Not all makeup is created equal — but we’ve found the best options for mature skin. Plus:
Excellent makeup for mature skin |
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| Laura Geller |
Our beauty experts — along with a panel of testers, ranging in age from 40 to 87 — spent months trying dozens of products in search of the best makeup for mature skin. The standouts help smooth texture, blur imperfections, and nudge the dimmer back up with just enough glow.
One of our favorites? This moisturizing primer, which was universally beloved by our panelists. It keeps skin hydrated and supple, helping makeup look smoother and last longer: a worthwhile first step to just about anyone’s routine.
“The payoff is noticeable”→
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Plus: The very best lip balms |
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| Ruthie Darling/NYT Wirecutter |
Our five favorite balms all have different strengths. Some prioritize no-fuss moisture and healing, while others provide thick and glossy shine. But there is one thing theyhave in common: They made our lips feel amazing.
Including a “near-perfect” splurge→
Your daily deal: A lush makeup remover |
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| Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter |
We love how easily this scoopable salve removed makeup while still being mellow on the face. “It quickly dissolved all my makeup — including tubing mascara and long-wear lipstick,” one tester said, “but left my skin feeling better than any of the other products I tried.”
It’s nearly 50% today→
One last thing: An aftershave that makes shaving less of a chore |
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| NYT Wirecutter |
For years, writer Alexander Aciman hated how irritated and dry his skin felt in the hours after shaving. Then, he discovered this $10 hydrating serum. “That familiar, dreaded itchy redness had suddenly vanished,” he writes. “I began to feel only a glowing sense of calm flush across my cheeks."
“The best aftershave I’ve ever used isn’t aftershave”→
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