How to Keep Our Mascara from Smudging
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…
Read MoreCelebrity Makeup Hacks (Using Drugstore Products) That Just Might Work for Our Mature Skin
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…
Read More14 Exclusive Makeup Tips for Older Women from a Professional Makeup Artist
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…
Read MoreTransform Your Face in 8 Minutes (Or Less!) with These Drugstore Makeup Products
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…
Read MoreBeginner Makeup Over 70
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…
Read MoreBeauty Secrets of Hollywood Makeup Artists That Work Wonderfully for Us Women Over 60
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…
Read MoreMy Radiation Face and Thoughts on Beauty Advice
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…
Read More4 Tiny Makeup for Older Women Tips That Make a Big Difference
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…
Read MoreOver 50 Minimalist Makeup Look Using Techniques That Work for Us Now
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…
Read MoreMy Own 8-Minute Makeup Routine (VIDEO)
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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