The Tamesis
As we age, our beauty habits are no different. When it comes to makeup after 60, it’s best to think of it as a carefully curated edit: less, more, more done well. The purpose is not to hide, but to enhance.
With that in mind, the real secret to achieving a luminous glow is to choose products with a hydrating, light-reflecting texture. In fact, dermatological studies show that increasing moisture can improve surface smoothness while reducing the visibility of fine lines.
Makeup after the age of 60 should be pigmented skin care. Look for lightweight, smooth formulas that fight dryness and contain ingredients that protect, hydrate and support: hyaluronic acid brings hydration, ceramides strengthen the skin barrier, peptides plump collagen, and vitamin C brightens and fights damage. Most importantly, look for sheer finishes with ultra-fine reflective particles that diffuse light onto the skin: the words serum, liquid, balm or tint are your best friends. The result: a lightweight, lifted, luminous look that leaves you with a natural glow.
pure basics
Think of foundation like a tinted serum: The most flattering formulas suspend sheer pigments in water, glycerin, or hyaluronic acid so they blend into the skin, rather than sitting on top like a mask. A small amount of squalane or ceramides keeps the texture supple and prevents fine lines from trapping product over time. To apply, apply gently: start in the center of the face, where shades tend to be more uneven, and spread outward with a damp sponge so coverage becomes almost imperceptible around the edges.
cream blush
Blush looks best when applied like lip balm. The creamy texture, enriched with emollients (squalane, shea butter, jojoba oil), glides across cheeks without affecting your base, while humectants (ceramides, peptides, hyaluronic acid) keep makeup hydrated and fresh. Shades with finely milled light-diffusing pigments lend warmth without an overly shimmer that blends into the texture—the best formulas use microscopic mica and ultra-fine pigments that blur rather than sparkle. Use your fingers or a beauty blender to blend color high onto your cheeks and blur upward toward your temples to provide a subtle lift—and a natural-looking flush that powder blushes rarely achieve.
