10 Best Drugstore Masacaras To Get Dramatic Length And Volume

Best Primers For Dry Skin Over 40

e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Face Primer

We love e.l.f.'s power grip primer, but that's not say it's perfect for mature dry skin. Knowing that skin starts to lose its elasticity as we age, it's important to use something that's ultra moisturizing like e.l.f.'s hydrating face primer. It's still long-lasting, but it helps create a smoother base for the rest of your makeup and is infused with grape, Vitamins A, C, & E for all the hydration your skin craves.

Customers say it works the best for "anyone with maturing, dry, sensitive, or combination skin" and it's "really soothing during winter months!"

NYX Cosmetics Bare With Me Daily Moisturizing Primer with Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil and SPF 30

NYX Cosmetics has a knack for making some of the best drugstore beauty products out there, so it's no surprise their daily moisturizing primer is recommended for dry skin over 40. It boasts an impressive amount of hydration that's also formulated with SPF 30 to protect skin from UVA and UVB rays. Also, you'll find Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil in it for 24 hours of soothing protection.

It doesn't have any color to it, making this primer great for those who have sensitive skin in addition to experiencing dryness. One customer who's over 40 says that it "works perfectly like a little thin veil" for her skin.

Best Foundations For Dry Skin Over 40

Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Liquid Foundation

Created for normal an dry skin, Maybelline's Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Liquid Foundation is one of the most hydrating beauty products your skin will appreciate. It helps smooth your skin if you're concerned about fine lines or wrinkles. If not, no worries! The coverage is buildable so you can create the base that you want.

L'Oreal Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation with SPF 50

This foundation is specifically designed for anyone with mature skin and features Vitamin B3 as well as a hydrating serum that makes another great option for foundation. It's lightweight and won't irritate even the most sensitive skin. Plus, the added SPF 50 is a nice layer of protection.

Customers say this foundation "doesn't clump in wrinkles" and gives them a "glowing, healthy look."

Concealers

Colourpop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Creamy Concealer

Give yourself a flawless makeup look starting with this creamy, hydrating concealer. It's also a color corrector that'll cover dark circles or dark spots. The ingredients that make this possible are hyaluronic acid and coconut water. It "does not crease" or "settle into fine lines according to customers who consistently use it.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Multi-Use Concealer

This Age Rewind concealer is another way to get rid of dark circles and help add radiance to dry skin. Created with Haloxyl, an anti-aging ingredient, fine lines and wrinkles don't stand a chance against it. One customer says that it "blends perfectly to soften my 70 year old wrinkles." Pefection!

Bronzer

Revolution Beauty Ultra Cream Face Bronzer

Mature, dry skin doesn't need anything that's difficult to blend, but you won't run into that probably with this Ultra Cream Face Bronzer. Besides being buildable, it's creamy and gives you a natural sun-kissed look that makes you look like summer lives periodically caresses your face whenever it pleases.

Customers boast about it being "easy to apply on mature skin" and love that it will "warm up" anyone's face.

Covergirl Trublend High Pigment Bronzer

There's no harm in looking for all day coverage if you're still heading into work everyday, but you need something that won't feel heavy on your skin. Covergirl's Trublend High Pigment Bronzer will give you bold color that stays in place even after an "8 hour shift," according to a customer!

Best Blushes For Dry Skin Over 40

Milani Baked Blush Radiant Powder Blush

This powder is so universal because it works for everyone. It's highly pigmented, buildable, and versatile enough for you to use as a highlighter or eyeshadow. Though it's a powder blush, it's not drying like others and is "incredibly affordable" for the quality, according to one customer.

NYX Buttermelt Blush

NYX's buttermelt blushes are amazing for several reasons, but we love how they complement mature dry skin! They look like powder at first, but a quick swipe quickly reveals how buttery they really are. This is all thanks to ingredients like mango, shea, and almost butters!

Customers say it "lasts all day" and they'd "buy this product again."

“The secret often lies in a little thing called silicone,” says Laura Pucker, Founder and CEO of Pucker Up Beauty. “This magical ingredient creates an ultra-smooth surface on your skin, helping your makeup adhere and stay put, even when the day brings all kinds of challenges.”

A lot of primers nowadays are also formulated with additional skin-loving ingredients, like hyaluronic acid, vitamins A and C, and niacinamide to give your skin a boost in hydration and brightness – all while keeping your makeup intact. Ingredients like niacinamide in particular can help improve the skin barrier and combat uneven skin tone, too.

No matter your skincare and makeup goals, there’s a primer out there for you. These are the best primers according to our experts and editors!

Best Primers For Long-Wearing Makeup Looks

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer

Both Pucker and Cameron recommend this primer because it truly helps makeup stay put all day.

“When I need a primer that won't let me down, whether I'm at an important event or just want my makeup to last all day, this is my first choice," says Pucker. "It's versatile and reliable, the kind of primer I always have in my makeup bag.”

“This primer has a creamier texture, is non-oily and light," says Cameron. "It protects the makeup from starting to run due to sweat. This makes it excellent for occasions, such as weddings or photographs, where you need your makeup to be worn for long periods.”

Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer

This is a great primer for oily skin since it has a slight mattifying element. It primes your face for makeup and makes it stay, all while simultaneously concealing redness, minimizing the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles, and providing SPF 15 protection.

Too Faced Hangover Replenishing Face Primer

For drier skin that needs some extra love, this Too Faced primer is perfect. It's crafted with coconut water, which hydrates the skin, and probiotics that boost the skin's radiance and elasticity.

“On days when my skin needs hydration, this primer is my best friend," says Pucker. "This allows my makeup to stay fresh and vibrant, no matter how bad my day is.”

e.l.f. Power Grip Primer

We love this e.l.f. primer over here at B+C. I really enjoy the fact that it has a gel texture that blends well with the water-based skincare and makeup products I use on the regular. It dries down to be tacky to the touch, which is extremely helpful in ensuring my makeup stays on.

B+C Staff Writer, Jasmine, also adores this product.

"It's really great for dry, oily, and combination skin, which explains why my skin feels immediately hydrated after I use it," she writes in her review. "It's also non-comedogenic — giving my pores room to breathe — and it doesn't leave a white cast after it's applied to my face. I'm a brown-skinned girlie, so this is highly important!"

Laniege Glowy Makeup Serum Primer

If glow is what you want, this primer from Laniege expertly primes and hydrates your skin so you have a smooth base to layer on more luminous products. It's formulated with diamond mineral powder, which helps fill in any uneven texture on your face – which is why this is one of my personal go-to's!

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The Trader Joe’s mini tote bags first dropped at the grocer in March, and shoppers went absolutely crazy for them. Some stores were totally flooded with a frenzy of customers hoping to add one to their cart. They were sold for a limited time, and there’s since been hundreds of eBay listings marking the bags up 3 to 4 (and even 6) times their original price.

According to the Trader Joe’s website, the canvas mini tote bags are crafted from a “heavy duty” blend of 65% cotton and 35% polyester. Made to be a scaled-down version of their original canvas totes, the mini bags still boast “long, comfortable handles” to help you carry your grocery hauls comfortably.

They come in four “vibrant” colors: navy, yellow, red, or forest green, and measure about 13 inches long, 11 inches tall, and 6 inches wide. The Trader Joe’s mini tote bags also feature a single side pocket to set aside certain items. They retail for just $2.99.

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Trader Joe’s mini tote bags are rumored to return to stores on September 18, but right now, there’s really no telling if there will be another crazy customer frenzy for buying them. Based on previous drops, these limited-time items will certainly stir up some substantial hype, so if you want to snag one, it might be a good idea to stop in at your closest TJ’s the minute they open on September 18.

Many stores typically open around 8am, but make sure to check your local location’s hours beforehand. More importantly, when you arrive, act appropriately and ensure you’re respecting the workers there!