There are certain revelations thatonly tend to hit you after the ageof 50. Like realising that all thosetimes someone invited you toa dinner party and said, “Don’tbring anything, just yourself.” What they actually meant was, “Obviously, the social contract requires I tell this lie. But shouldyou take it literally and turn up empty handed?I will have my vengeance in this life or the next.”
And then there’s knowing that nothinggood will ever come from someone startinga sentence with the words, “I hope you don’ttake this the wrong way...”
But perhaps the biggest epiphany I’ve hadin mid-life is this – that ride or die concealeryou’ve been using for years can no longergive you what you need. It’s not them, it’s you.Or more specifically your skin.
As skin matures, it becomes drier andthinner, which can lead to make-up settlingin fine lines and wrinkles, and concealer canbe the worst culprit because its budge-proofproperties usually contain drying agents.
The good news is the beauty industry hasfinally woken up to the news that not all of usstill have a 21-year-old’s dewy complexion. Andwe are crying out for a concealer that can coverup skin imperfections – yep, surprisingly,we still have a few – and offer us someadded skincare benefits.
We’d also loveit if it didn’t make our face look drierthan a Christmas tree in June.
So, all hail the arrival of the matureconcealer cavalry. Let’s check outsome of the best options…
1.Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
RRP £39
Armani Luminous Silk Foundationhas become the stuff of legend amongus over-50s, and mercifully Armanihas also delivered on the concealerfront.
Armani Luminous SilkConcealer shares the same blurringand airbrushing qualities as the foundation,expertly covering all dark circles, redness anddiscolouration.
Fabulously lightweight – itglides on like a serum – it’s packed with glycerinand vitamin E to help brighten and moisturise.
2. Maybelline Instant Eraser Multi-Use Concealer
RRP £9.99
One of my favourite new concealer discoveries,especially for discreet skin top-ups on the go, isMaybelline Instant Eraser Multi-Use Concealer.
The sponge applicator makesit super easy and mess-free to apply, and thecoverage is impressively even and naturalwithout any caking or drying.
Enrichedwith anti-ageing wonder goji berry to helpminimise fine lines, it’s the dream wingwoman,promising to stick with you for a full 12 hours.
3. Max FactorMiracle Pure Concealer with Hyaluronic Acid+ Vitamin C
RRP £11
If you want a concealer loaded with seriousskin benefits, get involved with Max FactorMiracle Pure Concealer with Hyaluronic Acid+ Vitamin C. Creamyand lightweight, it really does the businesscovering eye bags and eliminating redness fora radiant finish.
The formula offers a lot on theskin hydrating front too, thanks to a generoushelping of moisture-boosting antioxidants.
4.NarsRadiant Creamy Concealer
RRP £27
Most of my over-50s pals all swear by NarsRadiant Creamy Concealer,and after trying it, I’m sold.
What sets this apartis its light-diffusing technology that cleverlyblurs the appearance of imperfections leavingskin looking luminously glowy.
Impressivelycrease resistant, it’s buildable, easy to blendand, best of all, infused with antioxidant-richingredients to firm and strengthen skin.
5.Sculpted by Aimee CompleteCover Up Concealer
RRP £15
If you haven’t yet checked out Irish make-upartist Aimee Connolly’s Sculpted by Aimeerange, do so immediately. Her hero productspride themselves on their multipurposeabilities and the Sculpted by Aimee CompleteCover Up Concealer is noexception.
You’ll come for the silky, flawlesscoverage and airbrush formula, you’ll stay forthe skin-hydrating blend of hyaluronic acid,coconut extract and kokum butter.
Enjoy getting to know the wonderfulworld of age-friendly concealersand remember, perfectskin may not exist, butonce you find the perfectconcealer? No one needever know.
