It seemed like almost over night that I noticed the powder mineral makeup I had been using (and loving) for years no longer seemed to absorb properly on my face. Suddenly, it looked cakey and seemed to highlight every wrinkle. This is what sent me in search of all natural anti aging makeup.
It’s easy to find anti aging makeup, but it’s challenging to find anti aging makeup that works properly and doesn’t have toxic ingredients!
According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), there are 12 toxic chemicals and contaminants commonly found in makeup. Some have been linked to cancer like formaldehyde and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Others, like parabens disrupt hormones. Still others can damage the kidneys and nervous system, like mercury.
When I learned about the toxins in my makeup, I threw out most of my favorite products and went on a quest to replace them with products rated as safe (green 1 or 2) on the EWG website. If we want to stay healthy as we age, I believe we need to minimize the toxins we expose ourselves to as much as we can.
All Natural Anti Aging Makeup – Primer
The first thing I changed was my primer. If you don’t use primer, I am here to tell you that you should try it… especially if you’re in your forties! It makes my makeup last all day.
I needed a hydrating primer – Bare Minerals Good Hydrations is my favorite. It contains natural ingredients and is healthy for your skin.
All Natural Anti Aging Makeup – Foundation
Next, I changed my foundation. I am in love with my new foundation! It feels so fresh. My skin can breathe. It makes my skin look even toned and hydrated and yet it’s sheer enough that my face seems to glow from within. I use Jane Iredale Liquid Minerals.
Applying this foundation is like doing a moisturizing treatment because it contains hyaluronic acid and squalene. The ingredients are natural, vegan, non GMO and free of parabens, talc, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, and fillers.
It took me a few tries to find the right shade to match my skin tone. If you can try it on in a local store, that would be ideal. But if you can’t, consider ordering from the Jane Iredale website. Jane Iredale has a 100% color match guarantee. Basically, if you order the wrong color, they will give you a pre-paid shipping label to send it back for an exchange or return within 30 days. They also have a foundation finder quiz to help you decide which foundation and shade is best for you.
This foundation is sheer to medium coverage which is what I like. However, if it’s too sheer for your liking, you can layer it. Apply it, let it dry, and then apply another layer until you achieve the amount of coverage that’s right for you.
All Natural Anti Aging Makeup – Concealer
I have yet to find a natural concealer that doesn’t dry out the skin beneath my eyes and get cakey during the day. I have tried all of the Bare Minerals concealers and couldn’t find one that works for me. I have not tried Jane Iredale Active Light Under Eye Concealer because I have not been able to go to a store and figure out the right shade.
Instead, I ordered a lighter shade of the Jane Iredale liquid minerals foundation and use that as a concealer. Using a color that is 1-2 shades lighter under my eyes makes me look more awake. I got it for a great price on eBay. It will last a long time since I only use it under my eyes so it ends up being more economical than buying a true concealer.
All Natural Anti Aging Makeup – Blush
I found that switching to a liquid blush instead of a powder absorbs better and lasts longer now that I am older. The blush I like is Beauty Counter Color Pinch Cream Blusher. I am not good at figuring out what shade looks good with my skin tone and this one only has 3 choices so it made it easy for me to pick my shade.
If you want more color choices, another good brand of non toxic cream blush to try is Kjaer Weis Cream Blush.
All Natural Anti Aging Makeup – Setter
I used to use a mineral powder to set my makeup. But now I have switched to using a makeup setting spray, which is much more hydrating. I still don’t really understand how a liquid can set my makeup instead of making it run.
All I can tell you is – I live in Florida and due to the extreme heat and humidity, my makeup used to melt off my face when I went outside. But my Jane Iredale D2O Hydration Spray really gives my makeup staying power, even in the hot Florida summer heat!
All Natural Anti Aging Makeup – Eyelash Curler
Okay, so I used to buy the cheapest eyelash curler I could find. I loved one by Elf Cosmetics that was only $2 at Target. But then they changed it and it no longer curled my lashes… it just kind of kinked them! Then I tried every cheap eyelash curler I could find from the Dollar Store, Walmart, etc. But none of them worked very well.
Now I use a Tweezerman lash curler that is customized by eye shape. I have almond shape eyes so I use the curl 38. But if you have round eyes, you should try the curl 60. The curl 38 doesn’t pinch my lashes at all and it gives me a long lasting curl.
When my Tweezerman gets too old, I may try the Lash Prodigy eyelash curler because it is highly rated on Amazon and about half the price of the Tweezerman. I will update this post when I do.
All Natural Anti Aging Makeup – Mascara and Lash Primer
My eyes have become so much more sensitive as I have aged. For a while, I could not wear mascara at all because my eyes would get blood shot, itchy, and watery. I have wasted so much money on organic mascaras. I had to throw them out because they either gave me raccoon eyes or they flaked.
I am also very particular about the type of brush I like. It has to separate my lashes so that they don’t look clumpy. The one I like is Tarte Opening Act. It comes with a free, travel size, Lights Camera Lashes Mascara.
The Opening Act primer is amazing. It makes my lashes so much thicker and longer. And it even has ingredients like olive esters and vitamin c to improve the health of your lashes.
The Opening Act primer lasts much longer than the mascara. However, don’t make the same mistake I did. Once I ran out of the travel size mascara, I ordered the full size, Lights Camera Lashes Mascara. But I hated the brush on the full size version. It made my lashes clump horribly! I had to throw it out. But the brush on the travel size, Lights Camera Lashes separates every lash!
So here’s what I do now. Once I run out of the free Light Camera Lashes that comes with the Opening Act primer, I order another travel size Lights Camera Lashes mascara on eBay. I think for sensitive eyes, it is good to have to have a new mascara more frequently (to avoid bacteria build up in the tube) so I have come to like using the travel size better.
All Natural Anti Aging Makeup – Lip Color – The Struggle is Real!
When I got older, I realized that my go to shiny lip gloss didn’t look that great on me anymore because I had more lip bleeding/feathering and I don’t like the harsh line of lip liner. A tinted lip treatment works better for me now.
But this is the area where I still have research and product testing to do. It is so hard to find a healthy lipstick! Most of them contain some kind of heavy metal like lead or aluminum. I have found lip colors that are anti aging and hydrating, but they aren’t as healthy as I would like.
I like to combine Lipstick Queen Frog Prince and It Cosmetics Je Ne Sais Quoi Hydrating Lip Balm Treatment in Perfect pink. After using these products for 3 months, the tiny wrinkles that I was starting to get on and around my lips went away!
Color Changing Lip Balm is My New Love
Both of these lip balms are “color changing” meaning, they look a bit different on everyone because they contain ingredients that interact with your skin’s unique pH.
WARNING: frog prince is bright green in the tube. But don’t be scared – it goes on almost clear and then it takes a minute or 2 for you to see how the color looks on your skin. It develops into a rose pink shade that somehow seems to go with every skin tone! I make all of my friends try it and it looks good on everyone! MAGIC. Also, it lasts a really long time.
The Je Ne Sais Quoi perfect pink goes on clear and says it develops into a sheer pink. But on me, it stays clear. The reason I love it is because it is so hydrating! I put it on constantly to hydrate my lips when I’m at home. The only time I use the Frog Prince is if I am going somewhere. And to make the Frog Prince a bit more shiny, I like to apply the Je Ne Sais Quoi as a top coat.
The Je Ne Sais Quois Hydrating Lip Balm does come in other “color transforming” colors. But when I tried them, they were way too bright for me. But keep in mind that I like a very natural (almost no makeup) look.
For me, the Frog Prince combined with Je Ne Sais Quois Perfect Pink is my perfect MLBB (my lips but better) shade! And it stays on a really long time, even if I drink water.
Future Lip Color Research
Frog Prince is not rated by EWG, but I did find this rating online that makes it seem like it’s “relatively” healthy. The Je Ne Sais Quoi was rated a 5 by EWG which is not great. I am still using it until I find something healthier because at least it was green for cancer causing ingredients.
I plan to try the Honest Company Tinted Lip Balm because it is rated a 1 by EWG. I will update this post once I try it. In the mean time, if you’ve tried it please let me know what you think!
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