If you’ve ever looked in the mirror halfway through the day and wondered where your foundation went, this post is for you! As women over 50, our skin changes, and so should our makeup routine. Today I’m sharing five game-changing steps I recently added to mine (inspired by Angie from Hot & Flashy) that give me a flawless finish, including longer wear, fuller coverage, and smoother-looking skin!

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✨ Step 1: Tinted Moisturizer as a Triple Threat

Before foundation, apply a tinted moisturizer. It acts as your hydrator, sunscreen, and base of color all in one!
Let it fully absorb for about 15 minutes before moving on (this is a great time to do your eye makeup!).
This step adds a layer that will help your foundation cover more completely.

💡 Tip: This ties beautifully with what we talked about in my Morning Skincare Routine post. Hydrated skin is the best canvas for flawless makeup!

🩷 Product used: Mary Kay CC Cream SPF 15 in Light to Medium

🖌 Step 2: Foundation with a Soft but Densely Bristled Brush

Skip the fingers or sponge this time! Use a large, soft, but densely bristled brush to pat foundation into the skin, not swipe.
This technique builds even, natural coverage without any streaks.

🩷 Products used: Mary Kay Luminous-Wear Foundation in Beige N210 and BK Beauty 101 Contoured Foundation Brush

👁 Step 3: Minimal Concealer, Maximum Impact

Apply concealer sparingly just in the inner corner of your undereye area and from outer corner toward your brow.
Use a small, ultra-soft brush for the most natural look, again pressing the concealer into place.

🌸 Reminder: Less is more, especially around delicate, mature eyes. (If you missed my post on Smoky Eye Secrets for Women Over 50, go check it out for even more eye-enhancing tips!)

🩷 Products used: Mary Kay Multi-Benefit Concealer and BK Beauty Angie Hot & Flashy A506 Concealer Brush

🌬 Step 4: Press On Your Powder for Pore Perfection

Instead of dusting on powder, try pressing translucent loose powder onto the areas where you want to minimize pores, typically your T-zone, and/or set your foundation. (For me, that's everywhere!)
Use a large, fluffy brush and gentle pressure for a smooth, airbrushed finish.

🩷 Products used: Mary Kay Translucent Loose Powder and All-Over Powder Brush

💦 Step 5: Finishing Spray with a Sponge

Here’s the magic touch! This was totally new to me and I've been doing it every day since I heard about it. Spritz your makeup finishing spray onto a damp makeup sponge and press it into your skin.
It melts all your products together and locks in that flawless look all day long even more effectively than just spraying it on. Genius!!!

🩷 Products used: Mary Kay Makeup Finishing Spray by Skindinavia and Blending Sponge

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💬 Wrap-Up: Your Best Foundation Finish Yet

With these five simple steps, your makeup will look smoother and last longer. That's what I call a Flawless Finish!
Try the technique, experiment with your favorite products, and let me know how it works for you in the comments below!