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“This is about my fifth or sixth purchase...my 58-year-old skin definitely CRAVES this.”

As a deputy editorial director on the BuzzFeed Shopping team with almost a decade in the lifestyle and service journalism sphere, I use my shopping editor eye to find and vet products across a variety of categories, including lifestyle, home, beauty, fashion, pets, cleaning, travel, aging, and more.

Whether you overplucked your brows in your youth or you're currently navigating the world of "crepey" eyelids, the good news is that reviewers over 50 swear by these beauty products to help reclaim their glow without a complicated 12-step routine. From hydrating liquid foundation that won't settle into fine lines to color-correcting powder and nail strengtheners, we found the targeted solutions you've been looking for. 

Promising review: "I have been using this daily for about eight months. I am 60 years old. It reduced the puffiness and bags under my eyes. I am Sicilian and have dark circles. It has brightened up my eye area. I am very surprised, as I have paid much more for eye creams that have done so much less. I recently had pre-cancerous cells removed from the bridge of my nose. After healing, I was left with a dark scar. The dermatologist told me that it would heal over time. Since I began to apply this eye cream, the mark has almost disappeared entirely. I shop constantly on Amazon. This is the first time that I have taken the time to write a review. That's how impressed I am with this product. If you decide to purchase this, you won't be sorry." —Lynda M.

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three sizes).

My skin is a lovely shade of flushed pretty much all the time, which, before discovering this product, I tried to hide with foundation. Apart from the rosiness (and not in an angelic, cherubic way) on my cheeks, my skin is generally pretty clear (thanks, Accutane), so I don't love wearing foundation on my skin because it usually feels heavy or greasy. When I stumbled upon this product at a French pharmacy, and it was almost half the price as it was in the US, I thought, Why the heck not? Fortunately and unfortunately, I absolutely love this stuff. It balances out the redness on my cheeks and the hyperpigmentation on my temples from old breakouts perfectly, and I feel comfortable wearing it alone without foundation. Also, fortunately, a little goes a long way, so I still have a decent amount left in the tube, because, unfortunately, I will be buying this at whatever price they're charging when my current tube runs out. 

Promising review: "Have used many other e$$$pensive foundations, color correctors — green ones, pink ones — the list goes on and on. I have red cheeks, bordering on ruddy. None of the stuff works! This CC cream goes on green, yes, green! Then gradually disappears into a soft matte finish. Stays smooth, does not settle into wrinkles, and covers the RED!! And the brown age spots! All on 78-year-old skin!" —Babs

Get it from Amazon for $26+ (available in two sizes).

Caffeine has a number of skincare benefits, including brightening and temporarily reducing the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite, if that's something you're looking to do! You can read more about the skincare benefits of caffeine at the Cleveland Clinic.

Promising review: "I am 60, and I could not get rid of the cellulite on my legs. I started using this product six weeks ago and can noticeably see a difference. I apply morning and evening before bed for optimal results. It goes on smoothly and has a creamy, non-sticky feel. The smell is dreamy, and even my husband has commented on the improvement. Make sure you apply in a circular motion for optimal coverage, absorption, and circulation." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $24+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "I am 66 years old. I have fine, thinning hair. Followed instructions. Blew dry my hair. How awesome was it? My hair now feels regular in thickness, holds a curl, and actually has body. I wish for a lifetime supply. Will use this from now on." —StellaB

Promising reviews: "I am 52 years old with a lot of sun damage on my hands. I don’t paint my nails because I don’t like to draw attention to my hands. When I use clear nail polish, my nail beds turn yellow. I saw an ad for this product and thought I would give it a try. I really, really love it. When I got it, I painted my thumbnail with it and just left it to see how it went. A week later, it was still totally perfect. So, I moved forward and used it on all my nails. It makes my nails look so put-together without any fuss. It goes on so easily, dries very quickly, and lasts a long time. I loved it so much I bought it for my mom and my sisters to try as well." —Diane Auten

"For the first time in 62 years, my nails look nice without a gel manicure or artificial nails!! I am so impressed with this product!! It truly is far superior to other nail polishes! I have given it as a gift to my three daughters and my 82-year-old mom! And my very best friends! They all have been so thrilled with it!!" —Gregory A. Robbins

Get it from Amazon for $20 (available in five shades).

Check out our Londontown Illuminating Nail Concealer review for more deets!

Read more about nail care, including how nail strengtheners may help nails, at Mayo Clinic.

Promising review: "I rarely write product reviews, but I feel compelled to explain why this is a great product. I am an older man who has struggled with fingernail biting my entire life. OPI Nail Envy really helps! 1. It is true matte with a barely noticeable shine. I am old-fashioned and would never use a shiny polish. I have tried several other brands that claimed to be matte, but they all had a little shine. 2. OPI Nail Envy not only strengthens my nails — it accelerates the healing of my cuticles and skin around my cuticles. 3. IMPORTANT: Be aware of the formula! This is a vegan formula. There is another formula, OPI Nail Envy Original Formula. I tried some, and it triggered a severe allergic reaction on my cuticles and skin. I switched back to the Vegan formula, and it healed the skin quickly. I wish I had discovered this product 50 years ago. It would have prevented a lot of embarrassment about my nails." —Stephen Bell

Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in clear and nine colors). 

Promising review: "I don't usually try all the latest hair things because my hair is very fine and it doesn't like product. But I received it as a sample, and I can't believe how nice it made my hair and how long it lasted. I have to wash every single day, or my hair would be limp and lifeless. You could tell if I didn't wash my hair for one day. This miracle stuff makes it so that I don't have to wash my hair for a good three days at least, and it still looks fresh. It also lasts between washes, so I only have to use it every other wash or sometimes not for three or four washes. I can't live without this now that I've found it. It took me ’til my 50s to find this amazing product. I sure coulda used this in my 20s!" —B.S.

Promising review: "Y’ALL. I am fiftysomething years old and have tried every 'longwear' and 'stain' there is, from department store robbery level to 'bitten' or whatever the vampire lip stain Revlon had out a while back. At my age, I longed for a lip color that didn’t leave my telltale wrinkled lip impression on a glass. But alas, all of the long-wear formulas were disappointing, dull, and, most of all, DRY. I was skeptical, but I have spent waaay more on crappy lip potions that I won’t use, but apparently keep to torture myself about my wasteful spending. The purple was shocking, and the first time I used it, I sprayed and peeled pretty quickly, lest I end up with 1978 Donna Summer disco-era hologram lips that I definitely could not pull off in my office. And to my amazement, that stuff STAYED ON. Not dry, not seeping into cracks, not sticky, not weird tasting, not staining my teeth. Just like a 'bitten lip' — a slightly tinted natural color was there. The longer you let it sit, the darker it gets. After a FEW glasses of wine, pasta drizzled with a really good olive oil, salad, and dessert, there’s STILL some color! Stayed on through smooches, too." —Kelly K.

Get it from Amazon for $22 (available in 18 shades).

Promising review: "I have fair, dry, sensitive skin along with pustular rosacea. I am VERY careful with everything I put on my skin, hair, and face. I have my day routine and products locked in — but I was struggling to find products for my nighttime routine. I just turned 50 and have been struggling with how to use and which retinol to use with my rosacea. I read some great reviews about this, and although I was a little skeptical due to the color and the fragrance (two things my skin does not normally like), I decided to give it a shot. I feel like my skin smiles and thanks me when I apply this! In the colder, drier months, I apply a moisturizer on top of the oil after I have given it a little time to absorb. My skin has NEVER looked or felt this good. Bright, glowy, smooth, and the fine lines and wrinkles are looking smoother and softer. And NOT a single ROSACEA outbreak. Of course, I wish that this was a little more financially friendly, but a little goes a long way, and I am so happy with this product that I know I will be purchasing it over and over." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $55+ (available in two sizes).

Promising reviews: "Very gentle, cleansing, and toning for 55-year-old skin! I love these facial wipes. I think my skin looks and feels more firm. I am very happy with these and will continue to buy them." —Katrina M.

"I think I might be the only 51-year-old with acne, and these wipes really get rid of my zits fast. I love the smell, not overpowering or anything, barely there." —Shirley

Promising review: "I'm 55 years old, and my skin is a bit sensitive. I don't have a lot of wrinkles, but I'm definitely noticing a few more laugh lines and forehead crinkles than I had a few years ago! I've tried several moisturizers and have not been terribly impressed with any of them until now. This stuff really is great — incredibly hydrating without feeling greasy, and it absorbs quickly. It feels great on my skin. In just a few short weeks, I definitely noticed an improvement in my skin tone and fewer lines and wrinkles! I will definitely be ordering this product again. I use it in the evening and morning; no need for two different moisturizers. Very pleased!" —sbakey

Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in two sizes and multipacks).

Promising review: "I am a female rapidly losing my hair at 51 years old with no explanation. I've felt much less confident as my hair was appearing flat all the time. This stuff rocks! It's the bomb! A little dab will do ya. I am so appreciative to find SOMETHING to help!" —Robin

Promising reviews: "Looks flawless on my face. I’m 52, and I love the way my skin looks and feels. You don’t even feel like you have anything on your face!!" —Michelle Wood

"Look. I'm creeping up on 50 and refuse to get Botox, facials, or any of that...I just don't care enough. Now that you know me, let me tell you about this dreamy makeup. I was a lifelong wearer of another brand that rhymes with hover swirl. Swore by it. Until the store didn't have any, and I happened upon this stuff, and I was shook. It doesn't set up camp in the lines I damn well earned on my face, but gently covers and smooths out my complexion. I don't look so tired! I look 26! Not really. But I don't look like a haggard troll. This is my new go-to daily makeup. Half the time, I don't even use powder because this does the job. Thanks, Maybelline, for helping this mid-century modern woman feel Instagram-ready." —Sarah Over

Get it from Amazon for $5.52+ (available in 20 shades).

Promising review: "I'm blown away and excited to find a foundation that is equal if not better in quality AND 3x cheaper than my favorite CC cream. I am 63 years old with fair skin (Irish heritage) with freckles, redness and age spots. This Camo Cream is a full-coverage foundation, which I love and need in order to smooth out my complexion. It's not heavy, and a little goes a long way. I will definitely be ordering this again." —Lisa Germano

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 28 shades).

Promising review: "I've been wanting to try this for a long time, and I'm sooo glad I finally purchased the medium shade. It covers everything perfectly without even looking like I'm wearing any foundation at all. I'm 64, and my skin is combination oily/normal. This is the best product I have ever used, including Lancome, Tarte, Charlotte Tilbury, and Clinique. Doesn't go into wrinkles and stays flawless all day." —Laura

Get it from Amazon for $30+ (available in eight shades).

Promising review: "I am 55 years old and have applied foundation with my fingertips, or more recently, makeup sponges, for my entire lifespan of wearing makeup. I’ve been unhappy with sponges lately, as I feel I wipe more off with a sponge than stays on my face. The foundation also did not seem evenly distributed. I decided to try a foundation brush. I am beyond happy with this purchase. The bristles are extremely soft, and the brush head is very dense. I also feel I use less foundation product. As soon as I begin applying, my face looks transformed. I love how my complexion looks flawless with foundation, evenly distributed. I truly feel like a different person. I just cleaned the brush for the first time, and the brush cleaned up very well and returned to its original look and shape. I just purchased a second one so that I always have one cleaned and ready for use." —Linda

Get it from Amazon for $7.28+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "At 60 years old, I have tried SO MANY products...anything short of surgery to lift and tighten my face. Around the age of 57, my pores became larger and larger. I tried product after product and spent hundreds trying to find that fountain of youth. There is nothing like going into a store with salespeople younger than my grandchildren telling me what I'm doing 'wrong' with my skincare regimen. They had never seen a wrinkle in their lives. I thought I would give this face mask a shot. I mean, what did I have to lose? Immediate results! I couldn't believe it! My pores were small; my face was different...and in a good way...lol. I can't believe my skin looks so good. I'm so excited. I had to write a review. I don't think you'll be sorry if you decide to try this. I know I sure wasn't!" —Judi Bragg

Get a box of eight masks from Amazon for $13.97.

Promising review: "So far, I am loving this lotion. I put it on every morning under my makeup, and it leaves my face perfectly moisturized all day long. I also noticed I use less foundation because it's so moisturizing. I don't believe there is any miracle moisturizer that will ever get rid of our crow's-feet, laugh lines, neck sagging, etc., but this moisturizer helps reduce the look of these problems as long as they're not deep surface. I'm 68 years old and never was someone who was a 'sun worshipper' and, fortunately, stopped smoking in 1980 after smoking for 15 years. Those two things do a lot of damage to your skin, so to all young women reading this who are doing these two things, take it from me: If you want to retain healthy, youthful skin, stop these too-harmful habits. Use sunscreen when you are in the sun, and use moisturizer now. Embryolisse seems to be a good place to start!" —Janet Cahill

Get it from Amazon for $19+ (available in two sizes).

This stuff is strong and can cause a tingle when you apply it. Be sure to conduct a patch test before applying it to your face, and start slow and low. Mild 50 and 100 are better for beginners and sensitive skin, while 300 and 700 may need to be worked up to over time. 

Promising review (for Reedle Shot 50): "Noticeable results in the first three days, and now at week two, I am REALLY pleasantly surprised at the improvement in my skin texture, smoothness, and noticeable lift in my slack cheek and jowl skin. After the first three to four days, I started applying the excess to the backs of my hands and noticed it's making a difference there too! I'm 65 years old and have noticeably thinning skin, but this seems to 'supercharge' my existing skincare products. I am also using the VT serum and the VT lotion. Only noticed a TINY tingle in the first two to three days. One time I applied after a hot shower, and noticed then that the tingle was pronounced, but only for maybe three seconds, and then it was gone." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four strengths).

Promising review: "This product has a light but really lovely scent. I absolutely love it! My almost waist-length hair was seriously damaged by my last hairstylist. I've tried everything to make my hair shinier and more manageable, with less frizz. I've been through countless deep conditioning treatments with little results...’til I found CER 100! I'm in my early 50s, so I have hair that is far from 'virgin.' If mine looks this great, that says a lot! My only wish? That it came in a bigger tube/bottle!" —C. Fordham

Read our review of Elizavecca's CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment to learn more about why my colleague calls it "the miracle product I've been searching for."

Promising reviews: "Nothing has healed my chapped lips like this balm…it is AMAZING. I'm a 72-year-old woman, and I've tried a lot of lip therapies. This is the best!!" —Sharon

"Works extremely well on my chapped and dry lips. Best product I've ever used, and I'm 70 years old! The application is designed perfectly, so the [product] is distributed exactly in the correct area. LOVE this stuff." —Jetson 49

Get it from Amazon for $10 (available in six flavors). 

Promising review: "This product turned my older, dry lips into younger-looking, plumper lips that are no longer dry. My lip lines are less pronounced, too, which makes it a bit easier to wear lipstick. I never used to focus on lip care, but now, in my 60s, I have decided my lips need attention. A simple routine of exfoliating twice a week and moisturizing with this twice daily significantly changed my lips. My lips were less dry the first day I used it. At 14 days, my upper lip was fuller and more noticeable. At 1 month, my lips were fuller, pinker, and not dry at all. I continue with this now every night at bedtime. This is one of the single best purchases I have ever made in beauty products!" —Suzanne

Promising review: "I am a 74-year-old woman who has been wearing eyebrow pencils for quite a few years to cover the gray in my eyebrows. As I have gotten older, I am also losing eyebrows, so when I saw this on Amazon, I decided to try it. I really like this because it covers the gray in my brows, and I can color in my bare spots to look natural. I know there are other products out there that do the same thing, but for this price, I’m very happy. I use it every day, and it has lasted a long time. I just ordered another one because I don’t want to run out." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four shades and also in a two-pack).

Promising reviews: "This makes my skin FEEL SO SMOOTH! This is about my fifth or sixth purchase...my 58-year-old skin definitely CRAVES this!" —Stephanie L.

"I came across this looking for a cheaper replacement for my Tarte Maracuja Oil. I tried a few cheaper maracuja oils, but never any that made my skin look or feel anywhere near as good as this one does. I was a little hesitant as I hated the smell of cocoa butter. This has no cocoa butter smell to me at all. It actually works better than the Tarte oil at a fraction of the price. I can't see ever being without this product. Definitely one of — if not the best — budget-friendly beauty or skincare products I've ever tried." —Jennifer Salley

Promising reviews: "I am 50 years old, and I don’t wear much makeup. I love this product. It’s light and has a lovely scent. I like that it hydrates while brightening up my dry skin that camouflages the wrinkles under and around my eyes." —Michal O`Meara

"Gives you a nice glow. Feels good on my skin. Recommend this product. I’m 60 years old, and I need a good moisturizer. Easy to pack for travel as well. Easy to store." —AddColor

Promising review: "I have shoulder-length hair that is frizzy without product. This product is the best I have ever used in my 56 years. If I put it on damp hair and blow-dry, my hair looks great and bouncy. If I use my flat-iron after blow-drying, it stays smooth, even on rainy days." —delenbaas

Not convinced? Check out our Verb Ghost Oil review for more deets!

Promising review: "I'm a 54-year-old male and never thought I'd be writing a review for soap, but this stuff has been a godsend. I began dealing with adult acne/cysts/nodules about 10 years ago. The only thing that helped was antibiotics until now. Using this product twice a day has eliminated everything. I'm not claiming to have perfect skin, but this has worked better than anything the dermatologists ever prescribed." —JAMES E GODFREY

Promising review: "I love this foundation. It arrived quickly and is high quality and well worth the price. It goes on smoothly with no stickiness. This product can be built for thicker coverage. There is a slight pleasant odor to it. The holder is pretty and fits your hand well. It has a nice mirror, sponge, and of course, product. It has cut my makeup time in half. It doesn’t make me feel like I’m caked up in heavy makeup, which is extremely important in this heat. It washes off easily with my routine cleanser. I will continue to use this in my makeup routine. It’s just too easy!" —Clarisa Isom

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 40 shades and two sizes).

Promising review: "I have been using this L’Oreal lipstick stick color in the shade Fairest Nude for years. This is super creamy, and I’m in my 50s, so I don’t want something to accent my wrinkles and lines. I also don’t wear a lot of makeup, so this is the absolutely perfect universal nude with a tiny hint of pink. No, it does not last all day, but I really don’t need lipstick to last all day. Those types usually dry my lips out. I would much prefer a creamy lipstick that is hydrating, and I have to reapply it as needed. An absolutely beautiful color. 100% recommend, and I hope they never discontinue this shade." —Lbyard05

Get it from Amazon for $7.97 (available in various shades).

Promising review: "This is a first for me! I’m a 69-year-old 'young' woman... yeah, right! Honestly, I’ve found that as the years go by, my mouth sorta disappears. Today, I received this product and applied it. It felt good. I was happy. I went about the day and had lunch with a friend. Just now, I went to brush my teeth and prepare for bed, and I STILL had a mouth! I love this product and very highly recommend it!! I don’t think it matters how old one is!!" —Silvia Wolfson

Get it from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in various shades).

Promising review: "I'm 52, with crepey eyelids, and they itch and water if a smidge of eye product gets in them. Powder shadow is a complete no-go! Just bought two of these, and I am so happy! After years of not wearing shadows, I am back in the game! It goes on creamy exactly where you put it. The smudger works beautifully, and it stays put all day with no creasing, watery-ness, or itchiness. Didn't use any primer, just on clean, moisturized skin. Thank you! I will definitely be getting more colors!" —Tania Nicholson

Get it from Amazon for $17.12+ (available in so many shades).

The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.

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