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ClassyTrendy · May 18, 2024

Over 60? These 25 Makeup Styles will Make you Look 40

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Looking dull can begin to be a struggle as time goes by, especially as you reach your 60s! This is where makeup can be your ultimate confidante to help you look super radiant and in this post, I got you all covered!

Table of Contents

  • Bright red lip color
  • Brighten under eyes with a lighter concealer
  • Clean arched brows
  • Coral beige cheeks
  • Defined brows
  • Favor semi-matte foundations
  • Strobed makeup
  • Satin finish lip color
  • Mauve lip color
  • Find your ultimate MLBB lipstick
  • Muted coral cheeks
  • Neutral matte eye makeup
  • Lipsticks with a slight sheen
  • Petal pink lipstick
  • Choose the right red lipstick tone
  • Rosy flushed cheeks
  • Salmon under-eye concealer
  • Smudged black eyeliner and red lips
  • Soft brown eyeliner
  • Soft contour
  • Pinkish nude lip color
  • Lightly brushed brows
  • Taupe brows
  • Deep pink lip liner

Bright red lip color

Red is a super uplifting color and it’s something that can easily glow you up! A classic red lipstick can make you look very elegant and it will definitely give a rocking statement to your look.

Brighten under eyes with a lighter concealer

It’s natural for women over 60 to experience depletion in skin radiance causing dark circles and dull eyes. To combat this, use a brightening concealer for your under eyes, preferably one or two shades lighter than your natural skin tone. 

Clean arched brows

Arched brows can effectively counteract sagging skin and drooping lids that naturally occur when you’re over 60. This makeup style can give your eyes a much-needed lift.

Coral beige cheeks

Coral beige tones visibly bring natural warmth to your complexion to combat the dullness or sallowness that comes with age. This warmth can give you that healthy, youthful glow.

Defined brows

If you’ve got naturally bushy brows, all you have to do is brush and define them! It’s really all about the shape to keep them looking on fleek.

Favor semi-matte foundations

Ultra matte face makeup products may not be the most ideal for women over 60 as they tend to be quite drying. Instead, look for those that are more hydrating like semi-matte foundations!

Strobed makeup

Strobing, which is also known as highlighting, is a makeup style that’s absolutely worth trying especially if your goal is to look radiant. Pick a hydrating highlighter and apply it on the highest points of your face for that youthful radiance.  

Satin finish lip color

You can absolutely benefit from satin finish lip colors when you’re in your 60s as they offer better hydration and minimize lip lines to enhance your lips’ appearance without emphasizing age-related texture or dryness.

Mauve lip color

The muted yet flattering tone of mauve nicely complements a variety of skin tones and its hint of purple undertones can help brighten the complexion. 

Find your ultimate MLBB lipstick

Every woman should have her very own MLBB (My Lips But Better) lip color! Basically, it’s a shade that’s very similar to your natural lip color, only a tad brighter or more pinkish.

Muted coral cheeks

Muted coral shades are perfect for more mature women because they offer a softer, more understated look compared to brighter or more intense blush shades. This subtle enhancement can help define your cheekbones without appearing too bold or overpowering.

Neutral matte eye makeup

As opposed to glittery eyeshadows that may highlight your fine lines, matte eye makeup using neutral colors can give you a more natural lift.

Lipsticks with a slight sheen

Wear lipsticks that offer a nice, slight sheen for that extra plump and volume. This is a good alternative to lip gloss, which is often more sticky and less practical, especially for more mature ladies.

Petal pink lipstick

The light and airy finish of petal pink can brighten the complexion can give your face a subtle lift. It also adds a youthful freshness to the lips to make them look fuller and more supple.

Choose the right red lipstick tone

Red lipstick is certainly iconic but it’s not really a one-size-fits-all thing. Consider whether you’re warm-toned or cool-toned and choose the right red undertone for your complexion for that flattering look.

Rosy flushed cheeks

Looking elegant in your 60s also means opting for more natural-looking makeup styles. Rosy flushed cheeks using a liquid or cream blusher make your cheeks look naturally flushed and glowy.

Salmon under-eye concealer

Salmon pink concealers can also help with color-correcting and brightening your undereyes. If you have eye discolorations and a simple brightening concealer doesn’t do the trick, this is your best option!

Smudged black eyeliner and red lips

Bold and solid eyeliner styles may look overpowering for women over 60 so instead of creating a harsh line, smudge your eyeliner out to create a softer look. This eye makeup would also look amazing with red lips.

Soft brown eyeliner

If black eyeliner is too intense for you, a soft brown eyeliner can do the same thing of adding definition to your eyes in the most subtle and natural way possible. This also works well if you have light or gray hair.

Soft contour

Soft contour, which some may also refer to as “shading”, is a more natural way to define your facial bone structure without making it too obvious. This makeup technique usually involves softer browns to mimic the natural shadows of the face.

Pinkish nude lip color

Nude lips will always be a minimalist beauty! It’s very natural-looking and it’s perfect to wear if you’re planning to go for a more dramatic eye makeup look.

Lightly brushed brows

This makeup style only requires a spoolie and an eyebrow gel! The key is to keep the brows shaped but not overly drawn.

Taupe brows

If you’ve got gray hair, taupe brows can be your best choice. It shares the same undertone with gray, only that it’s a bit darker – enough to ensure the definition of your brows.

Deep pink lip liner

Applying a lip liner is a must for women over 60 as this prevents any lip color from feathering or sinking into the fine lines of the lips. A deep pink shade should add more radiance and color to your overall look.

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