Oil-based foundations, moisturizing powders, and creamy blushes can make skin look dewier and give your complexion extra hydration. To find makeup formulated for mature skin, look for the words hydrating, dewy, or revitalizing on the product label.
A mineral oil-based foundation is recommended for women under 50 and any creamy foundation for women 50 and older. But the fitter your body is, the fitter your skin will be. Exercise keeps the skin in better shape. If you actually exercise and sweat profusely, you’re actually cleaning your skin from the inside out. So if you’re a 65-year-old woman who plays tennis four times a week, you can use the foundation that a 35-year-old woman uses. But avoid oil-free foundations, oil-drying powders, and powder blushes, which can draw attention to fine lines.
If you wear little to no makeup, reconsider. Even a hint of color on the cheeks or lips can perk up a pale complexion. Mature skin turns yellow with or without sun damage. Using brighter makeup can give mature skin a more youthful appearance.
The key to brightening your face without creating an unnatural or over-made look is to select your foundation, powder, and blush for your individual skin tone and go subtle. For example, mature skin is flattered by muted shades of eye shadow (a green shadow with a hint of brown, rather than a bright green) and cream lipstick in light, strong colors like pink and the coral. But avoid matte (not glossy) lipsticks, which can make your skin look dry, and frosty eyeshadows, which can give your lips a crepey look.
Cosmetic surgery can take years off your appearance, boosting your self-confidence in the deal. But a younger face can’t make you happy, save a relationship, or change your life. So even before you make an appointment with a dermatologist or plastic surgeon, examine your reasons for wanting the surgery and make sure your expectations are realistic. After all, you are talking about a serious and expensive medical procedure.
You should also make sure you are aware of all the options available, surgical and non-surgical, and what they may or may not do. Collagen injections, facial peels, and dermabrasion remove wrinkles, but they don’t firm up loose, sagging skin like an eye lift or facelift would. All cosmetic surgery carries risks, which you should discuss with your dermatologist or surgeon in your consultation.