One thing I’ve learned about makeup and skincare since entering into my “Mature Skin Era” is this: too much is never a good thing. Gone are the days of slapping any old product on my face no matter the color, formulation, or cost–my skin has different needs now, and nourishing products are the key to achieving a healthy, glowing complexion.
PrimeWand Trinity, the Boomstick Trio, and the Ogee Contour Collection are three popular makeup stick collections geared toward women over 40 who like to keep things uncomplicated, but how do they perform?
I put all three to the test to see which one deserves that coveted spot in my minimalist makeup routine:
If you want to showcase your natural beauty, not hide it…PrimeWand Trinity
Arguably my favorite thing about PrimeWand Trinity is that it leaves me looking like…me. It took a long time for me to feel truly comfortable in my own skin, and I hate using heavy products that cover up every small detail that makes me unique.
The combination of all three sticks, Nourish, Pigment, and Pearl, work together to bring out the best in my skin without changing the way I look.
Every line and mark on my face is a sign of a life well-lived, and I prefer to enhance the features that I love about my skin, not hide them.
If you prefer a matte finish… Ogee Contour Collection
The Ogee Contour Collection leaves behind a smooth, mattifying finish, which works very well if you have oily or combination skin, particularly in the t-zone.
Personally, my skin erred on the dry side even in my younger days, so I gravitate toward a dewy finish to avoid looking flaky or dusty.
If you like an easy, minimalist application… It's a tie
There’s just no beating being able to convert an entire makeup routine’s worth of products in three simple steps, and PrimeWand Trinity, the Boomstick Trio, and the Ogee Contour Collection are all able to do that well.
I love the simplicity of only carrying around a few things in my purse for touch ups, and my medicine cabinet has never had so much extra real estate. Each stick doubles (and in some cases, triples) as another step in your routine, eliminating the need for anything additional. Between three sticks, you have a primer, blush, contour, lipstick, highlighter, bronzer, and more.
In fact, since it also includes a fantastic moisturizer, PrimeWand Trinity even replaces a skincare step in the morning as well. Less is always more, folks! ✨
If you’re a skincare enthusiast… PrimeWand Trinity
Mature skin craves hydration, and I am such a sucker for makeup that doubles as skincare. I’ve found that products that don’t include moisturizing ingredients always settle into my fine lines, leaving my skin looking dull and dehydrated–pretty much the opposite of what I’m trying to achieve.
All three PrimeWand products are hydrating and leave behind a dewy, youthful finish, but Nourish is a holy grail moisturizer all on its own. Even on days I don’t feel like wearing any makeup at all, I still use it first thing in the morning after washing my face (and before my sunscreen, of course!).
Nourish soaks right into any rough patches I have and evens out my complexion perfectly. As a bonus, it also includes gentle, healing ingredients I can feel good about like olive oil, avocado oil, bioactive nutrients, beet extract, and honey.
And the winner is… PrimeWand Trinity
What can I say? These sticks are a godsend, and so simple to use. Most days, it doesn’t take longer than five minutes to go from tired and puffy to youthful and glowing, and each product is truly a multitasking workhorse.
