Anonymous
Post 05/12/2026 21:53     Subject: Summer base makeup for the 50+ woman?
laura mereier tinted moisturizer with SPF
Anonymous
Post 05/12/2026 21:46     Subject: Re:Summer base makeup for the 50+ woman?
Merit-the minimalist
Anonymous
Post 05/12/2026 21:42     Subject: Summer base makeup for the 50+ woman?
I'm 48 and I really like the Make Up Forever Superboost tinted moisturizer. It's hydrating but not heavy and has very light coverage. I wear it over sunscreen because I have never found a good combo tinted moisturizer+sunscreen t hat I liked.
Anonymous
Post 05/12/2026 19:49     Subject: Re:Summer base makeup for the 50+ woman?
Anonymous wrote:I’m 51 and this is my favorite base makeup (it’s a tinted sunscreen):

https://www.cvs.com/shop/vichy-capital-soleil-tinted-mineral-face-sunscreen-spf-60-1-52-oz-prodid-377674

It’s a physical sunscreen so good for sensitive skin, and it doesn’t have the thick/pasty texture that’s typical in most physical sunscreens. I have pretty fair skin and the tint works for me. I’ve tried SO many tinted physical sunscreens and I keep going back to this one because it’s the best!

La Roche Posay makes a good one, too.
Anonymous
Post 05/12/2026 19:30     Subject: Re:Summer base makeup for the 50+ woman?
Elf tinted moisturizer with MAC setting spray.
Anonymous
Post 05/12/2026 19:13     Subject: Summer base makeup for the 50+ woman?
Supergoop Protectint, Supergoop Glowscreen, and La Roche Posay Anthelios tinted mineral sunscreen.
Anonymous
Post 05/12/2026 08:58     Subject: Re:Summer base makeup for the 50+ woman?
I’m 51 and this is my favorite base makeup (it’s a tinted sunscreen):

https://www.cvs.com/shop/vichy-capital-soleil-tinted-mineral-face-sunscreen-spf-60-1-52-oz-prodid-377674

It’s a physical sunscreen so good for sensitive skin, and it doesn’t have the thick/pasty texture that’s typical in most physical sunscreens. I have pretty fair skin and the tint works for me. I’ve tried SO many tinted physical sunscreens and I keep going back to this one because it’s the best!
Anonymous
Post 05/11/2026 17:19     Subject: Summer base makeup for the 50+ woman?
I use a setting spray and it helps my makeup stay on on hot days. I use O/S (One Size).
Anonymous
Post 05/11/2026 10:47     Subject: Re:Summer base makeup for the 50+ woman?
I use Supergoop Protectint year round. It's a nice texture and helps me use SPF every day. I have never liked full coverage though.
Anonymous
Post 05/11/2026 07:50     Subject: Summer base makeup for the 50+ woman?
I use a tinted primer with SPF and then a touch of blurring mineral pressed powder on top.

Agree it’s very easy to overdo foundation especially at our age. (I’m 47.)
Anonymous
Post 05/10/2026 22:36     Subject: Summer base makeup for the 50+ woman?
I’m currently a fan of L’Oréal lumi glowtion (sp might be wrong). It gives light coverage with a nice summer glow.
Anonymous
Post 05/10/2026 16:54     Subject: Summer base makeup for the 50+ woman?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'm not OP but the same age and same concerns - I hate matte foundation though. I think it really ages mature skin. I don't want sparkly, but a little bit of glow is helpful.

OP is asking for the summer. There's enough "glow" on your face in the summer with matte foundation.


I'm the person you're quoting and maybe your skin is oilier than mine, but matte foundation just always looks too heavy on me, even with a moisturizing layer underneath.
Anonymous
Post 05/10/2026 16:42     Subject: Summer base makeup for the 50+ woman?
Anonymous wrote:I'm not OP but the same age and same concerns - I hate matte foundation though. I think it really ages mature skin. I don't want sparkly, but a little bit of glow is helpful.

OP is asking for the summer. There's enough "glow" on your face in the summer with matte foundation.
Anonymous
Post 05/10/2026 16:41     Subject: Summer base makeup for the 50+ woman?
I’m 45 but I swear by this tinted moisturizer all year long. Yes, even in summer. It’s amazing.

https://www.lauramercier.com/products/tinted-moisturizer-blurred-matte-broad-spectrum-spf-30-suncreen?variant=46162815844591

I use this sponge to apply. It’s super smooth
https://janeiredale.com/products/flocked-sponge

Then I use Jane iredale pure pressed w/ the handi brush.

https://janeiredale.com/products/purepressed-base-mineral-foundation-spf-20-15

https://janeiredale.com/products/the-pro-series-handi-brush
Anonymous
Post 05/10/2026 16:33     Subject: Summer base makeup for the 50+ woman?
Anonymous wrote:Go light with tinted SPF, but then set just the chin, nose, undereye and maybe center of forehead with a bit of setting powder. Do not cake on powder or use the little round applicator that comes with some of them, use a proper powder brush and go light.


Very good advice.