day and nights out) Nars blusher and Kiko mascara.
I bought an urban decay naked basics pallete 2 years ago which is still going strong, that's my favourite eye shadow so far and I will be buying again when it's finished.

@likeamother hope you get on well with it! I received my first one in a cult beauty goody bag gift with purchase and have worn it every day since I first tried it (with some scepticism) Use sparingly and pat in with your finger, the oils I think help it sink in then go in sparingly with your concealer (you’ll need less than you’ve been using before). It has genuinely been the best new thing I have introduced to my daily routine.

A little Benefit high beam mixed wiTh Estée Lauder tinted daywear moisturiser

Benefit browzings

Clinique clarifying lotion

Nars laguna bronzer

Nars liquid blush orgasm

What's the bare minerals complexion thing?
I need my face sorting. Used to have great skin and foundation glided on but now I've got broken veins and all sorts.

Ooh oooh

Urban decay all nighter setting spray and primer

ooh I love these threads.
I'm 41.
Biore watery essence sunscreen for face
Beauty Pie one powder wonder
Clinique Power lash mascara
Hourglass Ambient light powder thing
Grey eye pencil - any brand really
Vaseline rose for lips
Nyx under eye corrector although now I'm def going to try the Becca one!

Glossier Boy Brow
Laura Mercier Translucent Face Powder
Laura Mercier Caviar Eye Stick
Becca Blusher in Snapdragon
Hourglass Highlighter Palette

(Used with Real Techniques brushes)

These are the items I've either bought over and over again or will immediately replace when I run low. I use less £££ base, mascara, eye liner as these are the products for me that make a huge difference to how my make up looks and crucially for me, lasts on my face all day.

Showgirl mascara Barry M
Blusher quad pallete Barry M
Various nail varnish Barry M
Burts Bees lip balm

Nude lipstick

Just want to say thank you to everyone who suggested the Becca under eye corrector. Mine arrived today and it’s amazing - far better than I expected!

@EZA15

Just want to say thank you to everyone who suggested the Becca under eye corrector. Mine arrived today and it’s amazing - far better than I expected!

Can I ask where you bought it and how you knew what shade to get? Inhave wanted this for ages!

Superdrug Vitamin E Face wash
Boots Hydraluminous foundation
Collection Lasting Perfection concealer
CYO bronzing shimmer oil (discontinued - need to find a replacement when mine runs out as I love to use this on my face)
Tinny London lip to cheek in VeeBee