The Habit: When They Wear Makeup, They Choose the Right Formula for Their Skin
You might think that flawlessly skinned women steer clear of makeup. But radiant 83-year-old Scotty wears a full face every day; her routine includes a light liquid foundation, a little blush, lipstick and eye makeup ("To me, going without makeup is like not wearing clothes," she explains.) The trick is experimenting with different formulas until you find the one that works with your skin.
Why you should try it: Jaliman says that you don't need to shy away from wearing makeup every day, as long as you remove it and choose the correct makeup for your skin type. Oily, acne-prone skin should steer toward non-comedogenic makeup, while people with dry skin or eczema should look for moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin in their face makeup.
We all know her: The woman who has the kind of amazing, perfect skin (seriously, where are her wrinkles?) that makes you wonder if she's resorted to witchcraft, or just has a really good dermatologist. Turns out, her face is full of secrets -- and we're here to spill them. We chatted with women of all ages who have the glowy skin of our dreams to see what steps keep their skin flawless.
"So many times I say to a patient, 'You have such beautiful skin,' and they'll say, 'Well, my grandmother at age 90 had no wrinkles,'" says Debra Jaliman, MD. "But that doesn't mean if you were dealt a bad hand in the genetics department that you can't overcome it."
Here, the eight steps women with perfect skin always do -- try them and say hello to radiant skin.
