Makeup for Older Women

Have you noticed that the makeup you’ve been wearing for many years no longer looks the same on your skin? If you’re over 60, you probably need to make a few simple changes to your makeup routine, including products. As skin changes with age, heavy makeup usually stops being our friend. But guess what, makeup doesn’t have to be expensive or designer-branded…

Do you enjoy applying blush? Have you been wearing blush since your younger years? Or are you new to the idea of wearing blush? As we age, our skin changes naturally. Fine lines and wrinkles make their appearance, and the natural “glow” we once had fades. This is where blush comes in handy, adding some color to our cheeks and helping us look healthy and glowing…

Have you ever done your makeup, stepped back from the mirror, and realized you actually look more tired than you did before you started? As a 60-year-old celebrity makeup artist, I see this all the time. Women over 50 often come to me frustrated that their under-eye concealer looks heavy, cakey…

Even though I’ve done a boatload of videos focusing on makeup techniques for those of us with more mature skin, I’ve never specifically focused on a subject which is really crucial to creating a beautiful, flawless makeup look: the actual application techniques we use to apply that makeup. After all, we can have a fantastic […]

Once you have discovered the undertone of your skin, you are ready to go in search of the lipstick and blush color – or colors! – that will brighten your complexion, enhance your whole appearance and possibly become life-long…

For a great many mature women, powder blush just doesn’t work any more. In fact, powder in general can make your skin look dry, causing you to appear much older than you are. However, used the correct way, a combination of cream and powder…

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…