It is make up that looks like you only better!
Too much make up makes me feel like a clown!
I've never gone in for the thick pancake and pressed powders...
I want to use products that imbue a subtle, healthy result.
I've noticed that aging has changed my skin tone and elasticity so I need to use a lighter touch with all cosmetics and choose shades that flatter softly without screaming or drawing too much attention.
I also found that eye shadows can settle into the creases, that powder mineral based formulas seem to stay set and look fresh much longer.
Here is what I have in my make up bag:
I can "do my face" once it is cleansed and moisturized in under 10 minutes between sips of my morning tea.
I highly recommend having good lighting and a magnification mirror.
As a woman whose eyesight is rather dodgy without her specs I would be messing things up something dreadful if I cannot "see" what I am doing!
Bobbi Brown
Foundation
Bronzer and Blush
The foundation and bronzer are applied with brushes.
The cheek lip tint duo are done with clean fingers.
Eye pots are Mac and Pur
I always curl my lashes and mascara is a staple because my lashes are so fair that they virtually disappear.
On days when I am going out of the house, not just for my walk, I will use some liner and shadow.
Lining the upper eye only and using a very thin line.
Lavender Mourite, the eye pot on the right is great by itself for daytime.
For evening I'll add some of the darker Haux above the Lavender for a bit of a smokey eye effect.
Bobbi Brown Fresh Melon
Revlon Colorburst Lip Butters in Sugar Plum and Pink Truffle
for evening I wear a Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Red Velvet.
“Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin.
That, or a kick-ass red lipstick.”
~ Gwyneth Paltrow ~
Enjoy your day and remember that Kindness Matters!
Hostess
XO
As an after thought....
My darling daughter gave me the most gorgeous vintage handbag!
I will share it with you just as soon as I can.
The NZ meat pies were a huge success on Sunday evening.
I ate a piece and they tasted seriously delicious...lip smacking good.
14 comments:
Looking forward to getting your meat pie recipe! :-)
P.S. I also only line the upper lid, I think it's better for our age group.
You have a very French approach to make-up and what you are doing looks wonderful on you. I try not to wear too much either, as you said too much can be very ageing. I haven't tried Bobby Brown's line but I have heard wonderful things about how natural it looks.
Dear Hostess, you are right as you age your skin/makeup routine is different, I find I spend more time on my skin and less time on my make-up!
By the way could you share the meat pie recipe with us, my hubby would love them.
Thanks for the peek at your daily routine, Hostess!
SSG xxx
I posted the link on the previous post in the comment section when it was requested.
As I mentioned the link is in the comment section of the previous post as requested as a response to a commenter.
I have tons of makeup that I have been trying to weed out. As we all find out, the shades we use need to change along with the use of a lighter hand in application. As soon as I have a free day, I am taking a trip to a large mall with a Nordstrom's to peruse the makeup counters and have a consultation. Add a lovely, light lunch and it should be a glorious outing and something I haven't done in a long time. Don't you just love the Revlon Lip Butters?
Fun! I should do the same kind of post and share my favorites. Because although I have drawers full of makeup, I tend to wear the same colors 95 percent of the time.
I read an article recently on Isabel Marant; she wears absolutely no makeup. Not a "no makeup look"- no makeup. This is not for everyone (and she is younger). However, it encouraged me to wear less. Leaving aside skin care, I wear only a light coat of mascara and lip gloss by day, add eyeliner and subtle shadow at night. Never did wear foundation past 35 or so; it gets on my scarves and coat collars.
Not so long ago, I read a comment somewhere saying that women who wear makeup "just think they look better" wearing it, when actually they do not. I've thought about that comment. I think it might be true for young brunettes with dark lashes and eyebrows. I have never seen blond with blond eyelashes who could not benefit from makeup applied with a light hand.
I also use a number of the Bobbie Brown products, but my favorite foundation is from Lancome. I also use the Artliner product from Lancome for eyeliner. It is so easy to apply with fine control.
Oh and if I had Isabel Marant's dewy youthful skin I would not wear any foundation either! She has beautiful features...quite a lovely looking woman.
I am on my 4th or 5th duo of the lip butters...they keep my lips soft and I love the consistency. The shades are pretty too.
Hope that you have a fabulous time on your shopping expedition!
Have you watched the YouTube video by Lisa Eldridge on Mature Makeup. It's delightful and enlightening. Check it out.
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