How I Fell Back in Love With Makeup in My 50s (And Why It’s Never Too Late to Glow Up)
As a mum of grown-up kids and now stepping confidently into my 50s, I never thought I’d find myself obsessed with highlighters and lip oils again. But here I am – embracing every fine line, wrinkle, and glow-up moment like it’s my second youth.
I’ll be honest – for a few years there, I kind of gave up on makeup. Between raising my children, working, and the general whirlwind of life, there just wasn’t time (or energy!) for blending eyeshadow or testing serums. My makeup bag collected dust while I focused on everyone else but me. Sound familiar?
But something shifted once I hit my 50s. I wanted to reclaim that little spark – not to “look younger,” but to feel radiant again. That’s how GlowOver50 was born – my little corner of the internet where I test, try, and talk about all things beauty for mature skin. And let me tell you, the beauty industry has finally started catching up with us!
My Top Tips for Makeup in Your 40s, 50s and Beyond
Here are a few little gems I’ve picked up along the way – whether you’re a fellow over-50 beauty or just starting to notice your skin changing:
- Ditch the matte, go for the dew.
Matte foundations can make skin look dull or dry as we age. I now swear by lightweight, hydrating formulas that leave a soft glow. Think skin-tint meets skincare – it’s a game changer. - Creams are your friend.
From blush to bronzer, cream products blend like a dream and melt into the skin instead of sitting on it. I even did a full cream product wear test over on GlowOver50 – and yes, I was shocked at the results! - Skin prep is everything.
If your makeup isn’t sitting right, it might be time to revisit your skincare. I created a full mature skin skincare routine (which you can find here) – and trust me, it makes all the difference before foundation goes on. - Embrace your features, don’t fight them.
I spent years trying to “hide” my hooded eyes and soften my smile lines. Now? I enhance what I love. A touch of shimmer in the inner eye, a bit of gloss on the lips – simple tweaks that highlight what’s already beautiful.
Final Thoughts
Motherhood teaches you to be selfless. Aging teaches you to reclaim yourself. And makeup? Well, that’s just the icing on the cake.
If you’re in your 30s, 40s, 50s or beyond and wondering if it’s too late to try a new look, start a skincare routine, or feel beautiful again — it’s not. I promise.
Come join me over at GlowOver50 where I share honest reviews, everyday makeup looks, and a whole lot of love for mature skin. Because glowing doesn’t stop at 30 – it just gets better with age.
