Editor Tip: For the best streak-free results, try blending this product out with a makeup sponge or blush brush, like the Chantecaille Cheek Brush. Key Ingredients: Glycerin, dimethicone, talc | Finish: Radiant | Available Shades: 3 Frequently Asked Questions What type of blush is best for mature skin? Every makeup artist we talked to agrees … Read more
Editor Tip: If you do want sheer coverage, just apply it with a powder brush instead of the included sponge. Key Ingredients: Squalane, apricot extract, rosemary extract | Available Shades: 17 Best Talc-Free Formula: IT Cosmetics Celebration Full Coverage Powder Foundation IT Cosmetics IT Cosmetics Celebration Full Coverage Powder Foundation Why It’s Worth It: Most … Read more
Editor Tip: Thanks to its texture, “it has a slightly cooling-on-contact, which makes it perfect for early-morning wake-up calls (or, you know, those days when you have to go to work),” says Allure associate beauty director Sarah Kinonen. Key Ingredients: Kale, hyaluronic acid, green tea | Who It’s For: People with oily or acne-prone skin … Read more
Editor Tip: If you already have the Burt’s Bees chapstick, use it as a moisturizing primer before you apply the lipstick. Key Ingredients: Beeswax, moringa oil, raspberry seed oil, vitamin E | Finish: Satin, natural | Available Shades: 18 Best Drugstore: L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Luminous Hydrating Lipstick L’Oréal Paris L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Luminous Hydrating Lipstick Why … Read more
Key Ingredients: Water, glycerin, green tea, rosemary leaf extract, rice bran extract, aloe | Finish: Radiant | Available Shades: 15 Best Value: Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Foundation Sephora Collection Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Foundation Why It’s Worth It: If dropping over $50 on a bottle of foundation is out of the question, we … Read more
Editor Tip: Use a duo fiber brush for a more diffused look and a buffing brush for more coverage. Key Ingredients: Arnica, edelweiss | Who It’s For: People looking for a multi-use foundation-concealer formula | Shades Available: 20 Best Glowy Finish: Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Concealer Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Concealer Why It’s … Read more
Retinol is also a go-to ingredient in nighttime skin moisturizers since it can help boost skin cell turnover, promote collagen production, and increase elasticity. (That said, just follow it up with a sunscreen of at least SPF 30 during the day, since retinoids can contribute to sun sensitivity.) Dr. Green also notes alpha and beta … Read more
Editor Tip: For a match made in makeup heaven, go in with Yummy Skin Serum Foundation. “This foundation is the very definition of luminous,” former associate news editor Gabi Thorne said in her review. “My skin looked extremely glowy without an ounce of highlighter on my face.” Key Ingredients: Squalane, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid | … Read more
Editor Tip: The serum-in-oil formulation makes it especially nourishing, so you can forgo moisturizer if your skin isn’t dry. Key Ingredients: Bakuchiol, melatonin, vitamin C | Who It’s For: Those who can’t tolerate retinoids Best for Sensitive Skin: Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Instant Firming Serum Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Instant Firming Serum Why It’s Worth It: Those … Read more
