Makeup for Older Women

I think if we’re totally honest, we’d probably admit that our eyeshadow palette purchases are usually triggered by one or two colors in the palette that just call to us. But what often happens – at least I know this happens to me – is that I’ll frequently use…

If you have spent any time looking at skincare online lately, you have probably come across Korean and Japanese beauty products and routines.  Korean skincare is often associated with multiple layers, essences, serums, sheet masks, and that famously luminous “glass skin” look. Japanese skincare tends to have a quieter reputation, with an emphasis on gentle […]

You’ve probably seen the videos. A woman dabs a little cream under her eyes, and within minutes her under-eye bags seem to vanish. It looks like a magic trick and makes us wonder; is it real, or is it too good to be true? I’m 60, and I’ve worked as an esthetician and professional makeup artist for many years, so I wanted to find out for myself…

Have you noticed that the makeup that you have been wearing for many years doesn’t look as good on your skin as it used to? Are your tried-and-tested go-to products not sitting well, settling into wrinkles, and creasing? This happens to most of us who wear makeup. Our skin changes over time…

Silver hair has become one of the most striking beauty statements at the moment. Adding a bold makeup style can be the detail that makes it feel intentional and modern. For most of us, going gray or silver changes how color works on our faces. The shades that once felt natural may suddenly look either too soft or too harsh…

Black eyeliner is being replaced this fall with lovely jewel tones. I know, it’s hard to move away from browns and blacks, so I decided to create a tutorial with my friend AJ, showing how easy it is to swap it out for a brighter, more colorful look. I see many skin care and makeup habits and trends that no longer serve us hanging on because we simply haven’t found an…

Eyebrows are one of the most important – but also the most underappreciated – features on our face. They just don’t get the credit they deserve for their ability to truly transform our face…

When you have sensitive eyes, finding the perfect mascara can be a daunting task. The ideal product should enhance your lashes without causing irritation or discomfort. To make your search easier, we’ve compiled a list of the top ten mascaras designed…

Remember the 1980s? That decade was definitely not quiet. Hair was big. Earrings were bigger. Shoulder pads had their own ZIP code. Makeup followed right along…bright, bold, and loud. For many of us, that was the era when we learned how to apply makeup. I was a teenager in the 80s and very interested in fashion and trends…

Wedding season brings so much joy, but if you are anything like me, it brings a certain amount of anxiety with questions like, “What will I wear? How should I do my hair and makeup? Will {fill in the blank} person be there and how can I avoid them?” Sound familiar?