Re: Less is More Trend

shy bobcat · ‎04-24-2010

I am wearing less foundation and I feel I look good. I am choosing to wear a BB tinted moisturizer when I go out. I have become used to the light feel of the BB cream, and regular foundation feels heavy to me now. When leaving the house, I usually wear a moisturizing sunscreen, sometimes the BB cream, eyeliner, brows and a moisturizing lip stain. I feel confident with this routine.

monicakm · ‎03-16-2010

@JeanLouiseFinch

Except for a demure look I created with a Kaleidos e/s palette, I'm doing a lot of one and done or two and done looks, mostly with Natasha Denona's I Need a Nude palette and Colourpop's Super Shock Shadows. I had my fun with complicated looks but I'm over it.

Squirrels Are Trash · ‎09-11-2022

@PhilaLady1 wrote:
Living and working my entire life with working class and middle class people, as I am, cosmetic procedures are rare to see. So IMO, the trend of less makeup is just that, a trend, and nothing to do with cosmetic procedure advancements or that they are readily available these days. What I do see most often in the way of makeup is false eyelashes and lots of lipgloss.

It might be a generational thing, too. Most of my peers (GenX) and the Millennials behind me have had Botox, some filler, boob jobs, lasers, lash extensions, hair extensions, and other non-invasive and invasive procedures. I live in SoCal, though; appearance is critical for employment in specific industries.

Puggywuggy · ‎04-19-2022

As I have aged, I still wear makeup, however. I use a lighter hand when applying and have a more neutral eye palette. I no longer wear blush as I have no need of it with rosacea cheeks. I no longer can wear the nude colors on my lips as I am fair with silver hair and must have a pink or rosy tint to my lips these days...just in a different season of life so one must make subtle changes.

sligo · ‎10-20-2010

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PhilaLady1 · ‎03-11-2010

@Squirrels Are Trash wrote:
@PhilaLady1 wrote:
Living and working my entire life with working class and middle class people, as I am, cosmetic procedures are rare to see. So IMO, the trend of less makeup is just that, a trend, and nothing to do with cosmetic procedure advancements or that they are readily available these days. What I do see most often in the way of makeup is false eyelashes and lots of lipgloss.

It might be a generational thing, too. Most of my peers (GenX) and the Millennials behind me have had Botox, some filler, boob jobs, lasers, lash extensions, hair extensions, and other non-invasive and invasive procedures. I live in SoCal, though; appearance is critical for employment in specific industries.

@Squirrels Are Trash

I understand and agree. I have a good friend who is a realtor and sells properties valued in the 7 digits. She has been getting topical and surgical things done for years. It is almost a necessity for certain careers.

SportyShorty07 · ‎04-15-2014

I'm wearing a foundation with less coverage, but I'm still wearing a full face of makeup when I wear it. It only takes me about 30 minutes to do my makeup, so I'm happy with the makeup looks that I do . I guess I'll say in my case that a little less is more

ahoymate · ‎05-30-2010

@soozer wrote:
Been really noticing lately ..... less makeup on all women ..... I cannot say it's due to the "natural" look we may think. I believe it has to do with plastic surgery and enhancements readily available. Plus all the ozempic faces need injections.... when you add lashes and heavy makeup you look like a puppet.

It's summer!!!

monicakm · ‎03-16-2010

If I'm not wearing a serum Foundation, I apply my regular Foundation with a lighter hand. Or I'll use a fluffy brush to apply the Natasha denona powder foundation. That application is lighter than using the sponge that comes with it. And it also depends on where I'm going and how I want to look and feel. I would die from boredom if I thought I had to wear the same look everyday and use the same products everyday