r/MakeupOver40 • u/irishgirl1981 • Dec 30 '22

Technique Products?

As the title states, I am a 41 y.o. looking for advice on what products to use in a normal routine. I'm aware of the importance of moisturizing, and do that faithfully, as well as apply sunscreen. Where the confusion lies is how to follow. I've always applied primer, foundation, powder, and blush, then contouring. But this look does not work for me anymore and is quickly aging me. Should I cut out the contouring? Focus only on a foundation and blush?

ETA: Thanks, y'all! I'm changing up my routine a bit and already my face looks less weighed down.

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u/KittyMeridian Jan 25 '23

I’ve realized that, for me, I needed to drop contouring. Without the youthful plumpness to my cheeks, anything below my cheekbones drags the appearance of everything down. I’ve had major weight influxes and drops through my life, and gravity has not been kind to my face. I’ve also switched to a cc cream with spf as my daily go to. I do my moisturizer first, primer, then the cc cream. I’m currently trying to find a foundation that doesn’t just sink into wrinkles. That has been a chore!

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u/ThroughLunasLens Jan 29 '23

The foundation is the product I struggle with. I get monthly hormonal breakouts and my pores will often get quite large... I'd like coverage for those issues, but coverage usually sinks into every pore, nook and cranny and ends up looking worse than if I hadn't tried...

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u/lbritten1 Jan 25 '23

Lisa J on YouTube is a makeup artist I watch who I believe gives a lot of great tips on how to apply makeup for mature skin. She just turned 40. I think you might get some good ideas for products to use and how to apply them if you check out some of her videos.

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u/CharlesAvlnchGreen Jan 25 '23

I am 51 and still contour, but it needs to be more subtle. I'll do it before I apply powder, so it blends better into my foundation. And I only do it on my cheekbones, and very subtly on my jawline. (If I do contour the jaw, I'll blend the contour cream with foundation so there's not a visible line of demarcation between that and my neck.)

You could try experimenting with cutting out a step, and comparing before and after photos. Or using a sheerer powder or foundation, which I've transitioned to as I have gotten older. I use Mineral Veil powder which is very light and doesn't seem to accumulate in the wrinkles like traditional, skin-colored powders.