Makeup can be a confidence booster—but if you have rosacea and mature skin, it can sometimes feel like more of a struggle than a solution. The key to achieving a flawless look without flare-ups? Prepping your skin the right way.
Here’s how to create a calm, smooth canvas that helps your makeup glide on beautifully without aggravating your skin.
Start With a Gentle Cleanser
Rosacea-prone skin needs a soft touch. Avoid anything harsh or foaming with sulfates. Instead, cleanse gently using Perfect Foam Cleanser. It removes impurities without stripping your skin barrier—so your face feels clean, not tight.
Hydrate With a Lightweight Moisturizer
Hydration helps soothe redness and plumps fine lines, which is essential for mature skin. Use a calming formula like the Light Facial Cream. It hydrates and nourishes without clogging pores or causing irritation.
Let it sink in for a few minutes before applying any makeup.
Use a Calming Primer or Base
You don’t need heavy primers. Just make sure your skincare has done the prep work. If your redness is concentrated in specific areas, dab on a bit of Color Concealer in a neutralizing tone (like green or yellow) to gently correct the hue.
Choose Breathable, Buildable Foundation
The wrong foundation can cling to texture or worsen redness. Opt for lightweight formulas like the Glow Compact Cushion or Matte Compact Cushion. Both offer breathable, buildable coverage that lets you control how much you use—ideal for customizing coverage without overwhelming your skin.
Apply with a damp Beauty Blender using light tapping motions to avoid irritation.
Spot-Conceal With Care
Instead of layering foundation, use a light hand and go back in with the Concealer for targeted areas—like the nose, cheeks, or chin. This keeps the overall finish natural and less likely to look cakey.
Set Only Where Needed
Powder can be tricky for dry or mature skin, but if you want your makeup to last, especially in warmer areas like the T-zone, lightly tap on the Perfect Stay Finishing Powder using a fluffy brush. Avoid areas that tend to be dry or flaky.
Skip the Harsh Extras
Avoid heavy exfoliation or alcohol-based toners before applying makeup. These can strip your skin and worsen redness. Stick to soothing, hydrating ingredients and minimal, targeted product use.
Prepping mature skin with rosacea doesn’t have to be complicated—it’s all about treating your skin gently and choosing makeup that enhances, not hides. With the right base and thoughtful products, you’ll feel confident facing the day, redness and all.
