Mature Skin

When this look is worn

The mother of the bride, the grandmother, and anyone who has been told to wear less makeup by someone who meant well.

The sequence

1. 
   Step 1 — Prep generouslyAvène Cold Cream

   This is the step that matters most here. Thin layer, full three minutes, and a dab on the lips.

2. 
   Step 2 — Radiant base, sheerDior Forever Skin Glow Foundation

   One pump is a full face. Radiance reads as health; matte reads as dry.

3. 
   Step 3 — Two thin concealer layersHourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer

   It stays flexible rather than setting rigid, which is why it does not crack under the eye. Keep it away from the deepest lines.

4. 
   Step 4 — Cream bronzer, not powderNARS Laguna Bronzing Cream 02

   Cream will not cling to texture the way a matte powder does.

5. 
   Step 5 — Cream-friendly colourDior Backstage Rosy Glow Blush

   Over a lightly set base. Placed slightly higher on the cheekbone to lift.

6. 
   Step 6 — Highlight nothing texturedRare Beauty Positive Light Silky Touch

   Top of the cheekbone only, and only if that area is smooth.

7. 
   Step 7 — Set almost nothingMake Up For Ever Compact Powder

   Nose and chin. Powder is what ages a mature face in photographs.

8. 
   Step 8 — Lock without matteUrban Decay All Nighter

   Natural finish. Skip the mattifying spray entirely.

What makes this look fail

• Powdering under the eyes, which is the fastest way to show every line.
• Matte everything, which reads as dry rather than polished.
• Heavy contour, which drags the face down.

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