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I posted a pic on Facebook this week after a trip to the makeup counter. So many positive comments. I don't often feel wowed after a trip to a department store's makeup counter, but I left with a palette of colors that all looked great for me. And a glam natural look.
Now how often will I get dolled up, that is the question.
You might want to try Intellishade, sold by dermatologists, because it contains a sunscreen, evens out imperfections, and you cannot feel it, even in the humid southern summer. I feel as you do about most liquid makeup.
And no soy! I'm allergic to that... I might try it.
I don't wear make-up. Mostly because I think it's bad for your skin. And if you don't like me the way I am without it, the way I really look, naturally, then I don't care. Am I "prettier" with make up? Sure. But I don't need to impress, or put on a facade for anyone. And I certainly don't need it to feel better about myself. If I'm too ugly to be asked out without it, then so be it.
I WILL SAY that IF I were job hunting, or when I meet a lawyer or have to conduct what I call "professional business" -- I would wear lipstick, but that's all. No foundation, blush, mascara, eye liner or anything like that. And I'd only wear it when job hunting because when I want something, I will play the make up game. Guess that makes me a hypocrite. Oh well. I don't' care about that either.
Even though I love buying new product and playing around with it, I rarely wear it. I'll keep up with a skin care routine in the summer, but not makeup. I don't want to go to wipe the sweat off my brow and smear makeup all over the place. I'll wear it when it is cooler, when I am going out somewhere at night, or when I know I am getting a picture taken. Without makeup I look washed out and my eyebrows and upper lip seem to disappear in photos if I'm not wearing makeup.
I now wear a makeup that has a built in primer so it's more like skincare plus I use really effective skincare that alleviates the need for much concealer or coverage. I am late 40's. I don't have crow's feet or too many wrinkles but I like to wear a concealer where needed and Trish McEvoy's eye bright to lighten my whole face as now shadows on my face make me looks tired. I try to stay hydrated and use products that plump the skin which helps. The makeup I love is mascara, eye liner that I use close in the lash line just to give the eye definition and make my lashes appear fuller, bronzer and blush. My lip product varies depending on the time of day and activity. I do love Chanel's coco rouge shine and keep a few in my bag. I have always loved my beauty rituals as it keeps my skin attractive and healthy but is a time for "just me". I like to always present a positive face to the world even if I feel a little crummy. Eventually my face will match my mood.��
The same story is here. I somehow started applying makeup occasionally as it builds one self-confidence and gives a great reason to stand among the crowd. Moreover, searching more about makeup products for my skin type as it's a little oily and the makeup doesn't last for long, my best buddy recommended me to go through this brand called Solvaderm which has almost all kinds of goods related to skin aging, wrinkles, etc. After using the product, I got to see a new me.
I was raised, with my sister, by a widowed mom. She spent NO time teaching us about make-up among other important lessons. I "learned" from friends.
Joined the Marines and, at the time, the Commanding General's wife took a special interest in the women. We had classes on make-up, how to (and not to) smoke if we did, how to conduct ourselves i public...etc. I kid you not. The lessons I learned in makeup was "either wear it or don't wear it". Meaning, for work, don't get all made up 3 days in a row and then not wear any makeup the 4th day. It's a negative. Also, wearing the correct amount gives one a polished look.
I think it was a fashion magazine where I read that make up shouldn't be what someone sees when they look at a lady, they should see her beauty. Or something.
Personally, I am rather lazy about it. I'd rather wake up, come on here and skip makeup. I can apply eye liner in a flash. I probably should wear something to even out my complexion.
I've worn foundation and everything else throughout my adult life, whenever I've gone outside my front door. I never wanted to look overly made up, though. Now I use less, because I simply cannot wear eye shadow properly, and I'm done using eye liner.
I think one mistake women make with foundation, is buying the wrong color, or putting it on too thickly, especially if the product is not made to go on so thickly. (Some makeup is meant to be applied for complete coverage.) If you match your natural color, and apply with a light hand, makeup will even out coloring and make you look more polished. From watching Cindy Joseph's video about her Boom stick blush, I learned that the purpose of blush is to make you look healthy. She uses her blush stick on more than her cheeks. I now do too. I use regular old powder blush though.
I've seen women who have applied foundation to skin and not used blush. This is a mistake, but I get it if one's skin is not smooth. That woman needs advice from someone at a cosmetic counter, IMO. I, myself did seek help a few years ago, and I used the foundation they matched to my skin for several years. But a better match came along, with a lighter texture suitable for my aging skin, and I changed to that.
I feel that sometimes we get locked into something, when new products are available. We should look from time to time to find what is out there for us.
But, I like a little foundation to smooth over skin pigmentation and age spot problems. And I like blush. I also use mascara and sometimes a little brow color. I use lipstick that looks natural to me. To my great disappointment, I do not look good wearing red lipstick. (Remember that old essay incorrectly attributed to Andy Rooney? Andy Rooney: In Praise of Older Women : snopes.com)
But even more a must for me are earrings. If I had to choose between wearing makeup or wearing my every day oval hoop earrings, I'd choose the earrings. I wear them all the time except to the gym.
I am not one who wants to hide herself with makeup; I've always wanted to enhance myself. But to each her own.
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