Re: Makeup for over 60

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
This is such a nice post! I wish I could try all of these products because I am currently searching for something new to use.

I noticed that some of you mention that you use a powder after your foundation and some don't. For those of you who don't, do you have problems with your face looking too shiny? I deal with this. I do not have oily skin at all, but it seems if I use just foundation (liquid --- powder foundation seems to dry on me) that my skin appears too shiny. Don't get me wrong --- a little sheen to the skin looks younger I think, as opposed to dull, flat matte, doesn't it? But I need a little something extra to cut the shine without settling in lines. Just wondering how you handle this issue?? In my perfect world, I would have a foundation that gives some coverage (not a mask), has a bit of light in it, but doesn't appear shiny or greasy --- and there would be no need to use powder on top. I guess I am dreaming?

@AngelPuppy1

Back in the day when I used a liquid foundation, and sometimes a creak blush and cream shadow, it was always necessary to "set" the makeup with a light translucent powder. Not only did it look more "flawless" (although I don't have flawless skin), but it prevented makeup smearing, which you just can't avoid with wet makeup.

Hasn't anyone ever seen a woman give a quick hug and she leaves his shirt or suit jacket smeared with her makeup? It's awful!

Although I've switched over to mineral makeup (in which I mix various brands and colors myself, depending on season and sun exposure), I think some sort of light translucent-type powder is really necessary to set liquid makeup.

chiclet · ‎03-19-2010

I have not used many of Ulta's own brand of cosmetics. The other day I picked up the eye primer in nude color to hold eyeshadow on. I have used urban decay and other expensive brands and they were just okay but this holds eyeshadow like glue. It looked the same at the end of the day. I was shocked. Then I was looking at their foundation and there was one that was demi matte and no parabens with sunscreen and it felt nice on my hand. It got very good ratings. I did not have time to really search out a color but I think I might try it. I am 66 with some lines, large pores and oily tzone. Finding something that does not dive into the wrinkles and pores is hard.

reiki604 · ‎03-09-2010

I could never buy a foundation, blush etc. without trying it on and wearing it first. When it's time, or I get the urge for new makeup, I go to the store. try it on, wear it while I continue shopping, check what it looks like outside. If I like the way it feels and looks, and it doesn't change while it's on, I go back and buy it.

'I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man'.......Unknown

AngelPuppy1 · ‎03-13-2010

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
This is such a nice post! I wish I could try all of these products because I am currently searching for something new to use.

I noticed that some of you mention that you use a powder after your foundation and some don't. For those of you who don't, do you have problems with your face looking too shiny? I deal with this. I do not have oily skin at all, but it seems if I use just foundation (liquid --- powder foundation seems to dry on me) that my skin appears too shiny. Don't get me wrong --- a little sheen to the skin looks younger I think, as opposed to dull, flat matte, doesn't it? But I need a little something extra to cut the shine without settling in lines. Just wondering how you handle this issue?? In my perfect world, I would have a foundation that gives some coverage (not a mask), has a bit of light in it, but doesn't appear shiny or greasy --- and there would be no need to use powder on top. I guess I am dreaming?
@AngelPuppy1

Back in the day when I used a liquid foundation, and sometimes a creak blush and cream shadow, it was always necessary to "set" the makeup with a light translucent powder. Not only did it look more "flawless" (although I don't have flawless skin), but it prevented makeup smearing, which you just can't avoid with wet makeup.

Hasn't anyone ever seen a woman give a quick hug and she leaves his shirt or suit jacket smeared with her makeup? It's awful!

Although I've switched over to mineral makeup (in which I mix various brands and colors myself, depending on season and sun exposure), I think some sort of light translucent-type powder is really necessary to set liquid makeup.

@Tinkrbl44

Thank you for your response! I know exactly what you mean --- I have seen this many, many times. Not good for the wearer or the recipient of the residue!! I know -- I try to be happy with just the foundation as I keep hearing ---- no powder ---- for us older gals --- but I am not not happy with this look. I have tried a few setting type powders and so far, I am less than happy with them. I guess I will just keep searching and maybe some day I will hit on a good one!!!

"A day without sunshine is like, you know, night." - Steve Martin

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
This is such a nice post! I wish I could try all of these products because I am currently searching for something new to use.

I noticed that some of you mention that you use a powder after your foundation and some don't. For those of you who don't, do you have problems with your face looking too shiny? I deal with this. I do not have oily skin at all, but it seems if I use just foundation (liquid --- powder foundation seems to dry on me) that my skin appears too shiny. Don't get me wrong --- a little sheen to the skin looks younger I think, as opposed to dull, flat matte, doesn't it? But I need a little something extra to cut the shine without settling in lines. Just wondering how you handle this issue?? In my perfect world, I would have a foundation that gives some coverage (not a mask), has a bit of light in it, but doesn't appear shiny or greasy --- and there would be no need to use powder on top. I guess I am dreaming?
@AngelPuppy1

Back in the day when I used a liquid foundation, and sometimes a creak blush and cream shadow, it was always necessary to "set" the makeup with a light translucent powder. Not only did it look more "flawless" (although I don't have flawless skin), but it prevented makeup smearing, which you just can't avoid with wet makeup.

Hasn't anyone ever seen a woman give a quick hug and she leaves his shirt or suit jacket smeared with her makeup? It's awful!

Although I've switched over to mineral makeup (in which I mix various brands and colors myself, depending on season and sun exposure), I think some sort of light translucent-type powder is really necessary to set liquid makeup.
@Tinkrbl44

Thank you for your response! I know exactly what you mean --- I have seen this many, many times. Not good for the wearer or the recipient of the residue!! I know -- I try to be happy with just the foundation as I keep hearing ---- no powder ---- for us older gals --- but I am not not happy with this look. I have tried a few setting type powders and so far, I am less than happy with them. I guess I will just keep searching and maybe some day I will hit on a good one!!!

@AngelPuppy1

Hmm. Thinking back, after I applied and blended my liquid foundation, I used a champagne colored luminous pencil in my lines and blended. Not unlike using YSL's Touch Eclat on dark circles and lines.

While it might sound counter-intuitive to "highlight" lines and wrinkles, after setting with powder it made the lines less noticeable. I suppose you could do the same with a lighter non-luminous pencil ... might be worth a try on a less noticeable line.