Thank you. I’m lucky to have been genetically gifted with thick skin. That, over that over the years has become dry.

However, I am diligent about removing my makeup at the end of the day. Have you ever heard of Albolene ? It is lard for the face and melts the makeup off. That’s the first step. Second is washing my face with either—Dove soap or a gentle generic face cleanser. Then I apply moisturizer-usually old-school Olay or Nivea.

AM. I splash tepid water on my face then moisturize. Then after the moisturizer sets in, I apply makeup.

I gave up on foundation a while ago. No matter how the cosmetic industry pushes foundation and no matter how many mature cough influencers who believe they are supermodels shill foundations to make you look younger they are over-filtered liars.

Foundation sets into wrinkles. Always. It looks cakey after a while and in natural lighting, you look scary!

I’ve narrowed it down to ( for base ). Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint, iT cosmetics CC Cream, Almay Smart Shade Skin Tone Foundation—this really is NOT a foundation. I can’t even describe it because it really “melts” into the skin. Its a great product. Cerave skin tint. And………Bobbi Brown WTFoundation. With the BB WTF, if applied with a damp blending sponge lightly, this is beautiful on mature skin—especially if skin is dry.

Other than that, I use neutral eyeshadow. Always black eyeliner and dark brow products. Lots of black mascara.

Always pink on the lips. I’m so sick and tired of the “ you-CAN-wear-red-lipstick “ movement. No. Not everyone can. My lips are naturally very pigmented and every shade except pink turns orange on me. Besides, red lipstick looks harsh on many older women. Pink is softer and flattering. My favorite oink matte is MAC’a “Snob” and I go over it wirh a clear gloss.

Sorry this is long but people don’t realize the benefits of cosmetics for older women! 💗💗💗💗