Bobbie Brown! Check out her powder matte shadows and powder matte blush or her Pot Rouge For Lips and Cheeks.

I know a lot of young people, my DD's included, like Mac. They have matte powders and lipsticks, and there prices aren't bad. The kids that work in the stores are very knowledgeable and helpful. Just tell them exactly what you're looking for, and you're all set.

Don't let some of the weird make-up and hairdo's scare you! ;o)

I echo above! M.A.C and Bobbi Brown!

MAC's site tells you what shadows are matte.

Bb- These are matte
http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/templates/products/spp/index.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY22752&PRODUCT_ID=PROD12796

Here is a link that might be useful: M.A.C.

I recently found a new foundation (for me) purely by chance--I had a coupon for a free sample of Bobbi Brown Moisturizing Cream Compact Foundation (in "my" shade, too, not just a pre-selected shade for the sample size). I have oily skin, and tend to prefer Matte or Mattifying foundations, but this one is terrific. I apply it using a brush (somehow acquired a small BB foundation brush, probably another give-away) and I apply it very sparingly. It is virtually undetectable. You can easily apply it more heavily if desired, using a brush, or the enclosed flat sponge. I finish with some powder foundation and or loose powder (with a powder brush or puff) to absorb any oils, or build up the coverage when I want to be more "made-up." So far, it wears really well although I haven't tried it during the heat and humidity yet.

I tried the BB Oil-Free, Matte Compact Foundation and it didn't look nearly as nice. Could've been the color match wasn't as good, but I think it was the finish itself. Made my skin look "dead" in a sense. The Moisturizing foundation isn't shiny in the least, but just leaves a more natural look IMO.

HTH

I'm 50, wrinkled and own the following foundations, no sparkles: Maybelline matte mousse, Isadora velvet touch, L'Oreal Ideal Balance, MaxFactor Rain. I own Revlon age defying concealer. ALL available at Walgreens drug store. I apply cocoabutter cream first.....it's not like I'm gonna break out in zits! lol

"I've even emailed several companies at their "Contact" site online to ask if a certain shadow had sparklies in it because although on the web the creams look matte, turns out each one I inquired about, all had some form of glitter or pearl."

Don't eliminate all products with "sparklies" outright. Even "matte" make-up needs some radiance to it, or it will look like flat paint by not reflecting light.

When you contact these places they may assume you have an irritation to the mica sparkles and cannot have them at all.

Or, that you are so very focused on the concept of "matte" that you do not want to see any in the products. Even matte products will have a small amount, a small amount that you don't even see but it is there.

I have found that Bobbie Brown has the best "non-disco' make-up suitable for all ages.

Clinique has a good selection of non-sparkly makeup. I don't mind shimmer, but I really dislike sparkly, glittery, or super shiny.

One more vote for Bobbi Brown, particularly her Long-Wear Cream Shadow. There are a few colors that are matte, some with a bit of sheen and others that are all-out glitz. The remarkable thing to me about this product is how it stays put, a great blessing for those with wrinkles. No gunking onto the creases so long as you avoid eye creams before applying the shadow.

I will suggest going to a store for a test drive of the colors. Looking at the swatches online just doesn't convey the actual colors. I don't have a BB counter near me but had to go into Boston yesterday for another reason and made sure to visit Nordstrom for a new gel eyeliner color! (Another fabu product!)

I don't know anything about make up, but love the story about doing that with your Mom. Very sweet.

Oh, amity, how I relate to this! I'm not a big makeup wearer anyway, and have become so tired of scouring through rows and counters of glitter this 'n sparkle that. (When did this take over the industry and when will it go away, lol.) It doesn't do much but attract attention to fine lines, at least mine anyway!

Agree with the MAC suggestion. There was a thread here recently about them. I've used their creme blush and lipstick for ages (my favorite) but never eye shadow. I checked it out and it's good stuff! Stays all day, you can add a second layer and you don't get a pile on of loose powder, you get more 'oomph' in the color. Know you said no powder shadow, but there's is very velvety creamy feeling. I'll have to check out BBrown, too.

You're a good daughter. ;)

I haven't worn a foundation in at least five years & don't miss it. As I've aged ('m 70) I seem to want less 'heaviness' or 'weight' on my skin. (I also don't miss having to put it on.)

However, I have discovered a product this past year that I'm really pleased with: Olay Definity Color Recapture. It's a lightly tinted sheer moisturizer, light in texture & not sparkley. It makes my skin looks lighter & almost dewy. I find it at Target, Rite-Aid, CVS, etc. You could check products at these stores; they carry Maybelline, Olay, Neutrogena, L'Oreal, Max Factor & other lines that don't necessarily cater to the under-50 crowd.

I use a powder blush & want to share a hint I read years ago. Instead of using a separate eye shadow (which may no longer look good at upper ages), stroke on powder blush under the brow above the eyelid. Also use it on the tip of the chin to add definition to the face.

I'm echoing moonshadow - you are a good daughter. When we get so old, we age in ways we don't expect & it's pretty discouraging & depressing. We think & feel the same inside as we did years ago, but there's this ugly person on the outside.

I'll second the recommendation for using a tinted moisturizer on older skin instead of opaque foundation. It adds some sheer color to counter the natural loss of pigment in older skin. Every time I find a brand I like it seems they discontinue it so right not I do not have one brand to recommend.

Also check into the sheer color gels for all over the face. Avon used to make a good one but they discontinued that too.