As Coco Chanel famously said, “After 40, nobody is young but one can be irresistible at any age”. As we get older, finding a makeup routine that suits mature skin doesn’t have to be complicated. You don’t need to hide signs of ageing, because they’re part of you and make you beautiful. Instead, you can use makeup to enhance your best features!

The makeup experts at DB Cosmetics are all about pro age beauty. Today, they’re telling us all about their tips and tricks on how to apply makeup on mature skin to get the best results. Here are their 5 easy makeup tips for mature skin to help get you started!

Tip 1: Less is more

When you’re applying makeup on mature skin, it’s best to keep it simple and minimal. Using too many layers of product can leave your skin looking heavy and dull. Lightweight and creamy products like BB Creams act like a light cover foundation, allowing your skin to breathe and give a natural looking coverage unlike heavier traditional foundations which can easily look cakey and overdone.

Tip 2: Don’t forget about makeup primer

An essential step in your daily beauty routine is a makeup primer. It helps prevent other makeup products from settling into fine lines and accentuating wrinkles and gives you a beautiful base for your other makeup products. DB’s Gold Elixir Priming Potion is one of the best primers for mature skin that we’ve tried. Infused with real gold flecks to give your skin an ethereal glow, this is a super hydrating primer that works wonders at keeping the skin supple, helping to even your skin tone and correct pigmentation. Formulated with Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Vera and Green Tea to brighten, hydrate and soothe your skin, this primer is designed to help you achieve a glowing and flawless finish.

Tip 3: Sculpt and lift

Using a makeup highlighter with an illuminating formula is perfect for boosting your complexion and highlighting key areas of your face. Look for formulas that are enriched with natural ingredients like Chamomile, Hyaluronic Acid and Aloe Vera, for a hydrated and dewy complexion that lasts. Available in powders, palettes and creamy formulas that blend easily, DB Cosmetics have a range of highlighters that feel luxurious and leave your skin looking brighter and radiant.

Tip 4: Opt for neutral and muted shades

As we age, our skin can lose some of its natural blush colour. Avoid looking washed out by choosing a slightly darker shade than your natural skin. A bronzer is perfect for adding a healthy sun-kissed glow to your finished look. Enriched with skin-loving ingredients like Vitamin A and E to nourish and Aloe Vera to soothe your skin, DB’s bronzers can be applied effortlessly over liquid or powder foundation to create a warm and healthy complexion.

Tip 5: Open up the eyes

Lashes can become thinner and brittle as we age. An eyelash curler is great for shaping and curling your natural lashes. While a nourishing, lengthening mascara like the Centre Stage Curl & Volume Mascara from DB Cosmetics will add dramatic lift and volume to your lashes without weighing them down.

When it comes to your eyebrows, natural fluffy brows will help define the natural shape of your face - knowing when to put the tweezers down is vital when creating a mature makeup look.

Choose skin-loving makeup to enhance your best features

There are a few steps that we can take as our skin ages, to improve the appearance of our makeup. Choosing products with natural ingredients and added skincare benefits ensures that your skin is receiving the added nourishment it needs to look and feel its best. If you’re looking for good makeup products for mature skin, have a look at DB Cosmetics’ website and browse their selection of certified cruelty-free and vegan products, free from nasties such as parabens, talc, and bismuth, and never, ever tested on animals.