ask: Eye makeup for older women?

Hi BoldBlend!

CoverGirl has a new simply ageless line that is not supposed to settle into any fine lines in your face. 

Here's a great source full of tips (like how to lose the powder that has a tendency to settle in those lines!) http://marisawright.hubpages.com/hub/Mature-Makeup

Hope this helps-- and I hope you can get some first hand advice from others who had actually used these products.

Rosa

Thanks! I've been thinking lately that it is time to ditch my powder. I'll be on the look out for the Ageless product line.

Hi BoldBlend

Remember that what looked great on us at 30, sometimes doesn't at 40. Bold colors on the face are not always our friend as we age!

At 42, I still use loose power but lightly - enough to get rid of any shine. Compact powder makes me look clogged up.

A facial every 4-6 weeks is great and cleanse/tone/moisturise every day. Don't worry about fancy products, moisturizers need to contain sunscreen and Retin A to work well and you can get these for under $20. Compare active ingredients and if the first 3 or 4 are identical (drugstore Versus department stores) then get the drugstore brands - the extra $60 is paying for the name "Clinique" rather than "L'Oreal" but it's all the same thing.

A gental facial scrub is good too, once or twice a week.

We're not wearing the same clothes and accessories or hairstyles as we did when we were 20 and our makeup should evolve with us too.

You look great!

~Susan

Thank you! I need to select some lighter colors. Maybe pairing it with a bolder lipstick. Hmmm, fun problem to solve. :)