How To Prep 40+ Skin for Makeup So It Stops Settling Into Fine Lines | Dr. Idriss

If your foundation is suddenly settling into fine lines, catching on dry patches or emphasizing texture, your makeup might not be the problem. Your skin changes in your 40s, and your skincare prep has to change with it. I’m Dr. Shereene Idriss, a board-certified dermatologist, and today I’m showing you exactly how I prep my 40+ skin for makeup...starting the night before full glam through the morning of. As we get older, changes in oil production, hydration, skin texture, collagen and elasticity can all affect the way foundation and concealer sit on the skin. The answer isn’t necessarily more makeup or more skincare. It’s knowing what to target, when to exfoliate, when to focus on hydration and which textures actually work well underneath makeup. In this video, I’m breaking down: • Why makeup can start sitting differently on your skin in your 40s • How I exfoliate the night before makeup • What to do if your skin barrier is irritated or flaky • How I prep dry, crepey under-eyes before concealer • The eye creams I like from lightweight to rich • How I choose a serum before makeup • The best moisturizer textures for different skin needs • Why sunscreen is always my final skincare step • My optional trick for extra under-eye hydration before concealer Chapters 00:00 How to Prep 40+ Skin for Makeup 01:01 Why Makeup Sits Differently in Your 40s 02:46 The Night Before: Exfoliating Texture 03:21 The Morning Of: Hydration First 04:42 Best Eye Creams Before Concealer 08:44 Choosin