Makeup for Older Women

As the blissful June sun begins to radiate, many of us start to feel a familiar sense of dread: “Makeup Meltdown.” Between the rising humidity and the unpredictable nature of hot flashes, keeping our faces looking fresh past 10:00 AM can feel like a game of wack-a mole…

For decades, beautifully maintained nails have been considered an essential part of a woman’s overall appearance. From classic red polish to elaborate acrylic enhancements, nail trends have evolved alongside fashion, beauty, and cultural expectations…

At nearly 65 years old, I am starting to wear lipstick. Why? I’m moving into that “pink lady” stage where my scalp is pink and shows through my hair, but the rest of me is losing some of its freshness. As I age, to my dismay, I find that my lip and skin coloring are fading. Do you have that problem?

If you like the idea of a quick and easy out-the-door makeup look using primarily one palette, you’ve come to the right place. Because in today’s video I’m going to be using an all matte, 15-pan palette to do my brows, eyes, blush, highlight…

Watching Instagram makeovers makes anyone think that applying 10 layers of product to your face turns you instantly into an ageless celebrity like JLo, Michelle Pheiffer, or, dare I say, Cher? Included in that process, are a few layers of under-eye concealer, powder, highlighter, and maybe a few other tricks to disintegrate any notion that you are human and have circles under your eyes…

It’s been said that nothing frames the face so beautifully or gives an instantaneous lift quite like beautifully shaped eyebrows. Eyebrows are one of our most important facial features because of the many functions they perform. They help accentuate our eyes, shape the face and play a powerful role…

It has been cold, dark, and the air full of scary news events that make us wonder if it will ever end. Having said that, we are entering into one of our planet’s most beautiful times of the year – springtime! Flowers are blooming, evenings are warmer, and the hummingbirds…

Eye lashes start to do curious things as we age. They get thinner, grey lashes start poking up, and your old mascara suddenly doesn’t cut it. I noticed this on my own lashes, and it ran parallel to other droopy bits on my body that never used to look like that…

It’s cold, your skin is dry, and your makeup routine is boring. Even I, with my ridiculous quantities of makeup, get bored and uninspired! The solution? Watch makeover videos of mature ladies! This month, I asked my friend Elaine to join me in my studio for a totally new look…

When did you stop wearing red lipstick? Was it gradual? One day it just felt like “too much”? Did someone make a comment – well-meaning or otherwise – that lodged itself quietly in your mind? Or did life simply get busy, practical, serious… and red felt frivolous?