There’s no expiration date on wanting glowing skin, bouncy hair, or makeup that makes you feel like yourself (with a tiny upgrade). Welcome to Katie Couric Media's inaugural Timeless Beauty Awards, celebrating the top products for women whose needs have evolved with time. And unlike most beauty awards, it was designed with women 40 and older at its center — an audience that's too often overlooked.
When researching products, we went deep, drawing on individual testing, study data, and dermatologists' advice. We also compiled recommendations from Katie herself and our entire editorial staff, alongside picks from experts in the space, such as Jonathan Van Ness, Val Garland, Katie Jane Hughes, and more. The result is a collection that highlights the absolute best of the best across skincare, makeup, hair, body, and beauty tools.
Consider this the beginning of an ongoing conversation — about where beauty is, where it's going, and why it belongs to all of us. These are the Timeless Beauty Awards.
Katie Couric’s Favorite Beauty Products for Women Over 40
Katie Couric shares her favorite skincare, makeup, hair, body, and beauty products for women over 40, including editor-approved essentials for aging skin, thinning hair, and everyday beauty routines.
Best Skincare Products for Aging Skin
Dermatologists and editors share the best skincare products for aging skin, including retinol, vitamin C serums, moisturizers, sunscreen, peptides, and treatments for dry, thinning, and changing skin after 40.
Best Makeup Products for Women Over 40
Celebrity makeup artists and editors share the best makeup products for women over 40, including foundation, concealer, blush, lipstick, brow products, and beauty essentials for mature skin.
Best Hair Products for Thinning Hair After 40
Experts share the best shampoos, conditioners, scalp treatments, styling products, and haircare essentials for thinning, dry, gray, and changing hair after 40.
Best Body Products for Crepey and Aging Skin
Dermatologists and editors share the best lotions, body washes, retinol creams, oils, and treatments for crepey, dry, thinning, and aging skin, including menopause-related skin concerns.
Best Beauty Tools for Aging Skin and Thinning Hair
Editors and beauty experts share the best beauty tools for aging skin and thinning hair, including LED masks, hair dryers, heated brushes, sculpting devices, and makeup tools for women over 40.
Timeless Beauty Awards Methodology
We relied on individual testing, study data, and input from dermatologists and aestheticians. We also compiled recommendations from experts in the space, like Jonathan Van Ness, Val Garland, Katie Jane Hughes, and more. The result is a collection of the industry's best skincare, makeup, hair, body, and beauty tools for women over 40.
Design and graphics by Madison Bolatto
