Beauty

[Katcat1]

I think the cosmetic industry is taking illumination too far.  Some women have the whole face in a glow and it doesn't look good.  I know the industry tries to come up with new products but they need to educate women on how to wear the look.  I really don't like too much illumination on the cheekbones as it looks phony.  If you blend it in properly it can look pretty.  What do you think shiny or matte or what????   

[suzyQ3]

I think that the over-shiny look, as in actually greasy-looking, is not very common in real life. I never see it here where I live, and I live in SoCal.

[blackhole99]

I think if you are very young it works, but not for a mature woman.

[Kabella]

Hi @Katcat1...I like more of a natural healthy glow. I agree Kat.

Blend...Blend...Blend...Some of the highlighters are much too Glowy & Fake.

[mistriTsquirrel]

I think most people who like illumination are looking to beauty gurus on social media for application tips.  The companies often send them the products and they do what they want with them.  And I don't think the companies care how their products are used, as long as sales go up.

I've learned that I cannot use most illuminating products because of the texture problems I'm having with my skin.  But I would prefer a shiny face over the patchy, dry face I have.  I think most of the YouTubers I've seen who use highlighting products do pretty well with them, and I wish I could use them, but I don't have the skin for it.

[IMW]

I think too much is oily looking and glare producing.

It has to be subtly done and blended. Some of the hosts on QVC look ridiculous to me and they have lovely skin without it.

Sometimes I think stylists are slaves to trends.

At 65 I use it very sparingly, especially on cheekbones and inside corner of eyes.

[hoosieroriginal]

I think in general young girls are going overboard on their makeup.  I think the trend now is to look too costumy - bright bold colors on eyes, bright cheeks and lips - I think they look so much better more natural. 

[Shanus]

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@Katcat1 wrote:

I think the cosmetic industry is taking illumination too far.  Some women have the whole face in a glow and it doesn't look good.  I know the industry tries to come up with new products but they need to educate women on how to wear the look.  I really don't like too much illumination on the cheekbones as it looks phony.  If you blend it in properly it can look pretty.  What do you think shiny or matte or what????   

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After I do the little makeup I do, I use a little finishing powder in t zone. My blush is cream blush (BB Pot Rouge). I mix a tiny bit on the end of my finger w/ a tiny bit of NARS illumination stick (a silvery color called Casablanca) & apply lightly to cheeks and there's just a slight nuance of shine. 

If you don't like the mega watt face look, no  worries. I'm sure the matte look is a just a season away...have to keep us purchasing products, right?

[Kachina624]

I've spent my whole life trying to achieve and keep a matte finish on my face.  I can't adjust to the idea that now I'm supposed to look like I need to powder my nose.  I don't like this new trend at all. 

[AKgirl2]

Like everything else, it looks nice/pretty when not overdone.