Need make up over haul

[willsandnoodle]

I stopped wearing make up for a while as I’d noticed what I was doing wasn’t working for my face anymore. I bought some bits a couple of years ago which has been fine but I want to elevate it a bit. I’m in my late thirties, have combination skin and want a lightweight, youthful everyday routine.

My current routine - medium coverage foundation under eyes, around nose and on chin
cream bronze on nose, cheekbones and forehead
cream blush above bronze on cheeks
mascara
eywbrow gel
lipbalm

I’m after - a brightening concealer that’s not heavy to go under my eyes
a lightweight maybe cc/bb cream to replace my foundation
recommendations for cream bronzer
an everyday cream highlighter

Also advice on placement would be appreciated. I’ve spent hours scouring the internet and haven’t found the information I’m after, so hoping asking fellow busy mums will give me the info I’m after! If you’ve got this far, thank you!

Gatineau miracle eye cream - it’s my new favourite addition.

I like this concealer e.l.f. Putty Colour-Correcting Eye Brightener, iirc, it has hylauronic acid - it's not drying, it has coverage similar to a Bobbi Brown which was my favourite for years.

Hi. I can give you some guidance on what to look for ingredient-wise that might help your search. For a brightening under-eye concealer that's not heavy, look for formulations with light-reflecting pigments or pearls in the ingredient list, plus hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin so it doesn't settle into fine lines. For lightweight base coverage, BB or CC creams with silicones like dimethicone or cyclopentasiloxane high on the ingredient list tend to feel more breathable and skin-like than traditional foundations. Cream bronzers and highlighters with mineral pigments and emollients like squalane or jojoba oil typically blend better and look more natural on mature skin than powder formulas. Hope this helps!