



With the privilege of age come the inevitable and natural changes to skin. Dermatologists and beauty experts have previously told HuffPost that these shifts can result in drier, duller and more delicate skin, as well as loss of volume resulting in fine lines and wrinkles.
This means that not any old makeup product on the market will satisfy your current beauty needs. Luckily, cosmetic innovation has thankfully brought us everything from hydrating foundation formulas to cream blushes that add luminosity back into the skin, to blurring, brightening concealers that won’t settle into fine lines.
Beauty lovers of all ages will appreciate the lineup of well-performing makeup products ahead which includes everything from an affordable eyeliner that applies like butter but won’t smudge into fine lines, to a multipurpose “miracle balm.”
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Promising Amazon reviews: "I have mature skin and this does not create or highlight crepy skin and wrinkles. It lasts a really long time without creasing or fading. It's better than more expensive concealers I've tried. It's not too thick or dry. Spreads easily & covers well. Excellent product!" — Mary Lee Pagliaroli
"Tried this product even though I was very skeptical. But I was wrong. It works great to cover the dark circles under my eyes without leaving deep wrinkle lines. I am a 'mature' woman and I couldn't be more pleased with the product. Have already reordered it and recommend it highly." — Jan K.
Promising Sephora review: "Best foundation I’ve found for my aging skin. I am 49- look much younger. This doesn’t settle into lines and is high quality. Also doesn’t bother me at all; I have sensitive skin. Highly recommend you try it if you’re considering." — flaca9
Promising Thrive Causemetics review: "I absolutely love them! They go on smoothly and they last all day! They don’t smudge and they blend nicely. My skin is not smooth, I’m 67 years old and they look great, no creasing." — Melinda K.
Promising Laura Mercier review: "Hands down the best. I prefer this one over some of the others. This one has just the right amount of illuminating properties without being 'sparkly' or 'glittery.' It’s the grown up version of 'glowing up.' It doesn’t settle into the wrinkles but reflects and redirects the light so you have a flawless finish and photograph amazingly in those phone photos and selfies. Plus…it lasts forever. A little goes a super long way. Not cakey. Very light and even feels hydrating for a powder. Doesn’t dry out skin or feel like it’s taking away the glow or dewiness of the foundation underneath, but truly setting it while keeping the glow and moisturized and youthful look. I’m in my 40s and every time I do full makeup and set with this powder, I get asked what I’m using to look younger and compliments on my skin tone (and I have very blemished, scarred, and uneven skin tone underneath). This is perfect for 'airbrush' effect on blemishes. First I do foundation, then a drop of my cream concealer and with a small concealer brush, I dip into the powder and tape lightly on the blemish to 'bake' the area. It really does blur it and make it nearly unnoticeable. I will turn my car around and go home to get this powder if I ever forget it and think I might need to cover a blemish at some point while I’m away from home. It is a makeup bag staple and goes everywhere with me. Don’t hesitate. Buy this." — Becca
Promising Ilia reviews: "I loved the first lipstick I purchased (Wanderlust) a pretty berry color so I thought I’d try Runaway. Wow! It is a perfect pop of warm pink and nude color and actually makes my teeth look whiter. The moisture it provides is wonderful as I live in a very dry climate and just one swipe on my bottom lip and one swipe on my top lip lasts for hours without feeling heavy or goopy. I have white hair, light green eyes and fair to medium skin tone and live a very active lifestyle and I like a more natural look. All of the Ilia products just give me a fresh glow without looking too made up. The ingredients are good for your skin and the lipstick, multi sticks and the skin tint serum really last and you don’t need a lot to get that glowy fresh look. I get loads of compliments on my skin which is very nice at 59 years young! I feel that the ease of this makeup line helps my dry skin and makes me look and feel vibrant. I’d highly recommend it if you are into easy routines that make you look and feel good from the inside out!" — Sheryl J.
"Most tinted lip balms soak into my lips and fade and travel into lip lines. Not this one. It’s thick and moisturizing and stays really well. The colors are beautiful. I’ll be buying in more colors for sure." — Danielle D.
Promising Sephora review: "Such a beautiful shade, the best best formula ever! I'm 35 and this formula doesn't stick to any texture, fine lines or emphasize pores just goes on so smooth and flawless. One issue I took was with the fair shade, it's so light I'm always the lightest shade in bronzer's but I had to order the medium so beware of the shade you choose." — Bubbleicious85
Promising Jones Road review: "I am 50 and I have tried it on for 3 days now. I am glad I did not have the rash reactions as other users reported. I have had the same experience as others have reported - pretty sticky on the face. I think I like it better than the other foundation products I have tried. The concept is pretty straightforward - if you have dry/mature skin and is looking for a solution to [brighten] up your complexion effortlessly. This works!" — Yao h
Promising Sephora reviews: "These are great for older eyelids like mine. These shadows are quick to apply with minimal blending needed. They hide wrinkly eyelids. These are a go-to for my eyes, even on days I don’t wear full makeup." — jerseygirlinca
"This eye tint is so nice! After using this product now for a few weeks, I am so satisfied. It applies so smoothly. The wand allows for a fine precision application or a more blended look. It is also buildable for a deeper tint. Compared to other eye tints I've used, this is better. It doesn't bleed into the fine lines/wrinkles around my eyes. It doesn't crease. It lasts me all day long. The shimmer is so pretty and not overly sparkly. I also used it under regular eye shadow as a primer and it works great! The packaging is attractive and easy to use. I highly recommend this eye tint!" — TristaNic
Promising Walmart review: "I have tried so many eyeliners for older skin. Nothing would work and wasted money. I love this eyeliner, it actually glides just like it was advertised. Stayed on all day, no smudges either! I highly recommend for older skin, but probably any type skin will work. Excellent product! I used the brown." — Debra
Promising Sephora review: "I have very dry mature skin and sometimes blushes are cakey. This balm blush is amazing. It went on smooth, easy, blended amazing and the color is beautiful. I definitely recommend. I did receive this to give my honest opinion." — Corybob2877
Promising Sephora review: "This has to be the best foundation for my dry, uneven, mature skin. It offers medium coverage without looking like I’m wearing a mask. The shade is perfect as that’s a challenge for a neutral skin tone like mine. My favorite way of applying is with a foundation brush. Highly recommend for mature skin types." — yellowdaffodil
"As I get older, full coverage foundation isn’t always the best option, especially in the dry winters in the desert. I really like how hydrating this looks as well as the coverage that it provides! It also doesn’t settle into fine lines, which I appreciate. I found this goes on well with fingers and then patting it into place with a slightly damp beauty blender. I set it with the Laura Mercier translucent powder, and it stays all day! Love it!" — hirie714
Promising Thrive Causmetics reviews: "I love it! It is much better than my previous concealers. It helps the wrinkles not to show around the eyes. I’m glad I bought it and will buy more when I run out." — Susan B.
"I've been searching for this concealer my entire life. I've always had dark circles but as I've gotten older I've got wrinkles around my eyes too. This stuff matches my skin tone perfectly. It's light and buildable. It does not make wrinkles look worse like all the others. Is not greasy. It's matte. It really looks like your not wearing concealer. I don't look so tired all the time. Thank you Thrive." — judi m
Promising Stila reviews: "As per usual for Stila, this is a high quality product. I'm a mature lady, and naturally am developing some lines above my upper lip. Even using lip liner doesn't guarantee I won't have my lipstick running into those lines after a couple hours. This product eliminates that problem altogether. And I don't have to use a lip liner with it! It stays on well while eating, drinking, and best of all, kissing! I bought this color and the purple one, and they're buildable and easy to apply with precision." — Barbara
"I'm 50 this yr and with fine lines and shrinking lips its been hard for me to find a realistic looking color stain that doesn't make the problem worse. This is a win! I bought 2 colors." — Smothered.hope