Make Up over 65

I'm a great fan of Boots No7 makeup, they are a great midprice range and often have 3 for 2 offers and £5 off vouchers, so it's not too much of a waste of money if something turns out not quite right. I've also had a few make up palettes as a freebie when I've bought from their range and it's a great way of trying eyeshadow and blusher. I particularly like their hydroluminous foundation (lovely, non-cakey coverage) and their tinted moisturiser for summer, and their tubing mascara is my favourite, it stays put through hell and high water. The consultants are always well informed and not at all pushy IMHO.
And no, I don't have shares in Boots 😁
Best of luck and have fun!

I have used Estée Lauder Double wear foundation for a few years now (currently am 68 btw). Highly recommend as it goes on easily, doesn’t settle in the creases or pores and lasts hours.
Mascara wise, I am still looking! Have yet to find one that doesn’t run or smudge, since hot flushes set in. Have tried numerous. Currently using Mavala waterproof. Better than many but still have panda eyes after an hour or so on these hot days.

My daughter bought me a Laura Geller pallette which contains blushers and eye shadow, also a compact which contains a powdered foundation. Along with this came a brush to apply. I love the products as they give a natural look without having that caked on look which is a no no for me.

I'd suggest if you're not a regular makeup wearer to go to a counter & get advice on products & colours. Get a makeover & then wear it for the whole day before buying! Tinted moisturiser & blusher & lipstick. I never wear eye shadow sometimes mascara. Start there & then add more if you fancy. Liquids are normally best for mature skin, less dry looking!

Boots own range are as good as any to start..then go premium if you fancy! Loreal do a great Tinted Serum which is highly rated. Hot n Flashy on YouTube is a mine of info for products, tutorial etc too along with LFF.

Bobbi Brown & Jones Road products are good but not easy to find to play with/test, depends where you live!

I've discovered Laura Geller Baked n Brighten it goes on like powder and stays put. I did have to try different shades and now have a winter spring and summer shade. But it will last a long time!

I am 78 and love L'Oréal Magic BB tinted moisturiser. It's a good price and gives you a light coverage that doesn't look like you have loads of makeup on. The other range I find is very good is Maybeline or Max Factor.

I have always worn make up and feel lost without it. Nowadays…73…I wear less unless it is a special occasion. For every day I put on moisturiser then a thin layer of Boots No 7 tinted moisturiser which just smooths out some of the uneven skin tones whilst still looking as though there is nothing there. I use a little powder eyeshadow …cream colour…over my lids and entire socket, just a sweep, with then a sweep of colour…mink brown…over my lids and sweeping out and up. Barely there, but gives an uplift and an eye colour compliment again without really looking made up. Clinique for this as the colour can build if needed. I take a grey eye pencil…Avon glimmer stick…and with my eye closed just run it along the close. This pencil will just add a touch of colour without making a line…others often either leave a proper line or blobs, or do nothing. Again, it is a hint of darkness. I blend all the eye stuff with a brush to erase any lines or build up. Bit of mascara, firm believer in L’Oréal for this. And then, a bit of magic. I use either Touché Éclat Which? Is expensive, or Boots highlighter cream, dotting small bits under and out to the bottom of my temple…basically the under eye area. This freshens up my whole eye area and takes off years. Then 3 finishing touches. Sweep of shadow blusher in the hollows of my cheeks…just a touch! Touch of pink blusher just down the outside eye temple one on to the top of the apple of my cheek…not actually on the apple…and a bit of lips. I usually use the Max Factor long lasting one which adds colour but no gloss and lasts for ages. Takes about 5 minutes when you are used to it, then ready for what the day brings. BTW one of the favourite things my daughter and I do is book a free make up session at John Lewis and have such fun. Yes we do often end up buying something, but learn such allot of tips.

You could try Look Fabulous Forever, which is specially formulated for older women. I have eye make up from them, its lovely. They have loads of tutorial videos too. www.lookfabulousforever.com/

I have been wearing makeup since I was 17,im 80 now and still love wearing it. Try guerlain, Estee lauder, Mac ,boots no.7 do good makeup as a starter,but don't go to a big store,go to a smaller pharmacy that do a good range. Often there is a specialist makeup artist who will give you personal attention.

Recommend looking at Look Fabulous Forever too. Lots of really useful tutorials on their website, and I find their primer particularly good

You might like to try Tropic Skincare and makeup, which is natural and organic. Only available online or through an agent. They hold parties, where you can see their products and discuss what you’re looking for. Not cheap, but very good quality.

My best makeup tip is a magnifying mirror. I have one and it stays with me wherever I go. I don’t use Foundation the older we get the fine lines simply are defined if we put foundation on our skin I do use shadow a very very light colour and mascara and eyeliner There again. My best tip is magnifying mirror so that you don’t overdo and it really shows you what you look like, lol. I’ve tried so many mascara I’ve always been looking for one that does not clump and have never been successful.

I’m a fan of Look Fabulous Forever. Their make up is specially for over 50s. It’s reasonably priced and you can return it free of charge within 30 days if it doesn’t suit. The staff at LFF are very good with advice. There’s also a series of helpful videos online. All the make up is sold online.

I’m 66 and wear makeup most days . I wear a Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser during the day , it has 30 spf and jones road cream blusher or a trinny of London one , also doubles as a lip balm . I use a brown or bronze eye liner pencil . I only use mascara if I’m going out and use a MAC one . Oh and I use an ELF primer , it gives a dewy look .
I’m another beauty pie convert , they have lovely products at a great price . They have a lovely chest and neck serum .
If you’re not confident, go into a large boots for advice or a branch of space NK , they both have lots of different products.

silverlining48

I can’t believe I just said that I am 77 I really don’t recognise that coukd possibly be me ( recent birthday).

Join the club! I feel about 35 (I’m 79…eek!)
When I look in the mirror, I don’t see my Mother, like most people do. I see my Grandmother.
It’s a bugg*r getting old, but I can’t say I fancy the alternative!

Cronesrule

I have used Estée Lauder Double wear foundation for a few years now (currently am 68 btw). Highly recommend as it goes on easily, doesn’t settle in the creases or pores and lasts hours.
Mascara wise, I am still looking! Have yet to find one that doesn’t run or smudge, since hot flushes set in. Have tried numerous. Currently using Mavala waterproof. Better than many but still have panda eyes after an hour or so on these hot days.

Have you thought of having your lashes dyed? That might be your answer. I used to do this, but missed the full look that mascara gives, so I applied clear mascara. No runs and lovely lashes!

There are many good brands that are reasonably priced. You're 4 years younger than me go into Bootsor big dept store and get some helo

As I get older after wearing make up every day since my teens, I find I cannot wear eye makeup up as my eyes stream (I've tried lots of different makes even for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers ) but my eyes still stream.

Another vote for Laura Geller. I really like the baked foundation they sell, it suits my skin which is normal to dry. I find it quick to use and it gives a light covering which lets your skin show through

I wear make up every day. I don't feel complete without it. My friend suggested I use M Asam Magic Finish classic for my wedding day 2 weeks ago. I am not a fan of foundation unless absolutely necessary ( post major surgery etc) but felt the day warranted it. It's very light ( mousse) and felt comfortable to wear and still looked good 12 hours later. I ignore all the rules about either eye or lips and wear both. Eye shadow is from an Avon palette of 4v with lovely blues and greens and greys (still available on eBay)! My eye liner is like a felt tip in a deep blue/green and my mascara is blue one ( I told you I ignored all the rules). Lipstick is the Maybelline one they've just discontinued that lasts 24 hours it's in a dull copper colour which I love. If you feel more comfortable then go and get some advice and before you buy any of their recommendations buy some cheap versions and experiment. You really don't need to spend a fortune on make up...buy and do what suits you best. Good Luck.

I’m another one for Charlotte Tilbury but I also like Trinny online. I’m 68 and love make up that once on stays put as I can’t be doing with faffing during the day. Trinny BFF is beautiful, light but with a soft doesn’t sit in lines and looks lovely on.

It’s Trinny London UK

I wear a tinted moisturiser with SPF from Superdrug . Elf mini eyeshadow pallets and lip tints . Don’t use mascara as I have sensitive eyes but use eye liner . Use eyebrow pencil Elf too .
Have fun .

No 7 on offer and 3 for price of two !

I wear a tinted moisturiser with SPF , Elf mini eyeshadow palettes , eyebrow pencil , eyeliner and eyebrow pencil all from Superdrug . Have yet to find a lipstick that lasts without drying my lips out . Have fun .