The Greasy Trap: Avoiding an Unflattering Glow
Middle-Aged Women Given Reasons for Avoiding Oily Cream Makeup Foundation
When it comes to makeup and skincare for women aged 50-60, influencer Smirokina has shared a common pitfall they might fall into—replacing their light, breathable base with a nourishing, oily cream. The result: a not-so-stylish, greasy sheen. Yeah, smh to that!
Hiding Blemishes: Two Methods for the Win
To shun away those aging skin imperfections, Smirokina suggests two masterful strategies:
- Kick things off by watering your skin with a weightless cream. Once it seeps in, layer on a foundation that sparkles.
- opt for a base infused with shimmer as your main skincare item.
To lock everything in, reach for a mineral powder—either loose or pressed. This kind of powder mops up the excess oil and won't suffocate your pores.
On another note, a dermatologist spilled the tea on picking a concealer to zap those pesky dark circles or eye bags for women over 50. That was a while ago, so let's rehash...
Skincare Steps to Shine:
- Hydration is Key: Hydrate your pipes with a moisturizer like L'Oréal Paris RevitaLift Triple Power Moisturizer with SPF 30, lend your skin a smooth canvas pre-makeup. Remember to let it sink in or else you'll wind up with pilling problems.
- Stick to Luminous Formulas: Say no to grease-intense, matte concoctions, go chasing watery, shimmery foundations instead—
- L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation (SPF 50): A makeup-skincare crossover, with featherweight coverage, especially for mature skin.
- Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation (SPF 25): A standout choice, thanks to its hydrating ingredients and natural finish according to Byrdie.
Covering Specific Issues
- Dark circles/age spots: Prime the area using a peach-tinted milky fluff before blanketting it with concealer. Go easy on the concealer, like IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye, then sprinkle some finely milled translucent powder to keep harsh lines at bay.
- Hyperpigmentation: Mask your flaw with medium-coverage, blendable foundations like L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable. Swipe it on with a wet sponge.
Application Tricks:
- The Damp Sponge Technique: Instead of swiping your foundation or concealer, press it into your skin, keeping fine lines under wraps.
- Selective Powdering: Focus your attention only on oily areas (your T-Zone) using a fluffy brush, maintaining a natural glow.
- Infused Skincare Formulas: Prioritize foundations enriched with squalane or antioxidants, like Kosas or Chanel Ultra Le Teint, for nourishment with camouflage.
Enough layers will turn you into a cotton candy mountain, so remember to use lightweight, buildable products to spin a balance between coverage and radiance. (I swear, I just made that rhyme happen, like poetic license or something!)
- To address the issue of dark circles and age spots, apply a peach-tinted milky primer before using IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye concealer, followed by a dusting of finely milled translucent powder.
- For coverage of hyperpigmentation, use L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable foundation and apply it with a wet sponge.
- To maintain a smooth canvas pre-makeup, hydrate your skin with L'Oréal Paris RevitaLift Triple Power Moisturizer with SPF 30 and allow it to absorb fully.
- Instead of opting for matte foundations, choose watery, shimmery formulations like L'Oréal Paris Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation (SPF 50) or Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation (SPF 25).
- When applying foundation or concealer, use the damp sponge technique to press the product into your skin and keep fine lines concealed, while remember to focus on powdering only the oily areas using a fluffy brush for a natural glow.
