I am fifty (wore makeup including foundation and coverup, since age sixteen) and just met up with a cousin I have not seen in over thirty years. She is a redhead and always uses sunblock. She never wore makeup or smoked or drank much. She is eight years older and looks at least fifteen years younger than me.

My advice is to do something in between the two extremes. Don’t wear foundation, but for special occasions, do wear some lipstick and maybe eyeliner and mascara. I like the basic “French” style makeup looks that emphasize good skincare and minimal makeup. Lots of youtubers have videos on this