Ladies: Any tips for healthier makeup

Like dieting, there is no miracle cure. Once you have wrinkles, you have wrinkles. I've found that mineral based make up makes the wrinkles look more pronounce but that could just be me. Drinking plenty of water to prevent dry skin seems to be the only long term solution I have found. The wrinkles are not gone but they aren't as drastic when my skin is hydrated.

1. Whatever you do, do not go to bed in your makeup!
2. Sunscreen!
3. Vitamin E cream as part of your night time routine.
4. Avoid purchasing makeup from sources that aren't FDA regulated. Drug store makeup is regulated. Yes, it's cheap, but it's safe to use. Most of my makeup is drugstore makeup with the odd splurge at Sephora.
5. Don't purchase fake palettes from overseas. Yes, it might *look* like the real Naked 2 or Naked 3 palette, but it's not. It's not FDA regulated and it can definitely cause serious skin problems. This includes purchasing from apps like AliExpress, Wish, etc. Don't do it!

I have allergies to most makeup, so I have to use the hypoallergenic stuff. Physicians Formula is my favourite brand. It's a drug store brand but a little higher quality, I'm not sure if it's an mineral makeup or not, but it works really well. The trick is to never pay full price for it, because it's on sale every other week. In addition, a lot of it will include offers for mail-in rebates, so you can get it for practically nothing!

Moisturize, sunscreen every day and remove your make up properly when you wear it. This goes extra if you drive for a job - sunglasses!! Don't squint. The skin around our eyes is delicate and thinner, you may benefit from using an eye cream or serum as well as your usual face lotion. It doesn't have to be fancy or expensive, just something which is extra-moisturizing.

Personally I think your being to critical of yourself...you look great!!
I find less is more. I always wear sunscreen and use moisturizer. And drink lots of water. But as far as makeup I tend to use a little eye liner, mascara and some lip gloss.

Agreement on the daily sunscreen. I read that SPF15 is optimal, and the extra protection of higher SPF may not be worth the stronger chemicals for daily use on delicate face skin. If it's a whole day in the sun, use the protection you need, but for daily use SPF15 could be enough. Also agree with applying it to the backs of hands, and I use SPF30 there.

Years ago a woman working a makeup counter told me there's always a tradeoff between coverage and wrinkles, regardless of brand. Using heavier coverage to even skin tone makes wrinkles more visible. Using lighter coverage might look better on wrinkles but skin tone may not look as even. Your skin tone looks great to me, so maybe try lighter coverage? You just have to find the balance that works best for you. Cosmetic marketing has to be as bad as weight loss marketing when it comes to unsubstantiated claims. Nothing will reverse the effects of age and UV exposure. In both cases, adequate hydration helps.

I don't think it's the make-up. We probably have different skin types but I'll share my routine which may help. I'm 40 by the way with very small, easily blocked pores and combination skin.

Morning- warm water and flannel to wash. Oil control cream on T-zone, basic moisturiser on cheeks. Eye cream and SPF cream. Make-up.

Evening- oil-based eye make-up remover on eyes. Make-up remover on face- oil-based lotion not an actual oil for me), washed off with hot flannel and water. AHA serum on T-zone (to keep pores clear), basic night cream and my favourite eye cream.

The products are mostly Clarins basic range (Multi-active) as they have never broken me out (I can't use anything with silicone in as it blocks my pores). The eye cream I use is brilliant and has really made a difference to my creapy eyes. You can tell when I haven't been using it. Its Olay Regenerist which contains metroxyl in high enough quantity to be useful. The AHA serum is a water-like fluid I apply with my fingers and its by MD pharamceuticals. Its been discontinued but I still find it on ebay. There are similar products available. (Nip + Fab , I think) and Clarins has one but its okay, not as good. The SPF cream is La Posche Rosay 50. It has a really good reputation. (The matte version has silicone in it though). It needs to be broad spectrum- UVA and B.

I can't use vitamin e or other oils on my face as they tend to block my pores- last time I used it I got a whitehead (blocked pore with skin grown over it) by my eye and had to use a needle to extract it- scary.

Sun glasses are a must too- even in winter.

I haven't used this product, so im not trying to sell it to you, but apparently the Nip N Fab Viper Venom is supposed to be like botox in a cream, and looking at the reviews even on Amazon they say its great for wrinkles and crows feet

http://www.nipandfab.com/index.php/skincare/moisturisers/viper-venom-night

Other than that I agree with a lot of people here about the suncream on a daily basis.

Mineral makeup contains natural sunscreen, and if you prefer powder makeup as well as fuller coverage this could be a good option for you. Laura Mercier has a popular mineral makeup that isn't caky or shiny like Bare Minerals can be.
Also chemical sunscreen lotions shouldn't be applied near the eye area (it migrates and burns eyes) so a light mineral makeup around the eye area would be more practical. And sunglasses.

Your 'wrinkles' appears genetic to me just from your ocular structure, and you don't appear to be older than your early 20's. But preventing sun damage is always a good idea nevertheless.