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HAVE A LITTLE TIME FOR: ASK @SHANUS

Shanus — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 14:07:00 GMT

Not sure if anyone has questions for ASK @Shanus. Available before 1st appt. around noon.

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grandmatobe — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 14:19:54 GMT

Good morning ☀️

What lipsticks do u think look best on a person with blue eyes and dirty blonde hair. I was described as a "Vivid Summer" years ago when my colors were done.

Thanks!

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pietook — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 14:31:20 GMT

Thank you for helping us! I am turning 70 in March - YIKES - do you have any tips or tricks or colors for older women applying makeup? I quit putting eyeliner on the bottom and use cream blush and shadows---no powder at all on my face. Thanks again!

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JudyL — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 15:11:47 GMT

Hi @Shanus - have always had an issue with powder blushes fading on me after a little while and cream blushes barely last a few minutes so don't even bother with those.

Any hints on how to stop blush from fading? I do use a primer and foundation before blush. Don't usually use setting spray and wondered if that would help.

Thanks!

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Hilery — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 15:15:16 GMT

I am considering facial hair removal. I am not interested in shaving my face like men shave. Can you advise on methods, effectiveness and ease of use? Should I go to salon for laser treatment? Does electrolysis still exist? At home laser appliances? It seems the older I get the more hair I see on the jaw area. I use magnifying mirror to apply makeup, especially for eyebrows, and the facial hair seems more pronounced.

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mom2four0418 — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:27:27 GMT

@pietook wrote:
Thank you for helping us! I am turning 70 in March - YIKES - do you have any tips or tricks or colors for older women applying makeup? I quit putting eyeliner on the bottom and use cream blush and shadows---no powder at all on my face. Thanks again!

You can find many, many videos on YouTube that demonstrate how to apply makeup, and also tips for all age groups. It's so helpful to actually see it applied.

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Sooner — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:00:14 GMT

I have one question: How are you doing @Shanus and how's it going? I hope life is good!

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Shanus — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 19:20:40 GMT

@grandmatobe wrote:
Good morning ☀️

What lipsticks do u think look best on a person with blue eyes and dirty blonde hair. I was described as a "Vivid Summer" years ago when my colors were done.

Thanks!

@grandmatobe This is a kind of an obtuse answer, but just not coloring directs lipstick choices. I take into consideration whether you like brights or neutrals, your age and "wrinkles" yet...may want to stay away from shades that emphasize lines around the mouth, etc. Some women enjoy a lot of eye makeup which would lead me to lighter more neutral lipsticks. The other is true, too. If you don't wear much on your eyes, you can go with a more bright lip color.

I would say, in general, with your coloring, true lipstick shades w/o any brown would be good choices. Also if fair skin, you may want to try a clear, blue based pink. If you have a warmer skin tone, you can venture into a more into the warm reds, pinks and oranges.

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Shanus — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 19:35:28 GMT

@pietook wrote:
Thank you for helping us! I am turning 70 in March - YIKES - do you have any tips or tricks or colors for older women applying makeup? I quit putting eyeliner on the bottom and use cream blush and shadows---no powder at all on my face. Thanks again!

@pietook Happy Birthday in advance and 70 doesn't have to be "YIKES"....I'm 73 and have really pared down my color cosmetics and changed application techniques. No powder or matte products is the right way to go. Try to lighten up on the amount of coverage and go for a foundation (if you use one) with light coverage and cover any redness with concealer instead.

Be sure to conceal any darkness under your eyes with a corrector so less concealer is needed. Try using a cream shadow in a more neutral tone...lighter on the lid brings that lid foreward and adds brightness to the face. I use my lip color as my blush so that it gives my face unity.

I have two concealers. One concealer is my foundation shade and the other a bit lighter. I've recently gone a shade deeper on my undereye concealer so I don't have bright circles undermy eyes, but a shade that blends in better and closer to my complexion. So, a half sahde lighter than your complexion instead of the full shade recommended when we were younger.

Choose whether you want eyes or lips to be the focus, not both. Turning 70 just means "less is more" with makeup. You want people to see you, not your makeup...achieved maybe with the same products, but with a lighter hand in application. It's also very important to blend. I use a damp sponge at the end of makeup to press concealer, foundation, blush INTO the skin rather than it looking like the makeup is sitting ON the skin.

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Shanus — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 19:42:51 GMT

@JudyL wrote:
Hi @Shanus - have always had an issue with powder blushes fading on me after a little while and cream blushes barely last a few minutes so don't even bother with those.

Any hints on how to stop blush from fading? I do use a primer and foundation before blush. Don't usually use setting spray and wondered if that would help.

Thanks!

@JudyL Hi to you, too. Blush is always an issue. Should I use cream or powder and what shade and where do I put it? It can fade if a cream blush or powder. I like a blush in cream and powder in the same shade and set the cream blush with the same shade in powder on top. When all finished, use a setting spray on a damp sponge and press the blush into your skin...be sure not to swipe it, just press it in place.

After makeup, but BEFORE mascara or you'll have a mess, you can then spray again, if you like, with a setting mist...keeping it a foot away so you don't end up with droplettes on your face. LOL ***I see many women spray way too close and this works in the reverse causing makeup to run or smear.

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Shanus — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 19:56:18 GMT

@Hilery wrote:
I am considering facial hair removal. I am not interested in shaving my face like men shave. Can you advise on methods, effectiveness and ease of use? Should I go to salon for laser treatment? Does electrolysis still exist? At home laser appliances? It seems the older I get the more hair I see on the jaw area. I use magnifying mirror to apply makeup, especially for eyebrows, and the facial hair seems more pronounced.

@Hilery It seems laser hair removal has replaced electrolysis. many treatments are needed which can be expensive. It's because hair is not always in the same stage of growth. If it's in reesting stage, it doesn't appear on the skin yet and the laser can't "see" it.

The other downside is you can't tweeze the hairs as they come in but leave them until the next treatment. Then the laser can zap the ones that were sleeping at the last treatment. Depending on how much hair is involved and how your skin reacts to the frequency or strength of the laser, I'd guess usually 4-5 appts. spaced 3-4 weeks apart should do it. Prices vary from medi spa to derms to areas of the country.

You need or should have a free consultation first. This allows you to ask questions, give a list of meds to be sure nothing will effect the laser working well and you can ask about number of sessions, etc.

***Eyebrow hairs, as we age, are a blessing!!! Do not do any permanent hair removal in that area. Just tweeze carefully one hair at a time to maintain shape and don't go over board. You'll thank me later.

***I've never used or had experience with devices for home use. I would think they aren't as strong as professional removal and would take a lot longer to be sure all hair is gone for good.

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Shanus — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 20:03:38 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
I have one question: How are you doing @Shanus and how's it going? I hope life is good!

Hello @Sooner . I'm doing well and hope you are, too. The virus is hitting hard here and all over the country making supplies difficult to obtain. My business, has slowed a bit because makeup is less important wearing a mask...again. I'm asking for proof of vax and boosters and a negative test within the week of their appointments. This is required since even though I'm masked and gloved, they have to remove their mask (duh) and I want to be safe. I also post a negative test result each week so the client feels comfortable.

It's a crazy world out there @Sooner . Stay heaalthy and safe, too. Thanks for asking about me. 💕

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Sooner — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 20:36:07 GMT

@Shanus It is a crazy world. And things change so fast, but then don't change. I am glad you are staying as safe as possible and well!

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decaf — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 21:58:29 GMT

@Shanus Earlier today I posted what I thought was just silly, lighthearted joking comment.. I see it's gone. Sorry if you mistook it for being serious, it wasn't meant that way. I was joking. Big flop obviously.

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JudyL — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 22:21:19 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@JudyL wrote:
Hi @Shanus - have always had an issue with powder blushes fading on me after a little while and cream blushes barely last a few minutes so don't even bother with those.

Any hints on how to stop blush from fading? I do use a primer and foundation before blush. Don't usually use setting spray and wondered if that would help.

Thanks!
@JudyL Hi to you, too. Blush is always an issue. Should I use cream or powder and what shade and where do I put it? It can fade if a cream blush or powder. I like a blush in cream and powder in the same shade and set the cream blush with the same shade in powder on top. When all finished, use a setting spray on a damp sponge and press the blush into your skin...be sure not to swipe it, just press it in place.

After makeup, but BEFORE mascara or you'll have a mess, you can then spray again, if you like, with a setting mist...keeping it a foot away so you don't end up with droplettes on your face. LOL ***I see many women spray way too close and this works in the reverse causing makeup to run or smear.

@Shanus - thank you for your suggestion re the setting spray. Will try that the next time I put on makeup.

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grandmatobe — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 23:40:58 GMT

@Shanus,

What you said makes sense...I am fair and typically play up my eyes and go more neutral with my lipstick.

I'm 67 and have recently started with the dreaded lip lines even though I never smoked, but did drink from a straw for years for which I have now stopped.

Thank you for ur reply!

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Dusty1 — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 02:15:27 GMT

@JudyL I hope you don't mind me butting in, though I am not the expert that Shanus is.

If your blush isn't lasting it could be because your skin is oily or the product that you are using under it is too "dewey"?

Is your skin oily/normal/dry?

Are you using a very moisturizing product or products that claim to be "glowy" or dewey"?

Those things will make your blush disappear.

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decaf — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 06:15:52 GMT

@monicakm Thanks, but it's happened before. Sometimes sentiments don't translate on forums the same way they do talking face to face.

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JudyL — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:38:26 GMT

@Dusty1 wrote:
@JudyL I hope you don't mind me butting in, though I am not the expert that Shanus is.
If your blush isn't lasting it could be because your skin is oily or the product that you are using under it is too "dewey"?
Is your skin oily/normal/dry?
Are you using a very moisturizing product or products that claim to be "glowy" or dewey"?
Those things will make your blush disappear.

@Dusty1 - of course I don't mind you "butting in." I do have dry skin and use a moisturizer and primer under foundation. Don't think any of them are particularly glowy or dewey but will pay more attention to that next time I put on my makeup

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Shanus — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:10:18 GMT

@decaf I never read a comment from you. Must have been poofed before I saw it. Was it a comment for me?