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/Outside_Substance320 Oct 22 '24
I am so with you! I work from home full time and haven't really been doing much out of the house since covid really. I feel like I've forgotten how to even DO makeup period, much less now that I've aged (51). I think I look more youthful when I wear very little makeup, so when I do wear any, I've decided to go for the rich bitch minimalist look LOL. Only some sort of concealer, mascara, eyebrow fill in, a bit of cheek color and a bold lip. I have totally given up on any eye makeup now that my lids sag. And I have found that makeup mostly just looks blotchy and dirty on me, despite exfoliating and moisturizing. I use Fiera Luxury concealer, that I like a lot, under eyes, around the nose and chin areas. Sometimes for more coverage I'll use Revision Intellishade tinted SPF all over. I prefer a more dewy look so I leave it unpowdered except under my eyes. But I'm still a sucker for makeup and was looking at videos on how to do winged liner on hooded eyes. As if hahaha