Make-up Tips For Menopausal Skin
We already know that the menopause can be a rollercoaster ride – but when it comes to make-up for the menopausal skin? Well, that should be the easy and fun bit. We’re not here to tell you how you should look – far from it. Instead, we’d like to inspire and help you find the best makeup for menopausal skin, whether that’s pre, peri, or post.
Whatever the guise – a super bold lip, edgy eyeliner, or a sprinkling of stardust – and whatever your age – there are no boundaries when it comes to menopause make-up at Clarins.
Sure, learning which formulations benefit mature skin is a must and your application methods might need a tweak, but we’ve got you covered!
Why does our skin change during menopause?
There are many changes to your mind and body during menopause, from brain fog and night sweats to heart palpitations and low mood. “But skin and hair issues can be the first symptoms of menopause to manifest themselves, and you can pretty much blame the declining levels of the hormone oestrogen for that,” shares Katie Taylor, CEO and Founder of
Oestrogen helps retain water levels and plumpness in the skin, but a lack of it decreases the skin's defences leading to up to a whopping 30 per cent loss of collagen in the first five years of menopause.
So, to bolster your skin, you will need makeup for menopausal skin to help keep it taught, smooth, and glowing for longer.
Makeup for menopausal skin must-haves
“Those going through the menopause often report an increase in fine lines, sagging skin, dark circles and changes in how the skin behaves. Dry skin becomes a major gripe, but so does an increase in oil production,” shares Taylor. What worked in your 20s and 30s won’t work during your 40s and beyond. Plus, your skin is far less forgiving which makes a regular skin-care routine a must if you want your make-up to sit better. At Clarins we recommend an efficient
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Our make-up tips for menopausal skin
As your skin starts to change with the onset of menopause, you’ll find that you need to adapt your make-up and application techniques. Here are 4 of our expert make-up tips for over 50s experiencing the menopause:
Flush-proof make-up
Firstly, a good primer will offer a smooth canvas, prevent your foundation from falling into the ‘cracks’, and give it some much-needed staying power, especially if you get hot and sweaty flushes. The Clarins
When it comes to choosing a base shade, we recommend that , “Instead of playing matchy-matchy with your skin tone, it might be worth taking it one shade darker to take into account any melanin loss [which is another side effect of menopause]. Also, if you’re permanently flushed-face, go for a more yellow-toned base to counteract the red or pink tones.”
As for formulation? That comes down to personal preference. But make-up artists tend to agree; less is more. A decent tinted moisturiser, teamed with concealer to cover age spots and blemishes, can be enough coverage. If the skin peeks through by lunchtime, rather than overload the skin with powder, carry a travel-friendly foundation like the
Make-up for mature skin that ensures eyes pop
Accommodating changes caused by the menopause can be as simple as employing some clever make-up techniques. Our beauty experts explain, “Unearth those eyelash curlers! As you age, your lashes flatten out, so by curling them, they will instantly make your eyes look bigger and brighter.” We recommend the
Take things a step further and up the ante on your brows to help give the illusion of an eye lift, which will help counteract the collagen loss that leads to sagging skin. Head to a
“Add a pop of colour – peach, warm pink, apricot and terracotta tones are great, placed high on the cheekbone. This will give your face a more dimensional, youthful, and lifted visage”
Sarah Joan Ross, Editor
Warm, tone and hone your complexion
When it comes to the best make-up for post-menopausal skin, it’s wise to take gravity into consideration. If you used to apply colour on the apples of your cheeks, you need to rethink that strategy as it’s likely this technique combined with volume loss can drag the face down.
Sarah Joan Ross suggests “sweeping bronzer in a number ‘three’ shape – from the forehead, along the cheekbone, finishing along the jawline. Then, add a pop of colour – peach, warm pink, apricot and terracotta tones are great, placed high on the cheekbone. This will give your face a more dimensional, youthful, and lifted visage.”
Finding the best lip products as you age
Lips do thin as you age, but there’s no need to ditch bold colours, especially as this alone can lift the mood, even on the most challenging of days. Sometimes there is a loss of volume, and your lips become a little more asymmetrical, so begin with a
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