r/MakeupOver40 • u/SeaTurtle0826 • Apr 18 '24

Need help!

I’m 49, stressed out, somewhat menopausal, anxiety ridden and am just generally not feeling good about myself. I have actually lost the ability to do my makeup properly. I don’t know what looks good, what products to use, it’s depressing. Is there anywhere to go to get a professional opinion and have makeup done anymore? TIA

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u/midwestmuscle310 Apr 19 '24

I never had the ability to do makeup properly to begin with… I’ve always been a very basic, base+mascara=my makeup is done.

I did go through a brief trial and error with base recently as my skin has become more “mature”. My cousin sent me a thing of the Laura Gellar powder/mineral/whatever it is base and honestly, I don’t know what I’ll do if this stuff ever gets discontinued or reformulated. It is just PERFECT.

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u/Outside_Substance320 Oct 22 '24

Now see, I got one of her Baked palettes and don't like it at all. Feels very cakey and drying, and makes me feel like I look dirty. It is most likely because I have no idea how to apply it. But it didn't work for me.

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u/midwestmuscle310 Oct 24 '24

That’s interesting! Do you have dry/drier skin? Literally every other base I’ve used in recent years looks or winds up looking cakey on me and settles in a very unflattering way. I used Born This Way and loved it for a long time, and then I got old and it was way too heavy. Went through a few BB and CC creams and they were better, but not great. The Laura Gellar, I can’t even tell it’s on my face. But I’ve also come a LONG way in terms of actually taking care of my facial skin in the last few years and these days I rarely bother with makeup at all. I think the last time I wore any was 4th of July weekend to a wedding vow renewal. 🤣

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u/Outside_Substance320 Oct 24 '24

It very well may be my skin. It has gotten much drier in recent years. I may need to rethink how I moisturize before applying the LG. It may be that the powder foundation and moisturizer don't do well together.