Let’s be honest: makeup hits differently once you’re in your 40s. What used to work in our 20s and 30s often feels heavy, cakey, or settles into every fine line. That’s why I’m obsessed with pairing Oliveda skincare and the Olive Rose makeup line. These two were made for each other…think nourishing, hydrating, and glow-inducing. In this post, I’ll walk you through how I prep my skin each morning using Oliveda’s targeted skincare and layer it with Olive Rose’s skincare-infused makeup for a natural, radiant finish that works beautifully on mature skin.
FAQs
- What’s the benefit of pairing Oliveda skincare with Olive Rose makeup? Oliveda’s plant-based formulas prep and hydrate your skin, which helps Olive Rose makeup apply more smoothly and last longer. It’s skincare + makeup that works with your skin, not against it.
- Is this routine only for mature skin? Nope! It’s perfect for all skin types…but especially helpful for those over 40 dealing with dryness, dullness, or fine lines.
- Will this routine feel heavy? Not at all. Both Oliveda and Olive Rose products are designed to be lightweight and breathable while giving your skin that healthy, lit-from-within glow.
- I have sensitive skin. Will these products irritate it? Oliveda is known for its clean, waterless formulas packed with natural antioxidants. Most users find it gentle and soothing, even on sensitive skin. Always patch test if you’re unsure.
- Where can I buy Olive Rose makeup and Oliveda skincare? I have everything linked below…plus a custom routine quiz if you need help picking the right products!
Why Your Makeup Isn’t Hitting the Same After 40
As we get older, our skin changes! Our skin naturally goes through some major changes. Here’s what’s happening beneath the surface:
- Collagen + Elastin Decline– Your body starts producing less collagen and elastin. The proteins that keep your skin firm, plump, and bouncy. This leads to more visible fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging.
- Loss of Hydration– Our skin barrier becomes weaker over time, making it harder to retain moisture. That “tight, dry” feeling? Totally normal…but also treatable with hydrating skincare and makeup.
- Slower Cell Turnover– Skin doesn’t renew itself as quickly as it used to. Dead skin cells hang around longer, making your complexion look dull, rough, or uneven.
- Lifestyle & Hormones– Stress, sleep, sun exposure, and especially hormonal changes (hello, perimenopause) all affect your skin’s tone, texture, and firmness.
So because of all those things…our skincare and makeup just hit different. We now need more hydrating products to help give our skin a healthy glow.
Meet the Power Duo: Oliveda Skincare + Olive Rose Makeup
Waterless beauty equals glowy skin! If you haven’t heard about waterless beauty…your skin is in for a treat!
Did you know that most skincare products contain 70%-90% water. This means a few things:
- You’re paying a lot for water!
- Your skincare products are literally watered down so they aren’t as effective and you aren’t seeing the results you want.
- In order for the products to be shelf stable, there are a lot of added preservatives and fillers.
So a lot of skincare products on the market aren’t effective and aren’t giving our skin what it needs…especially as we age! My favorite waterless skincare brand is called Olive Tree People (Oliveda). Oliveda skincare products do not have ADDED water in them. Olive Tree People products are derived from olive leaves and contain other natural, clean, bioactive ingredients to help heal and nourish the skin.
Olive Rose makeup is a waterless beauty makeup line that is skincare infused and gives your skin nourishment while it sits on your skin all day! It’s the first ever makeup line based off of hydroxytyrosol. It’s a potent antioxidant that will help your skin look its best!
Step-by-Step: My Morning Skincare Routine with Oliveda
As an esthetician, I believe that your nighttime skincare routine should full of steps to help nourish and heal your skin while you sleep. So I like to go to bed looking like a glazed donut!! But my morning skincare routine is simple.
I’ve found that the more skincare products I layer on my face before I apply makeup, actually affects the application and stay power of my makeup in a negative way. Less is more!
Here’s my simple morning routine that works great for nourishing, hydrating, and protecting your skin and preps your skin beautifully for a great makeup routine:
- Rinse your face with warm water and a clean cloth
- Tone your face to refresh and prep your skin
- Apply a vitamin C serum to protect, hydrate, and brighten your skin
- Prep your eyes with eye elixir
Layering Olive Rose Makeup for a Glowy, Youthful Look
Once your skin is prepped with a simple skincare routine, it’s time to apply your waterless makeup! Here’s what you’ll need:
- Primer
- Skin Tint
- Contour
- Blush
- Concealer
- Setting Spray
- Mascara
- Lip Butter
Olive Rose Makeup Application: Step by Step
Start your makeup application process by prepping your skin with the Pearl Primer Serum. This primer is oh so good! It gives your skin a pearly glow and will help your makeup last longer. Apply 2-3 drops an evenly spread it onto your face.
Then, use just one pump of the skin tint to start with. If you want more coverage, you can use another pump. This skin tint will be like putting a filter on your face! It’s not heavy or cakey, but will give you cloud skin! You can use your fingers, a sponge, or a brush. I prefer to use a brush for an easy and even application. (Not sure what skin tint shade is best for you? Take the Shade Finder Quiz!)
This next part is my favorite! Contouring! With the contour stick, draw a line on your cheekbones from your ear to the outer corner of your eye, along your hairline on your forehead, and along your jawline if you want. Then use a contour brush to tap and blend the brown into your skin to create a shadow on your face. Blend the cheekbones and forehead contour up and the jawline contour down.
Apply the blush glow stick on the top of your cheekbone and blend with a blush brush for a natural flush on your face. It’s so pretty!
Apply concealer under your eyes and anywhere else you need more coverage.
Use 2-4 squirts of the Skin Glow Setting Spray to set your makeup to help it last all day!
Apply Volumizing Mascara on your lashes to help lengthen and add volume. If you want more drama, add another layer.
Finish your look off with lip butter.
You will look so healthy, youthful, and glowy!
*Refer to the Olive Rose review for swatches of makeup colors to know which colors will be best for your skin tone.
Why This Combo Works for Mature Skin
Skincare products that come from the same line are formulated to work together. When you use them together instead of a hodge podge of different products, you get better results! Same goes for your makeup. And when you use the same skincare and makeup products from the same line, they work synergistically to give you glowy skin!
Oliveda skincare and Olive Rose makeup work so beautifully together! As an esthetician and a makeup artist, I am soooo impressed with how they help enhance anyone’s natural beauty. It’s amazing to see how healthy and glowy they can make your skin look and feel!
Final Thoughts: You Deserve to Glow
When it comes to feeling confident in your skin, it starts with how you prep and what you layer on top. This combo of Oliveda skincare and Olive Rose makeup has been a game-changer for me…hydrating, clean, and totally made for real women in their 40s (and beyond). If you’ve ever felt like your makeup just isn’t “working” anymore, don’t ditch it…rethink how you’re prepping your skin. Try this duo and watch your glow come back.
Not sure what other Oliveda products you should use? Take a look at these reviews too!
- Which Oliveda Elixir Should You Use? My Guide to Glowing, Waterless Skin
- Oliveda Masks Reviewed for Radiance & Skin Reset
- Oliveda Serums Review: Best Picks for Aging, Sensitivity, & Glow
- Every Oliveda Cleanser Reviewed: Which One Is Right for Your Skin?
- Olive Rose Makeup Collection: First Look + Review
Here are other blogposts that you might enjoy:
- New York Fashion Week (NYFW) Favorites: Olive Rose Picks I’m Most Excited To Use All Fall
- Top 5 Oliveda Products I Can’t Live Without
- Hormonal Skin Changes After 40 (and What You Can Do About Them)
- Why Waterless Skincare is Ideal for Aging Skin (Featuring Oliveda)
- How to Become a Waterless Beauty Consultant with Oliveda: A Step-by-Step Guide
- What to Expect in Your 40s: Skin, Hair, and Hormones
About the Author
JoEllen is a licensed esthetician, certified makeup artist, and certified John Maxwell coach, speaker, and trainer. She works with women helping them look and feel confident. She loves teaching women simple beauty techniques so they can feel empowered to try it at home. Her motto is that when you look and feel good, you do good!
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