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How to Keep Our Mascara from Smudging

By Elise Marquam-Jahns May 11, 2023

During in-person makeup classes I teach and the Zoom makeup consultations I do, I’ll often ask the question: “What is your biggest makeup challenge?” As you might imagine, the responses range from hooded eyes to downturned lips…

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Celebrity Makeup Hacks (Using Drugstore Products) That Just Might Work for Our Mature Skin

By Elise Marquam-Jahns November 16, 2023

As a makeup artist, I always find it fun and interesting to check out the latest celebrity makeup hacks just in case they might offer quick and easy options that might work beautifully on our more mature skin. And while some of these hacks might, quite honestly…

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14 Exclusive Makeup Tips for Older Women from a Professional Makeup Artist

By Margaret Manning November 15, 2023

When I first met Ariane Poole several years ago, I knew that she had an empowering message to share with our community. Her emphasis on positive aging was refreshing and her practical makeup tips were exactly what our community had been asking for…

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Transform Your Face in 8 Minutes (Or Less!) with These Drugstore Makeup Products

By Elise Marquam-Jahns October 12, 2023

Whether we use makeup every day, only for special occasions – or we don’t use makeup at all – one thing is certain: these creams, powders and liquids can transform us. Makeup can hide signs of tiredness, skin flaws, signs of aging and can give us a wonderful sense…

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Beginner Makeup Over 70

By Suzanne Blons June 04, 2023

Sandy has lived in Ecuador for 9.5 years. We happen to live in the same neighborhood and met one day as I was headed to buy some vegetables at the local tienda (store). Her cute little Shih Tzu ran up to me, jumping up and down as if I were an old friend…

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Beauty Secrets of Hollywood Makeup Artists That Work Wonderfully for Us Women Over 60

By Elise Marquam-Jahns May 25, 2023

I have a hunch that if I mentioned the names of two iconic Hollywood stars from the 50s and 60s, you could immediately picture their faces and also identify one or more aspects of their makeup look that made them unforgettable…

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My Radiation Face and Thoughts on Beauty Advice

By Maggie Marangione March 28, 2023

As I age, I note that beauty advice is more of a conversation among friends, family, and even strangers. Sometimes this input is unsolicited; sometimes it’s just like when Madonna appeared on the 2023 Grammys, looking like she had swollen a tick…

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4 Tiny Makeup for Older Women Tips That Make a Big Difference

By Elise Marquam-Jahns March 23, 2023

61-year-old Janet arrived at the makeup counter wearing full makeup. As she gradually became more comfortable talking with me, she shared that her 9th grade best friend had taught her how to use makeup…

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Over 50 Minimalist Makeup Look Using Techniques That Work for Us Now

By Elise Marquam-Jahns January 12, 2023

If I asked each of you to choose the makeup products you’d use for a minimalist makeup look, I imagine I’d see quite a variation not only in the number of products each of you would use – but also the specific products you’d choose…

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My Own 8-Minute Makeup Routine (VIDEO)

By Elise Marquam-Jahns August 25, 2022

I’ll never forget the day that I had to make a major presentation to the Board of Directors of the non-profit organization where I worked. I was so anxious about it that I – not surprisingly – had difficulty falling asleep the night before…

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