@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@Shanus I have a couple of questions..
NARS "O" Multiples (cream blush) ...is the word MULTIPLES part of the name of the color of blush you used? I did try looking up the Nars "O"...and multples was not a part of the name..also in the description it made me think the color is a bit sparkly....or did I misunderstand? I am 65 and do not need sparkle on my face.
The eyeliner...top waterline....this may be a silly question but does top mean top of my eye lid or the top of the INSIDE of my eyelid? I really need to bump up the look to my eyes...while I am very healthy my eyes generally seem to look tired, which I am not...the waterline technique sounds interesting to me.
I live in a rural area and the malls near me carry the traditional make up brands...Clinique, Lancome, Estee Lauder, etc. I have never found the make up associates to be very helpful....
thank you!
@Mom2Dogs The NARS stick blushes were called "multiples" because some colors can be used on cheeks, eyes and lips. They may have dropped "multiples", but I use it to differentiate it from the NARS "O" powder blush. The color is a peachy pink and flattering on most skin tones. It's a cream blush (not a very greasy texture) & has a slight sheen, no sparkle that's too much for your age. I'm 72 and wear it and have used it on even older women. It gives the cheeks a lift without using a highlighter, which can be aging.
Eyes: no questions are silly. Everyone wants to learn something, right? The waterline is the fleshy area under the upper eyelid under your lashes. If it tickles when you first practice begin applying it, you're in the right spot. 😜 Most importantly, it definitely requires a waterproof, not water resistant pencil. I prefer navy instead of black because it's more natural looking and makes the whites of eyes appear whiter. Did you know the white area sometimes yellow with age?
I would also try to eliminate the reddish look of a tired eye w/ eye drops before beginning your makeup and using a flesh colored pencil. I use one by Tarte called "Fake Awake" inside the bottom waterline...it takes away that pink/red line and neutralizes it. Curl your lashes before mascara to give your eyes a lift.
Check your concealer shade and if it's not covering darkness, you may want to first try a corrector under it. Don't double up on concealer which can crease. Corrector (the ones that are a peach shade not the green) is made to neutralize the darkness so a minimum amount of concealer is needed.
The lines that are carried in your mall should have most of the products above. You may have to order the NARS and Tarte beige liner from Sephora or Nordstrom or Macy's.
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
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