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Makeup for Older Women

Don't listen to the anti-aging hype. Makeup for women over 60 isn't for looking younger. It's about looking and feeling your best. Find the best makeup for mature skin. Get makeup tips for older women from a professional makeup artist. If you have a makeup question, we have the answer!

5 years ago

“Help! I’ve Eaten a Tube of Lipstick!” 4 Techniques to Keep Your Lipstick Stay ON

“I have a lipstick tree growing in my stomach,” complained the on-camera female news anchor to me one morning in the makeup room. “And the ultra-dry, matte…

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5 years ago

You Are Never Too Old To Wear a Smokey Eye (Video Tutorial)

Like many women my age, I don’t wear makeup to make an impression on other people. I wear it to look on the outside the way I feel on the inside. Most of the time, I go for a subtle look, but, there are times (like today) when I feel like being a bit bolder!

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5 years ago

9 Pro Makeup Artist Tips for Women 50+ with Hooded Eyes (Video)

What exactly is a hooded eye? Hooded eyes form when we have excess skin folding down from the brown bone to the lash line which makes our eyes look smaller. We can be born with hooded eyes or they can be a result of our skin changing as we get older…

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5 years ago

Holiday Beauty Makeup for Boomer Women: How to Sparkle Like You Mean It

Growing up in a small town in Washington State in the United States, the holiday season was, and still is, celebrated with gusto. My aunties, cousins, and crazy neighbors pull out all the festive glitter…

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5 years ago

Should You Shun Shimmer Eye Makeup After 50? Check Out These 5 Suggestions

Do you remember rummaging through your mother’s (or grandmother’s) jewelry box and being drawn to the sparkle of a rhinestone brooch or earrings? Or perhaps you recall playing dress up with a friend…

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5 years ago

6 Innovative Elizabeth Arden Skincare and Makeup Products that Will Help You Look and Feel Fantastic at Any Age

I almost fell out of my chair when I saw the Bright Lights collection on Elizabeth Arden’s website. After all, it isn’t
every day that you can save 85% on a comprehensive set of innovative makeup and
skincare products. The
collection is usually $439, but, as of the writing of this article, you can get it for $67 with any $38 purchase…

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5 years ago

Wow! My First Bobbi Brown Makeup for Older Women Tutorial (What a Difference!)

I’ve known about popular makeup brand Bobbi Brown for years, but I’ve never personally tried their products myself until recently. In this tutorial, I experimented with a foundation that our Sixty and Me community’s favorite guest makeup artist Ariane Poole…

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5 years ago

My Fun Tati Beauty Eye Palette Review and Makeup Tutorial (Video)

Let’s age beautifully, inside and out! Check out our own “Aging Beautifully” affirmation cards. They will inspire you to live your life to the fullest and enable you to find joy and passion in the decades ahead.

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5 years ago

Stop Helping the Clock! 3 Makeup Mistakes that Make You Look Older

You may not realize it, but, your makeup techniques may actually be making you look older. That was the message of professional makeup artist, Ariane Poole, when I interviewed her recently. Join us as we discuss the 3 most common mistakes that older women make when it comes to applying makeup…

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5 years ago

A Million Dollar Look with Dollar Store Makeup? You Bet!

Check out our own “Aging Beautifully” affirmation cards. They will inspire you to live your life to the fullest and enable you to find joy and passion in the decades ahead.

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