Makeup

What is the best makeup for older women? Whether you’re over 40, over 50 or beyond, these products will give you a flawless, glowing finish.

Monika Blunder

Beauty Blunder Cover

“This is a wonder cover. I love it is because it’s so good for grown up skin,” says makeup artist Kay Montano.
£45
Victoria Beckham Beauty

Future Lash Mascara

£26
Hollywood Contouring
Charlotte Tilbury

Beauty Light Wand

£29
Jillian Dempsey
Jillian Dempsey

Lid Tint In Ruby

£26.50
Zara

Stiletto Demi-Matte Lipstick

£9.99
Becca

Aqua Luminous Perfecting Foundation

£32
By-Terry
By Terry

Anti-Wrinkle Dark Circle Eye Serum

£52
Hourglass-Bronze
Hourglass

Ambient Luminous Bronze Light

£50
Laura Mercier

Caviar Volume Panoramic Mascara

£23
RapidLash Eyelash Enhancing Serum
RapidLash

Eyelash Enhancing Serum

Makeup artist Kay Montano’s desert island product.
£29.99
Chanel Eyelash Curlers
Chanel

Eyelash Curlers

“I’m a big big fan of eyelash curlers,” says makeup artist Kay Montano.
£30
Make Up Forever Artist Colour Pencil
Make Up Forever

Artist Colour Pencil

“I’m obsessed with the line of the lips. The shade Anywhere Caffeine is exactly the same colour as your lips. I love it,” says makeup artist Kay Montano.
£16.50
Chanel Eyelash Curlers
Chanel

Eyelash Curlers

“I’m a big big fan of eyelash curlers.” Makeup artist, Kay Montano.
£30
Make Up Forever Artist Colour Pencil
Make Up Forever

Artist Colour Pencil

“I’m obsessed with the line of the lips. The shade Anywhere Caffeine is exactly the same colour as your lips. I love it.” Makeup artist, Kay Montano.
£16.50
MAC
MAC

Love Me Liquid Lip Colour in Hey Good Looking!

“Try using a lip stain instead of a lip liner, or a hydrating lip colour – this is my favourite.” Michelle Feeney, founder, Floral Street.
£22
Dior Addict
Dior

Addict Lip Glow

“Dior’s range of lip colour is my everyday choice. It enhances your natural colour and depending on which one you choose will add a bit to it.” Alexandra Shulman, former editor in chief, Vogue.
£30
Hollywood Contouring
Charlotte Tilbury

Hollywood Contour Wand

“It shapes and defines my cheekbones with effortless finesse, and the colour match is utterly perfect.” Azzi Glasser, perfumer.
£29
La Perla
La Perla

Nude Matte Lipstick

“I love wearing a nude lip as it brilliantly suits my skin tones all year round.” Azzi Glasser, Perfumer.
£47

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