A friend of mine was very curious to see what makeup she could buy for her mam who doesn't wear alot so I decided to turn it in to a blog post and share my views on this subject with you all.
-The main issue that women face as they get older is that their skin begins to age. Some get wrinkles, sagging skin and also their skin looses the glow that it once had. The main way we identify if someone looks older is by their skin and so it's essential that when applying makeup that you keep your skin looking fresh and glowing. It is also important to ensure that the skin is well hydrated by applying moisturisers both day and night and also drinking plenty of water
-Starting with the base I would recommend a BB Cream for a fresh faced look. It will come of no surprise that I would recommend the Dr Jart+ range of BB Creams. If you would prefer something with a little more coverage then I would suggest something like the Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation which gives a beautiful glow to the skin without looking too heavy.
-Dark under eye bags and circles can be a big telltale sign of older eyes so applying a peachy based concealer will correct any dullness and brighten this area. You will not believe the difference this step makes. Bobbi Brown have amazing peach toned concealers but I am a big fan of the Corrector Wheels and a great one to try is the Sonya Colour Corrector wheel which is available from a Forever Living representative (contact me for details on your nearest stockist).
-As skin ages it may develop pigmentation and broken capillaries etc. The Sonya Concealer palette is great as it contains 5 different concealer colours which will help correct all of these issues. Be sure to use the green, purple and yellow under your foundation. And this little kit comes with instructions so its very handy indeed.
-Strong blush is a big no no for women of age at it will add years on to you before you know it. Peach tones suit most skintones so I would suggest using a cream blush like Boujours Cream Blush in 01 or 02 depending on how strong you would like the blush to be. Also applying it right onto the top part of the apples of the cheeks will make the cheeks appear more lifted and youthful.
-If you want to add bronzer I would suggest adding a cream or liquid bronzer in very small amounts. Again Boujour's Bronzing Primer would be my choice for all ages. My review is here.
-To set the makeup apply a small amount of loose or mineral makeup only on the t-zone area (forehead, nose and chin) as we want to try keep the skin looking as fresh and glowing as possible so caking it with powder products really isn't a good idea.
-Filling in eyebrows is a must for everyone but especially for older women. Lightly fill in your eyebrows with an angeled brush and a brow powder remembering to keep it looking as natural as possible. If you are unsure of what colour to choose start with the lightest shade and add more as you go along. The MUA Pro Brow kit is an excellent kit as it contains 3 eyebrow colours, a brow wax and a mini tweezers and brush. Well maintained brows is also essential so ensure you keep them trimmed and even tinted if you wish.
-Now on to the eyes. I do not like to see older women with alot of eye makeup. I think it ages the person considerably. As you get older the main focus should be on creating beautiful youthful skin. However to make up the eyes I would suggest using an eyeshadow base (or a lightweight concealer) all over the lids to correct any discolouration on the eyelids. I adore Mac's Painterly paint pot as an eyebase. Then for the eyeshadow itself I would always opt for a neutral toned eyeshadow all over the lid. A peach, light brown or taupe colour is very flattering for older eyes. Also applying a matte slightly darker brown eyeshadow on the outer corners of the eyes and in the eye sockets will help lift the eye and make them appear more youthful. In the MUA brow kit their are some really nice matte brown colours which could be used to blend into the crease.
-Lining the waterline with a nude toned eyeliner is an amazing way to brighten up the eyes. I would recommend Rimmels scandaleyes waterproof kohl in the shade nude.
-A great tip to make the lashes appear thicker is to line the eyes with a brown (less harsh than black) eyeliner and really work this in between the lashes to give the eyes some definition.
-Curling the eyelashes will help make the eyes appear wide awake and then apply a decent coat of your favourite mascara. I tend to like the Max Factor mascaras for older women as they always have extra vitamins added in to help nourish lashes.
-Keep the lips very subtle buy ensure that the products used are very moisturising. I love Revon Lip butters or Cliniques chubby sticks to add a little colour and at the same time moisturise the lips.Again peach tones will be most natural and flattering looking on most skintones.
Well thats all for this blog post. I really hope you find this useful and please pass it on to anyone who you think might find it useful. It really is less is more when applying makeup to a woman who has age on her side. Caking makeup is not a good look on anyone but especially not on older skin as it will add years on to the person.
Take Care xxxx
-The main issue that women face as they get older is that their skin begins to age. Some get wrinkles, sagging skin and also their skin looses the glow that it once had. The main way we identify if someone looks older is by their skin and so it's essential that when applying makeup that you keep your skin looking fresh and glowing. It is also important to ensure that the skin is well hydrated by applying moisturisers both day and night and also drinking plenty of water
-Starting with the base I would recommend a BB Cream for a fresh faced look. It will come of no surprise that I would recommend the Dr Jart+ range of BB Creams. If you would prefer something with a little more coverage then I would suggest something like the Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation which gives a beautiful glow to the skin without looking too heavy.
-Dark under eye bags and circles can be a big telltale sign of older eyes so applying a peachy based concealer will correct any dullness and brighten this area. You will not believe the difference this step makes. Bobbi Brown have amazing peach toned concealers but I am a big fan of the Corrector Wheels and a great one to try is the Sonya Colour Corrector wheel which is available from a Forever Living representative (contact me for details on your nearest stockist).
-As skin ages it may develop pigmentation and broken capillaries etc. The Sonya Concealer palette is great as it contains 5 different concealer colours which will help correct all of these issues. Be sure to use the green, purple and yellow under your foundation. And this little kit comes with instructions so its very handy indeed.
-Strong blush is a big no no for women of age at it will add years on to you before you know it. Peach tones suit most skintones so I would suggest using a cream blush like Boujours Cream Blush in 01 or 02 depending on how strong you would like the blush to be. Also applying it right onto the top part of the apples of the cheeks will make the cheeks appear more lifted and youthful.
-If you want to add bronzer I would suggest adding a cream or liquid bronzer in very small amounts. Again Boujour's Bronzing Primer would be my choice for all ages. My review is here.
-To set the makeup apply a small amount of loose or mineral makeup only on the t-zone area (forehead, nose and chin) as we want to try keep the skin looking as fresh and glowing as possible so caking it with powder products really isn't a good idea.
-Filling in eyebrows is a must for everyone but especially for older women. Lightly fill in your eyebrows with an angeled brush and a brow powder remembering to keep it looking as natural as possible. If you are unsure of what colour to choose start with the lightest shade and add more as you go along. The MUA Pro Brow kit is an excellent kit as it contains 3 eyebrow colours, a brow wax and a mini tweezers and brush. Well maintained brows is also essential so ensure you keep them trimmed and even tinted if you wish.
-Now on to the eyes. I do not like to see older women with alot of eye makeup. I think it ages the person considerably. As you get older the main focus should be on creating beautiful youthful skin. However to make up the eyes I would suggest using an eyeshadow base (or a lightweight concealer) all over the lids to correct any discolouration on the eyelids. I adore Mac's Painterly paint pot as an eyebase. Then for the eyeshadow itself I would always opt for a neutral toned eyeshadow all over the lid. A peach, light brown or taupe colour is very flattering for older eyes. Also applying a matte slightly darker brown eyeshadow on the outer corners of the eyes and in the eye sockets will help lift the eye and make them appear more youthful. In the MUA brow kit their are some really nice matte brown colours which could be used to blend into the crease.
-Lining the waterline with a nude toned eyeliner is an amazing way to brighten up the eyes. I would recommend Rimmels scandaleyes waterproof kohl in the shade nude.
-A great tip to make the lashes appear thicker is to line the eyes with a brown (less harsh than black) eyeliner and really work this in between the lashes to give the eyes some definition.
-Curling the eyelashes will help make the eyes appear wide awake and then apply a decent coat of your favourite mascara. I tend to like the Max Factor mascaras for older women as they always have extra vitamins added in to help nourish lashes.
-Keep the lips very subtle buy ensure that the products used are very moisturising. I love Revon Lip butters or Cliniques chubby sticks to add a little colour and at the same time moisturise the lips.Again peach tones will be most natural and flattering looking on most skintones.
Well thats all for this blog post. I really hope you find this useful and please pass it on to anyone who you think might find it useful. It really is less is more when applying makeup to a woman who has age on her side. Caking makeup is not a good look on anyone but especially not on older skin as it will add years on to the person.
Take Care xxxx
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