Skincare & Makeup tips for women over 40

I'm 47 and proud of my mature skin. Take care of your skin, embrace where you are, and feel fresh and confident before makeup even starts.

As we get older, we’re often given a long list of things we’re supposedly no longer meant to wear, from certain colours and textures to anything that might reveal the signs of ageing. It’s little wonder we can find ourselves stuck in a rut. We may have learned our earliest beauty routines from our mothers, but by our 40s, those routines may no longer suit us, our lifestyle or the woman we’ve become.

Skincare, whatever your age, should be tailored to your skin. There is no one miracle potion that works for everyone. We are all unique, and as such, we need to take some responsibility for understanding what our own skin needs

 

Start with your skincare

Good Makeup begins with well-cared look after skin.

As we become older, our skin can become drier and may need a little more hydration than it did before.

A gentle cleanser, moisturiser and a daily SPF are a great place to start.

 

Choose a lighter base

Heavy foundations can sometimes settle into fine lines and make skin look flatter. A lighter, hydrating foundation or even a tinted base can help your natural skin.

 

Bring back freshness with blusher

Blusher is one of my favourite ways to make the face look instantly fresher and brighter.

 

Define your eyes softly

Eye makeup doesn't need to disappear once you reach 40. The key is choosing the correct colours and techniques that enhance your eyes.

 

Don't be afraid of lipstick

Lipstick can completely lift your face and your mood. You don't have to stick to nude shades just because you're over 40.

The right pink, coral, rose, berry or red can brighten your complexion and make your eyes so much brighter.

 

Wear colours that make you glow

The colours you wear close to your face can have a huge effect on how your skin looks. The right shades can make your eyes look brighter, your complexion look fresher and even man you feel comfortable wearing less makeup.

 

Makeup should still feel like you

There are no rules saying women over 40 must fade into the background or stop experimenting. Makeup should be enjoyable and should help you feel the best version of yourself, not like somebody else.

 

My over 40 makeup lessons are relaxed, friendly and completely tailored to you. Together, we can create a fresh, wearable look that leaves you feeling confident long after your appointment.

Skincare and makeup tips to help women over 40 embrace their mature skin, choose flattering colours and feel fresh, modern and confident.