Like many middle aged women, I was guilty of falling into a bit of a makeup rut.
Getting the star treatment at the L’Oreal lip and brow bar
I’d worn pretty much the same products for years, and rarely (if ever) splashed out on something new. Hey, if what I did worked, what was the point of changing things?
Thing is, WE change. And as we change, so too should our look – the clothes we buy, and the makeup we wear.
Thanks to Miss 17’s influence, I’ve started to experiment and have a little bit of fun with makeup.
I’ve added a concealer and other goodies to my box of tricks, and Miss 17 has also converted me from a “one lipstick for every occasion” lass, to now having a few to choose from. Sometimes, I even blend two together to get just the right look!
While at the Problogger Training Event last week, I attended a L’Oreal Beauty Workshop with acclaimed makeup artist, Elsa Morgan.
I gleaned so many great tips and tricks – who says makeup is just for the young ones!
Makeup for the Middle Aged
- Foundation – Unless you are 16, don’t aim to achieve the dewy softness of youth. Matte foundation is your best bet once you are more (ahem) mature.
- Eyes – Applying a teensy bit of highlighter to the inner corner of your eye, has the same effect as being in candlelight – flattering for every woman, especially those of us who look better in soft focus!
- Brows – Full beautiful brows are very youthful. If you are like me, probably the only attention you’ve ever given your brows is to pluck or wax them. I’d never worn brow pencil in my life – until this year. Being blonde I have fair brows, and I’ve discovered just a little bit of colour really draws attention to my eyes and helps to frame my whole face.
- Lips – If you’ve never worn lip pencil before, middle age is the time to give it a go. As we grow older, our lipline is not as defined and lipstick can start to bleed particularly with those fine lines that are starting to develop … lip pencil helps to seal the deal and gives you a more polished look.
- Try the Trends – Nothing dates (and ages!) us more than sticking with the same makeup colours, styles and techniques we’ve used for years. Try a winged eyeliner (good luck, I’ve never managed it LOL), mascara on your lower as well as your upper lashes, or bold lip, to bring your look up to the minute. If you are scared of bright coloured lipstick, Elsa suggests that you dab your finger on the tip of your lippie and then touch your finger to your lips, for a stain effect. As you try this over a couple of weeks, you will become more used to seeing colour and will be able to gradually go brighter!
As Elsa explained, if you have applied your makeup well, you will have your hubster or friends saying things like: “I don’t know what it is but you look amazing!” And who doesn’t want to hear that 😉 .
What makeup tip or trend are you tempted to try?!
