Shop Ann Marie’s Favorite Beauty Products for Women Over 50
For over 35 years, I’ve dedicated my career to helping women look and feel their best through professional makeup artistry, skincare education, and community beauty classes. Every product featured here is personally selected, tested, and loved by me for its performance on real skin, especially mature skin. When you shop through my blog, you’re not only supporting my business, you’re also helping me continue my mission of providing honest beauty education and community makeup classes that empower women to age beautifully and naturally with confidence and joy. 💕
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SKIN PREP: Hydrated, well-prepped skin allows makeup to apply smoothly & look natural.
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads,exfoliate and smooth skin texture for a brighter, even complexion.
Timeless Vitamin C Serum with Ferulic Acid, a powerful combination that helps brighten skin.
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizing Cream, Hydrates and softens the skin, creating a smooth base for makeup.
La Roche-Posay SPF 50 Tinted Sunscreen, protects the skin & adds a light tint for an even complexion.
MAKEUP APPLICATION
Pro Tip: Apply eye makeup first to avoid fallout and keep the under-eye area clean. This allows for a more precise and polished finish when applying foundation and concealer.
FACE-FRAMING BROWS
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz: Select a shade close to or slightly lighter than your natural hair color.
Pro Tip: Applying brow products first helps guide how much eye makeup you need. Avoid shades that are too dark or applied too heavily.
SET BROWS; Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel helps keep brows in place and adds a polished finish.
COLOR CORRECTION (Apply only if needed)
Graftobian HD Glamour Cream Corrector Palette (Light), Apply a soft orange tone to neutralize darkness under the eyes and on lids.
Pro Tip: If the formula feels heavy, mix with a drop of BYOMA Hydrating Recovery Oil for a smoother application.
Elf Tone Adjusting Face Primer - Green formula helps reduce redness.
CONCEALER (Apply sparingly only, if needed)
Nars Creamy Concealer
Neutrogena Radiant Cream Concealer - (Bisque, Light/Medium)
INVISIBLE SETTING POWDER
NARS Light Reflecting Loose Powder; dust lightly with a small dome brush to create a smooth lid base.
Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter Setting Powder
Pro Tip:Dust lightly using a small dome brush onto eyelids to create a smooth lid before eye shadow application, and apply as needed over areas of the face to reduce shine.
LIFTED EYES
Urban Decay - Eye Shadow Primer (Always apply before using powder shadows, follow with Nars Loose Powder in Crystal)
Tarte In Bloom Eyeshadow Palette
Step 1: Apply a neutral shade across the lid.
Step 2: Add a mid-tone shade to the outer corner & blend upward toward the orbital bone.
Pro Tip: Keep darker shades on the outer corner only for a lifted look.
EYELINER (TIGHTLINING TECHNIQUE), Neutrogena Gel Eyeliner Pencil (Dark Brown). Gently press the liner into the base of the upper lashes to define the eye without a harsh line.
CURL LASHES; Use a metal eyelash curler to lift and open the eyes.
LASH PRIMER; L’Oréal Voluminous Lash Primer,adds volume and helps mascara last longer.
MASCARA; L’Oréal Lash Paradise Mascara(black)apply to top lashes for definition and fullness.
FOUNDATION; Jones Road What The Foundation (WTF) or IT Cosmetics Do It All Sheer Tint Balm, Georgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
Pro Tip: Serum foundations work best when applied in thin layers. Use your fingers or a damp sponge to press the product into the skin for a natural, skin-like finish.
LIPS; Makeup by Mario Lip Kit (Mauve), outline and softly fill in lips for shape and definition. Top with Mario Badescu Hydrating Lip Mask for added moisture and a soft glow.
GLOW FINISH; Pixi On-the-Glow Bronzing Stick, Apply slightly higher on cheekbone for warmth and a natural, healthy glow.
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