Makeup Help

springlering62
springlering62 Posts: 8,691 Member
edited December 25 in Health and Weight Loss
For years I let myself go, and that included appearance and dress.

I’ve lost the weight and I’m ready to step it up some. But I haven’t any worn makeup at all in maybe ten years, and before that it was just light makeup- powder blush mascara and maybe some lipstick.

I have totally lost the knack for applying it.

Can anyone recommend resources like YouTube etc for older women?

I’m already wearing leggings and short shorts (just because I can) and sometimes feel like mutton passing for lamb, so I don’t want anything super heavy, and I have a bit of a phobia about lotions and creams on my skin.

I know I can go to the mall (maybe not? Covid?) but don’t want to invest heavily. I figured I could get some cheap stuff to practice with before going for the good stuff.

I especially like the eyeliners and cats eyes that are fashionable right now. Nary a clue how you even do that without looking like a raccoon.

Any suggestions appreciated.
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  • MaltedTea
    MaltedTea Posts: 6,286 Member
    Exhibit A: Robert's tips on makeup creasing underneath the eyeballs...

    https://youtu.be/NrKHWBtqZH8
  • emontag
    emontag Posts: 4 Member
    Stephanie Marie is great and in her 40s, HotandFlashy is in her 50s, Risa Does Makeup and Elle Leary Artistry are good too and in 40s/50s range.
  • dbanks80
    dbanks80 Posts: 3,685 Member
    If the Mall is open in your area try Sephora. They are really great with application, color.

    I am not a heavy make up person. I like less is more. And depending how old you are more can make one look older than they are or really shows your age.

    I use pressed powder, concealer (dark circles under eye) mascara, eye liner, blush and lips.

    I would love to experiment with eye shadow but You Tube videos are so confusing to me I need one on one help.
  • steveko89
    steveko89 Posts: 2,223 Member
    Do you by chance know anyone who sells Mary Kay? I'm in no way endorsing or suggesting you get involved with it as and MLM; my wife's friend started selling it a few years ago and is seemingly very knowledgeable and does Zoom-based demos and things with my wife and others now and again. They might be able to give you some technique tips, make suggestions, or even float you some samples.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    Some local beauticians do makeup. You could see if you could get one to give you a tutorial in person.
  • Diatonic12
    Diatonic12 Posts: 32,344 Member
    The eyes have it.

    https://www.instagram.com/1minutemakeup/?hl=en

    One minute tutorials.
  • Diatonic12
    Diatonic12 Posts: 32,344 Member
    edited August 2020
    I like the Greek and Italian instas for inspo, too. Start with one and you'll find a thousand of them.

    https://www.instagram.com/e.cercvadze/?utm_source=ig_embed



  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    I had the same "look" from the 80s until 2013 when I went to Ulta, where I bought a Bare Minerals kit that had a printed tutorial. I tried it myself, then went back to Ulta and asked for more help. She did my face and eyes and talked me through it, for free. (No idea if they are currently doing that.)

    Just took a look on Ulta.com and https://www.bareminerals.com/kits/all-kits/ and don't see that kit. Too bad - it was absolutely perfect for someone who needs a lot of help :(
  • Womona
    Womona Posts: 1,815 Member
    If you’re comfortable going to the mall, any of the makeup counters at Nordstrom will be well worth it. I Just got a great makeover at Bobbi Brown right before lockdown - looks very natural, it’s easy for me to do on my own. I look polished and pulled together, not made up and makeup-y.

    You might also try a place like Blue Mercury, Ulta or Sephora. All great options for someone to pick what colors work best for you, how to hide what you want to hide, etc. I need professionals to help match color to my skin tone!
  • SFJULES66
    SFJULES66 Posts: 168 Member
    edited August 2020
    HotandFlashy.com is an excellent website and also a YouTube channel for women over 50. Angie is straight to the point and very real. She posts two videos per week and I look forward to them. I cannot recommend her enough!
  • SFJULES66
    SFJULES66 Posts: 168 Member
    edited August 2020
    Here's the link:https://www.hotandflashy.com/
  • tinkerbellang83
    tinkerbellang83 Posts: 9,142 Member
    I was an Avon rep for years, use a lot of their stuff still, for the price it's pretty decent quality (and you can return products you don't like even if you have used them within 28 days). Lots of free tutorials on their Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDl63H5v8gUFRM3Qtm4O4Gw

    I recommend just experimenting yourself.

    Mineral powders are great for a base as you can use as little or as much as you like by building it up in layers.

  • Jacq_qui
    Jacq_qui Posts: 443 Member
    I wear very little make up - i've worn none over lockdown! I really like mineral powder (which is vegan and chemical nasty free!) and actually I've found that it's really been quite kind to my skin - as opposed to heavier foundations I used to wear. The downside is that it doesn't contain any sunscreen in so I have to apply that separately.

    I'd love to learn how to do decent eyeliner. I've started filling in my eyebrows but my husband doesn't like it really. He's not that used to me wearing make up!

    Will be watching this for tips :)
  • tinkerbellang83
    tinkerbellang83 Posts: 9,142 Member
    jacqQ2017 wrote: »
    I wear very little make up - i've worn none over lockdown! I really like mineral powder (which is vegan and chemical nasty free!) and actually I've found that it's really been quite kind to my skin - as opposed to heavier foundations I used to wear. The downside is that it doesn't contain any sunscreen in so I have to apply that separately.

    I'd love to learn how to do decent eyeliner. I've started filling in my eyebrows but my husband doesn't like it really. He's not that used to me wearing make up!

    Will be watching this for tips :)

    You can get some mineral powder foundations which contain SPF. Avon's do and I think Baremineral's too.
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    Set a little fun budget for a few things, and some gentle remover and cotton pads, and practice! Winged liner takes a lot of tries but it's super worth it when you get it right, just be prepared for the two to be sisters and not twins :D I also recommend an actual brush for doing this kind of liner, rather than a felt tip or a rubber end or whatever else. An angled brush and a pot of gel liner might be the user friendliest.
  • k8eekins
    k8eekins Posts: 2,264 Member
    edited August 2020
    springlering62 wrote: »
    For years I let myself go, and that included appearance and dress.

    I’ve lost the weight and I’m ready to step it up some. But I haven’t any worn makeup at all in maybe ten years, and before that it was just light makeup- powder blush mascara and maybe some lipstick.

    I have totally lost the knack for applying it.

    Can anyone recommend resources like YouTube etc for older women?

    I’m already wearing leggings and short shorts (just because I can) and sometimes feel like mutton passing for lamb, so I don’t want anything super heavy, and I have a bit of a phobia about lotions and creams on my skin.

    I know I can go to the mall (maybe not? Covid?) but don’t want to invest heavily. I figured I could get some cheap stuff to practice with before going for the good stuff.

    I especially like the eyeliners and cats eyes that are fashionable right now. Nary a clue how you even do that without looking like a raccoon.

    Any suggestions appreciated.

    When we're older and and when wearing cosmetics, the use of the least no.of makeup products is best for any finished look, that is minimal, soft and light.

    For a daytime look, this might likely be something you'll want to try-out [Start 5: 07 - End 8: 34]

    https://youtu.be/b1zRJelysjg

    For an evening cat eye look you may consider one of my favourite makeup artists approach to it [Begin 5:20 - End 6: 21] - :

    https://youtu.be/IoyGbZapBRg

    Looking forward to hearing about how you're faring once you're better acclimated.
  • rickifaidley
    rickifaidley Posts: 129 Member
    My girl, this is my expertise, if you want something good quality, something cheap, I would recommend Colourpop Cosmetics or Morphe or NYX. They aren’t drug store brands but they have great quality items without costing you 40$ for a lipstick.
  • rickifaidley
    rickifaidley Posts: 129 Member
    If you’re on the older side I would recommend a light weight tinted moisturizer instead of full coverage foundation. If you’re older and with some wrinkles the foundation will set into the wrinkles and make them more profound. Hope this helps!
  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 8,691 Member
    This is all just truly fascinating.

    I can’t wait for a minute to sit down and start researching some of these tips and looking at the videos.

    But first, off to the gym! 😂
  • Diatonic12
    Diatonic12 Posts: 32,344 Member
    @springlering62

    Don't go lighter with your makeup or hair. That's a myth. Choose the colors that match your skin tone perfectly right now. Don't dye your hair blond or go way lighter with your hair. It is a myth that any of that makes you look 'younger'. It actually creates the opposite effect. Don't stray too far from any of your natural coloring and tones. Subtle is always better than doing a complete 180. Stark contrast at the hairline or with your skin tone.
    Rule of thumb, if you have to put on more makeup to make your look work you've gone way too far.
  • Diatonic12
    Diatonic12 Posts: 32,344 Member
    edited August 2020
    I get that. Color and contrast are good.

    Makeup face mask or no makeup face mask. You choose. Sometimes, I need warpaint. ;)

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  • moonangel12
    moonangel12 Posts: 971 Member
    Please please please post pics as you decide! I have never been one for makeup, I wore it sparingly the two years I was in the workforce (had children young, didn’t make enough to justify contnuing to work, 13 years later we’re a homeschool family :lol: )... I always hated the feel, but totally forgot about mineral powders, I used to have some years ago. I remember showing up for my bridal portraits barefaced (totally didn’t even cross my mind, nor did I do anything with my nails, obviously I failed at this avenue in life so no advice coming from me!). Recently I have looked in the mirror and started contemplating a little update for myself... might have to check out a few videos mentioned on this thread.

    My cousin is a makeup girl - she can get quite creative with it, but does so in beautiful ways. I would love for her to do a full face on me, just to see what I would look like. She’s out of state though...
  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 8,691 Member
    Wait. Is that a dove with jay feathers and gorgeous colors‘shopped in, or is that a real bird ? I like his style.
  • ythannah
    ythannah Posts: 4,372 Member
    SFJULES66 wrote: »
    HotandFlashy.com is an excellent website and also a YouTube channel for women over 50. Angie is straight to the point and very real. She posts two videos per week and I look forward to them. I cannot recommend her enough!

    Another vote for HotandFlashy. I ended up watching quite a few of her YouTube videos because she does sunscreen reviews, and sunscreen is generally all I put on my skin (plus a few strategic dabs of concealer). A lot of facial sunscreens these days are tinted and mimic foundation but they do tend to have a heavier formula that settles into wrinkles and exacerbates them. Sigh. However, at 56 I'm not going to fool anyone into thinking I'm young, and I'm more concerned about avoiding sun damage.
  • Psychgrrl
    Psychgrrl Posts: 3,177 Member
    tinkerbellang83 wrote: »
    jacqQ2017 wrote: »
    I wear very little make up - i've worn none over lockdown! I really like mineral powder (which is vegan and chemical nasty free!) and actually I've found that it's really been quite kind to my skin - as opposed to heavier foundations I used to wear. The downside is that it doesn't contain any sunscreen in so I have to apply that separately.

    I'd love to learn how to do decent eyeliner. I've started filling in my eyebrows but my husband doesn't like it really. He's not that used to me wearing make up!

    Will be watching this for tips :)

    You can get some mineral powder foundations which contain SPF. Avon's do and I think Baremineral's too.

    You’re always better off using an actual sunscreen under makeup. Most people don’t apply enough of a layer to get the full spf value from thei foundation.

    Though that has been a good thing that came out of COVID for me—between the face-covering and my hat, haven’t needed much sunscreen. 😂
  • dbanks80
    dbanks80 Posts: 3,685 Member
    jacqQ2017 wrote: »
    I wear very little make up - i've worn none over lockdown! I really like mineral powder (which is vegan and chemical nasty free!) and actually I've found that it's really been quite kind to my skin - as opposed to heavier foundations I used to wear. The downside is that it doesn't contain any sunscreen in so I have to apply that separately.

    I'd love to learn how to do decent eyeliner. I've started filling in my eyebrows but my husband doesn't like it really. He's not that used to me wearing make up!

    Will be watching this for tips :)

    I am laughing because I can relate. When I go out I get irritated because I have to put makeup on!! I've gotten so lazy!! :D

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