The best lipsticks for luscious lips

IF you’re over 50 and you do nothing else when it comes to make-up, wear lipstick. Because next to your eyes, the most powerful asset you have is your lips.…

The 10 best mascaras for lustrous lashes

MASCARA is essential to complete any make-up, but what are the best mascaras for more mature women whose eyelashes have become sparse and wispy? Not all mascaras were created equal.…

The secret to beautiful brows

EYEBROWS frame and balance the face, and a well-groomed pair can make your eyes appear larger and give you a mini facelift! But for women over 50, the secret to…

The best blushes for a youthful flush

AS we age our skin generally lightens and faces become colourless. So blush for more mature skin is essential as it instantly adds energy to a weary complexion, mimics a…

The best powders for a more mature face

FOR many women over 50, powder is public enemy number one. So, to powder or not to powder? That is the question.  But what are the best powders for women…

The best foundations for mature skin

AS we age our skin texture changes so we need to adjust the way we care for it, as well as the way we enhance it. Today’s foundations are designed…

Why women over 50 need a primer

EVERY woman needs to find makeup that makes her look and feel beautiful. And just because you’re over 50 doesn’t mean you can’t look your absolute best. But the real…

Why older women SHOULD wear make-up

DO you wear makeup? I ask, because not all older women do. Some prefer the au naturel look (the “no makeup” makeup look) or only do their face on special…

She’s still got it! Lauren Hutton stars in new Bottega Veneta campaign

THERE is something really attractive about a woman who is confident — and comfortable — with her age and style. And American model and actress Lauren Hutton has got it…

The fashion habits that age you

OK, so you’ve graduated to middle age with honours. Apart from the obvious congratulations, it generally means you don’t have to suffer for fashion any more.  Reaching the half-century mark…

Isabella Rossellini returns to Lancome

SHE was the face of Lancome for 14 years, but after a 30-year break, Isabella Rossellini is back at the French luxury skincare brand. Rossellini graced the brand with her charm and…

How to look fabulous at 50 (and beyond)

OLD is the new black. Fifty is the new 30. Sixty is the new 40. Or as one friend recently suggested – 70 is the new 55! Whatever your number, age is all…

Style matters: Old is the new black

BLAME it on Ari Seth Cohen or call it the Advanced Style phenomena, but age is all the rage. Read it another way and it means that old is the…

How to age gracefully: 20 tips for a happier healthier you

There are plenty of creams, facial botox or other treatments that promise to erase wrinkles and slow down the hands of time. But how do we age gracefully? Despite all…