Make-up

mardatha

Can I ask the more mature ladies in here what kind of foundation they use and find best ? My skin has changed and I can't use my Max Factor any more. I think I need go for a very light natural look.

Bogof_Babe

At the moment I'm using a tube of M&S brand foundation that cost £2 a couple of years ago (I don't use much!). I am "more mature" - in body if not in mind lol. I'm 58.

You might get more advice if you post on the Health & Beauty board.

gwinnie

mardatha wrote: »

Can I ask the more mature ladies in here what kind of foundation they use and find best ? My skin has changed and I can't use my Max Factor any more. I think I need go for a very light natural look.

Try Yves St Laurent's Touche Eclat. Only use it where you need to even out skintone.

Bogof_Babe

I was just going to add that if you moisturise liberally you might find you can still get away with your current slap, as it should go on a bit more smoothly.

jennihen

I had a Body shop Makeup party a while ago - it was excellent. I couldn't find the right foundation but had a make-over and came away with the full set. Also they do a wonderful copy of Touche eclat and as hostess I didn't pay a penny!

sjr13

I'm 41 and found that as I've got older, I've also got paler and my skin is totally different to what it was in my 20's.

I use a tinted moisturiser and minimum loose powder so it doesn't get in the wrinkles.

I have a good skin routine, I cleanse with Neutrogena wipes then apply a good serum, mine is Boots Botanics, and I always use moisturiser.

I was also dangerously anaemic a couple of years ago (haemoglobin level of 5, nearly checked out for good, thank heavens for a persistent boyfriend at the doctors!) and it really affected my skin and hair. I have been taking Perfectil tablets for three months now in an effort to see if they would make a difference and to be honest I have had a lot of favourable comments, especially from my hairdresser who asked what on earth I had been doing to my hair and why did it seem to be getting thicker?

I have found that a good skincare regime and these tablets have done the trick for me, most people I meet think I am in my mid 30's which is hugely flattering and I get away with minimum make up most days.

I realy think that piling on foundation, powder and blusher really can age a woman, people usually look much better without it, even Jordan looks prettier without all the slap!

mardatha

Brilliant thanks. I didnt know we had a Health & Beauty board !! sorry I am currently using tinted moisturiser but I want to even out skin tone a bit. TY all x

Bogof_Babe

sjr13 wrote: »

I realy think that piling on foundation, powder and blusher really can age a woman, people usually look much better without it, even Jordan looks prettier without all the slap!

You're lucky if your skin is evenly toned. I have to do a cover up job as I have broken veins and a couple of blotches around my jawline. I also have no eyebrows as they decided to fall out a couple of years ago, so I can't get away with the bare-faced look.

I don't think many over-50's would get away with it either, unless they don't mind looking slightly unwell.

pixie76

YSL touche Eclat is brilliant for all age groups and Clinique do a good foundation as well.

geri1965_2

I use this one, M&S colour adapt:

http://www.marksandspencer.com/Marks-and-Spencer-Colour-Foundation/dp/B002F773SS?ie=UTF8&extid=TP_2_CAO_T_MSF_?extid=TP_2_CAO_T_MSF_

Mips

No 7 are really good.

You can buy a green toner to go underneath your foundation to neutralise red marks on the skin, and you can also get a pink one which gives you a 'blooming' look, which helps when you are pale.

Try a good primer underneath alternatively, and don't use powder if you can help it. Powder clogs in wrinkles and looks awful

The smoother you can get your foundation on, the better - use a sponge, or a make up brush.

And, Boots will give you a consultation free at their beauty counter and can give you a few tips and let you sample a few items. :j