Makeup Essentials

In more than 20 years in the fashion and beauty industry, Charla Krupp has personally tested thousands of beauty products. Her all-time favorites? Charla chose five items she says every aging woman should have. To even skin tone, Charla recommends a tinted moisturizer from Laura Mercier that contains sunscreen, costing $42.

Available at www.lauramercier.com.

Charla says to apply a thin line of black liquid eyeliner by Shiseido ($27) to define the eyes and take away emphasis from wrinkles.

Available at www.nordstrom.com.

Looking for a healthy pink glow? Don't use powder, Charla says—go for a creme blush. She likes NARS Creme Blush in the shade of Penny Lane ($23).

Available at www.narscosmetics.com.

To cover up wrinkles and fine lines around the lips, Charla likes concealer made by Cle De Peau for $68. "If I were going to be on a deserted island and could only take one beauty item with me, it would be this concealer," she says.

Available at Neiman Marcus locations and other major department stores.

Makeup isn't just for your face—your legs can get in on the blemish-covering action, too. Charla recommends Body Bling™ by Scott Barnes for camouflaging varicose veins, bruises and other imperfections on the legs. "It gives you coverage without having to wear hose, and you get that gorgeous J. Lo glow," Charla says.

Available at www.scottbarnes.com.

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