As our skin ages, some people may notice that their skin changes in a few of the following ways: it becomes either drier or oilier and  it loses it’s luminosity. You may also notice that your skincare products are no longer working the way that they used to.

The key to this type of makeup application is to keep everything light; mature skin doesn’t need full-coverage foundation all over but may need a bit more coverage in certain areas like under the eyes or on the cheeks to help neutralize rosacia. You may want (depending on your skin type) to look for products that are more moisturizing or hydrating (if you have oilier skin). With the right makeup application techniques you can look fresh and luminous; the wrong makeup application techniques cane actually age you further.

The “rule” that mature skins should stay away from shimmer or frosty eye shadows, in my opinion, don’t apply any more. Eye shadow formulations have come a long way since that rule came to exist and you’ll find that the shimmer/frost shadows are more finely milled. That said, you are going to want to use it sparingly and only on the high plains of the face. Opt for a liquid highlighter as opposed to a powder one, if your more on the dry side.

Because my model had good skin and only a tiny bit of redness, I kept the foundation and powder application very light. She has great eyes, so I decided to play them up  and gave her a bit of a  sultry look.

My favourite foundation for a mature skin is Face Atelier Ultra Foundation. I find that it gives light-to-medium coverage, has a bit of a sheen to it (thanks to the silicone) and it holds up well under most situations.  If your skin is more on the dryer side, only powder lightly down the center of the face (t-zone).  I applied a peachy shade on the cheek bones as opposed to the checks to give her face a bit of a lift. To finish the look,  on the lips, I went with a colour that she probably wouldn’t have picked for herself; MAC “O” lipstick. It a gorgeous purple-ish red with golden pearl. “O” is one of my favourite lipsticks and can we worn sheer as shown above or more full-on. It’s a great colour for those of you who want to try a red but aren’t sure where to start.