40 yr old makeup help

[EMJ313]

I’m about to hit 40 and am in need of serious help with a makeup routine and brands to use. I have a 4 kids ranging from 10 months to 21 years old (older ones are step) so I’m tired and stressed always lol. Looking for best makeup to help hide circles but not amplify wrinkles. Also lip color help! I am very makeup challenged and just want to feel confident about myself. 

[srgbeauty]

i would try using  the tatcha products. they are amazing and work overnight 

[SportyGirly125]

@EMJ313 Sephora employee here

Have you tried going into a Sephora store and asking a beauty advisor for help?  We can offer advice and guidance for you.

[EMJ313]

The stores near me aren’t big and the employees never offer to help so I figured they may not be as knowledgeable but I’ll try! 

[SportyGirly125]

@EMJ313 @Sorry to hear about that. Try asking a beauty advisor directly for help with your questions and concerns because that is what we are there for. 

[danielledanielle]

Welcome @EMJ313 

What have you used in the past?  I ask because makeup has a lot of personal caveats, so if I recommend complexion products and you dislike the feeling of wearing foundation, it's kind of moot.  Plus, there's a lot, so I would suggest hanging around here when you can, and checking out a few threads (two of them are mine, from disclosure) .

Sephora Six: Back to Basics 

Sephora Six - Fast & Furious Edition 

15 Minute Make Up Looks, Tips & Tricks 

What are your Foundation and Concealer Matches? 

A simple routine for me would be:

Foundation Stick or concealer

Eyeliner

A lipstick (liner + gloss)

Brows (pen or pomade)

Setting powder

A "wow" or color product, such as a blush or highlighter

A no makeup/makeup routine is usually:

Skin tint or concealer NATASHA DENONA Hy-Glam Brightening & Hydrating Medium to Full Coverage Crease Proof Serum Concealer ... or NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer with Hydrating Medium Coverage or NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer 

Lip balm or gloss like Ami Colé Hydrating Lip Treatment Oil or HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA PhD Hybrid Hydrating Tinted Lip Oil or NARS Afterglow Tinted Lip Balm 

Mascara like Ami Colé Lash-Amplifying Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara Rich Black or SEPHORA COLLECTION Love The Lift Curling + Volumizing Mascara Ultra Black 

A light colored blush like Tower 28 Beauty BeachPlease Lip + Cheek Dewy Cream Blush or Ami Colé Desert Date Cream Blush & Lip Multistick Hibiscus or Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush 10 Rosé Latte 

Brow gel like Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow+ Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel or Ami Colé Ultra-Flex Clear Eyebrow Shaping Gel Clear 

Maybe bronzer?

For dark circles, color correcting.

[EMJ313]

Thank you so much! These are amazing!! I’m using nars foundation now and find that it starts caking or breaking up throughout the day. I do exfoliate and moisturize so not sure what’s wrong? 

[SportyGirly125]

@EMJ313 @It could be your skincare (how you are prepping the face or your primer).