Beauty for Women Over 50: Beat the Makeup Meltdown
Melting temperatures usually mean melting makeup. Surely there’s nothing less elegant than makeup melting down to the chin.
Does that mean forfeiting cool summer looks? Not by a long shot.
You need to find the right products to meet the challenge. These days, we’re spoiled for choice in a flood of new brands and manufacturing methods. But be warned, not all products are equal.
Go ahead, be picky. You should have confidence in the choices you make.
Thankfully, there are some fantastic clean, green beauty brands creating high-performance products that can help keep you fresh-faced through the sweltering days of summer and without harming animals or the planet.
Choose minimal, lightweight products that allow the skin to breathe. Always protect your skin from harmful sun damage and premature aging. SPF 30 or above is essential no matter the season. Products like La Roche-Posay or Elta MD UV Clear deliver some of the finest broad-spectrum protection available. Protection against sun damage should always be your number one priority according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
Here are my top pics for an eco-conscious routine to beat the heat:
Cool Clean Complexion Prep
Good morning! Start with Delizioso Natural Skincare. They have a quality, eco-friendly product range and their Cucumber & Aloe Gentle Hyaluronic Hydration Cleanser followed by matching toner will minimize pores and firm up the skin. You’ll be rewarded by the silkiest, most refreshing wakeup your skin has ever enjoyed.
Build Your Sweat-proof Base
Begin with a sweat-proof base of Milk Makeup’s Hydro Grip Primer. As someone who battles shiny t-zone and smudged makeup, I was amazed at how effectively this primer worked to set my makeup for the day and the evening. The lightweight vegan gel uses plant-derived squalane and aloe water to grip onto the skin, leaving the complexion fresh and radiant.
Lock it in With Lightweight Luxury
Once you have done your makeup, you’ll need a setting powder to lock in your look. Ilia’s Soft Focus Finishing powder is vanishing light and sweeps away excess oil. Key ingredients are aloe leaf, rosemary extract, and bamboo which produce a powder so micro-fine it’s almost not there.
Mid-day Refreshers
Summertime sometimes gives us pressure-cooker days that defy even the most careful prep. There’s nothing worse than feeling your carefully applied makeup separating into an oily creased mess under the sweltering sun. You might need a pick-me-up or refresh during the day and that’s where Setting Sprays can help. Pacifica has a Vegan Collagen Makeup Setting Spray that works beautifully. It has a coconut water base and instantly cools down the skin with a fine, hydrating mist.
Or, if you prefer, you might choose blotting papers to absorb oil buildup and sweat. Try Pacifica’s Mineral Blotting Papers with bamboo and mineral powders to mattify the shine without disturbing the makeup.
A Hint of Tint
If the nude look is not for you and you are more comfortable with a little more coverage, try Lush’s Feeling Younger Skin Tint. Made with cucumber and aloe, it has built-in SPF 15 to protect the skin from sun damage.
For a touch of lip color, try Juice Beauty’s Phyto-Pigments Luminous Lip Crayon in a delicious shade of pink or coral. Dry lips begone! You’ll be blown away by this lip treatment’s featherlight hydration. As the brand says, it’s ‘nutrition masquerading as makeup’. The coconut oil and vitamin E formula keep lips plump and the soft buildable color lasts and lasts. That’s exactly what you need for a carefree summer look.
Think Clean and Green
The key to a long-lasting summer beauty routine is choosing smart, high-quality products with skin-loving ingredients. Picking cruelty-free, eco-friendly options from ethical brands is a no-brainer. The less harm we do to our environment and ourselves, the better off we’ll be.
With proper prep and the right products, you can enjoy a super summer look without the danger of it sliding off your face under the sizzling noon-day sun.
8 Tips for Selecting Cruelty Free and Environmentally Sustainable Skin Care Products for Women Over 50
- Look for brands that are Certified Cruelty-Free and confirmed as Vegan by organizations like PETA, Leaping Bunny, or Choose Cruelty-Free. This ensures no animal testing at any stage of product development.
- Select clean beauty brands that use natural, plant-based ingredients and avoid those with a long list of chemicals, parabens, or phthalates. Good options are Juice Beauty, RMS Beauty and 100% Pure.
- The Packaging will tell you everything you need to know about commitment to the environment. Recyclable, minimal packaging is key. Brands like Kjaer Weis use refillable compact systems.
- For mature skin, look for hydrating formations that use ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and antioxidants to nourish and protect. Good picks, apart fro those mentioned above, are True Botanicals (uses bio-holistic plant-based science) and Osea (incorporates marine algae as a signature ingredient.)
- Multi-use products are convenient, like tinted moisturizers, cream blushes, lip and cheek tints that minimize waste and achieve a lovely minimalist look.
- Invest in quality brushes and tools made from bamboo to reduce disposables.
- Consider clean beauty subscription boxes like Beauty Heroes to sample green beauty products before committing to full sizes.
- Finally, perhaps you’d like to support a special philanthropic program. You may wish to consider 100% Pure.com. They support a dog feeding program and a tree planting program based on every order they get. Generosity has a lovely way of making you feel even lovelier.
Enjoy your Summer.