50+
Skin
Skin in your 50s tends to be dry and thin, mainly because of fluctuating hormones due to menopause. Reduced estrogen results in dryness and a loss of collagen and elastin causes crepy skin. If
you’ve been paying attention to your skin care routine in the years leading up to your 50s, you will definitely reap the rewards now. Keep exfoliating (either mechanically with microdermabrasion or
chemically with peels) and use products containing retinoids, hyaluronic acid and ceramides. Opt for creams over lotions because they provide a more intense level of moisturizing.
Try: RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream (around $20)
Makeup
You may need an all-over application of foundation (and concealer where needed) in your 50s to even out your skin tone, but be sure to use a light hand and moisturize, moisturize, moisturize first.
Avoid wearing too much eye makeup because the skin around your eyes tends to sag a bit causing the pigment to settle unevenly. This can definitely make you look older. Lip lines can cause lipstick
to travel beyond its intended boundaries so choose lighter shades and consider a liner. Bare Escentuals Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Stick lines your lips, deposits color and plumps all at once.
Try: BareEscentuals Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Stick ($18)
Hair
While the occasional perfect-all-over silver does exist (ex: Paula Deen), only a handful of people can pull off the completely grey look. Just because you’re in your 50s doesn’t mean you can’t go
to a hip salon. Be sure your stylist is up on the latest trends and techniques because you will benefit most from a well-thought out cut and color. You don’t have to succumb to the ‘you must go
short as you age’ school of thought, but excessively long hair will also age you. Keep the cut above the shoulders and take advantage of a classic up-do when the occasion calls for it.
Style
Find a style icon and use them as inspiration when choosing an outfit each day. Think, Diane Keaton, Katharine Hepburn or Isabella Rossellini. Your closet should reflect quality over quantity,
enabling you to choose stylish and tasteful ensembles that reflect your personality. Avoid clingy fabrics and don’t overdo the trends. Sample one simple trend at a time and think minimal rather
than overwhelming. You can’t go wrong with a tailored long-sleeved oxford in a pinch.
Try: Brooks Brothers Non-Iron Fitted Shirt (around $80)
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